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Our top choices for Rotorua family-friendly hotels

A cozy children's room with a mural of a forest, a bean bag, a small table, and a bookshelf filled with books.
Two yellow armchairs facing each other with a table between them, set against a vibrant, colorful wall mural.
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a separate shower area, and a vanity with multiple bottles of toiletries.

1. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Victoria
  • Families splash into adventure at this outdoor pool oasis, steps from Polynesian Spa.
€98
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.
A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a road.
A tranquil spa setting with a reflective pool, surrounded by rocks and native plants, overlooking a body of water.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and potted plants.

2. Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
Fairy Springs
€98
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Newina Rotorua
A modern building with a restaurant named "ibis Restaurant" and outdoor seating.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and hairdryer.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
An aerial view of a hotel courtyard with outdoor seating areas, planters, and a brick floor.

3. ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
Rotorua
€72
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
ibis Rotorua
Three children sitting by a poolside with lounge chairs and greenery in the background.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.
A modern building with a parking lot and a view of a forested area with smoke rising in the background.
A dining table with a cheese board, grapes, crackers, and two glasses of red wine.

4. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
Whakarewarewa
  • Family escapes in lakeside Rotorua—enjoy heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and kids' playroom.
€107
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Rydges Rotorua
A child and an adult at a table with a yellow pencil holder.
A wooden hot tub with a bench and a potted plant in a corner.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a marble countertop, and a large mirror with a circular frame.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a parking lot and hills.

5. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Rotorua
  • Family-friendly hotel with heated pools and supervised recreation for all ages, just steps from Government Gardens.
€128
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern bathroom with a glass door entrance, a built-in bathtub, and a towel rack.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

6. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
Glenholme
€80
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
Indoor/outdoor pool
A hotel entrance with a curved archway, glass doors, and a central decorative panel.
A spacious indoor area with wooden floors, large windows, and multiple seating arrangements.
A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.

7. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Inner City
  • Serene family lakeside retreat at Novotel Rotorua offers swimming pools, hot tubs, and nearby park adventures for all ages.
€102
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

8. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
Glenholme
€93
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
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.
A covered patio with a swimming pool, a table with chairs, and a fenced area with plants.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining area, and a bed.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

9. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
Glenholme
€93
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Thermal Oak Motel
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.
A couple in a hot tub with a wooden fence in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, floral wallpaper, and a chandelier.
A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a chandelier, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a vintage telephone.

10. Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
Inner City
  • Family-friendly luxury awaits with 4 pools, babysitting, and steps from Government Gardens.
€116
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Prince's Gate Hotel
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Rotorua

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Rotorua

A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.
A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a road.
A tranquil spa setting with a reflective pool, surrounded by rocks and native plants, overlooking a body of water.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and potted plants.

Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
Fairy Springs
€98
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Newina Rotorua
A modern building with a restaurant named "ibis Restaurant" and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
An aerial view of a hotel courtyard with outdoor seating areas, planters, and a brick floor.

ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
Rotorua
€72
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
ibis Rotorua
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.
A reception area with a white reception desk, orange walls, framed pictures, and a red car visible through the windows.
A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
Glenholme
€80
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a parking lot and hills.
A spacious indoor area with wooden beams, multiple seating arrangements, and potted plants.
A brick pathway leading through a garden with various plants and a brick wall on one side.

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Rotorua
€128
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Indoor/outdoor pool
A hotel entrance with a curved archway, glass doors, and a central decorative panel.
A spacious indoor area with wooden floors, large windows, and multiple seating arrangements.
A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Inner City
€102
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.
A buffet area with various food options, including salads, fruits, and seafood.
A modern building with a parking lot and a view of a forested area with smoke rising in the background.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a green armchair, a coffee table with books and glasses, and a TV on a stand.

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
Whakarewarewa
€107
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Rydges Rotorua
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living space with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area.

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
Glenholme
€93
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a backyard with a pool and greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, a small balcony, and a view of the outdoors.
A road lined with trees and a mural of a bird on a building.

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Whakarewarewa
€70
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.
A couple in a hot tub with a wooden fence in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, floral wallpaper, and a chandelier.
A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a chandelier, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a vintage telephone.

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
Inner City
€116
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Prince's Gate Hotel
A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.
A compact, modern room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchenette, and a shower area.
A row of log cabins with a wooden fence in front, set in a wooded area.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a gray sofa.

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Springfield
€40
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Rotorua

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a shelf with cups and a kettle.
A buffet with various food items and a sign that reads "Laughter is brightest where the food is good."
A modern hotel with a pet-friendly sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Victoria
€98
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
A modern building with a restaurant named "ibis Restaurant" and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
An aerial view of a hotel courtyard with outdoor seating areas, planters, and a brick floor.

ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
Rotorua
€72
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
ibis Rotorua
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.
A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass at a bar with various bottles in the background.
A room with a view of a body of water, a round table, and two chairs.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
Inner City
€140
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Pullman Rotorua
A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a parking lot and hills.
A spacious indoor area with wooden beams, multiple seating arrangements, and potted plants.
A brick pathway leading through a garden with various plants and a brick wall on one side.

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Rotorua
€128
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.
A buffet area with various food options, including salads, fruits, and seafood.
A modern building with a parking lot and a view of a forested area with smoke rising in the background.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a green armchair, a coffee table with books and glasses, and a TV on a stand.

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
Whakarewarewa
€107
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Rydges Rotorua
Indoor/outdoor pool
A hotel entrance with a curved archway, glass doors, and a central decorative panel.
A spacious indoor area with wooden floors, large windows, and multiple seating arrangements.
A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Inner City
€102
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a small artwork on the wall.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and a colorful abstract wall art.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a television, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua
Rotorua
€109
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sudima Lake 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.
A couple in a hot tub with a wooden fence in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, floral wallpaper, and a chandelier.
A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a chandelier, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a vintage telephone.

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
Inner City
€116
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Prince's Gate Hotel
A lakeside seating area with a view of the sunset over the water.
A large, multi-story building with a blue roof, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a grassy area and lake through a glass door, and a small table with chairs outside.
A lakeside view with a wooden bridge, grassy areas, and hills in the background.

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

VR Rotorua Lake Resort
Mourea
€59
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
A hotel room with a bed, a glass partition, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling with skylights.
A hotel named Capri on Fenton with a signboard advertising geothermal heated spa pools in each room.
A sign for Capri Rotura NZ advertising a geothermal heated spa pool in each room.
A small indoor pool with a blue interior, surrounded by potted plants and a woven basket.

Capri on Fenton

Capri on Fenton
Glenholme
€110
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Capri on Fenton
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4-star family-friendly hotels in Rotorua

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a shelf with cups and a kettle.
A buffet with various food items and a sign that reads "Laughter is brightest where the food is good."
A modern hotel with a pet-friendly sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Victoria
€98
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.
A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a road.
A tranquil spa setting with a reflective pool, surrounded by rocks and native plants, overlooking a body of water.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and potted plants.

Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
Fairy Springs
€98
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Newina Rotorua
Indoor/outdoor pool
A hotel entrance with a curved archway, glass doors, and a central decorative panel.
A spacious indoor area with wooden floors, large windows, and multiple seating arrangements.
A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Inner City
€102
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.
A buffet area with various food options, including salads, fruits, and seafood.
A modern building with a parking lot and a view of a forested area with smoke rising in the background.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a green armchair, a coffee table with books and glasses, and a TV on a stand.

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
Whakarewarewa
€107
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Rydges Rotorua
A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a parking lot and hills.
A spacious indoor area with wooden beams, multiple seating arrangements, and potted plants.
A brick pathway leading through a garden with various plants and a brick wall on one side.

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Rotorua
€128
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a small artwork on the wall.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and a colorful abstract wall art.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a television, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua
Rotorua
€109
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sudima Lake Rotorua
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A reception area with a 'QUEST' sign, two patterned chairs, a vase with flowers, and framed certificates on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a view of a building through the window.
A reception area with framed awards on the wall, two black leather chairs with colorful cushions, and a small table with a vase of white flowers.

Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
Inner City
€138
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Quest Rotorua Central
A lakeside seating area with a view of the sunset over the water.
A large, multi-story building with a blue roof, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a grassy area and lake through a glass door, and a small table with chairs outside.
A lakeside view with a wooden bridge, grassy areas, and hills in the background.

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

VR Rotorua Lake Resort
Mourea
€59
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by rocks and trees.
A backyard with a hot tub, wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.
A spacious lobby with wooden floors and a high ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area, and a view of the outside.
A spa room with two treatment beds, a hot tub, and a wooden deck with a view of greenery.

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Holdens Bay
€92
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central counter, and a staircase.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a display of brochures.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.
A modern hotel with a circular entrance canopy, a sign indicating 'Arawa Park Hotel', and a well-maintained garden area.

Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel
Glenholme
€119
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Arawa Park Hotel
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Top Rotorua Hotel Reviews

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were so helpful, they were children friendly. They offered an upgrade for a bigger room at low cost. So awesome, best stay"
Mere 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Unique and historic hotel. Full of charm. Great staff, amazing rooms."
Angela 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Prince's Gate Hotel
ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location close to the hospital"
Lynda 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
ibis Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

8/10 Good
"It was a pleasant stay ."
Anita 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
"Cabin was great. We booked for six people, however, only got four towels other than the towel issue cool, everything else was good."
Veitoa 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
All Seasons Holiday Park

Frequently asked questions

What's Rotorua like for family-friendly holidays?
The culturally rich destination of Rotorua is a good choice if you've been considering a getaway with your children. The lake views, recreation options and volcano viewpoints are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Take to the air and fly into Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is the closest airport, or Tauranga (TRG), which is located 32.4 mi (52.1 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Rotorua?
Rydges Rotorua is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your family trip include Arawa Park Hotel and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.
How many hotels that welcome families will I find in Rotorua?
Expedia has 15 hotels in Rotorua that are great for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Rotorua?
The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Rotorua is 1660 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Rotorua?
While you and your family are holidaying in Rotorua, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Rotorua Central Mall and Tamaki Maori Village. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Eat Street and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.