Hillcrest

Rotorua

Popular places to visit

Polynesian Spa showing a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

5/5(8 reviews)

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

Polynesian Spa
Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

Skyline Rotorua
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

5/5(21 reviews)

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua featuring a river or creek, indigenous culture and rainforest

Mitai Maori Village

5/5(10 reviews)

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(17 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua which includes markets and night scenes

Eat Street

4.5/5(20 reviews)

During your visit to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Eat Street

Things to do

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

€53
Per adult
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

€92
Per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

€27
Per adult
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

€25
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Sanctuary Mountain: Ancient Forest Guided Tour

Sanctuary Mountain: Ancient Forest Guided Tour

€36
Per adult
Sanctuary Mountain: Ancient Forest Guided Tour
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass

Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass

€36
Per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass
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Top hotels in Hillcrest

Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €101 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
€101
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"A nice hotel very convenient for a visit to the nearby Maori village and geothermal features."

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2024

Rydges Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €77 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
€77
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Love staying here, our favourite hotel in Rotorua"

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2024

Arawa Park Hotel
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3 out of 5
463 Old Taupo Road (South End), Rotorua
The price is €55 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
€55
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (378 reviews)
"It was very disappointing to find that the parks Thermal hot pools are no longer available and haven’t been for the past 4 years. This is still being promoted on their own website, even though when I questioned this I was told they had taken it off. Not acceptable."

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2024

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is €115 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
€115
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 spa tubs, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed are stay at the Novotel Rotorua. It has a great central location with many options for dining walking distance from the hotel. The breakfast buffet was great, as are the thermal hot baths and swimming pool!"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua
4 out of 5
1000 Eruera Street, Rotorua
The price is €81 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
€81
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.8/10 Good! (996 reviews)
"Great location with comfortable rooms. Good onsite dining options"

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2024

Sudima Lake Rotorua
AWA Hotel
AWA Hotel
4 out of 5
2 Kawaha Point Rd, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is €73 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
€73
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)
"Really easy to get around. Room was great and spacious."

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2024

AWA Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest

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Glenholme

If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Racing Rotorua are top sights worth seeing.

Glenholme
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Utuhina

While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Utuhina
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Springfield

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Springfield and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Springfield
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Victoria

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Victoria and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

Victoria
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Fenton Street

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Whakarewarewa Hot Springs, a top place to visit.

Fenton Street
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Fenton Park

Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Fenton Park

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