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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Rotorua with indoor pool and restaurant

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
Experience a tranquil retreat in the heart of Rotorua at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. Unwind with breakfast or dinner at Atlas, then rejuvenate in one of the 6 spa tubs or take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool. With helpful staff, free public WiFi and dry cleaning services available.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool and 6 hot tubs
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
The current price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lake view

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua, 3201

What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Social Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside puts you within a 10-minute drive of Skyline Rotorua. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Atlas, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a children's pool. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Thai

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 199 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (15 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas (60 minutes per day)
    • Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (NZD 15.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3444 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Built in 1996
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • 6 hot tubs
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Atlas – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Clarkes Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for NZD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 34 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 20 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs NZD 15.00 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses geothermal energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

Also known as

Lakeside Novotel
Lakeside Rotorua
Novotel Lakeside Hotel
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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Rotorua Lakeside
Rotorua Novotel
Rotorua Novotel Lakeside
Accor Rotorua Lakeside
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel
Novotel Lakeside
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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Rotorua Lakeside offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6 AM to 11 PM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside?

Yes. Self-parking costs NZD 15.00 per night. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 20 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Soothe your senses in one of the 6 hot tubs or make use of other amenities, which include an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Rotorua Lakeside?

Yes, Atlas offers al fresco dining and international cuisine.

What's the area around Novotel Rotorua Lakeside like?

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is in Inner City, a short 1-minute walk from Eat Street and 8 minutes' walk from Rotorua Night Market. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Service staff
Breakfast
Bathroom
Restaurant
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Lake
Shower
Lobby

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Enjoyed our stay with no issues. Great position, very central and beside the lake.
Matthew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for what we needed. Comfortable bed.
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay

Amazing, hotel is nearer to nice eateries
Shripad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Eretia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed staying here
Roberta, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place Most comfortable bed I have ever slept on
Sheila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thermal pools were awesome.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed the thermal spa pools, there are small but private, and the kids enjoyed the swimming pool at the same time.
Zhongqi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Impressed with their onsite pools, close walk to everything.
C, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The 3rd time we have stayed and have found the place to be nice and clean and close to restaurants & the town cheers
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel across from the lake

This is our second time staying at this property and again enjoyed our visit. The rooms are large and clean, close to the lake and Eat Street. Breakfast buffet is very good. Made good use of the pool area with its mineral spa pools. Nice modern hotel in a convenient location.
Ken W, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Generally good and satisfying with all facilities.
SENA, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was clean and comfortable.
ko, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall great location. Only negative was having to pay for parking even as guests.
Adam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Smile

I liked the staff's quick and bright smile.
JUN SI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property is in a good location by the lake. The staff at the desk were very helpful. Enjoyed our stay
Naomi Elisabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property badly needs an update. But room was clean, great linen, comfy bed and fantastic staff. Enjoyed our stay.
Tina, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay, will stay again
Roger, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was in need of some updating and repairs. Breakfast was very expensive and average. Thermal pools were a great addition, connected to an awesome gym. Hotel was just over the road from 'eat street' with heaps of dining options. Fabulous location.
Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed are stay at the Novotel Rotorua. It has a great central location with many options for dining walking distance from the hotel. The breakfast buffet was great, as are the thermal hot baths and swimming pool!
Thomas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access to shopping and restaurants

Comfortable bed. Very quiet area. Close to a lot of restaurants, just across the street. Right across from the park and a beautiful walking path along the water front. Enjoyed the pool and thermal pools in the hotel.
Judith, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Average only. Dusty furniture. Excellent breakfast
ROBIN, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Over priced

Over priced. Unhelpful staff. Very ordinary room
Phillip, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location
Dennis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property in a great location. Late check in seems really common. After 5:00 pm check in would be a good practice since it takes a while for them to get rooms ready.
Adam, 1-night trip