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Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua

Family-friendly stay near Skyline Rotorua

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Outdoor dining
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 132583 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ngongotaha, Rotorua
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mitai Maori Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Ngongotaha stay.A stay at this Ngongotaha vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Rotorua and 3 miles (5 km) of Skyline Rotorua. Agroventures and Volcanic Hills Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mitai Maori Village - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua

Modern, clean and contemporary Lodge packed with facilities.

Situated a very short 8Km's from Rotorua CBD and far enough from the unpleasant sulphur smells and 1 Km away from Ngongotaha Shopping village.

Nestled into a quiet residential street the Lodge offers:-

6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with gas water heating and mains pressure.

Optional Self Contained Studio can be included.

A newly renovated separate studio is available at an additional charge.
Fully fenced with a studio layout , en-suite bathroom, Kitchenette with cooking facilities.
An ideal Couples or Grandparents Hideaway


The Lodge has the facilities you would expect to find in a property of this size and style.

Included at no additional charge-

Heating and cooling,

SkyTV with Sports and movies channels to help you keep up with your favourite shows while on holiday.

Kayaks for Adults and Weeniewaves for children and Life jackets in all sizes.

High Speed Fibre Wifi ,

BBQ Facilities,

Fully equipped kitchen with an additional Fridge/Freezer unit and extra furniture for larger groups for indoor seated dining.

A foozeball table,

2 Flat screen TV"s with Freeview,

Baby items, change table, Portacot, High Chairs included in your rental at no additional charge.

The lake is shallow and safe for swimming,

There is plenty of off street parking available and a lockable garage and a house alarm to keep your property secure.

This is a large spacious property far from the well trodden tourist path.

Private on-site parking - garage not included


Additional charges at the time of booking are:-
Linen hire and cleaning fee (compulsory)
Studio cleaning surcharge if included in your rental.
Special conditions:
This property is situated in a very quiet private location .
We have had issues with some groups disturbing the neighbours at night so we now ask that there is no outside activity after 10pm.
Any noise does travel a long way on the lake, we are happy for you to continue your activities indoors with ranch sliders closed. The neighbours do have the property managers phone number and will contact her if this is not adhered to. No parties or stag dos are allowed, if these occur you will be asked to leave with no refund given.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$150.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$20.00 per person)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,583 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 131-152-531

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Waikuta Lakeside On Rotorua
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.5 mi (25-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua to downtown Rotorua?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi away from Rotorua.

Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house - well maintained and well stocked! Family of 9 had a wonderful time. Kayaks were fun and lay out of the house just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean great location with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property, highly recommend staying here, fantastic veiws big house. Ticked all our boxes. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay with a view

The location is simply beautiful and the house matched it perfectly. Clean and well presented with clear instructions on how to operate appliances and household amenities.Would happily stay there again and again.Many thanks for our visit
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location on Lake Rotorua

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and serene

Intentionally designed home with space for both small and large groups. Comfortable beds, cozy nooks, and a warm fireplace made this property a home away from home for us. The views of the lake and wildlife are unparalleled. The hot tub is a nice opportunity and has such a great view on the deck. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We even managed to get out with the kayaks which was a gift with some drizzling July rain. The location is a touch away from the busy downtown area but remains accessible by a short drive and no sulfur smells like some other homes had as comments from other travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place to stay

We had a wonderful time here... we had 13 stay over night and 21 visits thru out the day. The weather was wet and dreadful but the house was so warm.. the space was big enough for everyone to be happy and comfortable.. beautiful property great location.. the host was so helpfuland easy to talk to
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Spot

Great weekend at the perfect spot, had all of us checking our Lotto tickets hoping we had won so we could offer to buy the property. Facilities were well utilised, spa pool and kayaks and heaps of room for our very large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Awhina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Early Easter Holiday

We loved everything about this property. We've stayed in a lot of holiday homes and this one was our favorite. Had everything you need and more highlight were the kayaks for the babies aged 4-8. Plenty of space for everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K., Minnetonka

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful place to land

Our group stayed here on our first nights in-country, and had various flight delays and other challenges. Nicky was very communicative and helpful as our arrival times changed more than once. The lakefront was a lovely calm quiet place to recover, watching the birds and sunset. The village of Ngongotaha itself, and the north side of the lake, are also calmer alternatives when Rotorua is a bit tourist-hectic. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tarawera Ultra Trail Accommodation

Waikuta Lakeside Lodge was perfect for our large group of 12 people attending the Tarawera Ultra Trail event. The 6 bedroom and 4 bathrooms suited us just right. The large kitchen and a dining table big enough for us all to sit at and share stories after the race was just great. The outdoor spa went down a treat after the run as well. I would highly recommend the lakeside lodge for your next big group getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sensational stay!

This property is amazing!!! Location is wonderful and quiet. Lake front is spectacular! The house is equipped really well for large groups, really clean, cosy and all facilities were great. Use of the kayaks was an added bonus! Plenty of space for larger groups to have different zones to peel off to. The back deck was a highlight!! Fantastic view, lots of seating, BBQ was immaculate! We could not have been happier with our stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari E., Canton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

This place was a dream!

If we ever get back to Rotorua, this will be where we want to stay again! We had a hard time leaving. Every morning waking up to the Rowers on the wide open lake with good coffee while sitting on a huge deck was something that we will treasure as a memory forever! The pictures and description in the listing don’t do this place justice. We all thought we had landed in heaven! The spacious family room was exactly what we needed for our big group and the windows - oh my! As I write this review, I want to go back! We loved everything about this property! And we were able to easily get to all our activities from here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Beautiful spot and handy location - place is stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank D., Te Awamutu

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome holiday home

Very happy with our stay! Home was perfect for our large family group. We will recommend to others and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George and Val H., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

This property is great for a family reunion. Plenty of space to relax inside and outside. Plenty of dishes and glasses for everyone and more. Great location. Lovely views. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place all round

This is a beautiful property with everything you need to have a fantastic stay at the lakeside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing spot

Had a fantastic weekend away even with the horrible weather! Amazing place so much space. Was easy to get to and there was everything there you could ask for. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we wanted and more!

Great water pressure, endless hot water, fluffy towels and kitchen knives that actually cut... this place has all the little details that make a difference. Our extended family group of 9 found the lodge perfect as a home base to explore the region, but also spent some time in the lodge enjoying the morning sun on the deck and the kids canoeing out front. It didnt matter what activity we did, it was always great to come home to a house that felt cosy yet had so much space! Would recommend for larger groups and families, and will definitely book again if we come back to Rotorua.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne U.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely place to stay

A fabulous place to holiday with three generations of family. It had everything that we needed. Comfortable beds and plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arapera G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ngongotaha

Beautiful whare, with an amazing view. Perfect to relax in after a long few days in a conference. Home was nice and clean. Great communication with property manager. Would absolutley return
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leticia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely family house

Stayed here with family and had a great time. The place is lovely and peaceful. Close to various activities and attractions that Rotorua has to offer. I would definitely recommend the place to any big family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location location (and more)

Several friends and I thoroughly enjoyed this property, especially for its location right on the lake and central point for numerous other activities. Having the separate guesthouse was perfect given the size of our group. We would have enjoyed the deck and kayaks a bit more if it hadn't been for Cyclone Gabrielle passing through and dumping lots of rain and big gusts of wind on us!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023