Bay of Plenty Region

Culture4.5/5

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

Experience the magic of Whakarewarewa, a living Maori village nestled in the heart of Rotorua, New Zealand. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage as you wander through the enchanting geothermal valley and interact with the warm and welcoming locals. From the mesmerizing Pohutu geyser to tasty traditional hangi feasts, this is an unforgettable adventure you don't want to miss!

Outdoor4.7/5

Pilot Bay Beach

Nestled alongside Mount Maunganui, Pilot Bay Beach boasts stunning views, calm waters, and a charming promenade, making it the perfect spot for families and sunseekers alike to relax and enjoy the scenic beauty.

Culture4.5/5

Toi Tauranga Art Gallery

Landmark4.8/5

The Stix | Ultimate Tree Climb (formerly) Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty

Get ready to unleash your inner adventurer at Adrenalin Forest in Tauranga! Tackle thrilling high ropes courses among the treetops, zip between platforms, and conquer exhilarating challenges. Perfect for families and adrenaline junkies alike, it's a heart-pumping playground with stunning views of the Bay of Plenty. Don’t forget your sense of adventure and a camera for those epic selfies!

Culture4.6/5

Rotorua Settlers and Steam Museum

Shop4.3/5

Bayfair Shopping Centre

Welcome to Bayfair Shopping Centre, situated at 19 Girven Road in the delightful Mount Maunganui of New Zealand. This vibrant hub will make your shopping dreams come true, with a fantastic range of stores to explore. From fashion-forward boutiques to mouthwatering eateries, you'll have a blast here. Don't forget to soak up the stunning coastal views nearby!

Outdoor4.8/5

Tarawera River

Shop4.3/5

The Hub

Culture4.6/5

The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga

Located in the heart of Tauranga, New Zealand, The Elms is a delightful historic house that will transport you back in time. Explore the beautiful gardens, indulge in a captivating guided tour, and get a glimpse into the region's early European history. With its pleasant vibe and intriguing stories, The Elms is a definite must-visit for history lovers and curious travelers alike!

Outdoor4.7/5

Omokoroa Beach

Landmark4.5/5

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

Dive into the geothermal wonderland of Te Puia in Rotorua! Located at 20 Hemo Road, this lively site boasts bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers, and stunning Māori culture. Explore the intriguing kiwi house and enjoy captivating cultural performances. It's the perfect mix of nature’s artistry and rich heritage—get ready for an unforgettable adventure that’ll leave you bubbling with excitement!

Self Care4.5/5

Polynesian Spa

Dive into bliss at Polynesian Spa, nestled by the stunning Lake Rotorua! This geothermal oasis offers a variety of mineral-rich hot pools, serene spa treatments, and breathtaking lake views. Whether you’re soaking under the stars or enjoying a relaxing massage, it’s the perfect spot to unwind. Don’t forget your swimsuit for fun and relaxation in thermal paradise!

Landmark4.6/5

Redwoods Treewalk

Swing into adventure at Redwoods Treewalk in Rotorua! Stroll among towering giants on a suspended walkway that soars 12 meters high. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike, this enchanting experience takes you through lush forests and offers stunning views. Don’t forget to catch the magical glow of the tree lights after dark! Accessible from Tītokorangi Drive off Tarawera Road.

Cafe4.7/5

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Discover the magical Waimangu Volcanic Valley, where nature puts on a steaming show! Wander through vibrant geothermal landscapes, bubbling hot springs, and dazzling geysers, including the famous Inferno Crater. Just a stone’s throw from Rotorua, this valley is an eco-adventurer's dream—perfect for snapping Insta-worthy pics while soaking in the otherworldly beauty of New Zealand’s volcanic wonders! 🌋✨

Outdoor4.6/5

Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe

Dive into the vibrant paradise of Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe, where steaming geothermal wonders meet stunning landscapes! Explore bubbling mud pools, bask in natural hot springs, or embark on thrilling boat rides. With rich Māori culture and dazzling sunsets, this Bay of Plenty gem promises a magical adventure that invigorates the spirit and delights the senses!

Cafe4.5/5

Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua is an adventure seeker’s paradise! Nestled on the scenic Fairy Springs Road, this thrilling attraction offers panoramic views, luge rides, and a gondola experience that’s simply breathtaking. Savor delicious dishes at the restaurant, and don’t forget to snap some selfies with the stunning landscapes as your backdrop. Perfect for families or solo travelers—fun awaits at every turn!

Outdoor4.5/5

Kuirau Park

Kuirau Park is a geothermal wonderland where nature sizzles! Wander among bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and vibrant thermal lakes right in the heart of Rotorua. Perfect for a scenic stroll, picnic, or a dip in the hot mineral pools. Don’t forget to grab some thermal eggs for a unique snack experience—talk about cooking with a view! 🌋✨

Stay$4.75/5

Ocean View Motel

<h2>Beachfront Location</h2> Ocean View in Ohope Beach offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the lush garden, enjoying the serene surroundings. <h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> The aparthotel features family rooms with private balconies or terraces. Each unit includes air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. <h2>Convenient Amenities</h2> Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional facilities include an outdoor play area, electric vehicle charging station, laundry service, and free on-site private parking. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Ohope Beach is just a few steps away, while Whakatane Airport is 15 km distant. Guests can enjoy activities such as fishing, canoeing, hiking, cycling, and snorkelling.

Stay$$$$4.65/5

On The Point - Lake Rotorua

Surrounded by Lake Rotorua, On The Point -Lake Rotorua is a luxury retreat featuring spectacular views to Mokoia Island. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the restaurant or indulge in a massage or treatment at the day spa. On The Point -Lake Rotorua is a 15-minute drive from Whakarewarewa Thermal Village and a 10-minute drive from Rotorua Museum of Art and History. Rotorua Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Each room includes under-floor heating, air conditioning and an en suite bathroom with a spa bath and shower with massage jets. Satellite TV, ironing facilities and an in-room safe are also provided. You can play a game of tennis or work out in the fitness centre. Relax with DVD from the library or curl up with a book in front of the guest lounge’s open fire. The restaurant offers New Zealand cuisine accompanied by fresh vegetables and the finest wines. Dine either in the main dining room, a private dining room, your suite or outside overlooking the lake.

Stay$$4.55/5

Boatshed Motel Apartments

Boatshed Motel Apartments offers self-contained accommodation, only 2 minutes’ walk from Beach. Some suites have sea views and a private outdoor area with BBQ. Please note there is construction happening next door to us at the moment. There may be some noise from this Mon-Fri. Free WiFi and one free car parking spot are provided. Suites at Boatshed Motel Apartments, with the exception of the Small King Room, feature a living area, kitchen facilities and a satellite TV. Ironing facilities and a hairdryer are provided. Guests have access to shared laundry facilities. The restaurants and shops of Mount Maunganui town centre are an 10- 15 minute drive away and Tauranga Airport is 5 km away.

Stay$$$$4.5/5

Beach House Motel

Only a 2-minute walk from Papamoa Beach and offering free WiFi, Beach House Motel boasts a pool with heated spa and accommodation with flat-screen cable TV. You can prepare a tasty meal in the BBQ area or enjoy a game of table tennis in the games room. A guest laundry is available. Motel Beach House is less than 10 minutes' drive from Tauranga Airport, Baypark Arena and Mount Maunganui. All accommodation features a microwave, refrigerator and toaster. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries. Some apartments feature a full kitchen.

Stay$$$$4.45/5

The Tauranga on the Waterfront

The Tauranga on the Waterfront is situated in a quiet street, less than 5 minutes' walk from the town's shops, restaurants and bars. Some accommodation offers uninterrupted water views. Free high-speed WiFi and on-site parking is available. All rooms at The Tauranga on the Waterfront feature a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities as well as a TV with satellite channels. The well-appointed private bathrooms offer NZ-made toiletries. Ground floor rooms include a balcony with a table and chairs, while the upstairs rooms boast floor to ceiling windows. A guest laundry facility is available, and dry cleaning services can be arranged. Luggage storage is provided.

Stay4.45/5

Te Kaha Beach Hotel

Offering an outdoor pool and views of the sea, Te Kaha Beach Hotel is situated on the beachfront in Te Kaha. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and free private parking is available on site. Guests can enjoy the continental or full English breakfast available. Each modern room at Te Kaha Beach Hotel features a balcony for you to relax on and take in the sea views. Also included is a flat-screen TV with DVD player, air conditioning and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer for your comfort. Rooms are also equipped with laundry and ironing facilities. The nearest airport is Whakatane airport, 120 km from Te Kaha Beach Hotel. Guests can choose from a range of free activities offered at Te Kaha Beach Hotel, including diving, snorkeling, canoeing and fishing. There are also meeting facilities and an on-site shop available at the property for your convenience.

Stay$$$$4.4/5

Solitaire Lodge

<h2>Elegant Accommodation</h2> Solitaire Lodge in Rotorua offers a 5-star lodge experience with a sun terrace, lush garden, and stunning lake views. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating areas. <h2>Comfortable Amenities</h2> Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as minibars and flat-screen TVs. Additional facilities include a fitness centre, spa, and free on-site private parking. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> The restaurant serves local cuisine with halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. <h2>Activities and Location</h2> Guests can enjoy canoeing and cycling, with Rotorua Regional Airport 25 km away. Highly rated by guests, Solitaire Lodge ensures a memorable stay.

Stay$$$$4.35/5

Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort offers a range of studios, suites and apartments, all with cooking facilities and hot tub. Facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and sauna. Each room at Regal Palms Resort includes a private bathroom, flat-screen Sky TV. Heating and air conditioning are provided, along with tea/coffee making facilities, microwave and fridge. All rooms have either an outdoor patio or private balcony. Guests have access to a BBQ area, tennis court, fitness centre and 9-hole mini golf course. Guests can charge their meals from selected local restaurants to their room. It is a 5-minute drive to Rotorua city centre and a 15-minute drive to Rotorua Airport. Lake Rotorua is 3 km away. Facilities, On-site parking and EV changers are for inhouse guest only.

Stay$$$$4.35/5

Hotel On Devonport

Offering modern rooms with a balcony and a microwave, Hotel on Devonport is just 10 minutes’ drive from Ocean Beach. Located in the heart of Tauranga, Hotel on Devonport Tauranga is surrounded by many shopping and dining options. Tauranga Airport is a 10-minute drive away. All air-conditioned rooms have a toaster, tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Most rooms also offer city views.

Stay$$$4.3/5

Tasman Holiday Parks - Waihi Beach

Set on 5 acres of native gardens, this holiday resort offers direct access to Waihi Beach. It features a heated pool with a hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre. All accommodation features a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Tasman Holiday Parks - Waihi Beach is 3 minutes’ walk from Orokawa Scenic Reserve and 5 minutes’ drive from the Waihi Beach shops and cafes. It is 15 minutes’ drive from the Waihi Gold Mine tours. Accommodation options include apartments, studios and private rooms. All accommodation features heating, a wardrobe and kitchenware. Some accommodation offers a balcony or patio with outdoor furniture. Guests have access to a TV lounge, a DVD library and BBQ facilities. Younger guests enjoy a play room, children’s playground and children’s pool with a slide. Surfboards, wetsuits and trikes are available for hire on site. You are welcome to self-cater and entertain in the shared kitchen and dining room. Waihi Beach Holiday Resort is within 10 minutes’ walk of other dining options.

Stay$$$$4.3/5

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Situated in the sunny Bay of Plenty, Trinity Wharf Tauranga features sweeping panoramic harbour views and is conveniently located on the cusp of Tauranga's CBD. Owned by a local family, the hotel is built on three piers extending over the water. Guests can enjoy amenities such as an infinity pool, free parking, room service, 24/7 reception, a private pontoon and an on-site restaurant & bar with seasonal cuisine. The hotel offers a variety of accommodation options, including Urban, Pool, and Harbour rooms, as well as Apartments with multiple bedrooms and full kitchens. Each room is designed for comfort and style featuring heated floor tiles, cozy bathrobes and baths for relaxation. Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet and end it with a cocktail on the sunny deck over the water's edge. Ideal for business and leisure travellers, Trinity Wharf provides easy access to the Bay of Plenty's top attractions.

Stay$$$4.2/5

Tuscany Villas Whakatane

Situated in the heart of Whakatane, the Tuscany Villas Whakatane offers rooms with free WiFi and a kitchenette. Each air-conditioned room includes satellite TV, ironing facilities and a hairdryer. Some suites feature a spa bath. Tuscany Villas Boutique Hotel are 2 minutes' walk from local restaurants and bar. It is 80 metres from White Island tour boats and fishing charter options. It is a 10-minute drive from Ohope Beach and Kapu Te Rangi Historic Reserve.

Stay$$4.2/5

Blue Haven Motel

Offering free parking, Blue Haven Motel is located across the road from the New World Supermarket. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms are equipped with fans, electric blankets, heating and a Smart TV, with Netflix app, You Tube and built in Freeview channels. Each has a kitchen or a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stove and a microwave. A hairdryer and ironing facilities are provided. Guests can enjoy an outdoor barbecue surrounded by lovely gardens. A guest laundry is available and provides free use of a washing machine, plus a coin-operated clothes dryer. Blue Haven Motel is just 150 metres from the shops, cafes and restaurants at Central Parade. It is 1.5 km from Mount Maunganui Golf Course and 2 km from Mount Maunganui.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua is perfectly situated next to mystical Lake Rotorua and the Polynesian Spa and offers rooms facing Lake Rotorua, the city or the hotel's garden courtyard. Guests receive unlimited free WiFi. Facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, a communal hot tub, a day spa, and a fitness centre. All air-conditioned rooms at Millennium Hotel Rotorua include satellite TV, a desk and a refrigerator. Restaurant Nikau offers evening meals using local produce. Brasserie Poolside Restaurant serves delicious breakfasts. Bar Zazu is open daily from noon until late. Nearby attractions to this eco-friendly hotel include Puarenga Park, Kuirau Park and Motutara Golf Course.

Stay$$$4.2/5

Cottage Park Thermal Motel

Cottage Park Thermal Motel is located in Tauranga. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is a year-round heated outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Guest rooms are equipped with a microwave, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the motel each room has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. You can play table tennis at Cottage Park Thermal Motel. Mount Maunganui is 14 km from the accommodation, while Matamata is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 12 km from Cottage Park Thermal Motel.

Stay$$$3.95/5

MERCURE TAURANGA

Mercure Tauranga is located just a 3-minute walk from Tauranga city centre and 10 minutes' walk from the beautiful beaches of Mount Maunganui. It features a 24-hour reception and an outdoor pool with sun loungers. The spacious guest rooms include a work desk, air-conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities. The Superior rooms have a balcony with outdoor furniture. Enjoy free WiFi in the lobby, restaurant and your room. The refurbished restaurant and bar offers a modern atmosphere with a large range of options of quality meals and drinks. Free on-site parking is offered at Mercure Tauranga, as well as 4 conference rooms to accommodate large groups and functions or events for up to 300 people. Tauranga Airport is 4 km from the hotel. Room service is available until 9pm.

Stay$$$$3.9/5

Rydges Rotorua

Located on the edge of Redwoods forest and overlooking the famous Whakarewarewa Geothermal Reserve and Historical Village, Rydges Rotorua features a purpose-built mountain bike and adventure equipment washing and storage facility. There is a year-round geothermally heated swimming pool with two hot tubs. The air-conditioned rooms of Rydges Rotorua offer a modern design and cable TV with free movies, two children's channels and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can take advantage of free car parking, use of the on-site fitness centre and free WiFi in all hotel areas. Children under 12 stay and eat free (T&C apply). The hotel also offers the Very Important Kids (VIK) program, where families can save on some of Rydges’s local attractions. Kids are also welcome to enjoy our Play Zone complete with Table Tennis, Foosball, Air Hockey, Nintendo Switch and Xbox plus toys and lots of fun. The award winning Chapman’s Restaurant and Bar offers an à la carte menu, and buffet, and serves contemporary New Zealand cuisine made from fresh local ingredients.

Stay4.7/5

Kohutapu Lodge & Tribal Tours

Nestled in the stunning Galatea Valley, Kohutapu Lodge & Tribal Tours is your gateway to an unforgettable Kiwi adventure! Immerse yourself in Maori culture with exciting tribal tours, then unwind in cozy lodge accommodations. Enjoy local cuisine and breathtaking views that’ll make your heart sing. It's the perfect blend of culture, nature, and fun—book your escape today!

Stay4.7/5

Flaxy Lodge Motel

Nestled in the charming town of Murupara, Flaxy Lodge Motel is your perfect cozy getaway! With comfy rooms, a warm atmosphere, and stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, it’s an adventure lover’s dream. Just moments from the mighty Whakatāne River and lush forests, it’s ideal for relaxation or exploring New Zealand’s natural wonders. Pack your bags for fun!

Stay4.6/5

Wairata Station Farmstay

Escape to Wairata Station Farmstay in Opotiki, where adventure meets tranquility! Nestled in picturesque New Zealand, this charming farmstay offers cozy accommodations, stunning views, and the chance to mingle with farm animals. Explore breathtaking landscapes, hike nearby trails, or simply relax on the veranda. Perfect for families and couples seeking a delightful getaway—your rural paradise awaits! 🐑🌿✨