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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel perfect for exploring Rotorua

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Alfresco dining, open daily
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua, 3201
  • Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Eat Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 28.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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Pool
Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
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The price is CA $227
per night
CA $262 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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About the area

Rotorua

Heart of Rotorua.With a stay at this Rotorua hotel, you'll be steps from Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance and Eat Street. Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 1 min walk
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min walk
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 14 min walk
  • Skyline Rotorua - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Social Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lady Jane's Ice Cream Parlour - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5-star luxury hotel perfect for exploring Rotorua
As a guest of Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, you'll find 6 spa tubs, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 10 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3444 square feet (320 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Rotorua hotel.

  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3444 sq ft of conference space
  • 320 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1996
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 15.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–10:30 AM: NZD 34 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 6 spa tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property uses geothermal energy
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses geothermal energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 378 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jong Bum

Travelled with group
The main reason to book Novotel is to use swimming pool and hit spa, but they told me it is not available to use and it will be available next morning. But next day still could not use. Disappointed on it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis, Larkspur

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

guy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Janine

Liked: Staff & service
had some problems with checking in but most of the staff are very accomodating and helpful which ill be giving them a good point on that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Holly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in took a long time. Room has an empty conditioner bottle, room temp set to 15 degree, hot pools were either just part luke warm or scorching hot, our jug smelt rotten with floaties in it - was replaced fairly promptly . Ironically the "call helpdesk" button on the phone was broken so we had to call room service instead. Breakfast was good. Location is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hetvi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Lovely buffet breakfast. So much to choose from. Nice staff who are efficiently working in the breakfast area.trying to tend to your needs. In the room the toilet bwas a bit dated but overall excellent stay and lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The place is nice and clean. However, the hotel should be equipped with amenities that are important for guests - for example dental kit, slippers etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was stains on bed sheet. Black spots on pillows. Lipstick marks on pillows. Bathroom had human hair all over the walls
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean, Plant City

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
front desk staff less than optimal. Don't seem to want to work, including answering phones. Attitude of discontempt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was good except for the pool and spa not being open and no warning that it wouldn’t be available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately our stay at the Novotel was very poor. We were so disappointed. We went for our daughters 10th birthday. The pool was closed for maintenance, the pool was the reason we picked this hotel but there was no notice of this. When we asked for an alternative solution they said nothing could be done. The YV didnt work, when we called reception they said they would fix it right away and no one came. The breakfast was very poor. Birds eating you breakfast everytime you stood up to get something else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I had a lovely view out of my window this time however the room wasn't the cleanest and the fridge was very noisy all night
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the lake. Breakfast was great, however they could have done with another coffee machine! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Louraine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I choose the park for the pool, however it was not advertised that it was under maintenance and not in use.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Pillows were very soft, not much substance to them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Firoz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Too expensive for the services offered. Their swimming pool and spa is closed and still they dont mention at the time of booking. Parking is there but paid. No good concierge services. Lift tile was broken. Basin has chip. Didn't get welcome milk bottle but they kept checking paid supplies. House keeping happened at 3 pm after getting upset on staff. Heatpump has dripping sound at the nighy and so cant sleep properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Phaedra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a party downstairs that was extremely loud - clearly not sound proofed. Complained but it carried on quite late
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuntian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gretchen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024