We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Rotorua, New Zealand. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic villas, old manor houses, chalets and country estates. 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 Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Friendly staff. Popular among couples. 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
This is one of the most beautiful, historic and luxurious resorts in Rotorua! It also has outstanding views. WOW!
Unique. Friendly staff. Situated in the heart of an eco and wilderness park, Treetops Lodge & Estate offers luxurious suites and villas with views of the forest and lakes. The Treetops Spa combines modern products and techniques with indigenous and therapeutic Maori treatments. The terrain surrounding Treetops Estate Horohoro includes 7 trout streams, 4 lakes, and over 70 km of hiking trails. Guests can enjoy the outdoor mineral hot tubs which are surrounded by New Zealand ferns and are open 24/7. All accommodation at Treetops Lodge features a spa bath and satellite TV. The villas have a kitchenette and a lounge area with a fireplace. All suites and villas boast picturesque views of the surrounding nature and wildlife. The game room features an antique billiards table and memorabilia from the pioneering days. There is a timber-panelled library offering guests a cosy place to read beside a fireplace. Treetops Lodge’s restaurant serves authentic New Zealand wines and gourmet food prepared with local game and produce. Rotorua Regional Airport is 25 km away.Show full description
Featuring relaxing hot pools and an outdoor swimming pool, Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park is 8 minutes’ drive from central Rotorua. Guests enjoy natural bush surroundings, luggage storage and an on-site children’s playground. Rotorua Holiday Park is 10 minutes' walk from the famous Pohutu Geyser and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. It is 10 minutes’ drive from Fairy Springs. ZORB Rotorua and Lake Rotorua are both within 15 minutes’ drive away. Linked by covered walkways, recreation facilities include a games room and a communal TV lounge. Mountain biking trails are just 5 minutes' from the property, and there is a children's mountain bike trail onsite. Accommodation options include private rooms and self-contained options. Some accommodation includes private bathrooms and fully equipped kitchens. Other rooms offer access to shared amenities including a large communal kitchen and bathrooms.Show full description
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. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. You can play billiards and tennis at the 5-star hotel. 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
VR Rotorua is enriched in ethnic history. It is at this location where the First Māori settlement was established in the region by Ihunga and his dog. Set on 6 acres on the shores of the beautiful Lake Rotoiti, VR Rotorua Lake Resort is located is just 15 minutes drive from Central Rotorua. It features an outdoor pool, 2 hot tubs, tennis courts and a Sauna. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi. All rooms feature a private balcony or an outdoor sitting area offering either stunning views over Okawa Bay or the surrounding gardens. Each room includes a satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Some offer a relaxing spa bath. Exercise in the Fitness Centre or explore the surrounding areas using a rental bicycle. The hotel has a private boat service that can be used for fishing charters and trips to the Manapouri Hot Pools with prior bookings. Free transfers to and from Rotorua airport are also available. The Grill Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and serves modern New Zealand cuisine. There is a lounge area with a fireplace and a lovely bar offering large variety of local New Zealand wines. VR Rotorua Lake Resort is 7 minutes drive from Rotorua International Airport, Hells Gate Massage & Hot Pools and Kaituna River Wild Water Rafting & Scenic Walks. Redwood Forest is only 10 minutes drive.Show full description
Beach front location. Lovely property. Great restaurant. 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
Beach front location. Luxurious. Cosy rooms. 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
Highly elegant. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples. Set on 17 acres of countryside on the banks of the Waikato River, Huka Lodge boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, free airport transfers and a spa pool. It offers air-conditioned suites with a private terrace and lovely river views. All suites feature a minibar, an electric kettle and a coffee machine. Each suite has a separate dressing room, bathrobes and slippers. The bathroom includes a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Huka Lodge is just 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Huka Falls, and 5 minutes’ drive from Wairakei International Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 15-minute drive away. You can play a game of croquet, or explore the area using the free mountain bikes. The property also features a library, a terrace and massage services.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most ELEGANT lodges in Rotorua. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Originally built in 1889, the heritage-listed Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel features an onsite hot spring bath, a 9-hole golf course and a tennis court. Guest can relax with a drink at the bar, or play billiards in the games room. All accommodation offers tea/coffee making facilities, a desk and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Some accommodation has a kitchenette or a patio. Rotorua is 44 km from Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel, while Hamilton is 50 km from the property. Hamilton International Airport is 42 km away. The property offers wedding and events facilities, plus conference rooms if required.Show full description
Very cosy. Great value. Popular among couples. Set in Tauranga, 10 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Colonial Court Motor Inn offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The motel features family rooms. The units at the motel feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Colonial Court Motor Inn every room includes bed linen and towels. ASB Baypark Arena is 10 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 8 km from Colonial Court Motor Inn.Show full description
Beach front location. Unique. Superb interior design. 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
I think this is one of the most WELL DESIGNED apartment hotels in Rotorua. It also has lovely pool facilities and great tennis facilities!
Located 42 km from Hamilton Gardens and 44 km from Mystery Creek Events Centre, Streamside Country Manor features free WiFi and units equipped with a kitchen, terrace and seating area. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Waikato Stadium is 47 km from Streamside Country Manor, while Garden Place Hamilton is 46 km away. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, units have a wardrobe. The bed and breakfast provides certain units with lake views, and units come with a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has bed linen and towels. A car rental service is available at the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is Hamilton Airport, 41 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Historic. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Hilton Lake Taupo includes free pool and gym access and features views over Lake Taupo and is just minutes away from the town centre. It is a 15-minute drive from Taupo Airport. Enjoy a meal at the on-site Bistro Lago Restaurant and indulge in a menu created by chef Gareth Stewart. Relax with a refreshing beverage in the lounge bar. Hilton Lake Taupo boasts an outdoor thermally heated pool, hot tub and tennis courts with which to enjoy. Spacious rooms feature private balconies with views over the lake or the hotel pool and Thermal Springs. Each includes a LCD TV. Guests can visit the nearby Taupo Motor Sports Park, Kinloch Golf Club or try an exhilarating bungee jump or a trip by helicopter.Show full description
This hotel has a highly rated breakfast and super comfortable beds.
Close to beach front. Charming. Great location. Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park offers beachfront accommodation in Ohope Beach. Whakatane is 10km from the property. Set in park-like surroundings, some units include a balcony and/or patio with sea views. Some units also have a TV and a kitchen, equipped with an oven and microwave. You can play mini-golf, outdoor table tennis, basketball and volleyball the property. The area is popular for fishing and golfing.Show full description
This holiday park has a great beach front location and a great location in Ohope Beach.
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
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