Hotels on the beach in Rotorua, New Zealand
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Rotorua. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 3 Amazing Beach Hotels in Rotorua
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1 Lakes Lodge Okataina Rotorua
Located in Rotorua, Lakes Lodge Okataina offers accommodations with a terrace or a balcony, free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a garden and a bar. There's a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The lodge has a grill. Guests at Lakes Lodge Okataina are welcome to enjoy table tennis on site, or go hiking or fishing in the surrounding areas. Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve is 9.1 miles from the accommodation, while Rotorua International Stadium is 20 miles from the property. Rotorua Regional Airport is 13 miles away.
Address 692 Lake Okataina Road Show on map- Ping pong tables
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2 Jack & Di's Waiteti Lakefront Motel
Rotorua
Located in Rotorua, within 7.4 miles of Rotorua International Stadium and 8.1 miles of Paradise Valley Springs, Jack & Di's Waiteti Lakefront Motel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a playground. The motel provides mountain views and a sun terrace. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at the motel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms contain a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Jack & Di's Waiteti Lakefront Motel has a grill. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rotorua, like canoeing. Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve is 15 miles from Jack & Di's Waiteti Lakefront Motel, while Buried Village is 16 miles from the property. Rotorua Regional Airport is 12 miles away.
Address 7 Arnold Street Show on map- Water sports facility
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3 Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Rotorua
Located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, this luxury hotel is just a 3-minute drive from Rotorua Airport. A free chauffeur is available and there is an outdoor swimming pool. All accommodations includes a private balcony or courtyard. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV and DVD player are provided. Free parking is available for guests. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage and sauna in the resort's award-winning Wai Ora Day Spa. The outdoor pool overlooks the lake. There is also an indoor hot tub. The classy Mokoia Restaurant serves fine dining, Pacific Rim cuisine using fresh local ingredients. Breakfast, high tea and lunch are also available. The Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is only a 7-minute drive from the city center of Rotorua and is a short drive from Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and the Tikitere Hell’s Gate Thermal Pools.
Address 77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay Show on map- Swimming pool
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