Title: Visit Whakarewarewa: Best of Whakarewarewa, Rotorua Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Whakarewarewa](https://expedia.ca/Whakarewarewa-Rotorua-Hotels.0-n553248635926198461-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Rotorua](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Rotorua.d6048125.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Rotorua](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Rotorua.d6048125.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Whakarewarewa Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Whakarewarewa.d553248635926198461.Car-Rental-Guide)[Whakarewarewa Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Whakarewarewa.d553248635926198461.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Whakarewarewa ## Rotorua ![Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve which includes a bridge and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113279-Rotorua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring a park as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113285-Rotorua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113281-Rotorua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve which includes indigenous culture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113299-Rotorua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring mountain biking as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113521-Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whakarewarewa Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Rotorua travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua.dx6048125) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forest scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113524-Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest 4.5/5(12 reviews) Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world. [](https://expedia.ca/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Vacation-Attraction) ![Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e4789520812bcc4d87cb6e08c6c2aa56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village 5/5(7 reviews) You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakarewarewa-The-Living-Maori-Village-Rotorua.d553248621532610766.Vacation-Attraction) ![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113542-Te-Puia-New-Zealand-Maori-Arts-And-Crafts-Institute.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture. [](https://expedia.ca/Te-Puia-New-Zealand-Maori-Arts-And-Crafts-Institute-Whakarewarewa.d6126698.Vacation-Attraction) ![Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve which includes a church or cathedral and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113594-Whakarewarewa-Thermal-Reserve.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve 5/5(2 reviews) Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakarewarewa-Thermal-Reserve-Whakarewarewa.d6108102.Vacation-Attraction) ![Skyline Rotorua](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179763-Skyline-Rotorua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skyline Rotorua 5/5(7 reviews) Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track. [](https://expedia.ca/Skyline-Rotorua-Fairy-Springs.d6170998.Vacation-Attraction) ![Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113304-Rotorua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polynesian Spa 4.5/5(10 reviews) Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind. [](https://expedia.ca/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583264/48fcc274-51f8-49c1-9f9c-a23e8096911a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs) CA $40 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-polynesian-spa-pavilion-hot-pool-bathing-12-yrs.a4583264.activity-details) ![Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/721360/cb72390f-9686-4d9d-99f0-98abbb84fea9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua CA $47 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/agrodome-farm-experience-including-farm-show-and-farm-tour-rotorua.a721360.activity-details) ![Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1306413/5be4b3bc-1bd0-4a9a-bf23-02649fa99ab3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas CA $65 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hells-gate-mud-bath-spas.a1306413.activity-details) ![Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47908711/41148e8b-508a-433e-b43d-11aef57e2453.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure CA $116 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-redwoods-altitude-high-ropes-adventure.a47908711.activity-details) ![Geothermal Lakeside Bathing Experience - Deluxe Lake Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47605531/7e919b48-8507-4b88-8543-0d231873116e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing CA $64 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/polynesian-spa-rotorua-deluxe-lake-spa-hot-spring-bathing.a47605531.activity-details) ![Cultural Performance](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49351392/afe8dc30-02b1-47d1-a012-1322aa88f340.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cultural Performance CA $30 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cultural-performance.a49351392.activity-details) [See all activities in Rotorua](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Rotorua.d6048125.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Whakarewarewa Hotel Deals ![Rydges Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/3829bdf6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Rotorua 10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty CA $143 CA $164 total Dec 18 - Dec 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,052 reviews) One simple word ‘Excerptiional’ Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025&selected=329597&PinnedHotelID=329597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) ![Imperial Hotel Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911100/112911062/44ae1b98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Imperial Hotel Rotorua 7 Tryon St Rotorua Bay of Plenty CA $143 CA $164 total Dec 23 - Dec 24 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Rotorua ... 7.8/10 Good! (28 reviews) Fire alarm was rough Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F12%2F2025&endDate=24%2F12%2F2025&selected=112911062&PinnedHotelID=112911062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) ![Alpin Motel & Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7105600/7105518/4ca7ea09_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alpin Motel & Conference Centre 16 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (611 reviews) Room was spacious and had everything we needed. Bed comfortable, toiletries plenty. Laundry room for those travelling to catch up with fresh clothes. Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F12%2F2025&endDate=01%2F01%2F2026&selected=7105518&PinnedHotelID=7105518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F12%2F2025&endDate=01%2F01%2F2026&selected=7105518&PinnedHotelID=7105518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) ![Greenview Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035469/f87d9377_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Greenview Motel 418 Fenton Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty CA $70 CA $82 total Dec 18 - Dec 19 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Rotorua Golf Club and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village ... 6/10 (347 reviews) Iwe booked at last but got very good rooms to stay in..Thanks so much Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025&selected=4035469&PinnedHotelID=4035469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) ![Millennium Hotel Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14900/14866/7f861d9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Millennium Hotel Rotorua 1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua CA $166 CA $190 total Dec 19 - Dec 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Everything was beautiful Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=20%2F12%2F2025&selected=14866&PinnedHotelID=14866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) ![Pullman Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42410000/42400500/42400473/5d5e5903_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pullman Rotorua 1135 Arawa St Rotorua Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $249 CA $286 total Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (465 reviews) The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Fenton-Park.dx692988084226846720) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/530d029c894ed1058772d5c5a9ad8918.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fenton Street 4.5/5(21 area reviews) Some popular features of Fenton Street include its spas and lake views. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Fenton-Street.dx553248633981724521) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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