The Best Cheap Hotels in Rotorua

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Rotorua

Champagne Pool, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal area, Rotorua, New Zealand (by Chris McLennan) Champagne Pool, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal area, Rotorua, New Zealand (by Chris McLennan)

Planning a trip to Rotorua, New Zealand? There's something for everyone to enjoy here. But does Rotorua have cheap hotel rooms? Yes it does, and that's not a problem, because we have analyzed the best affordable hotels in Rotorua based on price, amenities, location, activities, and guest ratings. And we did all of this so that we could find Rotorua's best deals, bargains, and cheap hotels and motels with low prices that offer more than just a bed to sleep on. Whether your an experienced traveler or new to the area, here's how to find cheap rooms in Rotorua. As you'll see, you don't have to give up luxuries or comforts to save some money for accommodation, as plenty of these hotels offer nice features and great amenities without breaking the bank. Even a cheap motel might have something nice to offer if you know where to look. After all, saving money on a hotel leaves more room for activities, sightseeing, shopping, and dining out, too. When looking for a bargain hotel, you're probably interested in nice features such as a pool, parking, extra space, free breakfast, and more. Many of these budget-friendly hotels offer these amenities and plenty more, so read on to find out where to stay on a budget in Rotorua and how much the best deals actually cost. So here they are, the best low-cost hotels in Rotorua so you can sleep cheap!

Well established on the backpacker trail, there are plenty of hostels in the area and tons of activities that backpackers will enjoy.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Rotorua
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 366 State Highway 33, VR Rotorua Lake Resort has great rooms from $81 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 12.5 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love outdoor tennis, mountain views, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub at this affordable hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Family-Friendly


Best Western Braeside Rotorua & Conference Centre

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Rotorua
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Best Western Braeside Rotorua & Conference Centre which has nice rooms starting at $87. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4 Barnard Road. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.8 km from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Family-Friendly


Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Rotorua
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $131. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1191 Pukaki Street. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.7 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly


Regal Palms Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $156, Regal Palms Resort, at 350 Fenton Street provides an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a bar, and outdoor tennis. Its terrific guest rating is 9.15 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 2.1 km from the city center, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Family-Friendly


Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

4-star Resort with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $154 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1420 Hamurana Road. Furthermore, it also offers a hot tub, a spa, free parking, table tennis, and laundry facilities, which is nice for visitors. Just 12.5 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $255 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $255, and it's located at 171 Kawaha Point Road. We also love the hiking, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub which are great for travelers. And since it's just 3.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Arista of Rotorua

Motel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Arista of Rotorua because it has great rooms that start at $142. It has hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 296 Fenton Street. Only 1.6 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love golf, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this affordable hotel. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Playground
  • Family-Friendly


Also, you might be interested in the nearby budget hotels in Taupo.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Rotorua, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Rotorua, Best Luxury Hotels in Rotorua, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Rotorua, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Rotorua, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Rotorua, Best Hotels for One Week in Rotorua, Best Hotels for One Night in Rotorua, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Rotorua, or Best Business Hotels in Rotorua.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Rotorua?

Rotorua Average Budget Hotel Price
$144

After analyzing 7 budget hotels in Rotorua, New Zealand, we found the average budget hotel price to be a remarkably economical $144. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic budget accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Rotorua.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $206
  • 4-star hotels: $113
  • 3-star hotels: $142


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