All Seasons Holiday Park

You know what caught me off guard about All Seasons Holiday Park? It’s actually got this really welcoming vibe that hits you right when you pull up on Lee Road. I mean, sure, it’s technically a holiday park, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s some basic campground situation. This place sits in Hannahs Bay, which honestly is one of those quieter pockets of Rotorua that locals seem to keep to themselves – you’re close enough to smell the sulfur when the wind shifts just right, but far enough from the main tourist chaos that you can actually hear yourself think.

The whole setup here is pretty clever, actually. They’ve managed to create this space that works whether you’re rolling up in a campervan, pitched a tent, or booked one of their cabin units. I stayed in one of the cabins and was pleasantly surprised by how well-thought-out everything was – proper heating (which you’ll definitely appreciate during those chilly Rotorua evenings), decent-sized windows that actually open properly, and honestly, the beds are way more comfortable than they have any right to be in a holiday park. The communal facilities are kept really clean too, which… well, if you’ve stayed in budget accommodations around New Zealand, you know that’s not always a given. There’s this shared kitchen area that gets busy around dinner time, but it’s got enough space and equipment that you’re not fighting over the one working burner.

What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to genuinely know the area – not just the obvious tourist stuff, but like, where to grab decent coffee in the morning (there’s this little place about ten minutes’ walk away that locals actually go to), or which walking tracks are worth your time versus the ones that are just tourist traps. The location on Lee Road means you’re actually in a residential area, so it feels more authentic than staying right in the town center. Plus, honestly, the parking situation is so much easier here – you can come and go without dealing with the downtown Rotorua traffic madness. I noticed they get a good mix of international travelers and Kiwi families, which usually means a place is doing something right. The only thing I’d mention is that it can get a bit lively in the evenings when families are around, but nothing too crazy, and it tends to quiet down pretty reasonably. For the price point and that 8.6 rating, it really delivers on being a solid base for exploring Rotorua without the tourist-trap premium.