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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Executive Suite | Living area
Exterior
Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua, 3201
  • Place, Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

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

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Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms

Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • 245 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rotorua

With a stay at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, you'll be centrally located in Rotorua, within a 10-minute drive of Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua Night Market. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre.

What's nearby

  • Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eat Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Poco. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Rotorua - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fat Dog Cafe & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

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.

6 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 199 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Dip into one of the 6 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Atlas, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Rotorua? This hotel has 3444 square feet (320 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Atlas - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Clarkes Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

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 transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Atlas
  • Clarkes Bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,444 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1996
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1002 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hartley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room great. Greeted by friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Smrita

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk staff were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pura, Turangi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, staff were very courteous, check-in was a breeze. My only issue was the long hallways being so dark (the black doors dont help)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anel Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stayed, kids were happy. Buffet breakfast & dinner was good. Staff were helpful and accommodating. Handy location. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayne

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

10/10 Excellent

clifton

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

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with partner
Room seemed to be until A gunny smell, leaky fridge, spilled milk that had not been cleaned up, rusty rails in bathroom. Could be a lot better at reception
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eric G

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

natasha

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Meagan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming facilities were fabulous. Room and bedding was comfortable with AC keeping room at a comfortable temperature. No bathrobes for going between the pool and our room. Bathroom is a little tired and dated. Wifi was great and staff were helpful. Loved that eat street was across the rd. Paid for the buffet breakfast, which was good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was very soft which may suit some travellers but not me
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, beautiful rooms, convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nalisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast needs a upgrade, slight boring. Needs another coffee machine. Omelettes should be included in the cooking station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacobus J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location - noisy from eat street bars if on that side.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Whilst the staff were very pleasant and the room was nice the one night stay was negatively impacted by the fact the rooms are not sound proofed. You can hear every noise from the corridor. This was exacerbated by the loud noise coming from the Rotorua Mega Fun Carnival over the road where you can hear the tannoy announcer word for word until late so there is no opportunity to relax. Shame this was not pointed out at the time of booking as it’s a major negative.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Yuefeng

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location. Close to great eating establishments
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025