Hillcrest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(370 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
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

4.5/5(194 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
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

4.5/5(364 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 showing indigenous culture, a river or creek and rainforest

Mitai Maori Village

4.5/5(120 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
Rotorua which includes night scenes and markets

Eat Street

4.5/5(278 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
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

4.5/5(84 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.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Activities

Private Day Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & More

Private Day Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & More

AU$2,092
per adult
Private Day Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & More
Rotorua Private Tour from Tauranga

Rotorua Private Tour from Tauranga

AU$1,984
per traveller
Rotorua Private Tour from Tauranga
Private Rotorua Taupo Tour in Waiotapu Wonderland and Huka Falls

Private Tour Rotorua & Taupo - Waiotapu Wonderland & Huka falls

AU$1,671
per adult
Private Tour Rotorua & Taupo - Waiotapu Wonderland & Huka falls
Private Tour Rotorua Waiotapu Redwood Forest and Polynesian Spa

Private Tour Rotorua Waiotapu Redwood Forest and Polynesian Spa

AU$1,671
per adult
Private Tour Rotorua Waiotapu Redwood Forest and Polynesian Spa
Volcanic Helicopter Tour in White Island and Mount Tarawera

Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'

AU$1,702
per adult
Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'
Private Luxury Auckland-Rotorua Geothermal Wonderlands

Private Luxury Auckland-Rotorua Geothermal Wonderlands

AU$1,443
per adult
Private Luxury Auckland-Rotorua Geothermal Wonderlands
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Our pick of the best Hillcrest Hotel Deals

Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$135 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"This is an older property with not very personable staff, but our room was fine, with a nice view of the thermal springs out our window and right beside the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village, which we enjoyed touring. The breakfast was exceptional."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$236 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$236
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Nice old pub with period features in the rooms and common areas. Friendly staff at reception and in the restaurant. Only issue is no lift if you are not as mobile as you used to be but staff helped with luggage but staff helped with that. Overall an enjoyable couple of days"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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)
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"Loved the view over the racetrack and lake. Staff were very helpful. Room was nice. Had Netflix."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

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 AU$92 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$92
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (425 reviews)
Great place to stay.
"Great clean well kept facilities. Cabin accommodation had everything we needed. The thermal pools were an added bonus."

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Apex on Fenton
Apex on Fenton
2 out of 5
325 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$119 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$119
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Book a stay at this spa motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Racing Rotorua are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
"Nice and convenient accomodation with a small kitchen."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Apex on Fenton
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$232 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$232
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, modern room, but small. Nice lobby. Convenient location to area restaurants, Polynesian Spa and downtown. Room was in a bad location, far from lobby, near construction."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest

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Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park.

Glenholme
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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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village.

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 Tamaki Maori Village.

Victoria
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Fenton Street

4/5(825 area reviews)

Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

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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Mangakakahi

Though Mangakakahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kuirau Park and Eat Street.

Mangakakahi

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