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VR Rotorua Lake Resort

4.5 star property
Lakefront hotel in Mourea with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Nestled by the lake, VR Rotorua Lake Resort offers a tranquil retreat. Explore the marina, unwind in the sauna or steam room, and enjoy a range of activities like boating and cycling. The on-site restaurant serves up delicious meals while guests can also relax at their convenience with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Marina
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Conference centre

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun

Room options

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

King Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Room, Lake View

King Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Garden View

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite with Spa

Executive Suite with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

King Room with Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Lake View

Twin Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
366 State Highway 33, Mourea, 3074

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoiti - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Rotorua - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 26 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 8 min drive
  • Tauranga (TRG) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Great Spice Indian Takeaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Tavern Rotorua - ‬10 min drive

About this property

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

  • VR Rotorua Lake Resort features a marina and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Grill, which serves breakfast and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and an outdoor tennis court. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3.15 per cent 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3229 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Marina
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Dining table
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Grill – This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner and light fare.
The Bar – On-site bar.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.5 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.15 per cent

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility and hot tub with adult supervision
  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

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

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, VR Rotorua Lake Resort 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 VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

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

Is parking offered on site at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at VR Rotorua Lake Resort and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, rowing and fishing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and cave exploring. Soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs or make use of other amenities, which include an outdoor pool and a sauna. VR Rotorua Lake Resort also has a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Grill.

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around VR Rotorua Lake Resort like?

VR Rotorua Lake Resort is a short 8-minute drive from Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) and 7 minutes' walk from Lake Rotorua. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

VR Rotorua Lake Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, and delicious with a wide variety of options. (23 reviews)
  • The spa was really nice and a great place to relax with amenities such as a hot tub and sauna. (7 reviews)
  • The property features a lovely pool and other aquatic amenities. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and great view of lake. Peaceful
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It is a wonderful location ,quiet and peaceful. I have stayed several times and will stay again. I think that the maintenance team need to sort a few issues in Rm 203. The toilet roll holder kept falling apart.The towel rack was also not attached properly, and the bifold shutters between the bedroom and bathroom was falling off. I think the reception staff are great and the general room cleanliness is very good. The setting of the hotel is fabulous.
Bill, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and peaceful.
Jean-Claude, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

While noone was on the front desk or picking up the after hours phone.....the staff in the restaurant checked me in and the stay was just what I needed. Would stay again.
Rodney, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and great views
Vijayaragavan, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely location
Karina, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a really lovely spacious room that was more of a suite really. The staff throughout were lovely and the breakfast was delicious and we ate in the restaurant which again didn’t disappoint and was incredibly good value. Would highly recommend.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Room has been very neglected. Front desk staff was helpful and accommodating.
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stuff. Very good room
Zvonko, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

We loved the setting, beautiful view of the lake, very calm and peaceful. The hotel facilities and room are definitely a bit run down and in need of maintenance, dinner in the restaurant was delicious.
PJ, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Excellent location by the lake but nothing good other than that… Extremely dated facilities and the unforgettable low quality breakfast…
Bin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Wonderful quiet room. A great nights sleep. We'll be back!
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The view from the room is amazing! It’s super nice to walk around and very quiet and peaceful. The room is spacious and the location is easy to find. There are free parking slots. The staff is friendly.
Ma, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very clean,pool erea needs some TLC,staff were good,wouldnt say outstanding helpful, some times hard to find.
Danny, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, friendly helpful staff and good dining room food
Colin Dyer, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent and friendly service. The rooms look amazing. The lake side view was lovely.
Shiela, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

High reviews on the cleanliness of the room, facilities also the friendly and efficient staff. Will recommend to all my family and friends
Leanne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Bit tight for dining numbers so book ahead for your dinner reservation.
Fletcher, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with amazing views.
Navneet, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Was probably upmarket destination in its early days . We’re tired and worn out . Good staff . But overall acceptable..
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good food, great lake location.
Nigel, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

My room has great views; and two toilets
Xiong, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

special location - and great staff. Excellent having bar and restaurant on site. great rooms and good value.
Faye, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

the breakfast was very expensive for what was provided. I see that we were supposed to have a free breakfast? IT was a lovely property but I think they require a few more employees to help with maintenance and cleaning in the common areas. The room was very clean. Nice people running it.
Cheryl, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel with some history in lakeside setting. Friendly and helpful staff. However, we would prefer proper separation between bedroom and bathroom. Apart from that it was fine.
Paul, 1-night trip