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VR Rotorua Lake Resort

4.5 star property
Escape to tranquility by exploring nearby attractions then indulge in delicious meals from your very own lakeside haven.

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Property grounds
Lake
Double Room
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Nestled by the lake, VR Rotorua Lake Resort offers a tranquil retreat. Explore the marina, unwind in the sauna or steam room, and enjoy a range of activities like boating and cycling. The on-site restaurant serves up delicious meals while guests can also relax at their convenience with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
The current price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Garden View

Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room, Lake View

King Room, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Lake View

Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite with Spa

Executive Suite with Spa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Queen Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
366 State Highway 33, Mourea, 3074

What's nearby

  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 6 min drive
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 13 min drive
  • Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools - 13 min drive
  • Polynesian Spa - 16 min drive
  • Skyline Rotorua - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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 boutique hotel by the lake
Take advantage of a marina, a garden and a playground at VR Rotorua Lake Resort. Active travellers can enjoy boating, rowing/canoeing and cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, The Grill, offers breakfast, dinner and light fare. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as fishing, kayaking and boat tours. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an outdoor tennis court
  • Motorised watercraft on-site, a sail boat on-site and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at VR Rotorua Lake Resort include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi

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 spa 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

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.15 per cent 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: from approximately NZD 25 for adults and from 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 per cent

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a security system and window guards
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 any lifts
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 transport 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

Frequently asked questions

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VR Rotorua Lake Resort on 17 Mar 2025 start from AU$135.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is VR Rotorua Lake Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is VR Rotorua Lake Resort located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is steps from Lake Rotoiti and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Okere Falls Scenic Reserve. Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa and Hamurana Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

VR Rotorua Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was pretty clean. It is a little bit outside of Rotorua but priced well. The place could use an update but it was clean and the staff was nice. I have stayed better places but have stayed at worse.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Darwyyn

Liked: Staff & service
The property is in a nice spot and the staff are nice, but it is a little dated. Also, the only accessible outlet by the desk was far from the desk and under the aircon, which was dripping over the outlet. I ended up using an extension cord to reach the outlet by the bed across the room, but it was a stretch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Zachry, San Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, great lake location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Roxana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, 15 minutes away from down town Rotorua. View front of the lake, friendly staff. It requires some upgrades, but room was very comfy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Prashant

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are really old. Bathroom/toilet have a huge opening which can be seen from the bedroom/room. I would not recommend this place to anyone, picture on the websites are highly misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
They say they staff the front desk until 10:30pm, but they don’t. They never answered the phone even once when we called during the time the desk was supposed to be staffed. Forget it if there is something wrong with your room - ours was missing a remote for the HVAC, and the other room we booked the water came out of both taps HOT HOT HOT. There was no help to be found. It was like accidentally stumbling into a ghost hotel with no staff. Uber does not want to come there, because it’s a 20-25 minute drive to get there. So we wound up waiting 30 minutes for an Uber the first time, then we wised up and ordered the Uber at a specific time so that we knew we could get a ride. The pool is not heated. Breakfast was a typical hotel buffet breakfast - which might be the best thing we can say about the place. We wouldn’t stay there, again. The staff we did manage to find and interact with were polite. I felt sorry for them, because every single person who checked out while we were sitting in the lobby had something wrong with their room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some of the furniture was broken and the fridge only worked half the time. Otherwise a nice relaxing place to be. Hot tub w jets was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wall paint chipped and coming off. What appeared and smelled like mold was around our shower heads and ceiling of the bathroom. No greeting or acknowledgment at the door from staff or help with bags (we were on the second floor and there is no elevator). When we arrived to check in there were no other cars in the parking lot or people to be seen but they told us we had to wait for our room be cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Denton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was okay , nothing great , not very clean . Bedding was clean at least . Cutlery wasn’t changed over with new cups.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Arvinder

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Surrounding and views are amazing.....very beautiful, elaxing and greenary around...amzing view of sunrise . Cleaniless was average...our room was quite dusty.bathroom need renovation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful breakfast options!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well out of town so quiet and situation on the lake. An old property so has ongoing maintenance needs. A relaxing place to stay if visiting area. Restaurant good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ratan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Corne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful room with all needed facilities. Breakfast was good and enjoyed the view over the lake. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher, Milton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is very worn. Flies in room were awful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an expensively appointed hotel when built but it is starting to tire. Still lovely. But please please clean the windows, inside and out; a simple thing that will just lift the whole experience. Breakfast was excellent and evening dining is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay and visit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
4.5