Title: Visit Pongakawa: 2026 Travel Guide for Pongakawa, Bay of Plenty Region | Expedia.com [Hotels in Pongakawa](https://expedia.com/Pongakawa-Hotels.d553248635926198024.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Pongakawa](https://expedia.com/Pongakawa-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635926198024.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Pongakawa](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Pongakawa.d553248635926198024.Car-Rental-Guide)[Pongakawa Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Pongakawa.d553248635926198024.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Pongakawa ## Travel Guide ## Visit Pongakawa ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(1,133 reviews) Felt a bit run down and in need of a face lift Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=329597&PinnedHotelID=329597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198024) ![Millennium Hotel Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14900/14866/d8a4c6d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Millennium Hotel Rotorua 1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua $141 nightly $162 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews) Norrie in the Club lounge is an absolute treasure. He was extraordinarily hospitable and kind and thoughtful. Every staff member we encountered was great but Norrie really should be commended. Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=14866&PinnedHotelID=14866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198024) ![Sudima Lake Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519220/4bd9d9b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sudima Lake Rotorua 1000 Eruera Street Rotorua $103 nightly $119 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Felt that for the price the room was very dated, and an extremely soft bed didn't allow a good sleep. Breakfast was nice. 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When we arrived at the agreed time, our room wasnt ready nor did reception know about the prior arrangment. Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Hotels-City-Suites-Tauranga.h9629803.Hotel-Information) ![Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629100/9629078/229de540_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers 1 Maunganui Road Tauranga Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,332 reviews) Pool, hot tub and gym were great. Room needs updating, halls are dark. 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