Sophisticated Rotorua Lakeside Retreat with Onsite Dining & Geothermal Mineral Pool, Rotorua , New Zealand

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Time to check into pure comfort with Lake Rotorua practically in your backyard, where geothermal wonders let the earth breathe and nature paints its masterpieces. Enjoy complimentary access to geothermal pools, bubble away in the hotel’s hot tub, grab a drink on the lakeview terrace at Clarke’s Bar and tuck into some tasty bites at Atlas Restaurant.

At the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, you’ll find yourself at the centre of the excitement, mere steps away from the lively Eat Street with everything from steaks to ice cream. Sail down the luge at Skyline Rotorua, experience the rush of jet boating on the lake, or learn more about Māori culture and New Zealand’s geothermal landscape at Te Puia.

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Location

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Lake End, Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

Set right by Lake Rotorua, the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is your gateway to adventure. Take a stroll among the towering giants of the Redwoods Treewalk, an elevated walkway through Rotorua’s dense forest canopy, or try your hand at zorbing at ZORB Rotorua, the ultimate downhill thrill inside a giant inflatable ball. The hotel is located approximately a 15-minute drive from Rotorua Airport (ROT) and a 2.5-hour drive from Auckland Airport (ACK). Airport transfers are not included in your package, please plan accordingly.

Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with your flight requirements (subject to availability). Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Facilities

Atlas Restaurant
Clarke’s Bar
Indoor pool
Hot tub
Spa
Geothermal mineral pools
Fitness centre
In-room dining
Parking
Wi-Fi
Check-in: 2pm / Checkout: 11am

Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services

Fine Print

Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details. Please note package inclusions for extra guests vary depending on the rate selected, please choose your package carefully.

Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Extra Guest Bedding & Connecting Rooms: Please note, requests for bedding for extra guests and requests for connecting rooms are subject to availability at check-in. Contact the property for more information.

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply.

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Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews from Google

Anne H.

Reviewed 14 Jun 2025

We had a lovely weekend staying at the Novotel Rotorua. The staff were excellent and friendly. The room was very sunny, clean and comfortable with a lovely view of the lake. Car parking was a breeze and the location was perfect. A very short walk to eat street where there are plenty of places to eat. We had the breakfast buffet at the Novotel each morning and the food was very tasty with alot of things to choose from. We would definitely stay at the Novotel Rotorua again.

Recommends this hotel

Lana A.

Reviewed 03 Jul 2025

8.0

The staff were super friendly. We loved the kid's playroom in the lobby. Such a nice touch and it proved super useful as multiple households traveling together. Our kids were occupied and happy while the adults waited for each other / worked out itineraries etc. The beds were very comfy. There was a bit of a faff with figuring out the parking situation. All in all, a solid 8.

Recommends this hotel

8.0

Neil “.

Reviewed 08 May 2025

8.0

I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel having read the reviews. We had a seamless check-in and we got to the room early. The room was a good size and was clean and comfortable. The facilities in the room were excellent. The restaurant offered nice buffet breakfast. We didn’t have dinner as it is also a buffet. The swimming pool was small but heated. We tried the geothermal pool which was a bit smelly. Free car parking if you’re a member of the loyalty program. The hotel is very close to the main eatery’s and the promenade. Easy to walk around the city.

Recommends this hotel

8.0

Sandeep S.

Reviewed 04 Aug 2025

2.0

House keeping lady was very friendly and quickly changed the dirty sheets on one of our bed. She also kindly asked if we wanted to shift in a new room. I decided to say in the same room as we already put all of stuff here hence moving to another room seems waste of time. But she was very effcient and helpful. Upon booking we booked a room with city view and there was no city view at all but view of bush. Also the room was not clean, bed sheets had hairs. Very disgusting. I would not book here aging even if they offer me a free room. Overall condition of the room was very poor, photos looks clean but in actual its very dirty.

Does not recommend this hotel

2.0

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