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Solitaire Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Solitaire Suite
Property entrance
Premium Suite
Executive Suite
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$1,893
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug

Room options

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Tarawera Suite

Tarawera Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Solitaire Suite

Solitaire Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Villa Suite

Villa Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Lake Tarawera, Solitaire Lodge is in a rural area and on a lake. Buried Village and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotoiti. Tarawera Falls is another place to visit that comes recommended. Waterskiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
16 Ronald Road, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua, 3076

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Buried Village - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 23 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 30 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 48 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Airstream Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Owhata Takeaways - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Solitaire Lodge

Luxury boutique lodge near Lake Tarawera
Located close to Buried Village and Tarawera Falls, Solitaire Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travellers can enjoy fishing at this lodge. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Solitaire Lodge include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches, such as free stocked minibars and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, separate baths/showers and hairdryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 900.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 900.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Solitaire Lake Tarawera
Solitaire Lodge
Solitaire Lodge Lake Tarawera
Solitaire Hotel Rotorua
Solitaire Lodge Lodge
Solitaire Lodge Lake Tarawera
Solitaire Lodge Lodge Lake Tarawera

Frequently asked questions

Is Solitaire Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Solitaire Lodge?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Solitaire Lodge on 15 Aug 2025 start from AU$1,892.83, 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.

How much is parking at Solitaire Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Solitaire Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Solitaire Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Solitaire Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury lodge is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Tarawera and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Buried Village. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Lake Rotoiti are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Solitaire Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The.staff, facility and dining is as good as anywhere in the world. Combine that with the beauty of the location and you’ll never want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Service was excellent, food was great, Common lounge areas were comfortable, our room had fantastic lake views but the resort itself generally needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Andres

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

Un Lugar Mitico

ES uno de los lugares mas hermosos de Nueva Zelanda, el sitio, el persona, las isntalaciones, todo es perfecto.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Los Angeles

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

Heaven on earth and worth the price.

Wayne and Ingrid have created the ultimate high end vacation retreat in the most beautiful lakeside setting imaginable. Our room “Tarawera” was on the second floor with two sun decks and floor to ceiling windows on all sides. The full dining was as good as it gets. Every staff member was a prize, especially Pip and Nick, who take over when the owners are in Auckland running their hotel there. We stayed for two weeks and between the boating, hiking, helicoptering, geothermal bathing, in-room massages, and endless nearby adventures, we never ran out of things to do. We absolutely hated to leave.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pure heaven! We travel A LOT and this is one of the top experiences that we have EVER had!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
decent place but bit outdated

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Total Relaxation

We chose solitaire lodge as primarily a place to relax after 7 days of hiking. While others at the lodge scheduled days full of activities coordinated by the lodge (not included), we didn't really want to leave our room. The rooms have a wonderful relaxing view of the water and the volcano mountain. The rooms themselves were very comfortable, peaceful, relaxing with a comfy bed and sofa and floor to ceiling windows and a soaking tub with a large picture window of the same. The common areas were also very relaxing with great views. It is not fancy, opulent, but with a very comfortable homey lodge feeling. The hosts Pip and Nick were always there in the background waiting to assist you with whatever you wanted on or offsite. The only negative is that it is far from everything, so there is always a 80-90$NZ taxi/lodge ride one way - unless you chose the helicopter tour that lands in their backyard. The all inclusive includes your meals, but not your alcohol at meals, but does include your mini bar in your room. Seems that a glass of wine at meals should be included with your meal if it is included while in your room, but not worth debating.

10/10 Excellent

thaise, sao paulo, brazil

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

Perfeitos

A única coisa que nos deu trabalho durante nossa estadia no Solitaire Lodge foi usar o cofre, por ser complicado de usar. Pois todo o resto do hotel foi simplesmente PERFEITO! Nossos anfritriões eram ótimos, a comida era sensacional, nos deram ótimas dicas, oferecem um coquetel pre-jantar que foi super legal, pois você consegue conversar com outros hóspedes e não fica entediado nunca! Muito muito obrigada Nick, Pip e Mike, por todo o carinho conosco!

8/10 Good

S & S, Napier

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

Beautiful Lodge & One of those places to comeback

Still having good time here.. Eligent dining area Beautiful view Nice lounge area & of course the bedrooms Nice & pleasant service from each n every one in the lodge.. Away from town in middle of Nature. Kind Regards A couple from Emirates :)

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

NZ Road Trip

The lodge was fantastic and Gary a wonderful and generous host!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely hotel located away from Rotorua

Superbly situated on a beautiful and secluded lake easily accessible to Rotorua and nearby activities. Impeccable service and well-appointed rooms. Unfortunately at Solitaire for one night-three nights would have been ideal.

8/10 Good

Gustav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

love it!

the hosts are so nice. love my room and our friends love theirs. The cat and rabbit make the hotel feel more like home. will definitely come back when i got a chance

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Solitaire Lodge

Staff were really attentive, attention to detail was faultless, surroundings , room, service, food and wine were all 10 out of 10. It was an amazing experience that will stay with us for years to come. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Tauranga, New Zealand

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

Fantastic

It was the most relaxing and refreshing experience, Wonderful staff excellent menu felt really spoiled can't wait to go back again Thank you Wayne & Ingrid

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

Luxury hideaway.

A special experience and a superb setting. One night was not enough; a minimum of three nights is needed to be able to appreciate what the Lodge has on offer, and to fully relax.

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

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

Amazing!

Excellent! Must Go.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jamie2dogs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Solitude in Solitaire Lodge Paradise

We had the pleasure of spending time at Solitaire Lodge, and oh my, how can we tell you about how well we were looked after and what a wonderful time we had in such a peaceful place in just a few words? Impossible! The views, our room, our meals, simply superb,