
Guest house holiday rentals in Rotorua
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Total holiday rentals
Explore 80 holiday rentals in Rotorua

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Rotorua holiday rentals start at £22 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
20 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
20 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
70 of Rotorua holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Rotorua rentals

4.9 Average rating
Rotorua stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Rotorua’s top spots include Redwoods Treewalk, Eat Street and Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Top-rated guest house rentals in Rotorua
Guests agree: these guest house rentals are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Hot tub, Pool, Redwoods, Biking, Golf course
Kick back & relax in this warm, calm & stylish space. Tui, fantails & Kereru in the trees just outside your door. Safe off street parking down a back section. Wash down & secure lock up can be arranged for bikes on request. Soak in the hot tub. Cool off in the pool. 5 min drive to the Redwood forest, walks, bike trails, shops for food, takeaways & great cafes. Less than 10 min drive to Rotorua Golf Course. 10 min drive to our gorgeous lakes or the city centre, shops & large supermarkets.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviews
Hinemoa Guesthouse beside Skyline Rotorua
Keep it simple at this peaceful, newly built guesthouse, located only a 3min walk from Skyline Rotorua - home of the Gondola, Luge and Crankworks. Supermarkets & fast food are all within walking distance and the CBD and Ngongotaha both less than a 10 minute drive away. With a queen bed, bathroom, a kitchenette and a living room with an optional sofa bed and additional single bed, it’s the perfect getaway spot for a long weekend. Free and secure parking available. Small/medium animals welcome!
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews
Redwood Cottage- Mountain bikers dream -Sleeps 6
Set in beautiful Lynmore with a 2 min walk to the Redwood Forest🌲 where you will find world famous walking/bike tracks & a Crankworx Pump Track 🚲 The Good Eastern Taphouse 🍺, Bakery, Resturants, Pharmacy & Motion Entertainment are all within walking distance, as is the famous Redwood tree top walk 🌲& I-site. The Blue Lake is 5 mins drive, carry on another 10 mins for world class Trout fishing 🎣at Lake Tarawera (fishing can be arranged just ask us!) This is where your adventures begin!
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 519 reviews
Separate apartment overlooking Lake Tarawera
Beautifully appointed guest suite, separate from the main house and with breathtaking panoramic views over the lake, a stay at Fantail Loft is the perfect antidote to the stresses of life. Sit and relax, listening to the birdsong, or take a short stroll down the hill to sheltered Otumutu Lagoon, a perfect spot to kayak and swim. Explore the stunning forest trails by bike or on foot, or take a trip over the lake to soak in the hot pools. Laundry and secure bike storage provided in the garage.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 269 reviews
Central Cosy Cottage
We love Rotorua & want you to love it too. So many things on our door step, choosing what to do can be hardest part, but we are happy to help. World class mountain biking trails in the Whakawerawera forest - only a 10minute cycle, central city in a 20min walk down the road and the choice of 2 golf courses close by. Hard to walk past the amazing boutique bakery, which is just around the corner. We hope our cosy bed for the night, helps your explore Rotorua and you love it as much as we do!
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 330 reviews
Modern Garden view Studio - onsite parking
Our studio is located central to Rotorua township, tourist attractions, redwood forest & much more. You have full access to your own fully self-contained private studio with separate entrance. Enjoy the views into our manicured garden from your private patio. Our quiet street offers secure parking onsite (storage for bikes/sports equipment), short walking distances to supermarkets, local shops, easy access to bus routes. Excellent choice for solo travelers, couples, business travelers.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 214 reviews
The Penthouse Studio at Lake Tarawera
This spacious studio apartment is set in native bush at Lake Tarawera, at the back of a lake-front property. However, it does have great views of the lake. It has one main room which includes a kitchen area, a dining room table, a lounge and beds and there's a separate bathroom. It is accessed up a flight of stairs with a laundry for use downstairs. Wifi is available. There is an outdoor patio, with comfortable furniture, sun umbrella and magnificent views across the lake to the mountain.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 731 reviews
The Cabin - Fantail Grove, Hamurana, Rotorua.
The Cabin is located at Hamurana, in a 2 acre garden setting 350m from Lake Rotorua. Located 120 m from the owners house and is completely private. All around are Sugar Maples with ferns and native plants underneath which attract the fantails. Purpose built and architecturally designed in 2019 as a holiday retreat using passive home guidelines. The cabin is a 15 minute drive from Rotorua CBD, close to all tourist attractions while allowing you the peace and quiet of a luxury retreat.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 549 reviews
Riverside Cottage Homestay on Lake Rotorua
Nestled on the banks of the peaceful Ngongotaha trout stream, Riverside Cottage is your perfect Rotorua retreat. Wake to birdsong and watch the sun set over the water and valley beyond. We’re a short drive to Rotorua’s restaurants and hot pools— close to Mitai Māori Village, Zorb, the Gondola, and Luge. Paradise Valley is nearby as are a local café, bakery, and superette. Riverside Cottage has all key amenities — comfy beds, fast WiFi, well-stocked kitchen and a washing machine.
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 548 reviews
The Love Shack Lake Rotoiti. Absolute Lake Edge.
Romantic & secluded this self-contained cottage is nestled amongst native bush. Metres from the water's edge, with jetty & ramp, free use of kayaks, Stand up paddleboards. 25 minutes from Rotorua, just 15 minutes from the airport. 5 minutes to the nearest cafe. Enjoy bushwalks or world-class mountain biking in the Redwood Forest. kayaking on the lake or even take in a rafting trip on the famous Kaituna river. A 2017 Bach of the Year -Gold medalist for the "Charm" category.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 493 reviews
Cozy corner
Newly renovated studio tucked away in the back corner of our property provides a quiet private sanctuary to unwind. Central city is a 25min walk or 5 min uber or bus ride. Just around the corner from us is a boutique bakery, coffee shop, laundry mat, Convenience store & fish & chip shop. We hope you enjoy our cosy bed for the night.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews
Idyllic Rotorua Haven: Kōtare Cottage
Just 12 minutes from Rotorua, this idyllic haven is superbly located in the Ngongotaha Valley. The cottage is airy, sunny and comfortable, with a large living space, two bedrooms, bathroom and laundry. The cottage is cool in summer and double glazing and a heat pump ensures it is warm and cosy in winter.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 413 reviewsPopular amenities for guest house rentals in Rotorua
Family-friendly guest house rentals

Family Friendly Rotorua
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 712 reviews
Clean & tidy cottage - lake access, mountain views
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 284 reviews
Plum Tree Gardens (small rustic home)
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 333 reviews
Te Miro Lakeside Cottage. Lake Tarawera. Rotorua.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews
Woodall MTB Guesthouse
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews
Idyllic Countryside Cottage with Wifi
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 350 reviews
Cosy & Convenient 1 Bdrm Retreat
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews
Kings Retreat Cottage
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviewsGuest house rentals with a patio

Add Magic
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 511 reviews
Dulcie's Redwood Cottage - New 2BDRM near Redwoods
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviews
The Cottage
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviews
Sunken Studio
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews
Hamurana Roost
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews
Private 2-Bedroom Unit with Views & Wi-Fi
4.58 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews
Oturoa Cottage, Hamurana, Rotorua

Lakefront house
Guest house rentals with a washing machine and dryer

Spacious 2 brm Unit newly carpeted & refurbished.
4.7 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviews
Kōwhai Studio - Spa Bath, Walk to Okere Falls
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Mahana Place Sleepout
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews
Countryside granny flat
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews
The Good Inn Brunswick
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Pheasant Cottage - Your Rustic Retreat

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