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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $107
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

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9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua, 3201
  • Place, Rotorua Night Market
    ‪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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

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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)
  • Lake view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Lake view
  • 775 sq ft
  • 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

  • Lake view
  • 2637 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5-star hotel in Inner City
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference center, and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside features 6 hot tubs, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a business center and 10 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 3444 square feet (320 square meters) include a conference center. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,444 square feet 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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 organized 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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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. 391 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1005 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the plus side, the hotel had a great location and large rooms. Maintainence issues however overshadowed our stay; one of three elevators were out of order and the other two were very slow, resulting in long waits to get to or from the room. The AC went out on a very hot day and while we reported it, was not fixed for almost a full day. Room carpet was badly worn and stained, as was the bathroom tub. The hotel was packed with tour buses, so if you hit the reception as they arrived (which we did) you had to wait several minutes just to check-in. There was no outdoor pool, and the indoor pool and spa looked unclean and were packed with kids. The breakfast buffet was crowded and food was mediocre. Not a place we would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sameeka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff was very helpful & the facilities were great! ill definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rangi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, the service was perfect , location awesome great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Louie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location overlooking lake Rotorua with a 1 minute walk to the small town centre for a great choice of restaurants for food. The breakfast was good and plenty to choose from. The room was clean and spacious with a comfy bed. Slightly dated bathroom with an over bath shower. A fresh bottle of milk in the fridge was a nice touch instead of the tiny hit pots. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Maragret

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled of smoke, asked to be moved, told yes in 30 minutes, 1:30 minutes later told we would have to wait to the next day, nothing happened the next day? Ordered room service 1 hour later still not arrived, contacted them again and they had not even started the order? Breakfast was bland, frozen berries were put out? This was the worse hotel I have stayed in for a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vassa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ronnie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Farhanaaz

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jitendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. All necessities in place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ALISA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Worcester

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dang-Huy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel is desperately in need of renovation and management training. It falls well below the standard in the brand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The hotel was in a great location, hotel was a little shabby, but staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

juston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room Service steak was well done when I ordered Medium Rare. Dissapointed but everything else great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025