| on a main thoroughfare in the neighbourhood of glenholme, this relaxed motel is 2 km from both the polynesian spa thermal pools and te puia, a maori cultural centre. cooked or continental breakfast is available. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living rooms with sofabeds; some quarters also have whirlpool baths and/or full kitchens. contemporary studios include complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as kitchenettes. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's a fitness room and an outdoor pool, in addition to a guest laundry, a bbq and free parking
Tauranga Airport 1 hr
Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (5 min)
Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (11 min)
Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Buried Village of Te Wairoa (15 min)
Archaeological site featuring an excavated village buried by an 1886 eruption, with guided tours. Rotorua Canopy Tours (11 min)
Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Government Gardens (19 min)
Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Te Puia (3 min)
Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Kuirau Park (4 min)
Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (7 min)
Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Redwoods Treewalk (6 min)
Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (16 min)
Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Polynesian Spa (4 min)
Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Skyline Rotorua (11 min)
Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. Pohutu Geyser (5 min)
New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (10 min)
Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Mitai Maori Village (10 min)
Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. | 
