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VR Rotorua Lake Resort

366 State Highway 33, Rotorua, 3074

8.6 Excellent3951 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

Luxurious Lakeside Retreat

  • Scenic Beauty and Relaxation

    Nestled on 6 acres by Lake Rotoiti, enjoy stunning views and relaxation in our outdoor pool, hot tubs, and sauna.

  • Gourmet Dining and Wine

    Indulge in Modern New Zealand cuisine at The Grill Restaurant, complemented by a wide selection of local wines in our cozy bar.

  • Adventure and Excursions

    Explore the area with our bike rentals, fishing charters, and trips to Manapouri Hot Pools. Free airport transfers make travel seamless.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and adventure at VR Rotorua Lake Resort. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Comfortable beds

  • Friendly staff

  • Beautiful views

At the hotel

Popular amenities

87 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
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Pools & wellness

  • Fence around pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water sport facilities on site

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Children's playground
  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Picnic area
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

3,951 reviews
4/ 10
The view..
Julian · couple · 2026-10-23

The guest experience

8.6out of 10
3951 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Comfortable beds
  • Friendly staff
  • Beautiful views

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Old facilities · Poor value for money

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.6

    Positive mentions of friendly and helpful staff across several reviews.

  • Location9.1

    Many highlighted the beautiful lake views and peaceful surroundings.

  • Food and Beverage9.1

    Dinner experience was reported as decent, and breakfast was okay.

  • Room Quality8.6

    General comfort was noted; however, issues like old mattresses were mentioned affecting overall quality.

  • Overall Experience8.6

    Mixed experiences; overall enjoyment noted despite several significant issues.

  • Cleanliness8.1

    Several reviews mentioned mold and unclean sheets, indicating poor cleanliness standards.

  • Amenities8.1

    Pool condition mentioned as outdated, impacting amenities rating.

  • Value for Money7.6

    Comments about the hotel's age and perceived dirtiness suggest poor value for the price.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

33% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

8.63951 reviews

  • Disappointed to say the least for $540 (2nights)

    4/10

    Julian · couple · 2026-10-23

    “The view..”

  • Below average at best, we booked for two nights and only stayed one.

    2/10

    Arthur · family with children · 2026-10-22

    “Location was good”

  • We were a little disappointed as our expectations were higher.

    7/10

    Geoff · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Room was spacious.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Paula · extended group · 2026-10-18

    “Location is great if you have a car, staff were great and very friendly. Very helpful with anything you required.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Ruiha · couple · 2026-10-18

    “We usually book our little runaways here. Love coming here every few months to get away byt still close enough to home.”

  • 🤔 not totally convinced?

    5/10

    Ray · family with children · 2026-10-18

    “Location”

  • Nice family friendy resort with a lake view

    9/10

    Radhika · family with children · 2026-10-17

    “Spacious rooms perfect for 2 actuve toddlers Booked the lake view so had access to garden/lake view so kids could spend time outside peaveful good breakfast”

  • Nice location bit cold on the day to sit outside by the lake but our stay was enjoyable bit old wor

    9/10

    Guy · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Breakfast was excellent sraff helpful and friendly next time we hope for a room with view of the lake and bird life will come again soon”

  • great

    7/10

    Catherine · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

    “right on lake and beautiful friendly staff”

  • Come and stay - a beautiful hotel on Lake Rotoiti edge

    10/10

    Wilma · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Hotel is in a beautiful spot on the edge of a lake with unquestionable beautiful views. The lawn is expensive and the rooms look out to the view as well. The lounge and dining also has the view. We love coming here so that we can take our boat and do trout fishing on the lake leaving our boat Knot Now on the jetty. This is our holiday home as we come here often and enjoy the staff and the hospitality that they offer.”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Amanjot · couple · 2026-10-14

    “View”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Sergio · solo traveller · 2026-10-14

    “A vista para o Lago Sossego matinal”

  • Comfortable but could benefit from bit of an upgrade. Location was good for passing through.

    6/10

    Amanda · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Great location for a night on the way through South. Very pleasant gentleman on checkin.”

  • Guest review

    3/10

    Rosemary · extended group · 2026-10-12

    “The late check in was a nice touch, the staff seemed pleasant enough.”

  • Overall we really enjoyed our relaxed stay.

    7/10

    Johnson · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Breakfast was very good, staff very good and friendly, but clearly it is running on a shoe string and generally the building and plant have been let go. They are tired, and need paint, spouting cleaned out and exteier washed. So exterior woodwork needs attention. From the road it nolonger looks welcoming. The reception area once inside is very nice. A little attention to the smaller things will reinvigerate the business. Basic information in the rooms would also help.”

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