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A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

1. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,118 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfortable bed. Central location"
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is P8,127
P9,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Quest Rotorua Central
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

2. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Inner City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms. Extremely helpful staff. Very centrally located in Rotorua CBD"
Australia
Umang
The price is P5,673
P6,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Indoor/outdoor pool

3. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Rakesh
The price is P7,211
P8,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

4. Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to town. And funky, yet awesome rooms"
Australia
Mark
The price is P5,998
P6,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Prince's Gate Hotel
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

5. Regent of Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua
4.5 star property
Inner City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (941 reviews)
"It’s like a semi-upscale roadside motel. Very strange."
United States
Dianne
The price is P10,525
P12,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Regent of Rotorua
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

6. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (552 reviews)
"Rooms were great shower and toilet unusual. Staff were so helpful restaurant facilities were very good menu was perfect. Close to everything really enjoyed the experience"
Australia
Julie
The price is P9,047
P10,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Pullman Rotorua
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

7. Lake Lodge Motel

Lake Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"We fully enjoyed the lodge! Amenities are from New Zealand, kitchen facilities are perfectly equipped and the location is of course perfect to walk around the city, all of which helped us staying entertained and enjoying local foods :) You may be better to bring large garbage bags and cooking oil if you’re a cooking traveler! Other than that, almost anything you would think of is there :))"
Japan
Yuri
The price is P7,088
P8,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Lake Lodge Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

8. Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (146 reviews)
"Great stay thanks"
Australia
Robert
The price is P2,846
P3,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
A modern two-story building with a central staircase, large windows, and a flat roof.

9. Central Apartments Rotorua

Central Apartments Rotorua
3.0 star property
Inner City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great accommodation, exactly as advertised and super central to restaurants/ eat street etc, public thermal park across the road( free entry). If I had to anything negative, would be the parking a bit tight but manageable, will happily stay again if bookings are available."
New Zealand
Tane
The price is P8,639
P9,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Central Apartments Rotorua
A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden benches, and a framed picture on the wall.

10. Aura Accommodation

Aura Accommodation
4.0 star property
Inner City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (358 reviews)
"Will stay again"
Singapore
Desmond
The price is P7,275
P8,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Aura Accommodation
A swimming pool with a metal handrail in the foreground.

11. Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (668 reviews)
"The hot pools and the rooms were very comfortable. Near town and Rotorua lake."
Australia
Paola
The price is P4,589
P5,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ambassador Thermal Motel
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

12. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (23 reviews)
"Was a nice quick stay."
Australia
Dallas
The price is P1,904
P2,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of trees and buildings in the background.

13. Astray Motel

Astray Motel
3.0 star property
Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (349 reviews)
"Very handy to eat street, lovely people"
Australia
Heather
The price is P3,340
P3,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Astray Motel
A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

14. Haka House Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (125 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in the middle central Rotorua. Walking distance to a lot of things."
Australia
Michelle
The price is P2,622
P3,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Haka House Rotorua
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a grill, and a view of the outside.

15. Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (236 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and the rooms and bathrooms where well kept clean"
Australia
Hailey
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a small table, and a potted plant.

16. Kowhai motel

Kowhai motel
2.0 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (62 reviews)
"Incredible place to stay."
Australia
Victoria
The price is P4,591
P5,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Kowhai motel
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

17. Kiwi As Guest House

Kiwi As Guest House
2.0 star property
Inner City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (47 reviews)
"nice place to stay"
United States
Grant
The price is P3,420
P3,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Kiwi As Guest House
A wooden door with a vertical panel design, a doormat, and a small window with blinds.

18. Pukaki Holiday Apartments

Pukaki Holiday Apartments
3.5 star property
Inner City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (30 reviews)
"Perfect location, central walking distance to everything and very spacious with areas of private space for people to tuck away in if in a bigger group. Comfortable and cozy, will definitely come back to this as a group."
Australia
Andrew
Pukaki Holiday Apartments
A balcony with a curved roof, outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street below.

19. Stay Hostel Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (44 reviews)
"good location, clean and quite."
Australia
Abel
Stay Hostel Rotorua
A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a landscaped garden.

20. ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
3.5 star property
0.5 km from Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and perfect for the one night we were there. Bed was amazing and staff were lovely"
Australia
amanda
The price is P4,876
P5,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
ibis Rotorua
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Compare popular hotels in Inner City

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden benches, and a framed picture on the wall.
Aura Accommodation
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
358 reviews
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A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
23 reviews
View
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.
Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.
Lake Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
128 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a grill, and a view of the outside.
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
236 reviews
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Where to stay in Inner City

Find the best Inner City areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A geothermal hot spring surrounded by rocky terrain and lush greenery, with a large building in the background.

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

While Owhata isn't home to many top sights, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dramatic geysers of Te Puia, Rotorua Geothermal Park, New Zealand

Lynmore

While Lynmore might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa.

Top Inner City Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great place, clean, great location"
Rodney 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Prince's Gate Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Inner City like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Rotorua's Inner City neighborhood. Be sure to check out Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall as part of your Inner City travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Inner City?
Based on our traveler data, Prince's Gate Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Inner City. This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Polynesian Spa, and it offers 3 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include JetPark Hotel Rotorua and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.
How many hotels will I find in Inner City?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations in Inner City to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rotorua area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Inner City, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Inner City.
What are the top things to see and do in Inner City?
If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Inner City, consider Rotorua Night Market, Rotorua Central Mall, and Eat Street, and pick out the perfect souvenir. Tamaki Maori Village and Lakes Performing Arts Centre are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Inner City include Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, Rotorua Arts Village, and Polynesian Spa. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Government Gardens and Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance are also worth a stop.

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