Hotel Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Tutanekai Street, Lake End, 3215 Rotorua, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 2098 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Buffet breakfast good selection, no problem with parking, staff helpful with storage
New ZealandBuffet food was great and staff very friendly, helpful and approachable.
New ZealandGreat location. Kids loved the pool. Most of the staff were great/friendly
New ZealandIncredibly happy with Novotel Rotorua Lakeside and well looked after..
New ZealandVery good selection of dishes, well presented.Staff attentive and helpful
New ZealandThe location, room size, room view and bed met our expectations. Staff were friendly and checking in was simple and straightforward. Only stayed one night and did not get the chance to fully appreciate all the facilities but had a look around and could see everything was clean e.g gym, meeting rooms, lounge.
New ZealandWe loved the location very central and easy to get around, breakfast was quite nice lots of variety, customer service staff was helpful especially the front desk manager Johnson?? The gym was nice too
New ZealandClose to Eat Streat and rest of central Rotorua. Lovely staff, lots of fun things. Room good
New ZealandGreat location close to Eat Street. Friendly staff and clean. Well stocked bar.
New Zealandexcellent location. comfortable bed. friendly staff.
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Centrally located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside features a restaurant, a fitness center, a Maori cultural center, geothermal spa and hot pools.
Novotel Rotorua is in the heart of the city and provides guests with easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment outlets. Guests can relax with a walk around the lake or enjoy a fun day with the many activities on offer in Rotorua.
Matariki offers a nightly Maori cultural performance and a traditional Hangi buffet. Atlas Café and Restaurant offers buffet breakfast and dinner and a la carte lunch. Clarks Bar offers a bar snack menu, classic cocktails, local beers and wine and an extensive range of spirits.
All air-conditioned rooms have a 42-inch flat-screen TV with 57 cable channels. Each room includes a large work desk, ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities, slippers and bathrobe.
Novotel Rotorua is a 10-minute walk from the Polynesian Spa, a 5-minute walk from the QE Health Wellness & Spa and a short drive from many activities and geothermal sites.
This is our guests' favorite part of Rotorua, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the best-rated area in Rotorua, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet
Free parking available at the hotel
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- Some guests said the WiFi could be improved
- Guests enjoyed the fitness center
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- Guests said the beds were comfortable
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- Some guests said extra charges may apply
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- Guests liked the view
- Guests enjoyed the central location
- Guests said the area is good for shopping
See what guests loved the most:
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Will
New Zealand“Buffet breakfast good selection, no problem with parking, staff helpful with storage”
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Christopher
New Zealand
“Buffet food was great and staff very friendly, helpful and approachable.”
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Avrill
New Zealand
“Great location. Kids loved the pool. Most of the staff were great/friendly”
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Stephen
New Zealand
“Incredibly happy with Novotel Rotorua Lakeside and well looked after..”
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Jane
New Zealand
“Very good selection of dishes, well presented.Staff attentive and helpful”
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Grace
New Zealand
“The location, room size, room view and bed met our expectations. Staff were friendly and checking in was simple and straightforward. Only stayed one night and did not get the chance to fully appreciate all the facilities but had a look around and could see everything was clean e.g gym, meeting rooms, lounge.” Read more
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Malkeet
New Zealand
“We loved the location very central and easy to get around, breakfast was quite nice lots of variety, customer service staff was helpful especially the front desk manager Johnson?? The gym was nice too”
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Murray
New Zealand
“Close to Eat Streat and rest of central Rotorua. Lovely staff, lots of fun things. Room good”
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George
New Zealand
“Great location close to Eat Street. Friendly staff and clean. Well stocked bar.”
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Mel
New Zealand
“excellent location. comfortable bed. friendly staff.”
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Check in to 4.5-star comfort with the lake at your doorstep at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel. Rejuvenate in the spa's natural geothermal mineral pools and experience a delicious Maori hangi at Matariki.
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Matariki Cultural Centre0 miles
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Rotorua Eat Street0.1 miles
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Rotorua Lakefront0.2 miles
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Rotorua District Library0.2 miles
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Red Stag Timber-Waipa Saw Mill0.3 miles
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Rotorua District Council0.3 miles
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Rotorua High Court, District Court and Family Court0.3 miles
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Scion Crown Research Institute0.3 miles
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Rotorua Government Gardens0.4 miles
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Polynesian Spa0.4 miles
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Cafe/Bar Picnic Cafe Rotorua0 miles
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Restaurant Lady Janes Ice Cream Parlour0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Ponsonby Rd Lounge Bar0.1 miles
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Restaurant Fat Dog Cafe & Bar0.2 miles
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Tamaki Maori Village0.4 miles
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Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park1.8 miles
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Te Puia2.1 miles
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Rotorua International Stadium2.2 miles
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Lake Rotorua3.7 miles
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Paradise Valley Springs5.5 miles
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Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park7.5 miles
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Buried Village8.2 miles
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Mountain Rainbow Mountain16.3 miles
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Lake Lake Rotorua0.3 miles
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Rotorua Regional Airport3.9 miles
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Tauranga Airport32 miles
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Taupo Airport43 miles
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Amenities of Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Cycling Off-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Paid WiFi
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Opening times
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Heated pool
- Plunge pool
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Pool/Beach towels
- Hot spring bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Spa
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Hindi
- Thai
- Filipino
- Chinese
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic water bottles not used
- Single-use plastic cups not used
- Water-efficient toilets
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
- Electric car charging station
- Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects
- Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed or interacted with while kept at the property, nor are they harvested, consumed, or sold.
- Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Parking
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside has 1 restaurant:
- Atlas Cafe & Restaurant
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Check-in at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Room options at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside include:
- Family
- Double
- Suite
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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Cycling
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Fitness
- Locker rooms
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Hot spring bath
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Yes, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside on this page.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Novotel Rotorua Lakeside by:
- Taxi 15min
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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is 2,450 feet from the center of Rotorua.
