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The 10 Best Resorts in Rotorua, New Zealand

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Surrounded by Lake Rotorua, On The Point -Lake Rotorua is a luxury retreat featuring spectacular views to Mokoia Island. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the restaurant or indulge in a massage or treatment at the day spa.

Exceptional location, service, with friendly welcoming staff who went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time in New Zealand. Everything was immaculate and so well done. Getting to pet the ponies and sheep and donkeys while enjoying the beautiful view of the lake was a bonus!

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9.2
Wonderful
108 reviews

Regal Palms Resort offers a range of studios, suites and apartments, all with cooking facilities and hot tub. Facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and sauna.

Each room at Regal Palms Resort includes a private bathroom, flat-screen Sky TV. Heating and air conditioning are provided, along with tea/coffee making facilities, microwave and fridge.

Best location and one large jacuzzi pool. Near the city and everywhere. Easy parking.

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8.9
Excellent
949 reviews
Price from
$160
per night

The resort also boasts an outdoor swimming pool, heated hot tub, fitness centre and a tennis court. Guests can enjoy use of the BBQ facilities, fish from the shores or park their boat and relax after a day on the water.

all of the house and location and facilities

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8.9
Excellent
919 reviews
Price from
$162
per night

VR Rotorua is enriched in ethnic history. It is at this location where the First Māori settlement was established in the region by Ihunga and his dog. Set on 6 acres on the shores of the beautiful Lake Rotoiti, VR Rotorua Lake Resort is located is just 15 minutes drive from Central Rotorua.

Lovely view of the lake. Reception staff were exceptionally friendly. We had a discounted breakfast which we hadn't expected.

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7.7
Good
2,993 reviews
Price from
$68
per night

Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage and sauna in the resort's award-winning Wai Ora Day Spa. The outdoor pool overlooks the lake. There is also an indoor hot tub.

The Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is only a 7-minute drive from the city centre of Rotorua and is a short drive from Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and the Tikitere Hell’s Gate Thermal Pools.

It was well off the busy road and quiet. Locatipn was nice, right off the lake.

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7.8
Good
3,864 reviews
Price from
$91
per night

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Resorts That Guests Love in Rotorua

  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews
    Everything! So spotlessly clean, beautifully fitted out, great location, luxurious and comfortable. It’s the third time I’ve stayed in three months! Perfect for adult family and friends, where three bedroom & three bathroom adds privacy and luxury.
    Tracy209
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $102.66
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,864 reviews
    Does not look like the pictures, it's more like a run down motel. I booked a spa day for me and my partner and confirmed this with them although it took 3 attempts for them to respond. They had not booked this so we drove 3 hours to this resort for nothing. Very disappointing. The staff are nice, they are just clearly understaffed. The spa pool didn't look clean and one of the pools was empty with tape around it. I felt very mislead.
    Brown
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $108.67
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,708 reviews
    Classy Colonial luxury.
    Steven
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $171.45
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 696 reviews
    It was very clean, a great location and setting. It felt like a resort in the middle of a city.
    Lois
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $102.66
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,864 reviews
    To be quite honest, the only thing good about our stay at this “spa resort” was the bed.
    Liam
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $166.62
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 951 reviews
    Great facilities around the resort and activities for kids; free mini-golf, pool, tennis and table tennis. 5 mins drive to downtown, Redwoods, supermarket - a great base to explore Rotorua. Great space in the luxury one-bed apartment for a family of 4 (two young children). Very attentive staff.
    David
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $76.07
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,990 reviews
    I had a wonderful time at VR Rotorua Lake Resort. The hotel is located on the shores of the beautiful Lake Rotoiti, which offers stunning views and a relaxing atmosphere. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, with a private balcony overlooking the lake. I loved the deep bath, the luxury amenities. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the restaurant served delicious food with a variety of options. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for scenic and comfortable accommodation in Rotorua.
    tharindu
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $166.62
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 951 reviews
    This resort had everything we needed for a family getaway, my family enjoyed the tennis court and mini-golf, our Luxury room spa was absolutely huge! We had 2 nice and big TV's, the space in the one bedroom luxury apartment was generous, such a peaceful resort we will definitely be staying here every time we visit.
    Markyla
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $102.66
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,864 reviews
    the location is always a positive when staying at Wai Ora Lakeside spa resort. I’ve stayed here before in 2021 and had a good experience hence why I have booked again recently. The cleaning service lady was very friendly and checked in to see whether we needed anything and if we wanted to restock any amenities.
    Ieti
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $91.76
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,066 reviews
    Second apartment which was on the end was big for our family and the floor was heated, good kitchen and lounge. Like location close to town and polynesian spa resort
    Dorothy
    Family with young children

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