The Best Hotels Closest to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua for 2026

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A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a black refrigerator, and a trash bin.

Two wooden tubs with metal bands, a wooden wall, and a metal faucet.

1. Avero

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Thalia

₩164,701

₩189,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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

A modern living space with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area.

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.

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 2.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Garrett

₩109,826

₩126,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern living room with a glass door leading to a balcony. The balcony has a barbecue grill, a hot tub, and a grill cart.

A 5-star apartment complex with a sign indicating vacancy.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a toaster. There is a dining table with chairs and a bowl of fruit.

3. Kings On Peace

Fenton Park, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

CHAEYOUNG

₩225,566

₩259,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern two-story building with a sign reading "Redwood Apartments."

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a potted plant, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a kitchen with a black refrigerator and white cabinets.

A patio with a table and chairs, a pergola, and a wooden fence.

A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, a potted plant, and a view through sheer curtains.

4. Redwood Apartments

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Graham

₩162,517

₩186,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, modern lighting, and a large window providing natural light.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign.

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

Fenton Street, 2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Naoko

₩192,700

₩221,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window with a view, and a towel rack.

A backyard with a swimming pool, stone patio, wooden deck, and potted plants.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with curtains, a towel rack, and a bottle of wine.

6. Sport of Kings Motel

Fenton Park, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Kevin

₩128,178

₩147,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a table, and chairs. There is a kitchen visible in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted mirror, and two wall sconces.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding and blue pillows, a framed picture on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

7. Pure Motel

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Craig

₩88,455

₩101,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, and a glass coffee table.

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.

8. Thermal Oak Motel

Fenton Street, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Riana

₩101,634

₩116,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 bathroom with a blue bathtub, a wooden bench, a towel rack, and a potted plant.

9. Capri on Fenton

Glenholme, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Dorothy

₩157,824

₩181,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A tall palm tree with a textured trunk and dense foliage against a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

10. Arista of Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Julia

₩163,052

₩187,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchenette in the background.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

11. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Tyler

₩77,450

₩89,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with stools, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bathroom with a shower curtain featuring a leaf pattern, a white towel hanging on the wall, and a visible door handle.

A Midway Motel sign with a private courtyard and a covered walkway.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a countertop.

12. Midway Motel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Billie-Jo

₩79,465

₩120,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

A modern hotel with a pet-friendly sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

A buffet with various food items and a sign that reads "Laughter is brightest where the food is good."

Two yellow armchairs facing each other with a table between them, set against a vibrant, colorful wall mural.

13. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Gayle

₩129,612

₩149,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A hot tub with wooden benches and a black fence in a backyard.

A residential area with houses, a gated driveway, and parked cars.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and built-in refrigerator.

A bedroom with two beds, a window with shutters, and a painting on the wall.

14. Executive on Fenton

Fenton Street, 2.6 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Joseph

₩133,193

₩153,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a vase with flowers, and a television.

A sign for 'New Castle Motor Lodge' with colorful lights and a decorative tree.

A residential building with a balcony, a window, and a table with chairs.

15. New Castle Motor Lodge

Fenton Park, 1.9 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Danielle

₩80,560

₩92,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a gray sofa.

A modern wooden house with large windows, a covered patio with outdoor furniture, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A row of log cabins with a wooden fence in front, set in a wooded area.

16. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Annamaria

₩68,029

₩78,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 road lined with trees and a mural of a bird on a building.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, a small balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Whakarewarewa, 1.6 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Kane

₩113,107

₩130,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern house with a wooden exterior, a covered patio, a swimming pool, and outdoor furniture.

A swimming pool with a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a brick walkway.

18. Wylie Court

Fenton Street, 2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Mohammed

₩145,652

₩167,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a small refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a dining table with four chairs and a wooden railing.

A modern building with a covered outdoor area, a wooden deck, and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a small table.

19. Brylin Motel

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Kiri

₩73,993

₩85,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a town and hills through a balcony.

A buffet area with various food options, including salads, fruits, and seafood.

20. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa, 1.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Wei

₩119,808

₩137,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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Top Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Hotel Reviews

Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Great comfortable room with a great view, super helpful and friendly staff, had a great stay!"

Marsden Stay Rotorua

8/10 Good

"The rooms were very basic, for the price you can’t complain, A coat hanger would be good just too hang your coats up etc. The room coffee and tea making gear but no milk or fridge so black it is… The staff/reception lady was very helpful. We mixed up our arrival day and she managed to book us into another room for the night with no extra charge.. we booked through Expedia.. Would I stay again….. probably. The place was very close to the redwoods treetop walk which was handy and also close to some restaurants etc."

Arawa Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All great"

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and friendly staff"

Regal Palms Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Great staff. Very helpful, friendly and approachable"

Wylie Court

10/10 Excellent

"its very nicee"

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

8/10 Good

"The room is clean. Staff is nice. But we didn’t have a chance to experience the spa"

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Basic but always clean and safe and my destination to stay here when I’m in Rotorua only build would be would be great if they upgraded the televisions to be able to get Netflix on"

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Last minute booking, easy quick, friendly staff, stress free, rooms clean tidy definitely recommend"

Other attractions near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

A traditional building with a steeply pitched roof, ornate red detailing, and a central entrance.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

8.8/10 (273 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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A red wooden structure with intricate carvings and a figure holding a green object.

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

9.0/10 (26 reviews)

Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.

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A series of tall poles with decorative elements against a clear blue sky.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

9.4/10 (81 reviews)

Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.

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A tranquil indoor pool with a view of a lake and mountains.

Polynesian Spa

8.8/10 (879 reviews)

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

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Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Rotorua Golf Club

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Rotorua at Rotorua Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Racing Rotorua

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Racing Rotorua during your travels to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Rotorua Central Mall

8.0/10 (1,060 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest is located in a welcoming area of Rotorua known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Another good option is Alpin Motel & Conference Centre, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

For more information about updating your stay near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village, Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House, and Te Amorangi Museum are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Spend some time wandering around Kuirau Park, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, and Government Gardens. Bring the family to Rotorua Arts Village, Lakes Performing Arts Centre, and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre while you're checking out the area near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.

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Our top choices for Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest hotels

1. Avero

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

3. Kings On Peace

4. Redwood Apartments

5. Regal Palms Resort

6. Sport of Kings Motel

7. Pure Motel

8. Thermal Oak Motel

9. Capri on Fenton

10. Arista of Rotorua

11. Apex on Fenton

12. Midway Motel Rotorua

13. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

14. Executive on Fenton

15. New Castle Motor Lodge

16. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

17. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

18. Wylie Court

19. Brylin Motel

20. Rydges Rotorua

Compare popular hotels close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Top Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Hotel Reviews

Rydges Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

Arawa Park Hotel

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Regal Palms Resort

Wylie Court

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Other attractions near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Polynesian Spa

Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

Rotorua Golf Club

Racing Rotorua

Rotorua Central Mall

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