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VR Rotorua Lake Resort

4.5 star property
Luxurious boutique hotel with outdoor pool

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym

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366 State Highway 33, Mourea, 3074
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite with Spa | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Suite with Spa

  • 484 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mourea

Close to airport.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotorua. Also, Okere Falls Scenic Reserve is within 3 miles (5 km) and Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 23 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Owhata Takeaways - ‬9 min drive

About this property

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

Luxurious boutique hotel with outdoor pool
VR Rotorua Lake Resort offers its guests a marina, 2 hot tubs, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 3229 square feet (300 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury VR Rotorua Lake Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Mourea hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
VR Rotorua Lake Resort offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Mourea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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

English, Filipino, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sail boat
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Amora Lake
Amora Lake Okawa Bay
Amora Lake Okawa Bay Mourea
Amora Lake Resort
Amora Lake Resort Okawa
Amora Lake Resort Okawa Bay Mourea
Amora Resort Okawa Bay
Lake Amora
Okawa Bay Lake Resort
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
VR Resort
VR Rotorua Lake
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Hotel
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Mourea
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Hotel Mourea

Frequently asked questions

How close is VR Rotorua Lake Resort to the airport?

VR Rotorua Lake Resort is 4.8 mi (8-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at VR Rotorua Lake Resort.

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at VR Rotorua Lake Resort, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.5 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort have a pool?

VR Rotorua Lake Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort have a restaurant?

VR Rotorua Lake Resort is home to The Grill, which features light fare.

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is VR Rotorua Lake Resort to downtown Mourea?

VR Rotorua Lake Resort is 0.3 mi away from Mourea.

VR Rotorua Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable, nice location, a little tired

Decent sized room with a comfortable king size bed, one easy chair, one office type swivel chair and a couple of dining chairs and a small table. Our second floor room looked out onto Lake Rotoiti - very nice view (Lake Rotorua is in the opposite direction and can't be seen from the hotel). Strange folding wooden shutters between the room and en suite bathroom (with separate shower cubicle) - would let in natural light I suppose? Fridge, desk, small wardrobe containing iron and board. Some of the fittings are a bit worn and tarnished, giving the room a well used feel - but it was clean and everything worked. Friendly staff. Parking on site. No lift - but the receptionist offered to help carry luggage. Good breakfast available: fruit, cereal, yoghurt cheese, cold meats, croissants juice, plus scrambled eggs, baked beans, mushrooms, hash browns and bacon (potato wedges one morning). Toast, butter and spreads. Only disappointment was the water in the flask for tea wasn't hot - we had tea in our room. At times the breakfast area had food dropped by guests on the chairs and carpet. We dined in the restaurant one evening - nice meal. The hotel is an easy 20-30 minute drive to the centre of Rotorua (you definitely need your own transport) but only 5 minutes from Okere and Tutela falls. We had a comfortable stay and the buffet breakfast was a treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ywain

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A shame that a beautiful place has neglected cleanliness and maintenance with current management. Could be so much better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is quite tired, staff friendly, phone in room was not working correctly. On checkout at 7.00am no one on Reception able to use computer to charge for Room service the night before. Rooms very well appointed and comfortable just showing their age, staff friendliness made up for a lot of the short comings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for the value and price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Vasile

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a good 15 - 20 mins drive from Rotorua, the building is in desperate need of repair, everything is literally falling apart, the staff is okay but overwhelmed by the quantity of tourist. Otherwise, location quite nice, right on the lake shore and the sunrises are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Edwin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was old and badly needed updating. There could have been more crockery in the rooms ie plates. The breakfast was just ok. The room service meal was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice quaint hotel. The only issue was the shower curtains has mold on them
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Avril

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
View from the room was stunning, bath was a treat, linen was clean. Hotel is a big run down, could do with a thorough clean and a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nice spot for a night w beautiful lake view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s not as close to Rotorua as you might think. No lift so that was a bit of problem. Breakfast was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were many maintenance items needed for our room, which I noted for the Reception staff. However, none of these was attended to until I gave a reminder 24 hours later. The door to the balcony would not lock, hence my unsafe rating. We were unimpressed with the breakfast and dinner, largely on account of the unpleasant "concierge" on duty. The choice of food available was rather limited. We got the impression that we would have fared better had we been members of a non-English speaking tourist coach party.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

David, St. Albert

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty clean and the bed was comfortable. Sadly that’s the only good part. The whole place seemed neglected and run down. Paint was peeling on the bathroom walls, dead dragonflies in the hallway windowsills. It was probably a lovely property 20 years ago but it has not been maintained. Even the patio furniture by the lake is in need of replacement. We weren’t expecting top luxury, but we didn’t feel it was worth the money we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Impressive

Facilties and park grounds were impressive nicely landscaped and motel unit was great.Dinner at restaurant was great and excellent service . Very enjoyable stay.
Early morning View from motel unit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was pretty clean. It is a little bit outside of Rotorua but priced well. The place could use an update but it was clean and the staff was nice. I have stayed better places but have stayed at worse.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Darwyyn

Liked: Staff & service
The property is in a nice spot and the staff are nice, but it is a little dated. Also, the only accessible outlet by the desk was far from the desk and under the aircon, which was dripping over the outlet. I ended up using an extension cord to reach the outlet by the bed across the room, but it was a stretch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Zachry, San Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, great lake location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Poor 3night stay

It started with a dirty carpet at reception, for a supposedly ( wedding and conference centre) there was cobwebs around the windows, hallways and stairs were very tired. Window frames and wooden blinds were stained and scorched with the sun. Also in the rooms our sink and toilet was stained. Very limited staff, had to ring a bell in the bar if you wanted a drink, never saw anyone at reception over our three night stay other than check in/out. Overall just very untidy around the building, I’m never one to complain but I would seriously never stay there again and wouldn’t wish anyone else to do so either ( you have been warned).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025