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VR Rotorua Lake Resort

4.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with 2 hot tubs and marina
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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King Room, Lake View
Business centre
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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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

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Queen Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools - 13 min drive
  • Polynesian Spa - 16 min drive
  • Mitai Maori Village - 18 min drive
  • Skyline Rotorua - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mokoia Restaurant - ‬10 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 canoeing, fishing 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 boat tours and kayaking. 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
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • 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

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 5 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VR Rotorua Lake Resort on 30 Nov 2024 start from AU$147.27, 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. 443 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1008 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D. Eliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was clean, nice and convenient for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
We had a wonderful stay here at the end of July 2024. We really enjoyed the bathtub to soak in after a long day of exploring the area. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Phyllis, Cobourg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This resort is about 15 minutes from the Rotorua town centre. The resort is dated, our room & the common areas are in need of updating. Our room was a large suite overlooking the lake. Because the weather was so wet we did not use the outside area, but it must be nice when the sun is shining. The carpet in our suite looked new, but the furnishings are old, stained & worn. We didn’t eat in the dining room, so can’t comment. There is no safe in the room, but the staff did hold our passports when we went exploring in town.Cant say enough good things about the staff. They were very warm & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, friendly staff, great venue.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

B Ananya

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Please don’t book this property! I booked this resort through Expedia with a lake view for just one night as me and my wife were doing a road trip of North island from Auckland to Wellington and had a stop over at Rotorua. I checked in a little late around 10 pm and as soon as I entered the room and tried to connect the WiFi it was not working. I complained and the staff was also not able to fix the problem. Then I used the washroom and flushed the toilet, but it didn’t stop releasing the water as the flush was too old and got stuck. Then I called the front desk again to fix it but there was no one except the night guard who was unable to help at the moment. With all this fuss I was not able to sleep until 12:30 and the problems were not fixed either. Moreover, the room condition was not good at all, there was dust all over the place on the phone, table, bathroom, soap bottles, shower door and the condition of the hotel was really horrible and nowhere near a 5 star. I am going to file a complaint with Expedia and expect atleast a half refund from the hotel if not full. I do not recommend this property to anyone unless they renovate the building. It’s better to book a motel and save your money and time. Nick.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Namneet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights, both nights the hot water didn’t work. Was told to wait an hr and still never worked. Food was terrible!! $30 for Buffet Breakfast, which only consisted of cheap bread, scrambled eggs and sausages. Dirty bathroom. Not. 4 star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abderrahim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a nice stay , we only booked for one night, but we ended up staying for two days. Very relaxing and quiet property. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Randall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old world charm. A little water damage in ceiling by back wall. Gorgeous view of lake from room. Breakfast was good. Parking lot needs to be redone. Tennis courts need upkeep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emiliano

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karin, Upper Swan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely view, adequate breakfast. Could do with some maintenance on outside door and some new pillows. Overall a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here! Older facilities but very comfortable and cosy. Parking was a bit challenging as the car parks are quite small for all the bigger vehicles but made it work. Wonderful service! The buffet breakfast was perfect and set us up well for the day. A beautiful place to stay, it was nice to be a little bit out of the city of Rotorua.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahealani, Volcano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, pretty views and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our original rooms were unavailable due to a water leak, however the manager went above and beyond to accommodate our group of 7 adults. All of the staff were absolutely lovely and the room was perfect. Thanks team! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jakobus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very beautiful area. Nice clean room, but really needs maintenance and cleaning in front of entrance doors
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rickie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the property, will be booking for our family holiday nexf year :D
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tomasi

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was convenient 💯
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with family
Very tired property, inside & out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, though quite rundown and not indicative of the pictures or description. The staff gave limited service and room was not prepared for arrival. They did not have adequate staffing for the peak period and cited more than once that we would have to wait for service due to being at capacity. Whilst the property was clearly quite stunning when originally built, it is lacking now.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot
Lovely spot. Very comfortable room. Staff were lovely. Water wasn’t real hot. Not many food places around but hamburgers and chips from side store at the mini market were the best we have had for ages.3 minute walk down the road. Great place to stay to visit Okere falls.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atichat

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First let me start by saying the staff at VR Resort in Rotorua was amazing, but the facilities are in dire need of cleaning and maintenance. At one point in time I could see this was a pristine hotel, but as we walked into our room the drapes had mold, the comforter had bleach stains, the closet door handle came off and the lamp broke in half as we went to turn it on. We decided to go to the sauna and the ceiling had white mold growing. The more we looked around the more we noticed minor fixes that would have improved the visual representation that the facilities were cared for. In addition, cleanliness is a factor, having garbage left in the hallways is not a good representation and guest laundry areas have to be cleaned if they are opened to guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are a little dated, the bathrooms could do with an overhaul other than that was pretty good, warm, tidy, with auitable amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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