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VR Rotorua Lake Resort

4.5 star property

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
Double Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym

Explore the area

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366 State Highway 33, Mourea, 3074
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Garden View

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room, Lake View

King Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Lake View

Twin Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite with Spa

Executive Suite with Spa

  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mourea

With a stay at VR Rotorua Lake Resort in Mourea, you'll be on a lake, just a 2-minute walk from Lake Rotoiti and 7 minutes by foot from Lake Rotorua. .This luxury hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Polynesian Spa and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Skyline Rotorua.

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 22 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 23 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Owhata Takeaways - ‬9 min drive

About this property

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

Luxury hotel with 2 hot tubs and a marina
VR Rotorua Lake Resort offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Mourea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

An outdoor tennis court and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The Grill, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Mourea? This hotel has 3229 square feet (300 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
The Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.
The Bar - Onsite bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Grill

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sail boat
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3,229 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.15 percent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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

National rating

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

Property is 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

VR Rotorua Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean abd comfy. Beds extremely comfortable. Had the buffer breaker and ate dinner at The Grill, food waa very good. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Nikhil was really good, friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend to book here if you like to be away from the centre and crowd.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Beverley

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Heena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice view... hotel needs a lot of tlc

Great views of the lake but the hotel is tired... needs a refresh paint, room facilities... bathroom .... had a shower and there was water all over the bath room floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Morris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
liked the surreounding, location and history. Dinner and Breakfast were very average
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rovlin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Work on cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yue

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved watching movies from the bath. Loved the view of the lake from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngahiri James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just such a awesome stay the pleace is BEAUTIFUL
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is looking very tired with marked, damaged and damp walls. The windows also have parts falling off of them. The beds were clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly enough. We also had a couple issues regarding breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chee Leong

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful experience with an excellent lake view. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some time to relax and reset. Good service and great quality food. Very calm environment with many activities on site. Me and my partner enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslaw

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service and very friendly and welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Johan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

richard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property in desperate need of upgrading. Walls are paper thin we can hear whatever everyone else was doing. Random opening where the toilet was into the main bedroom so you could hear what everyone was doing on the toilet. Furniture dated and marked. carpet, kettle and chairs had paint splatters Had to ring for service at check-in and check out. Breakfast was okay, although the beverages was not really at hotel standard and was tepid. Overall, bedding clean and comfy, staff friendly hard to see how this is a 4 star resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was tired. Location & surroundings were beautiful. Didn’t have many staff around. Nobody to check us in. Asked to wait in the bar…. No staff & coffee machine broken. Asked to wait to be seated at breakfast but again no staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Gorgeous location on the shore of Lake Rotoiti. Perfect for catching the afternoon boat to the Manupirua Hot Pools. There's nothing wrong with hotel that wouldnt be solved with better and more meaningful cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
special location - and great staff. Excellent having bar and restaurant on site. great rooms and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and location was very good. But room we stayed was attached to stairs to the restaurant... whenever people walked u
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025