10/10 Excellent
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Travelled with family
23 Apr 2019
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
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Spencer Lodge
4.5-star luxury vacation home near Lake Tarawera
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Parking included
Explore the area
144 Spencer Rd, Lake Tarawera, Bay Of Plenty, 3076
- Lake Tarawera12 min walk
- Buried Village5 min drive
- The Landing Cafe4 min drive
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)25 min drive
Room options
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Exclusive House, 4 Bedrooms, Lake View
- 4 bedrooms
- 5 bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
About the area
Lake Tarawera
Steps from the beach.At this Lake Tarawera vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Tarawera and 3 miles (5 km) of Buried Village. Lake Okareka and Lake Tikitapu are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
- Lake Tarawera - 12 min walk
- Lake Okareka - 4 min drive
- Buried Village - 5 min drive
- Lake Tikitapu - 9 min drive
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 15 min drive
Getting around
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
- Airstream Cafe - 11 min drive
- The Landing Cafe - 4 min drive
- Horse Trekking Lake Okareka - 13 min drive
- Vi's Teahouse - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Spencer Lodge
4.5-star luxury vacation home near Lake Tarawera
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury vacation home. Free self parking is available.
- 4 guestrooms or units
- Tour and ticket information
- Terrace
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Outdoor picnic space
- No smoking on site
This vacation home offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private spa tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages. There are 3 indoor/outdoor hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
- Direct access to the beach
Pool/Spa
- Private spa tub
- Spa tub
- Sauna
- Massages
- Spa services
- Sports massage
- Deep-tissue massages
Internet
- Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
- Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Airport shuttle on request
Family friendly
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Children's books
Kitchen
- Refrigerator (full size)
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Premium bedding
- Bed sheets provided
- Egyptian cotton sheets
- Select Comfort bed
- Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 75.0 per night
Bathrooms
- 5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobes
- Towels provided
- Free toiletries
- Slippers
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Dining room
- Sitting area
Entertainment
- Smart TV
- Netflix
Outdoor areas
- Furnished patio
- Terrace
- Yard
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Picnic area
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Ceiling fan
- Heating
Pets
- Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
- No elevators
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Iron/ironing board
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- No housekeeping
- Free bottled water
Location highlights
- Near the airport
Things to do
- Helicopter/airplane tours on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ziplining nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Cave exploring nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Horse riding nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- 4 rooms
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Access via exterior corridors
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets
- No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 75.0 per night.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Bed sheets fee: NZD 15 per person, per stay
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.
- Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 50 (one-way), (from 2 to 17 years old)
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 75.0 per night
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on 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.
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
We should mention
- Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
- Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the vacation home before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
National rating
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Property is also known as
Spencer Lodge Lake Tarawera
Spencer Lodge Lake Tarawera
Spencer Lodge Private vacation home
Spencer Lodge Private vacation home Lake Tarawera
Spencer Lodge Reviews
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities