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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Al fresco dining, open daily
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua, 3201
  • Eat Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lake view

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the area

Rotorua

With a stay at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, you'll be centrally located in Rotorua, within a 10-minute drive of Skyline Rotorua and Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eat Street and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Rotorua.

What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Social Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Luxury hotel with 6 hot tubs and a fitness center
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, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 199 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Dip into one of the 6 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Atlas, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Rotorua? This hotel has 3444 square feet (320 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Atlas - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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.

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

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Thai

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 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
  • Free 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

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, 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
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
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)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Abe J.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thermal pools were awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Katy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not cheap. Had what looked like a pubis hair a hotel towel. Stain on the pillow cover. Door did not bolt shut. Bed 2/10. No facial tissues provided. Bathroom flooded after shower. The location is good. Paris - the registration lady - was FANTASTIC! Bar/restaurant is nice. Free street parking. Cleanliness sub par. Hotel thermal spa teeming with kids. Would not recommend for adult couple seeking clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in need of some updating and repairs. Breakfast was very expensive and average. Thermal pools were a great addition, connected to an awesome gym. Hotel was just over the road from 'eat street' with heaps of dining options. Fabulous location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eretia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken W

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

Excellent hotel across from the lake

This is our second time staying at this property and again enjoyed our visit. The rooms are large and clean, close to the lake and Eat Street. Breakfast buffet is very good. Made good use of the pool area with its mineral spa pools. Nice modern hotel in a convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBIN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Average only. Dusty furniture. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Zhongqi, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the thermal spa pools, there are small but private, and the kids enjoyed the swimming pool at the same time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

SENA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally good and satisfying with all facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Orleen Nikolai Valeros

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is not clean. Very inconvenient, no free parking for hotel guests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farhanaaz

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location but the hotel is very tired and worn. You get the ‘I don’t care about much’ vibe. Considering it was not cheap, I expected a lot more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josephine

Disliked: Staff & service
The Novotel is in a perfect location and the property is a bit tired but still a good hotel to stay at because of the beautiful location and walking distance to everything you need. However my complaint is with the management staff. I am an Accor Plus member so I have paid $400 to join their Loyalty Programme. I have stayed many times at the Hotel. I had booked to stay for 1 night and in the evening of my stay decided to stay an extra night. I had a look on the App saw that there was availability for my room $270 per night. It was late and I decided to book the room in the morning. When I went to book the room there was still plenty of availability, but the rate had increased to $410. I contacted the Manager on Duty and asked if they would honour the previous day's rate. She would not. I chose not to stay. Come on Novotel an increase of $140 is outrageous when the hotel has availability, I am in your Loyalty Programme and have stayed many times. Where is the Loyalty from the Novotel Management????
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Prameet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shripad

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

Fantastic stay

Amazing, hotel is nearer to nice eateries
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Iskender

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Breakfast was not managed well.

My daughter find hair in her bed. I also saw some hair on the bathroom floor. The thing that bothered us the most was how understaffed the restaurant was during breakfast. There was bird poop on my chair and only one side of the pancakes were cooked. We also had to wait to get clean mugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Saravan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting a lot more from Novotel, but was disappointed to see heavily stained carpets inside the hotel room, and not so great carpet in the hall walkways. Also they ran out of towels at the pool, and did not provide addl inspite of multiple requests (it could also be due to busy holiday season).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in a great location. Late check in seems really common. After 5:00 pm check in would be a good practice since it takes a while for them to get rooms ready.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pranav, Redmond

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sunit

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty smell in hotel due to lack of cleaning of carpets. Waited about 45 mins just for checkin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not happy

Rooms were what you would expect for the price its just a shame check in was outrageous we had to wait until abou 4pm before we could check in to our room and our daughter had two rooms and they had to wait even longer, they were given drinks vouchers but still not good enough. We had a early arrival (5.30am) and asked if we could have an early check in and were turned away and told to come back at our check in time, so we did . But to have too wait hours longer 😡 we weren't very happy. To top it off our daughter booked in there for there return trip and the same thing happened again. Wont be booking in there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

stephanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
extremely late check in 10pm due to staff and not ringing to say room is ready.Arrived at 4pm to be told room was not ready he noted my number and said he would ring when it was ready, i hadn't heard anything so repeatedly tried ringing from about 7pm finally got through about 9pm to say hed forgot to ring and room was ready. had to change all afternoon plans around this and kids were grumpy and tired
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Carwyn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Standards seem to have slipped since we last stayed. Our room was not ready even 2 hours after check in time and so we asked for complimentary breakfast which they agreed to. However, in the morning our room number wasn't on the breakfast list. Once we explained, the staff member at breakfast said they wouldn't make a record of it and invited us through. FYI we sat 4 feet from a large but dead cockroach. At check out we were asked to settle the bill for breakfast. Not long after check in, we had someone claiming to be a maintenance person arrive to fix a basin. We didn't let them in as they weren't in obvious uniform and front desk had said our check in delay was due to linen shortages and didnt mention any repair work. When we double checked with front desk, they said no maintenace job had been logged for our room. FYI, the water didn't drain during our stay so it probably was required. The room and bed covers were in need of a bit of general repair and upkeep. There were annoying things like not being supplied with enough toilet paper or handwash, and our hand towel was taken and not replaced. We also had another guest's call put through to our room because front desk misdirected them to us instead of the duty manager. Little things but cumulatively making for a negative experience. Staff were pleasant to engage with but feels now that perhaps they were insincere or ineffective.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025