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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with indoor pool, near Polynesian Spa

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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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
$116 nightly
The total price is $133
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 301 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 775 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 2637 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 301 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Eat Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Poco. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fat Dog Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Atticus Finch - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

When you stay at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Polynesian Spa and 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 center, and a children's pool. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

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 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 available
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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)
    • WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (NZD 15.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking 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

Traveling with children

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

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

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

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

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 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.

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

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms 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 check-out 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, which 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 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.

National rating

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

Also known as

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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 to 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 spots may be limited. Electric vehicle 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 check-in 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 center. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Rotorua Lakeside?

Yes, Atlas offers alfresco dining and international cuisine.

What's the area around Novotel Rotorua Lakeside like?

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is in Inner City, a short 13-minute walk from Polynesian Spa and 8 minutes' walk from Rotorua Night Market. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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