We have created a list with the best newly opened hotels in Rotorua, 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 Mia Dahl & Jens Bengtsson. Updated February 2024.
Opened June 2023. Luxury Hotel. 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. Newina Rotorua features certain units that feature a balcony, and each room is equipped with a kettle. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at Newina Rotorua. 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. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. 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
Opened June 2023. Luxury Hotel. Amazing guest reviews. 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
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
Opened November 2019. 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
Boutique hotel. Delightful property. 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. You can enjoy the monsoon rain shower and the luxury bath products provided. The luxurious rooms include an espresso coffee machine, an iPod dock, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. 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
In my judgement this could be one of the coolest, most elegant and relaxing boutique hotels in Rotorua! So NICE!
Boutique hotel. Lively. 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
I think this is the most LIVELY newly opened hotel in Rotorua.
Historic property. 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. The restaurant offers New Zealand cuisine accompanied by fresh vegetables and the finest wines. 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. Dine either in the main dining room, a private dining room, your suite or outside overlooking the lake.Show full description
This is likely one of the most HISTORIC resorts in Rotorua.
Cosy rooms. Popular among solo travellers. 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
Great value. JetPark Hotel Rotorua is a New Zealand owned and operated hotel which is ideally located just a short 5-minute walk from Rotorua town center. Featuring an outdoor pool, spa, and purpose-built mountain bike and dog wash station, the hotel has recently undergone a refurbishment of the accommodation rooms. You can relax at the boutique café, Te Purū, serving a delicious menu, and New Zealand wines, coffee, and beverages. Guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, and satellite TV. Jet Park Rotorua is a family orientated with family rooms, an indoor and outdoor kid’s play area, and is conveniently located to explore local tourist attractions. JetPark Hotel Rotorua offers 63 refurbished rooms. All rooms have a satellite TV. Some offer a spa bath. The property is ideally located to explore Rotorua’s unique tourist attractions including mountain bike trails, town markets, museums and nearby activities.Show full description
Lively. 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
Great value. Popular among families. Located on the edge of Redwoods forest and overlooking the famous Whakarewarewa Geothermal Reserve and Historical Village, Rydges Rotorua features a purpose-built mountain bike and adventure equipment washing and storage facility. There is a year-round geothermally heated swimming pool with two hot tubs. The award winning Chapman’s Restaurant and Bar offers an à la carte menu, and buffet, and serves contemporary New Zealand cuisine made from fresh local ingredients. The air-conditioned rooms of Rydges Rotorua offer a modern design and cable TV with free movies, two children's channels and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can take advantage of free car parking, use of the on-site fitness centre and free WiFi in all hotel areas. Children under 12 stay and eat free (T&C apply). The hotel also offers the Very Important Kids (VIK) program, where families can save on some of Rydges’s local attractions. Kids are also welcome to enjoy our Play Zone complete with Table Tennis, Foosball, Air Hockey, Nintendo Switch and Xbox plus toys and lots of fun.Show full description
Urban Lounge Sleepery is located in the town centre and overlooks Kuirau Geothermal Park. It is a 2-minute walk from the lake. The hostel features an heated outdoor swimming pool and free parking subject to availability. This Sleepery features co-working and co-living spaces that create a sense of belonging along with a thermally heated pool to make your trip special in every way. This is the perfect setting with an abundance of geothermal activity, sporting facilities and natural beauty. We are a short 3-minute stroll away from the city centre where all the cafes, restaurants, bars, shopping and retail outlets will ensure a very memorable stay in Rotorua.Show full description
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