About this property

VR Rotorua is enriched in ethnic history. It is at this location where the First Māori settlement was established in the region by Ihunga and his dog. Set on 6 acres on the shores of the beautiful Lake Rotoiti, VR Rotorua Lake Resort is located is just 15 minutes drive from Central Rotorua. It features an outdoor pool, 2 hot tubs, tennis courts and a Sauna. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi. All rooms feature a private balcony or an outdoor sitting area offering either stunning views over Okawa Bay or the surrounding gardens. Each room includes a satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Some offer a relaxing spa bath. Exercise in the Fitness Center or explore the surrounding areas using a rental bicycle. The hotel has a private boat service that can be used for fishing charters and trips to the Manapouri Hot Pools with prior bookings. Free transfers to and from Rotorua airport are also available. The Grill Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and serves modern New Zealand cuisine. There is a lounge area with a fireplace and a lovely bar offering large variety of local New Zealand wines. VR Rotorua Lake Resort is 7 minutes drive from Rotorua International Airport, Hells Gate Massage & Hot Pools and Kaituna River Wild Water Rafting & Scenic Walks. Redwood Forest is only 10 minutes drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location and facilities. Food was wonderful, staff very helpful
  • Brooke
    United States United States
    Profusely apologized for upgrading our room to a villa due to construction. Amazing villa with full amenities & parking. Very clean, gorgeous lake view and tasty breakfast!
  • Rainuiatea
    French Polynesia French Polynesia
    The view and the accomodation were very nice even though the hotel looked old
  • Si
    United States United States
    This resort is located next to a beautiful lake and have big garden, from the restaurant you can see it. Our room is in the 1st floor with a small garden in front. It has swimming pool etc. Hard ware is very good. But....
  • Dr
    India India
    This is definitely a superior hotel in terms of its location , facilities & general ambience ,which really makes your stay really pleasurable.
  • Carmel
    United States United States
    The staff were excellent and very customer-centric from check-in, to dining, to house-keeping. Great location when you don't want to be in the middle of Rotorua (a.k.a. Rota-Vegas), but close enough. Also had some amenities, like a swimming pool...
  • Cindy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I loved how it was family friendly. Even though we had a little issue when we cheylut out, the staff was very helpful and apologetic which I appreciated it. We'll definitely book another stay! Happy with the service overall and the rooms....
  • Dhruv
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location and a relaxing place. Nice lake side view and a lake side access to relax. Rotorua is a beautiful place and this resort makes it all worth it.
  • John
    United States United States
    Very clean and comfortable with a beautiful view of the lake
  • Fiona
    United States United States
    The rooms were very spacious and clean. I especially appreciated the bed, which was very soft. Check-in was fairly easy and there is plenty of parking. I really liked the location! Since it was on the other side of the lake from Rotorua, it was...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Grill
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

VR Rotorua Lake Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 250 is required on arrival. That's about $147. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

All requests for late arrival (outside of opening hours) are subject to confirmation by the property. Please inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that free transfers are available to and from Rotorua International Airport. Please inform VR Rotorua Lake Resort in advance if you want to use this service.

Please note that only booked number of guests are allowed to stay with us. All requests for late arrivals (outside of opening hours) are subject to confirmation by the property. You are requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that free transfers are available to and from Rotorua International Airport. Please let the hotel know in advance if you want to use this service.

The property requires an NZD 250 credit card pre-authorization or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in. Please be aware that full payment for your stay will be required upon your arrival. For further information contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 3.15% surcharge applicable on all payments made through Credit Cards and PayWave.

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.

Please inform VR Rotorua Lake Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of NZD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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