A peaceful escape, with alpacas at your doorstep.
Set on 4 acres of open gardens, Hideaway of Rotorua offers modern, self-contained accommodation in a quiet natural setting — just 6 minutes’ drive from Rotorua’s city centre.
Many of our units are newly built or recently renovated, with full kitchens, air conditioning, Smart TVs, and private decks that open onto green space.
From studios to family-friendly units — with some larger options available — each space is designed to feel relaxed, private, and easy to settle into.
Guests often tell us they love the open lawns, the quiet atmosphere, and the unexpected joy of watching alpacas graze just outside their window. We have four friendly alpacas (they’re a family!) and one cheeky sheep on-site — and if you’d like to feed them, pellets are available at reception.
There’s also a large on-site play area with a trampoline, swings, a slide, and a sandpit — great for younger guests, while still leaving plenty of quiet corners for everyone else to enjoy.
Facilities include:
- Alpacas on-site
- Full kitchens
- Smart TVs + free Wi-Fi
- Free parking — step straight from your car to your unit door
- Air conditioning
- Studios, family options & 2-bedroom units
We’re just 1–3 minutes from many of Rotorua’s top attractions — including Skyline, Mitai Māori Village, Agrodome, Canopy Tours, Wingspan, 3D Trick Art Gallery, ZORB Rotorua, Adventure Playground, Velocity Valley Adrenaline Park, and aMAZEme.
Whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, with friends or family, Hideaway of Rotorua offers space to unwind — close to everything, but calm enough to feel like a retreat.
Groups particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for stays with multiple people.
"Here's what I loved about this place:
1. **Immersive Farm Experience:** From the moment we checked in, we were given food to feed the alpacas. Stepping out of our room, we were greeted by a large lawn where four gentle alpacas and a little lamb roamed leisurely. Our kids spent the entire afternoon feeding the animals – it was incredibly therapeutic! Waking up, we could open the window and watch alpacas grazing. In the evening, sitting on the patio as the sunset painted the grass was an absolutely unique and magical atmosphere.
2. **Private Cabins with All the Comforts:** All units are standalone cabins, each with its own private entrance and yard. There's a dedicated free parking spot right at the door, making luggage handling and parking super convenient. The rooms were spotless and brand new, equipped with AC, heating, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a smart TV. Each unit also boasts a full kitchen with all the pots, pans, and utensils you could need, so buying groceries and cooking your own meals is a breeze. Perfect for both short and long stays. The bedding was soft, and the double-glazed windows provided excellent sound insulation – at night, all we heard were birds and the wind, ensuring a wonderfully peaceful sleep.
3. **Kid-Friendly & Stress-Free for Parents:** The property features a huge outdoor play area with a trampoline, swings, and a sandpit slide, allowing kids to burn off energy while parents can relax on the patio. The host is Chinese, so communication in Mandarin was seamless. They were incredibly helpful with small things like needing a travel adapter or extra daily essentials, paying attention to every detail.
4. **Perfect Location: Secluded Yet Convenient:** Just a 6-minute drive from the city center, it's quiet and peaceful without the city noise. Yet, it's incredibly close to all the main attractions: Skyline Gondola, Te Puia Māori Village, ZORB, and Agrodome Farm are all within a 1-3 minute drive. No need to rush in the mornings to get to your activities, perfectly balancing tranquility with travel convenience."