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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 star property

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Al fresco dining, open daily
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Indoor pool
Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua, 3201
  • Eat Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

  • 72 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms

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

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About this property

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Luxury hotel with 6 hot tubs and fitness centre
An indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference centre 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 fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Atlas
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the 6 hot tubs
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Polynesian Spa and 6 minutes from Skyline Rotorua
As a guest of Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, you'll find 6 hot tubs, an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 10 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3444 square feet (320 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Rotorua hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.
Atlas – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Clarkes Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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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Lakeside Rotorua
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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good gym but the whole place is not welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimbal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at check-in was not friendly at all and treated us in a clerical and cold manner. Overall, the hotel is old, the carpets are worn and the pool is dirty. You can hear the noise of the next door guests, showers and toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuguang

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was definitely not 5 stars bit run down and rooms not cleaned properly but great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amy was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn Michael

The Ibis around the corner is better.

We had ti pay for wifi so didnt use it. Its 2025... free Wifi, get it. We had to pay for parking... get real. $15/day and paying almost $700 for the stay. Get real. Outrageous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was conveniently located lakeside and across the street from the Eat Street area and downtown shops & boutiques. The breakfast was bountiful and we particularly enjoyed the ability to make our own fresh pressed juices and smoothies. The room was clean and spacious and seemed updated, although the bathroom seems to be in need of updates as the mirror was cracked, the tub grout was a bit stained, and the shower curtain was too short. Those cosmetic deficiencies aside, it was a nice place to overnight en route to Auckland.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fengguo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, MANUREWA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spent my 10year wedding anniversary here and all I c
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jitya

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheenal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful surprises!!

Good location, good view from room (we’ve booked for 2 rooms with city view and unexpectedly they have given us 2 rooms with sea view!!) Can tell the building is with some age but overall is clean and experience is good. The buffet breakfast which is already included in price is good. Must try making the DIY smoothie of your own. Love it! We consider the bed is too soft for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aminah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had issues with payment even before my stay I booked with third party contacting them was difficult and not helpful. During my stay check in was quite a slow process and room albeit clean was very old, shower needed some wd40 it was very rusty and nothing at all like my previous stays at Novotels. I tried to call reception for approx 15 mins no answer so i had to call emergency and even then nothing. This was very unsafe and poor service/management. Facilities were okay, it was clean and the location was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittney

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had an okay stay at the Novotel. We were hoping for more as it was a special occasion for Mother’s Day weekend although we felt a bit disappointed with our room’s condition. Being a 5 star hotel we thought it would be a nice place to treat ourselves however it felt very standard and rundown - more around a 3 star feel to be honest, especially the bathroom - could use an update! Positive notes were the beds were comfy & the pool was nice and warm. The location of the Novotel being right in the city centre is convenient too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall terrible experience after long days out. 3 hours late with the room, undelivered room service, leaking lobby roof. Staff and facilities are clearly facing challenges on many fronts with capability and competence.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
bedroom is so worn out old like a back packers. TV is the cheapest system a disgrace. Charge $400 per night. When bedroom is like a backpackers .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

magda paola baron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I was really excited about staying at the Novotel Rotorua as I Have been there before and in pther locations and loved it. But this time I was highly disappointed about the cleanliness . Bathroom hasn’t been scrubbed for a long time, the mirror has toothpaste spots, carpet has rubbish around the beds underneath the bedside table , the kettle absolutely disgusting.The bed sheets have like makeup stains on the top. I expressed my disappointment to the reception and i would have left but was a busy weekend ( the Rotorua Marathon) and we were really tired. They gave us complimentary breakfast which i Appreciated but I have the feeling to express here that for the amount of money we paid I dont feel is worthy. However the staff is respectful and helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the light in our bathroom was leaking, it was quite dangerous and left our bathroom floor dripping with water from the light. In my opinion this was dissapointing. We also ordered room service and the chips were not cooked which was bad as we had a guest and they were not impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynfa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I'd read the reviews before staying here. Our lake side suite didn't have a view of the lake. Carpets and couch had stains. There looked to be black felt tip marks on the sheets, tiles in bathroom were hanging off. Hallways weren't vacuumed for the five days we were there and chips were left under a chair for at least three days. I can't believe this is marketed as it is. A huge revamp is needed at this motel. I also won't use WOTIF again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff at reception - we had 3 different bookings from the same whanau (mum and 2 daughters and their whanau), she was able to arrange us all to be on the same floor which was ideal for the kids and babies as we could easily go from rooms if we needed to do stuff. Great temp for the pool, very good spot went to eat street for dinner. Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

wilhelmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property is aging but we like the hot swims and eat street is close by and nice walking. cleanliness could be better and every time we seem to need to ask for something, this time it was dressing gowns to go to the pool, and no pool towels! so for the price paid, it should be better
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hideyuki

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jiangfeng

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Premium location, but the property is dated. Room was not ready until 5pm. This seems to be an ongoing issue. Really don’t know why.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025