Title: Visit Rotokawa: 2026 Travel Guide for Rotokawa, Waikato | Expedia.com [Hotels in Rotokawa](https://expedia.com/Rotokawa-Hotels.d692485716414234624.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rotokawa](https://expedia.com/Rotokawa-Vacation-Rentals.d692485716414234624.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Rotokawa](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Rotokawa.d692485716414234624.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Rotokawa](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rotokawa.d692485716414234624.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rotokawa Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rotokawa.d692485716414234624.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rotokawa ## Travel Guide ![Definitely worth the pull off/stop. Only about a 5min walk from the car park. The water is so beautifully blue! #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/f271af97-8433-4300-9857-73c3c210a3ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Definitely worth the pull off/stop. Only about a 5min walk from the car park. The water is so beautifully blue! #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/f271af97-8433-4300-9857-73c3c210a3ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Huka Falls #waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/87f1d9be-836a-4d4f-a72d-4e88099f6662.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Natures power](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/6590b53e-fa79-4fba-a062-ce2d9b1b348e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I went to this place in New Zeland in winter, so it was very cold and very noisy but so beautifull. I was alone there, no tourist. I really enjoyed this moment. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/945ae79c-442e-46dc-bc13-903b44cba7b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rotokawa Things to do ![](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. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_692485716414234624) - Rotokawa Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Rotokawa ![Lakefront Lodge Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37810000/37804500/37804403/26385868_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakefront Lodge Taupo 100 Lake Terrace Taupo $55 nightly $64 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews) As long as it’s not too warm, it’s ok. As there’s no AC. Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F23%2F2026&endDate=2%2F24%2F2026&selected=37804403&PinnedHotelID=37804403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485716414234624) ![Wairakei Resort Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/dbfc4614_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wairakei Resort Taupo 640 Wairakei Road Wairakei Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $82 nightly $94 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) We were in a large, ground floor room in the Tauhara wing. Lovely big room with lots of space and a pleasant outlook. Only negative was it was opposite housekeeping and they wete noisy. Would stay here again but in a different room. Lovely pools, grounds and outlook. lots of space and Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=1668649&PinnedHotelID=1668649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485716414234624) ![Lakeland Resort Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2594300/2594246/75bae6ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakeland Resort Taupo 282 Lake Terrace Taupo $105 nightly $120 total Feb 19 - Feb 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Good check in Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F19%2F2026&endDate=2%2F20%2F2026&selected=2594246&PinnedHotelID=2594246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485716414234624) [See all 794 properties in Rotokawa](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F14%2F2026®ionId=692485716414234624) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ika Nui Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69550000/69546300/69546296/253aafb0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ika Nui Taupo 64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ... 9/10 Wonderful! (370 reviews) Clean, well stocked suite with friendly management! Loved the added patio space. Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Taupo-Hotels-Ika-Nui-Taupo.h69546296.Hotel-Information) ![Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10950000/10947300/10947201/8c8995b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments 59-61 Kaimanawa Street Taupo Waikato Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (731 reviews) We had booked a Executive King room. Due to no more of that room. We got a free room upgrade. Loved the location and the reception staff was amazing and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay. My kids sure loved the pool Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Taupo-Hotels-Quest-Taupo-Serviced-Apartments.h10947201.Hotel-Information) ![The Village Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878800/37878718/baf7c217_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Village Resort 82 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (360 reviews) Good location and amenities Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Taupo-Hotels-The-Village-Resort.h37878718.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rotokawa](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=692485716414234624&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Rotokawa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[Feb 12 - Feb 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[Feb 13 - Feb 14](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Huka Falls showing a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108156/1a3a6bd3-337e-44f8-8099-4690880d2728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Huka Falls 4.5/5(77 reviews) Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward. [](https://expedia.com/Huka-Falls-Rotokawa.d6108156.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46509332/b014f34b-6870-4014-97a7-352b18b45739.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures $41 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/luxury-sailing-maori-rock-carvings-taupo-sailing-adventures.a46509332.activity-details) ![Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4782062/90762297-2b97-4645-892d-e57fa6a639ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise $35 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-taupo-15-hour-maori-rock-carvings-500-pm-cruise.a4782062.activity-details) ![Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48485961/b4271c80-f139-4d4e-b5e9-261419441e09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket $34 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/taupo-orakei-korako-geothermal-park-and-cave-entry-ticket.a48485961.activity-details) [See all activities in Rotokawa](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Rotokawa.d692485716414234624.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Rotokawa ![Huka Falls showing a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108156/1a3a6bd3-337e-44f8-8099-4690880d2728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Taupō ![Wairakei which includes mist or fog as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967410/dc4ef785-92e0-4d4b-aebc-3f8e2fded336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wairakei - Cities near Rotokawa - Places of interest [Taupō](https://expedia.com/Taupo.dx3571)[Wairakei](https://expedia.com/Wairakei.dx6052675)[Tahorakuri Forest](https://expedia.com/Tahorakuri-Forest.dx692484009064071168)[Tauhara Forest](https://expedia.com/Tauhara-Forest.dx692486212776058880) - [Huka Falls ](https://expedia.com/Huka-Falls-Rotokawa.d6108156.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Taupō ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Taupo-Waikato.d6108145.Vacation-Attraction) - [Taupō Hot Springs ](https://expedia.com/Taupo-Hot-Springs-Hilltop.d6108150.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa ](https://expedia.com/Wairakei-Terraces-Thermal-Health-Spa-Wairakei.d553248621526967410.Vacation-Attraction) - [Craters of the Moon ](https://expedia.com/Craters-Of-The-Moon-Wairakei.d6108162.Vacation-Attraction) - [Spa Thermal Park ](https://expedia.com/Spa-Thermal-Park-Tauhara.d553248635974614317.Vacation-Attraction) - [Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave ](https://expedia.com/Orakei-Korako-Geothermal-Park-And-Cave-Ohakuri.d6293939.Vacation-Attraction) - [A.C. 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