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Koura Lodge

5.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Lake view
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, freezer

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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209 Kawaha Point Road, Kawaha Point, Rotorua, 3010
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 64 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lake view

Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 122 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lake view

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Lake View

  • 152 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Koura Lodge

Luxury lodge on the beach, with hot tub
Start your day with a complimentary buffet breakfast, then head to Koura Lodge's private sand beach where you can enjoy kayaking.
Koura Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 5-star lodge have kitchenettes with microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a private beach, a hot tub, and a sauna.

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 Koura Lodge. 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 buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, a sauna, and rowing/canoeing
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and a few minutes from Skyline Rotorua
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Have fun in the sun at Koura Lodge with summer activities like kayaking and rowing/canoeing.

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury lodge also offers a hot tub, a sauna, and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Rotorua lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 65
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 65 (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
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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • 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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Koura Lodge
Koura Lodge Rotorua
Koura Rotorua
Koura Lodge Lodge
Koura Lodge Rotorua
Koura Lodge Lodge Rotorua

Koura Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old and Sad Place

For a lodge that is charging $500 + a night this was a major disappointment.. It was old an tired.. looked a bit like a not well kept old peoples home, our room stunk of bleach, dining room looked like something out of the 70's , very down market, in need of complete updating and renovation. Would not recommend at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lake front property Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had an amazing view of Lake Rotorua. The area is nice and quiet and relaxing. The complementary breakfast was very delicious. Parking was okay, but the driveway was very narrow and only one lane. Overall highly recommended if you really want to stay away from the tourists.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

Quiet and peaceful

Very quiet, no sulfur smell. It's right on the lake and you can watch the sun rise every morning. Be aware some of the rooms are actually 2 rooms joined together! They don't advertise this well. I was unpleasantly surprised to find I (traveling solo) had booked 2 hotel rooms! The manager seemed really reluctant to do anything until I escalated my complaints to the owner. He fed me lines of BS about the 2nd room "It's the ensuite" "it's the sitting room" "all our rooms are like this". It was very frustrating to deal with. Eventually they put me in a more suitable single room next door. It had cobwebs but was generally clean and comfortable. They have a sauna/hottub and kayaks you can borrow. It's a little far from the city center so have a car or don't mind paying for Uber. The breakfast is really good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne, Rancho Santa Fe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A blessing place to stay with nice rooms. It would have been nice if they would have had some munchies and a glass of wine for happy hour like other lodges often do
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing couple running this lodge. So friendly and welcoming. The lodge itself is so amazing and relaxing. Beautiful views and quiet away from the main strip of tourism. This spot is quite literally the best. It was such a good place to rest our feet after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely room, bed, property and hot tub. Most welcoming by the managers and the setting was breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Amenities
The managers are friendly and hospitable, very welcoming and helpful. Great location right on the lake. Private and quiet. Nice amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Koura Lodge is such a beautiful property situated right on the lake. The area is peaceful, the views spectacular. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The spa tub was a real treat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to unwind so peaceful with the lovely view of lake Rotorua from the room and dining area Very friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional stuff and attention to detail
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful stay!! It is so beautiful and relaxing!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake front setting, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved Koura Lodge, the views are breathtaking and the owners really friendly. Rooms are a little dated if you're comparing to inner city 5 star hotels, but it didn't bother us at all as it's what's outside the windows that captured our attention! Would recommend to anyone and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Douglas, Golden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They had a water problem and placed us in an upgraded hotel called the Black Swan. Staff was wonderful and cooked me breakfast while waiting to accompany us to the Black Swan. Felt bad for them but the were wonderful and paid the $300 difference in the hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent three nights at Koura Lodge. Its location is away from the busy area. It is quiet, luxurious and clean. Ideal for couples, friends, adult family members. The owner is very attentive and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

On the waterfront.

What a lovely find. Right on lake Rotorua with a private beach and jetty, this was an exceptional, though short, stay. Our host was charming. Fantastic breakfast and a great nights sleep in a very comfortable bed. In places, the property looked a little tired but overall, a real treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024