Three Steps to Finding the Best Accommodation in Rotorua

by Alex Sogno

So you have chosen a holiday in Rotorua? Wonderful. The area is steeped in Maori culture, astounding landscapes and thermal activity which can be witnessed in the Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland.

But now you want perfect accommodation and the usual questions are considered: Is this hotel close to all the fun? Does it feel special enough? Can we expect more than just a bed for the night?

Yes, you certainly can. Follow these three steps and ensure you find the very best accommodation Rotorua has to offer.

Location

When booking holiday accommodation many people think that they need to be right in the city centre. There is much that should not be missed in the heart of Rotorua, but a compact inner city hotel room looking out onto vibrant nightlife is not everybody's idea of escape. Find space to breathe; look into accommodation in Rotorua's surrounding suburbs.

A 20-minute drive from the city will put you in picturesque Puhirua Bay. From here you can enjoy sunset in isolated tranquility. Wake in the morning and kayak on quiet waters, play a few holes on the region's only championship Hamurana Springs golf course - you are ready for another day of intensive holidaying.

Facilities

There are many great open spaces around the city of Rotorua; some hotels in the region have taken advantage of this extra room and used it to set themselves apart from their competition. Ask hotels about their facilities before booking:

Is there a gym, tennis or swimming? Do they have a day spa to unwind in? Will the hotel arrange babysitters for your children and chauffeur you into the city?

These are the little extras that can make your holiday so much more special.

The Restaurant

Rotorua is full of wonderful restaurants; from ones near Fenton Park in heart of the Bay of Plenty, or specialty seafood eateries around the Arikikapapa Reserve serving delicious lobster. Many restaurants can also be found within the region's hotels. Check the hotel's website. A place with a great restaurant will want to show off their chef and tell you about his cooking style. Has the restaurant been reviewed? Are they using local produce grown in Rotorua's naturally mineral rich soils?

Stay in a hotel with a great restaurant and there is no need for a designated driver, everyone can relax. Trawling unfamiliar streets looking for suitable menus becomes a thing of the past and the sobering post-dinner taxi ride is replaced by a romantic leap from table to private bedroom.

So there we have it. Three steps to finding the best accommodation Rotorua can provide. Don't settle for just a bed, a wardrobe and a copy of Gideon's. Find the perfect place in tranquil surroundings, where a morning of tennis is rewarded with afternoon tea and a dip in the pool.

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