We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Rotorua, New Zealand. We have also included accommodation in villas, holiday homes, chalets, mansions, apartments, boutique hotels, romantic hotels and lodges. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated November 2023.
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Ngamihi Lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation just 10 km from Rotorua, overlooking the beautiful Lake Okareka. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms feature views of the lake or garden. Rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding, cycling and fishing. The bed and breakfast also offers free use of bicycles. Buried Village is 4 km from Ngamihi Lodge, while Rotorua Museum is 10 km from the property. Rotorua Airport is 8 km away.Show full description
Ngamihi Lodge is a luxurious accommodation with stunning views of Lake Okareka. The lodge is beautifully decorated and provides spacious suites. It stands out for its attention to detail and elegant atmosphere.
Lodge.Highly elegant. Great location. Solitaire Lodge is a luxurious 5-star property 20 minutes' drive from Rotorua, set on a private peninsula on the shores of Lake Tarawera. Spacious suites feature modern interiors and stylish furnishings. with views of the lake, the lagoon, or the volcanic summit of Mount Tarawera. The property features a private helipad for flights over Mount Tarawera and Orakei Korako. The Lodge hosts can assist with booking helicopter tours and arranging cruises on the lake. The restaurant serves fresh local produce and a selection of New Zealand wine. Outdoor dining is possible on-site. Solitaire Lodge is a 10-minute drive from The Buried Village, and a 20-minute drive from Whakarewarewa Forest. It is a 40-minute drive from Rotorua Regional Airport and the Polynesian Spa.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most ELEGANT lodge in Rotorua. It also has a great location and outstanding views!
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Offering a garden and garden view, Parkside Boutique Lodge is set in Rotorua, 11 km from Rotorua International Stadium and 12 km from Paradise Valley Springs. It is located 24 km from Buried Village and features full-day security. The bed and breakfast offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The units at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with bathrobes and a shower. A patio with outdoor furniture and mountain views is offered in all units. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Parkside Boutique Lodge also provides a saltwater pool and a sauna for guests to relax in. Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 26 km from the accommodation, while Waimangu Volcanic Valley is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 18 km from Parkside Boutique Lodge.Show full description
The boutique lodge stands out with its modern and luxurious suites. It is located in a peaceful setting surrounded by parklands and native bush, creating a serene and picturesque atmosphere.
Boutique hotel.Romantic. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. 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. Overlooking the beautiful lake, the restaurant offers contemporary Pacific fusion cuisine. The hotel is just 5 minutes’ drive from central Roturua, and 10 minutes’ drive from the Rotorua Museum of Art and History. 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. 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. Rotorua International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
The Lakeside Boutique Hotel is a charming and luxurious accommodation situated on the edge of a beautiful lake. It provides stunning lake views and a peaceful atmosphere. With lovely gardens, a private beach, a solar-heated swimming pool, and a sauna, it creates a serene retreat for visitors.
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great views. Situated within 1.8 km of Rotorua International Stadium and 8.4 km of Paradise Valley Springs in Rotorua, KARANDA BnB provides accommodation with seating area. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and free shuttle service. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and dishwasher. Every unit is fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony and some have mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Available each morning, the breakfast at the property includes continental dishes along with a selection of fruits and juice. You can play billiards at this 5-star bed and breakfast. Outdoor play equipment is also available at the bed and breakfast, while guests can also relax in the garden. Buried Village is 19 km from KARANDA BnB, while Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Great views. Boasting garden views, Tranquility Lakefront offers accommodation with water sports facilities and a patio, around 15 km from Rotorua International Stadium. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 16 km from Paradise Valley Springs. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and lake views has 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The air-conditioned holiday home also features a seating area, washing machine and 3 bathrooms with a bidet and a bath. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 19 km from Tranquility Lakefront, while Buried Village is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 22 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Lively. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among women. Offering lake edge accommodation and views, The Willows is set in Rotorua, a 19-minute walk from Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and 3.3 km from Polynesian Spa. Housed in a building dating from 1980, this holiday home is 3.3 km from Rotorua Museum and 3.4 km from Tamaki Maori Village. The holiday home has a terrace, 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms and a well-equipped kitchen. Offering air conditioning, the holiday home also features a bathroom. The holiday home offers a barbecue Guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub. If you would like to discover the area, fishing is possible in the surroundings. The nearest airport is Rotorua Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Cosy. Nice interior design. Amberly House Rotorua in Rotorua provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 2.2 km from Rotorua International Stadium. You can play darts at the bed and breakfast. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a wardrobe. Some accommodation includes a balcony and a satellite flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as seating area. The units feature a shared bathroom, bathrobes and bed linen. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Paradise Valley Springs is 11 km from Amberly House Rotorua, while Buried Village is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Popular among couples. City Lights is a boutique lodge on the slopes of Mount Ngongotaha, only 8 minutes’ drive from Rotorua. It features a fitness centre, hot tub and sauna. All rooms at City Lights Boutique Lodge feature an en suite bathroom with bathrobes, tea/coffee, bottled water, flat-screen TV, heaters and double glazed windows. Some rooms offer spectacular views over Rotorua. Facilities include a guest lounge with library and computer, free WiFi internet access, fireplace and off-street parking. Guest rooms include continental breakfast with a selection of tea/coffee, juices, yoghurts, cereals, fresh fruit, toast and jams. The cottage is self-contained with a fully equipped kitchen. City Lights Boutique Lodge is located on the outskirts of Rotorua, only 6 km from the city centre’s attractions and restaurants.Show full description
Resort.Historic. Great bar. 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
On The Point is a distinctive hotel with a rich history and a lively bar. Guests experience a warm and personalized stay, with breathtaking lake views and the opportunity to visit donkeys and miniature ponies.
Luxury Tent.Hip. Popular among women. Set in Rotorua, Oakridge Glamping features accommodation with free private parking. The tented camp offers a terrace. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Rotorua is 9 km from Oakridge Glamping. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the coolest, most creative and cosy luxury tents in Rotorua! So NICE!
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Rotorua Views B&B/Apartment is located in Rotorua, 750 metres from Rotorua International Stadium and 5 km from central Rotorua. It has wide views of the lake and surrounding hills. The self-catering apartment is downstairs while the 2 B&B rooms are on the 1st floor, accessible via stairs/elevator. The B&B rooms have private en suite bathrooms with a shower while the apartment has a private bathroom with a shower. B&B guests can have a continental and/or cooked breakfast. There is free off-street parking available. Every room has heating/air conditioning, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Airport pick-up/drop-off may be available on request. Free use of bicycles is available at this bed and breakfast and the area is popular for mountain biking. The Redwoods Forest and Mountain Bike Park are 4 km away. The nearest airport is Rotorua Airport, 10 km from Rotorua Views.Show full description
Chalet. Providing garden views, Gemini Lodge is located in Rotorua and provides a wellness area with a hot tub and a fitness room. This chalet features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can make use of the children's playground or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and lake. The units at the chalet complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a walk-in shower and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the chalet complex, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rotorua, like canoeing and hiking. Rotorua International Stadium is 8 km from Gemini Lodge, while Paradise Valley Springs is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Great location. Offering a hot tub, free WiFi and free breakfast, Rotorua City Homestay is an adults-only property, just a 15-minute walk from the famous Polynesian Spa. Guests enjoy garden views from their private patio. All rooms are heated, and include a 32-inch LED TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Rotorua City Homestay B&B is a 20-minute walk from Rotorua Station. The Te Puia Maori Cultural and Thermal Park is a 7-minute drive and Rotorua International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. You can meet other guests in the shared lounge, or relax on the terrace. The hosts can provide sightseeing advice and help book tours for Rotorua’s main attractions. Continental breakfast is served daily, including fresh fruit salad, yoghurt, cereals, toast and spreads, juices and freshly ground coffee.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Set in Rotorua, 3.8 km from Rotorua International Stadium, Geyser Lookout BnB offers accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, free private parking, a garden and a bar. The property features pool and garden views, and is 12 km from Paradise Valley Springs. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the mountain and lake. The units come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, microwave, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a hot tub and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes and fruits are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. At Geyser Lookout BnB, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, cocktails and high tea and serves American cuisine. For guests with children, the accommodation features indoor and outdoor play areas. If you would like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Geyser Lookout BnB can arrange a bicycle rental service. Buried Village is 17 km from the bed and breakfast, while Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional, 10 km from Geyser Lookout BnB, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great value. Situated in Rotorua and only 14 km from Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park, Spectacular Lake Views features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Rotorua International Stadium. The spacious bed and breakfast includes a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, as well as a coffee machine. The unit is air conditioned and is comprised of a balcony with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go fishing nearby. Paradise Valley Springs is 22 km from the bed and breakfast, while Buried Village is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 12 km from Spectacular Lake Views.Show full description
I think this is the most CHARMING bed and breakfast in Rotorua. It also has great affordability.
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. Popular among couples. This boutique Bed and Breakfast is situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua in a private and peaceful location. Koura Lodge guests enjoy free buffet breakfast, an outdoor hot tub, a sauna and kayaks with a private jetty. Your private en suite bathroom offers a shower and bathrobes Next to your room is a shared kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and a minibar is stocked with local wine and beer. Each room opens onto a deck area offering uninterrupted lake views. Koura Lodge is just 5 minutes’ drive from Rotorua city centre. Rotorua Airport is only 30 minutes' drive away. The lodge is sheltered from sulphur fumes and away from traffic noise. Each room features an LCD TV and a luxurious bed with 100% cotton linen.Show full description
This is a popular bed and breakfast among couples travelling to Rotorua.
Villa.Newly opened, February 2024. Offering a garden and lake view, A Levels Mansion is set in Rotorua, 8 km from Paradise Valley Springs and 18 km from Buried Village. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Rotorua International Stadium. Featuring a Blu-ray player, the spacious villa has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, 2 living rooms with a seating area and a dining area, 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hot tub. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rotorua, like hiking. The villa complex has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 19 km from A Levels Mansion, while Waimangu Volcanic Valley is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Popular among couples. Offering a garden and garden view, Rotorua Central Hosted B&B is located in Rotorua, 15 km from Buried Village and 16 km from Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.6 km from Rotorua International Stadium, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Paradise Valley Springs. The 1-bedroom bed and breakfast is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the bed and breakfast. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Waimangu Volcanic Valley is 23 km from the bed and breakfast, while Kuirau Park is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 8 km from Rotorua Central Hosted B&B.Show full description
Holiday Home. Featuring garden views, AristaAir- Poppies Luxury Villa provides accommodation with a balcony, around 3.1 km from Rotorua International Stadium. This holiday home has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from Paradise Valley Springs. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and pool views features 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Buried Village is 14 km from the holiday home, while Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 7 km from AristaAir- Poppies Luxury Villa.Show full description
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