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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Exterior
Executive Suite | Living area | LED TV
Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua, 3201
  • Place, Rotorua Night Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • 2637 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Heart of Rotorua.With a stay at this Inner City hotel, you'll be steps from Rotorua Night Market and Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre. Eat Street and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rotorua Night Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eat Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fainting Goat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Poco. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Thai Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5-star luxury hotel near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
As a guest of Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, you'll find 6 hot tubs, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 10 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3444 square feet (320 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Rotorua hotel.

  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3444 sq ft of conference space
  • 320 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1996
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside offers 199 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 60 minutes per day

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 34 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 6 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 34 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 15.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses geothermal energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 60 minutes per day.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Lakeside Rotorua
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Rotorua Lakeside to the airport?

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is 5.7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside on Jun 15, 2026 start from $92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Novotel Rotorua Lakeside have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.

Does Novotel Rotorua Lakeside offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 34 per person. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for NZD 15.00 per night.

Does Novotel Rotorua Lakeside have a pool?

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6 AM to 11 PM.

Does Novotel Rotorua Lakeside have a restaurant?

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is home to Atlas, which features international cuisine.

Does Novotel Rotorua Lakeside have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Rotorua Lakeside to downtown Rotorua?

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is 0.2 mi away from Rotorua.

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1004 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, really nice pools and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rangi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, the service was perfect , location awesome great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sameeka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff was very helpful & the facilities were great! ill definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average, good location for tourist
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vassa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

donna

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was in a great location, hotel was a little shabby, but staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kayne

Amazing hotel location and pool/geothermal spas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacobus J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk staff were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tesi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our “room” was actually a two bedroom unit with living area and kitchenette. A real plus was the washer/dryer in the bathroom. Decent location splitting the difference between the CBD and Mount Eden. Underground parking for a fee, the ramps were steep and narrow but we had a small car so not too scary.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, beautiful rooms, convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kusay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great loved all extras like pool and gym
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Davi

Liked: Amenities
Staff could be more helpful. Appreciate they were busy but we were in a tight spot with rooms. I’m general the beds could be more comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location overlooking lake Rotorua with a 1 minute walk to the small town centre for a great choice of restaurants for food. The breakfast was good and plenty to choose from. The room was clean and spacious with a comfy bed. Slightly dated bathroom with an over bath shower. A fresh bottle of milk in the fridge was a nice touch instead of the tiny hit pots. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Hartley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room great. Greeted by friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Manoj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor room conditions and generally staff forget manners in acknowledging there guests
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Our room was large with a great view of the lake. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025