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Our top choices for Hillcrest hotels

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.

1. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa, 2.2 km from Hillcrest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,171 reviews)
"This hotel is really suitable for family!"
Australia
Wei
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Rydges Rotorua
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

2. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Good value"
Australia
Damian
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
A patio with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom.

3. Aurora City Suites Motel

Aurora City Suites Motel
2.5 star property
Victoria, 0.9 km from Hillcrest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (65 reviews)
"The accommodation is spacious and comfortable. It is also very close to town"
Australia
Shu Sin
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Aurora City Suites Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a glass shower enclosure, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

4. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Hillcrest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (209 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff and very clean"
Australia
Riana
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Thermal Oak Motel
An aerial view of a residential area with multiple buildings, roads, and a large industrial facility emitting smoke in the background.

5. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.8 km from Hillcrest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Room is clean, staff are good, but far from restaurants area!"
Australia
Naoko
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Regal Palms Resort
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

6. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (102 reviews)
"Clean rooms, helpful staff, easy parking"
United States
Garrett
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

7. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Charming, older hotel, with beautifully decorated rooms. Vintage, but with modern bathrooms & heat a/c. Front desk staff helpful and accommodating to my needs. Would book again."
United States
Barbara
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Prince's Gate Hotel
A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, potted plants, and a view of a parking lot and distant mountains.

8. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Victoria, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (658 reviews)
"The customer service was excellent. The room was what we needed. The only problem was in the bathroom. It looked like towel holders may have been removed but there was mould coming through. The maintenance may not have been completed and was still work in progress. The staff are really lovely."
Australia
Maria
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
An indoor swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, under a high ceiling with a grid pattern.

9. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
2.3 km from Hillcrest
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Awesome place always have a good stay there"
Australia
Sonia
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

10. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Springfield, 1.6 km from Hillcrest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (546 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
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

11. Accolade Motel

Accolade Motel
2.0 star property
Victoria, 1.6 km from Hillcrest
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (42 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff Good location"
Canada
clara
The price is €50
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Accolade Motel
A wooden deck with glass doors leading to a room.

12. Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua
5.0 star property
1.6 km from Hillcrest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (266 reviews)
"Great holiday park stay for the family! Fun early NYE party put on by the staff for the kids!"
Canada
Megan
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

13. Apex on Fenton

Apex on Fenton
2.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Hillcrest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (95 reviews)
"good for 1 night stays, recommend"
Australia
Tyler
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Apex on Fenton
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

14. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.9 km from Hillcrest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful"
Australia
Gayle
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

15. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City, 2.3 km from Hillcrest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (538 reviews)
"Awesome stay, welcoming staff - will be back again soon!"
Australia
Shenita
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Pullman Rotorua

16. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City, 2.2 km from Hillcrest
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Rakesh
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

17. Brylin Motel

Brylin Motel
4.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Hillcrest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (404 reviews)
"I like the space that Brylin provides. I've stayed a couple times now when visiting Rotorua and I love it. It's a great place to relax after a full day of exploring, it's comfortable and close to the city centre."
Australia
Kiri
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Brylin Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a view of the sea through the window.

18. Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Hillcrest
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Always a fantastic stay"
Australia
Andrew
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Sudima Lake Rotorua
A man and a woman in a natural rock bath with clear water.

19. 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, (732 reviews)
"Clean room, great views over Rotorua. Just a short stay but we enjoyed it."
Australia
Leah
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.

20. Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Ohinemutu, 2.4 km from Hillcrest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (492 reviews)
"The staff is friendly and helpful. The room is very clean."
Australia
Mei-Chun
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
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Where to stay in Hillcrest

Find the best Hillcrest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

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

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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

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

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

A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

Top Hillcrest Hotel Reviews

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Highly recommend! Our stay was amazing all round. Best bed I have ever stayed in. 10/10."
Kaylee 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Millennium Hotel 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 Rotorua Central Mall.

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