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Rotorua Hotel Guide. Hotels in Hillcrest, Rotorua, New Zealand

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Our top choices for Hillcrest hotels

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Central Stay Hinemaru

Central Stay Hinemaru
2.0 star property
2.2 km from Hillcrest
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Central Stay Hinemaru
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 3.6 km from Hillcrest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (377 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Safe, clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Good location and price was good. Will definitely be staying here again."
Australia
Irene
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Newina Rotorua
Chalet, 1 Queen Bed

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Hillcrest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Glad we stayed. Cost was good considering it was Matariki weekend. Thank you to the staff."
Australia
Maia and Sheryl
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp
2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
4.0 star property
6.8 km from Hillcrest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (660 reviews)
"The location was awesome Right on the lake edge Lots of walkways to parks And barbecue areas that the receptionist didn't know about And was going to put on there things to do list And proximity to airport for tourist travel So win win Will go there again"
Australia
Albert
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Public bath

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City, 2.5 km from Hillcrest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Cutest boutique hotel with hot springs, fireplace, large rooms and friendly staff that make you feel welcome."
United States
William
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Prince's Gate Hotel
View from property

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

VR Rotorua Lake Resort
4.5 star property
14 km from Hillcrest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Good Lake view from Room."
Australia
Arshdeep
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
View from room

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa, 2.2 km from Hillcrest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,172 reviews)
"Loved our stay helpful staff kids loved the pool n spa we deff be back ❤️"
Australia
Rosena
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Rydges Rotorua
Property grounds

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Kawaha Point, 4.7 km from Hillcrest
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
"Everything about this place was fantastic would highly recommend"
Australia
Melanie
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Transfer Shower, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Hideaway of Rotorua

Hideaway of Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 6.2 km from Hillcrest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (299 reviews)
"Room are cleaned and spacious"
Australia
Siu Lai
Hideaway of Rotorua
Courtyard

Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.8 km from Hillcrest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Room is clean, staff are good, but far from restaurants area!"
Australia
Naoko
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Regal Palms Resort
Exterior

AWA Hotel

AWA Hotel
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 4.3 km from Hillcrest
7.8 out of 10, Good, (334 reviews)
"Pleasant stay"
Australia
GANESAN
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
AWA Hotel
Exterior

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Springfield, 1.6 km from Hillcrest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (543 reviews)
"Loved staying in the cozy treehouse, very peaceful and relaxing. Love the heated swimming pool and spa"
Australia
Annamaria
The price is €48
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Outdoor pool

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Hillcrest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (607 reviews)
"Awesome spot. Great Lake views. Comfortable accommodation."
Australia
Janet
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park
4.0 star property
7.3 km from Hillcrest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (572 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing the owners were lovely cabin we stayed in was clean and lovely too Will be returning"
Australia
Shaun
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
All Seasons Holiday Park
Indoor pool, a heated pool

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
2.3 km from Hillcrest
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,012 reviews)
"Very convenient place to stay"
Australia
Rob
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool | View from room

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Teriffic stay and great service"
United States
Leslie
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
Indoor spa tub

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 1.9 km from Hillcrest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (728 reviews)
"Beautifully presented hotel, looks well maintained, nice beds and great amenities. Great breakfast. A bit out of the city, so you can't walk to restaurants, but only a short drive, or you can just eat in. Good spot to launch hiking or mountain biking from."
Australia
Karen
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
Front of property

Gateway International Motel

Gateway International Motel
3.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
5.8 out of 10, (317 reviews)
"Room was clean, but very dated. No housekeeping done, and had to request new towels. Comfortable, but very average. Probably wouldn't stay again"
Australia
Kim
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Gateway International Motel
Superior Studio | Terrace/patio

Ripple Rotorua

Ripple Rotorua
3.5 star property
Fairy Springs, 4.7 km from Hillcrest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (527 reviews)
"Nice clean room, lovely staff, had everything we needed."
Australia
Levi
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Ripple Rotorua
Directors Suite | Living room

Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City, 2 km from Hillcrest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,110 reviews)
"This is a lovely hotel in a prime location. I hadn’t been to Rotorua before so had no idea of where things were. Quest was near everywhere I wanted to go! The room was tidy and spacious. Staff were lovely."
Australia
Anna
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Quest Rotorua Central
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Where to stay in Hillcrest

Find the best Hillcrest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.

A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.

A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

Lynmore

When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Hillcrest Hotel Reviews

Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Nothing to complain about 😃"
Jonathan 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Sudima Lake Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Hillcrest?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Rotorua's Hillcrest neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Springfield Golf Club as part of your Hillcrest travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Hillcrest, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Hillcrest.
What can I see and do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?
Springfield Golf Club is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Hillcrest. While you're out sightseeing in Rotorua, make sure that you visit other sights such as Rotorua International Stadium or Waimangu Cauldron.

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