Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 star property

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A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.
Exterior
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a view of the countryside, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious indoor area with wooden floors, large windows, and multiple seating arrangements.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $93
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

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9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua, 3201
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • 2637 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5-star hotel in Inner City
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference center, and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside offers 199 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

6 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside features 6 hot tubs, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a business center and 10 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 3444 square feet (320 square meters) include a conference center. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Atlas - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Clarkes Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 60 minutes per day

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 34 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Atlas
  • Clarkes Bar

Things to do

  • 6 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,444 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 34 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 15.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 60 minutes per day
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the convenient location, tasty breakfast, friendly staff and great amenity.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was varied and frest. Pool facilities great with kids. Generous rooms with comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Natural pools were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rangi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, the service was perfect , location awesome great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, really nice pools and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Viv

The bar was good. The staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue shin

Everything qas great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sameeka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff was very helpful & the facilities were great! ill definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Long wait at reception. Limited parking Bar area very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average, good location for tourist
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Poo Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near food street, food everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vassa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kayne

Amazing hotel location and pool/geothermal spas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

donna

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was in a great location, hotel was a little shabby, but staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacobus J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Decent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tesi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk staff were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025