| a 10-minute walk from pohutu geyser, this unassuming all-suite hotel is 1 km from te puia maori cultural centre and 2 km from government gardens. other amenities include a garden, a bbq area and bike storage, as well as guest laundry facilities. the 1- or 2-bedroom suites feature separate living areas. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. they also include whirlpool baths. parking is complimentary. there's also a spa. breakfast is available. unfussy suites feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus microwaves, minifridges and dining areas. upgraded suites add balconies
Tauranga Airport 1 hr
Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (17 min)
Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Pohutu Geyser (5 min)
New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Te Puia (12 min)
Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Mitai Maori Village (11 min)
Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (11 min)
Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Polynesian Spa (5 min)
Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Skyline Rotorua (12 min)
Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. Rotorua Canopy Tours (11 min)
Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (14 min)
Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Kuirau Park (5 min)
Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (6 min)
Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Government Gardens (4 min)
Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Buried Village of Te Wairoa (16 min)
Archaeological site featuring an excavated village buried by an 1886 eruption, with guided tours. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (7 min)
Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Redwoods Treewalk (7 min)
Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. | 
