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Our top choices for Tihiotonga hotels

A view from a balcony with a blue railing, overlooking a lush green landscape with trees and a distant view of a town.

1. Geyser Lookout BnB

Geyser Lookout BnB
3.0 star property
Tihiotonga
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"Dave and Shami are wonderful hosts at this bed and breakfast in a quiet neighborhood in the hills above Rotorua. Delicious breakfast too!"
United States
Peter
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Geyser Lookout BnB
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.

2. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa, 4.5 km from Tihiotonga
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,186 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Rotorua"
United States
Tim
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Rydges 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.

3. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 5.1 km from Tihiotonga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff and very clean"
Australia
Riana
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Thermal Oak Motel
A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

4. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Springfield, 3.4 km from Tihiotonga
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (552 reviews)
"The park catered for our needs"
Australia
Ricky
The price is €41
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

5. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 4.6 km from Tihiotonga
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely place. Look forward to coming back."
Australia
Jessica
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Regal Palms Resort
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

6. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 4.8 km from Tihiotonga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were friendly. Good location. We'll equipped rooms and the spa tub was wonderful after a long day of sight seeing."
Canada
Charleen
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.

7. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa, 4.4 km from Tihiotonga
7.8 out of 10, Good, (74 reviews)
"All you need for a quick overnight stay. Friendly and helpful staff."
Australia
Debby
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.

8. Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 7.1 km from Tihiotonga
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (418 reviews)
"Great place for a Rotorua stop over, the room was clean & bed comfortable."
Australia
Martin
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Newina Rotorua
A hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a sign that reads "AWA HOTEL".

9. AWA Hotel

AWA Hotel
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 7.7 km from Tihiotonga
7.8 out of 10, Good, (341 reviews)
"Good for sleeping for the price!"
New Zealand
Aguilar
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
AWA Hotel
A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

10. New Castle Motor Lodge

New Castle Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Fenton Park, 4.7 km from Tihiotonga
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (520 reviews)
"Great place , very accessible. Friendly staff great motel."
Australia
Danielle
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
New Castle Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a blue accent, and a view through a glass door.

11. Park Central Rotorua

Park Central Rotorua
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 5.3 km from Tihiotonga
7.6 out of 10, Good, (378 reviews)
"Older building, but clean, well maintained and very comfortable bed."
United States
Manuel
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Park Central Rotorua
A wooden table with a remote control and a QR code sign for hotel services.

12. ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
3.5 star property
6.3 km from Tihiotonga
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and friendly helpful staff"
Australia
Lynda
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
ibis Rotorua
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, potted plants, and a covered area with large windows.

13. Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Glenholme, 4.7 km from Tihiotonga
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Pool and outdoor area was quite tired looking but water was warm and clear. Rooms are dated, beds were too soft for my liking but clean and quiet."
Australia
Brooke
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
A residential area with houses, a paved pathway, and well-maintained gardens.

14. Pure Motel

Pure Motel
2.5 star property
Fenton Street, 4.8 km from Tihiotonga
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"The gentleman that looked after us was very polite and friendly. And the room was extremely clean, probably the cleanest motel room we've seen. "
Australia
Craig
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Pure Motel
Indoor/outdoor pool

15. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City, 6.1 km from Tihiotonga
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Rakesh
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, a table, and chairs.

16. Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Court Motel
2.5 star property
Fenton Street, 4.9 km from Tihiotonga
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (416 reviews)
"Great staying here all the time"
Australia
Pumi
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Fenton Court Motel
A wooden deck with glass doors leading to a room.

17. Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua
5.0 star property
5.5 km from Tihiotonga
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (268 reviews)
"The area is great and the campground is really nice."
United States
Omar
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

18. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 5 km from Tihiotonga
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (142 reviews)
"Great location. Great stay."
Australia
Sumer
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.

19. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa, 4.6 km from Tihiotonga
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (643 reviews)
"Great stay, good staff"
Australia
Kane
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
A swimming pool with a metal handrail in the foreground.

20. Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel
3.5 star property
Inner City, 6.5 km from Tihiotonga
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (670 reviews)
"Staff were very accommodating.dati g to our needs and facilities were excellent"
Australia
Paul
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Ambassador Thermal Motel
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Compare top hotels in Tihiotonga

A view from a balcony with a blue railing, overlooking a lush green landscape with trees and a distant view of a town.

Geyser Lookout BnB

3.0 star property
Tihiotonga
View
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa, 4.5 km from Tihiotonga
View
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.

Thermal Oak Motel

3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 5.1 km from Tihiotonga
View
A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

3.0 star property
Springfield, 3.4 km from Tihiotonga
View
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

Regal Palms Resort

5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 4.6 km from Tihiotonga
View
9.8
Exceptional
64 reviews
8.2
Very good
1,186 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
214 reviews
8.6
Excellent
552 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The price is €41
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
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  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Tihiotonga

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

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

Inner City

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

A yellow boat with passengers on a lake surrounded by greenery.

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 Tihiotonga Hotel Reviews

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

10/10 Excellent
"Love the Novotel Hotel close to lake and restaurants good parking and free charging for electric cars. Always clean but I feel it’s getting a bit dated and may need to upgrade the bathrooms. Pool and spa pools always great to use"
Kim 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Tihiotonga?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Rotorua's Tihiotonga neighbourhood.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Tihiotonga?
For your stay in Tihiotonga, Mountain Lakeview & Close to Rotorua CBD & 6 bedrooms & Game machine & Renovated is one of the top choices based on our traveller data. Another good choice for your stay in the area is Aww Sheep-Uninterrupted Panoramic View with Spa.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Tihiotonga?
When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Rotorua, you can choose from 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Tihiotonga.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Tihiotonga, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Tihiotonga.
What are the top things to see and do in Tihiotonga?
Rotorua International Stadium, Springfield Golf Club and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are just a few of the places to visit in and around Tihiotonga. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rotorua Golf Club are also worth a stop.

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