We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Delightful property. Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Perfectly positioned on the edge of Lake Rotorua, Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel offers a solar-heated swimming pool, a sauna and free Wi-Fi. All rooms boast a fireplace and views of the lake, pool or rose garden. The luxurious rooms include an espresso coffee machine, an iPod dock, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. You can enjoy the monsoon rain shower and the luxury bath products provided. Set on 1 acre of manicured gardens, Lakeside Black Swan Boutique Hotel features a private jetty and both a croquet lawn and a petanque court. The tour desk can arrange a helicopter trip to see the region’s famed volcanos and thermal parks. Overlooking the beautiful lake, the restaurant offers contemporary Pacific fusion cuisine. Your breakfast includes a full range of continental options as well as cooked options including full English breakfast, eggs benedict, freshly baked croissants and homemade pancakes. The hotel is just 5 minutes’ drive from central Roturua, and 10 minutes’ drive from the Rotorua Museum of Art and History. Rotorua International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
This is the most beautiful, charming and cool luxury hotel in Bay of Plenty. It also has A HIGHLY RATED BREAKFAST. It is one of the most popular luxury hotels in Bay of Plenty, among couples!
Lovely property. Elegant. Great views. Surrounded by Lake Rotorua, On The Point -Lake Rotorua is a luxury retreat featuring spectacular views to Mokoia Island. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the restaurant or indulge in a massage or treatment at the day spa. On The Point -Lake Rotorua is a 15-minute drive from Whakarewarewa Thermal Village and a 10-minute drive from Rotorua Museum of Art and History. Rotorua Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Each room includes under-floor heating, air conditioning and an en suite bathroom with a spa bath and shower with massage jets. Satellite TV, ironing facilities and an in-room safe are also provided. You can play a game of tennis or work out in the fitness centre. Relax with DVD from the library or curl up with a book in front of the guest lounge’s open fire. The restaurant offers New Zealand cuisine accompanied by fresh vegetables and the finest wines. Dine either in the main dining room, a private dining room, your suite or outside overlooking the lake.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened June 2023. Situated in Rotorua, 15 km from Rotorua International Stadium, Hana Lodge features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. You can play billiards and tennis at the 5-star hotel. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. Paradise Valley Springs is 16 km from the hotel, while Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 22 km from Hana Lodge.Show full description
Resort.Cosy rooms. Great value. Regal Palms Resort offers a range of studios, suites and apartments, all with cooking facilities and hot tub. Facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and sauna. Each room at Regal Palms Resort includes a private bathroom, flat-screen Sky TV. Heating and air conditioning are provided, along with tea/coffee making facilities, microwave and fridge. All rooms have either an outdoor patio or private balcony. Guests have access to a BBQ area, tennis court, fitness centre and 9-hole mini golf course. Guests can charge their meals from selected local restaurants to their room. It is a 5-minute drive to Rotorua city centre and a 15-minute drive to Rotorua Airport. Lake Rotorua is 3 km away. Facilities, On-site parking and EV changers are for inhouse guest only.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Popular among women. Relax in the pool or by the poolside at this luxury complex, featuring magnificent views from most suites. On-site facilities include 2 hot tubs, a fitness centre, a sauna, a games room and a petanque court. Guests enjoy 100 MB of free Wi-Fi per apartment. Each apartment at Ohope Beach Resort includes a spacious open-plan living area, 2 bathrooms, satellite TV and laundry facilities. The fully equipped kitchens have a dishwasher, microwave and oven. The barbecue area provides a pleasant space to meet with family and friends. The Conservatory offers the perfect place to relax, read a book or simply watch the activities outside. Ohope Beach Resort Apartments is a 3-minute drive from Ohope Beach Golf Course. Whakatane town centre is less than 20 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened June 2023. Set in Rotorua, 5.5 km from Rotorua International Stadium, Newina Rotorua offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a sauna. The hotel provides an American restaurant as well as free WiFi throughout the property. The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Newina Rotorua features certain units that feature a balcony, and each room is equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at Newina Rotorua. Paradise Valley Springs is 8.9 km from the hotel, while Buried Village is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional, 12 km from Newina Rotorua, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Trendy. Nice style. Cosy rooms. The Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel boasts a heated outdoor pool, indoor mineral pool, restaurant and unlimited free Wi-Fi for guests to enjoy. All accommodation has modern décor and includes designer furniture and luxury linen. Regent Room Restaurant & Wine Bar serves a contemporary Pacific fusion menu that includes sharing plates and tapas. For a relaxing place to enjoy a cocktail or a private dining experience the Regent Club Lounge is also available. A mountain bike cleaning area and secure mountain bike storage room is available for guests. The courtyard and pool area offers sun loungers for guest comfort. All rooms and suites feature a flat-screen LCD TV with satellite TV and a Kube clock. All bathrooms include a Monsoon Rain Shower and toiletries by Natural Earth. Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel is within 5 minutes’ walk of local shops, bars and cafés. The Rotorua Museum is a 3-minute drive and Rotorua Lakefront is 8 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Beautiful. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among women. Located just 20 minutes outside Rotorua city centre, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Rotorua Marama is situated on the edge of Lake Rotorua and the Ohau Channel. It is surrounded by park-like gardens and has a private boat ramp. With beautiful views over the Ohau Channel, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Rotorua Marama offers a range of modern accommodation, from chalets to lodges and parking is free for all guests. The resort also boasts an outdoor swimming pool, heated hot tub, fitness centre and a tennis court. Guests can enjoy use of the BBQ facilities, fish from the shores or park their boat and relax after a day on the water.Show full description
Lovely interior design. Great location. Popular among women. Offering free WiFi and a garden, Beachpoint Apartments is set in Ohope Beach, 3.7 km from Whakatane. Free private parking is available on site. Beachpoint Apartments also includes a fitness centre and year-round outdoor pool.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Nice interior design. Popular among women. Cutterscove Resort Apartments enjoy a beachfront location, a 4-minute drive from the Mount Maunganui Hot Salt Pools. This luxurious resort-style property features a heated lap pool, a fitness centre and a mini golf course for registered guests only, not visitors. Free parking and free internet access are provided. The self-contained apartments have a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a fridge. Each has a lounge area with sofa and satellite TV. Laundry facilities are included in all apartments. There is a lagoon pool, sauna rooms and a hot tub on site. Guests can also enjoy a game of tennis at the tennis court. Barbecue facilities are available. Resort Cutterscove is within a 5-minute drive of Mount Maunganui Surf Club and the Mount Maunganui Golf Club. Central Rotorua is an 80-minute drive away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened May 2023. CitySide Hotel Tauranga is a 5-star property situated in Tauranga. The property is allergy-free and is located 10 km from ASB Baypark Stadium. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms have a city view. At CitySide Hotel Tauranga every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. ASB Baypark Arena is 10 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 5 km from CitySide Hotel Tauranga.Show full description
Cool. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor pool and views of the sea, Te Kaha Beach Hotel is situated on the beachfront in Te Kaha. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and free private parking is available on site. Guests can enjoy the continental or full English breakfast available. Each modern room at Te Kaha Beach Hotel features a balcony for you to relax on and take in the sea views. Also included is a flat-screen TV with DVD player, air conditioning and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer for your comfort. Rooms are also equipped with laundry and ironing facilities. The nearest airport is Whakatane airport, 120 km from Te Kaha Beach Hotel. Guests can choose from a range of free activities offered at Te Kaha Beach Hotel, including diving, snorkeling, canoeing and fishing. There are also meeting facilities and an on-site shop available at the property for your convenience.Show full description
Elegant. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Situated in Rotorua, 4.9 km from Rotorua International Stadium, Pullman Rotorua features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Paradise Valley Springs. Buried Village is 15 km from the hotel, while Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 9 km from Pullman Rotorua.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Great location. Boasting a stunning beachfront location with ocean views, The Reef Beachfront Apartments features an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Just a 4-minute drive from Mount Maunganui Golf Course this property offers free WiFi and a hot tub. The Reef Beachfront Apartments is a 7-minute drive from both Tauranga Airport and Mauao, where there are several hiking tracks available to explore the dormant volcano. Papamoa Beach is a 13-minute drive away. This self-contained accommodation features a fully-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. Some rooms include a balcony with partial ocean views. The lounge area offers a sofa and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.Show full description
Historic property. Charming. Great value. The Princes Gate is a historical, boutique-style hotel in the centre of Rotorua. This classical 4-star hotel is opposite the Polynesian Spa and the famous Government Gardens. Each room is air-conditioned and beautifully furnished with luxurious en suite bathroom and a range of personal toiletries. The hotel has 52 stylish guestrooms and apartments, all decorated in a traditional and classical style. The larger apartments offer a living area and kitchen facilities. The Princes Gate Hotel, dates back to 1897 and is situated in the historical area of the city. The hotel is only 100-metres from the lakefront and city centre and is also within easy reach of the Convention Centre. Property offers three thermally heated pools, a private plunge pool and sauna. Guest laundry facilities are available. There are a restaurant and bar on-site offering breakfast, lunch, High Tea and dinner.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Offering modern rooms with a balcony and a microwave, Hotel on Devonport is just 10 minutes’ drive from Ocean Beach. Located in the heart of Tauranga, Hotel on Devonport Tauranga is surrounded by many shopping and dining options. Tauranga Airport is a 10-minute drive away. All air-conditioned rooms have a toaster, tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Most rooms also offer city views.Show full description
Resort. Located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, this luxury hotel is just a 3-minute drive from Rotorua Airport. A free chauffeur is available and there is an outdoor swimming pool. All accommodation includes a private balcony or courtyard. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV and DVD player are provided. Free parking is available for guests. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage and sauna in the resort's award-winning Wai Ora Day Spa. The outdoor pool overlooks the lake. There is also an indoor hot tub. The classy Mokoia Restaurant serves fine dining, Pacific Rim cuisine using fresh local ingredients. Breakfast, high tea and lunch are also available. The Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is only a 7-minute drive from the city centre of Rotorua and is a short drive from Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and the Tikitere Hell’s Gate Thermal Pools.Show full description
Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Ideally positioned in the Bay of Plenty,Trinity Wharf Tauranga hotel features sweeping panoramic views of the Tauranga Harbour and is just minutes from the Tauranga CBD. The hotel is located a short drive from Mount Maunganui beach and includes contemporary pastel decor, which provides a tranquil and relaxed atmosphere. Trinity Wharf Tauranga includes an infinity edge swimming pool exclusively for hotel guests, an award-winning restaurant, conference and function spaces, free parking, room service, free unlimited WiFi, 24/7 reception and a private pontoon. The hotel rooms are either urban or waterfront rooms and all feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an en suite bathroom with heated floor tiles and fluffy bathrobes. Guests can enjoy breakfast (buffet or a la carte), lunch, dinner and drinks in the waterfront Halo restaurant & lounge, with floor to ceiling glass or outside on the wrap-around deck that sits over the waters edge. The nearby Bay of Plenty provides several attractions and activities. It is a 5-minute walk from the Tauranga Art Gallery and Tauranga town centre (or 2 minutes on one of our Electric Bikes) and just a 10-minute drive from Tauranga airport.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Great location. A 2-minute walk from Pilot Bay, The Anchorage Apartments offers a fitness centre and sauna room. The self-contained accommodations are fitted with a full kitchen, a balcony and laundry facilities. Guests enjoy free WiFi in the room and free on-site parking is provided. Some apartments feature water views. Centrally located, the apartments are a short 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of Maungani Road, and the beautiful Mount Maunganui Beach. The Mount Maunganui Golf Course and Tauranga Airport are both a 10-minute drive away. All spacious apartments feature a modern bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The attached kitchen comes with a full-size fridge, an oven and a microwave. Amenities include ironing equipment and satellite television.Show full description
Opened May 2023. Located in Rotorua, 6.2 km from Rotorua International Stadium, AWA Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 9 km from Paradise Valley Springs. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At AWA Hotel each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the property. Buried Village is 19 km from the accommodation, while Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 13 km from AWA Hotel.Show full description
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