What's it like in Holdens Bay?

Travellers to Rotorua's Holdens Bay neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Holdens Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Holdens Bay?

Based on our traveller data, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Holdens Bay. This hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

How many hotels will I find in Holdens Bay?

Expedia has 8 Holdens Bay hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Rotorua area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Holdens Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Holdens Bay.

What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Holdens Bay are Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Sulphur Point and Rotorua Museum are also worth a stop.

Holdens Bay hotels, Rotorua, New Zealand: Rotorua Hotel Guide

A wooden pier extending into calm water with a clear sky and distant landforms.

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Our top choices for Holdens Bay hotels

A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by rocks and trees.

1. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Holdens Bay

Varun

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A pool with water splashing, surrounded by a covered area with a clock and a sign.

2. All Seasons Holiday Park

0.5 km from Holdens Bay

rona

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a landscaped garden.

3. ibis Rotorua

4.9 km from Holdens Bay

amanda

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.

4. Newina Rotorua

Fairy Springs, 6.6 km from Holdens Bay

Parley-Nicolene

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in coffee station, and a large mirror.

5. Lake Rotorua Hotel

Koutu, 5.8 km from Holdens Bay

Terrianne

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A swimming pool with a metal handrail in the foreground.

6. Ambassador Thermal Motel

Inner City, 4.5 km from Holdens Bay

Paola

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.

7. Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

Ohinemutu, 5.6 km from Holdens Bay

Mei-Chun

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

8. Prince's Gate Hotel

Inner City, 4.6 km from Holdens Bay

Mark

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a view of the sea through the window.

9. Sudima Lake Rotorua

4.5 km from Holdens Bay

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

10. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 5 km from Holdens Bay

Umang

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A commercial building with a sign for Drapac HealthBeauty Products, a souvenir shop, and a restaurant named Kawaha.

11. AWA Hotel

Fairy Springs, 7 km from Holdens Bay

GANESAN

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of trees and buildings in the background.

12. Astray Motel

Inner City, 5 km from Holdens Bay

Heather

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A lakeside seating area with a view of the sunset over the water.

13. VR Rotorua Lake Resort

8.3 km from Holdens Bay

Carike

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

14. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Inner City, 4.9 km from Holdens Bay

Rakesh

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

15. Lake Lodge B&B Rotorua - Adults Only

4.9 km from Holdens Bay

CAMERON

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

16. Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

Inner City, 5.2 km from Holdens Bay

Robert

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

17. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay

Sumer

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.

18. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.6 km from Holdens Bay

Peter

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

19. Kiwi As Guest House

Inner City, 4.7 km from Holdens Bay

Grant

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, potted plants, and a view of a parking lot and distant mountains.

20. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Victoria, 5.2 km from Holdens Bay

Shane

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Where to stay in Holdens Bay

Find the best Holdens Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A geothermal hot spring surrounded by rocky terrain and lush greenery, with a large building in the background.

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.

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A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.

Inner City

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

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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.

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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.

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