Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

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Property grounds
Lake Front
Exterior
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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171 Kawaha Point Road, Kawaha Point, Rotorua, 3010
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mitai Maori Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Lake Front

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Swan King

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Lakefront Suites

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Swan King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Swan Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Swan Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

At Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel, hit the nearby beach, relax by an outdoor pool, or spend the day at a marina.
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel offers 9 accommodations with fireplaces and free minibar items. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and safes. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Rotorua. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Black Swan, a fine-dining restaurant with ocean views
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes helicopter/airplane tours
  • Steps from Lake Rotorua and a 3-minute drive from Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel offers its guests 2 hot tubs and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this lodge measures 215 square feet (20 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Rotorua lodge.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.
Black Swan - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Black Swan

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges NZD 2.5 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 100 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 2.5

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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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

  • 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.
  • 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

Black Swan Boutique
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Rotorua
Black Swan Lakeside Lodge Boutique Hotel
Black Swan Lakeside Lodge Boutique Hotel Rotorua
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel Rotorua
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
Black Swan Lakeside Rotorua
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel Lodge
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel Rotorua
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel Lodge Rotorua

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 134 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming boutique hotel with friendly, helpful staff.Only there for one night but thoroughly enjoyed our time there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Umashanker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aesthetically everything was beautiful The setting was very scenic And the staff were very attentive The food was very good and everything we expected for a boutique hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Star was exceptional, location was great, room looking out on lake was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were most welcoming, helpful, and cheerful. Dinner and breakfast excellent. Beautiful grounds overlooking the lake. Comfortable room with outside table and chairs. (We did not use the gas freplace in the room.)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous experience! Service was better than outstanding and room was terrific! Peaceful grounds with awesome lake and black swan views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great. Only 1 of the 2 hot tubs were heated and landscaping in back needed tending. Staff was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is such a gem. The views on the lake from the property are great. The hotel staff is great-Michelle was so helpful and friendly. There are nice spas on the property. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a room with a king bed facing the lake. The property was quiet and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice property. Amazing breakfasts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lakeside property with a lovely restaurant and exceptional staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and top notch staff - the house manager in particular was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Eliezer

Liked: Amenities
Modern charming boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent well located facility with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, modern rooms and friendly and attentive staff. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MEREDITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property & accomodation. Situated right on the lake it is just so quiet & peaceful. The staff are lovely & very accommodating. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

KÃ¥re

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

Perfect retreat

Beautiful hotel and private park. Close to the great Polynesian spa that is one of the best in the world
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely setting for a stay in Rotarua! Close enough to town to have easy access while keeping a bit of distance between the amazing geysers and their aromas and antics. Further, the rooms and grounds are a destination in themselves, with the accommodating manager Rajiv Shama and his staff always available to help with questions, reservations, and transportation. Breakfasts were lovely and fast. Take the time to walk the grounds and talk to the parrots. Thoroughly charming.
View from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Very posh place to relax. Thank you Rowena (Manager) for taking good care of us!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lubo

The service was great!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Beautiful room. Food was great. Excellent staff especially Rowena.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Beautiful unique hotel in a magical location

Wonderful staff and service. Views of the lake are incredible. The landscape/grounds are spectacular. Only wish it had been a bit warmer so we could have used the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024