Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Tutanekai Street, Lake End, 3215 Rotorua, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>3715</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
3,714 reviews
  • City view
  • Swimming pool
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

Centrally located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside features a restaurant, a fitness center, a 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. 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Bar
Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Rotorua, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.3
Low score for Rotorua
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Atlas Cafe & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs NZD 15 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • 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
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Hot spring bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Thai
  • Filipino
  • Chinese

House rules
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as 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

0 - 6 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

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.

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.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

  • 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.

  • Room options at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is 2,450 feet from the center of Rotorua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside on this page.

  • Guests staying at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Novotel Rotorua Lakeside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Hot spring bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness

  • Novotel Rotorua Lakeside has 1 restaurant:

    • Atlas Cafe & Restaurant

  • Yes, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.