Fordlands

Rotorua

Things to do

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

$63
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua

Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua

$69
per adult
Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

$274
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

$51
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
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Fordlands Hotel Deals

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
$99 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$114 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room Nice warm pool"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
$92 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$105 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and 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! (1,175 reviews)
"Clean room, slightly dated decor, good buffet breakfast, friendly staff, good location for bike riding."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$93 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Such a beautiful old building that the owners are taking very good care of. The rooms were plush but small. The majority of the staff bent over backwards to help us and show us around. Recommend staying here for the history of the building."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

Prince's Gate Hotel
Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua

4 out of 5
3 Bidois Road Rotorua Rotorua
$91 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$105 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (400 reviews)
"We stayed in a two bedroom apartment. Clean rooms, kitchen with essential items, spacious. The TV was not a smart TV which meant no YouTube or Netflix. They had other channels but found it difficult to select movies. Ideal location as across the road are numerous fast food outlets plus Woolworths ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

Newina Rotorua
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
$73 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$85 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome service from check in to check out super friendly staff and to be greeted by name when they saw me walk in makes a stay away from home much nicer and easier to deal with. Always enjoy my stay here."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua
$94 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$108 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Shower was hot and cold constantly changing. Bed was comfortable. Room service menu needs an upgrade. Too basic. Location fabulous."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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Where to stay in Fordlands

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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 large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
Photo by Phil Ostroff
Open Photo by Phil Ostroff

Inner City

While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall.

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

Lake Okareka

Travelers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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.

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