Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

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A spacious indoor area with wooden floors, large windows, and multiple seating arrangements.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.

A hotel entrance with a curved archway, glass doors, and a central decorative panel.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Air-conditioning

Explore the area

9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua, 3201

Place, Eat Street
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Tamaki Maori Village
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Rotorua Central Mall
‪8 min walk‬
Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
‪13 min drive‬

Room options

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a framed picture on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Good

Lake view
28 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Good

Lake view
41 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Executive Suite

Very good

Lake view
72 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms

Lake view
245 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Double Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Very good

City view
28 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Very good

City view
28 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the sea.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Good

Lake view
28 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Kids’ pool

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

About this property

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference center, and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside offers 199 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

6 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rotorua Night Market. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.

Free WiFi in some public areas
Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Atlas
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
WiFi for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the 6 hot tubs
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
Steps from Rotorua Night Market and Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre

As a guest of Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, you'll find 6 hot tubs, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 10 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3444 square feet (320 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Rotorua hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.

Atlas - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Clarkes Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per 24-hour period)
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
WiFi in public areas is free for up to 60 minutes per day

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Uncovered parking on site (NZD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 34 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Atlas
Clarkes Bar

Things to do

6 hot tubs
Bicycle rentals
Children's pool
Gym
Indoor pool

Family friendly

Children's pool
In-room cot
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

10 meeting rooms
Business centre
Computer station
Conference centre (3,444 square foot of space)

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace
Vegetable garden

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 accessible parking spaces
Front entrance ramp
Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
Thin carpet in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1996
Designated smoking areas
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
Non-plastic drinking straws available
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Some LED lighting used
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Refrigerator

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 34 per person
Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 15.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM.
Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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.
Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 60 minutes per day.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

jim

12 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Average, good location for tourist

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

Verified review

Wanda

14 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Front desk staff were lovely

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

19 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was great!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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About this property

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property class

Property is also known as

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Reviews

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7.8/10

8.2/10

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7.4/10

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Allan

Allan

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Gabriel

10/10 Excellent

Rangi

Rangi

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