Beachfront hotels in Rotorua

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 beachfront hotels and resorts in Rotorua. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Perfectly positioned on the edge of Lake Rotorua, Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel offers a solar-heated swimming pool, a sauna and free Wi-Fi. All rooms boast a fireplace and views of the lake, pool or rose garden. The luxurious rooms include an espresso coffee machine, an iPod dock, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. You can enjoy the monsoon rain shower and the luxury bath products provided. Set on 1 acre of manicured gardens, Lakeside Black Swan Boutique Hotel features a private jetty and both a croquet lawn and a petanque court. The tour desk can arrange a helicopter trip to see the region’s famed volcanos and thermal parks. Overlooking the beautiful lake, the restaurant offers contemporary Pacific fusion cuisine. Your breakfast includes a full range of continental options as well as cooked options including full English breakfast, eggs benedict, freshly baked croissants and homemade pancakes. The hotel is just 5 minutes’ drive from central Roturua, and 10 minutes’ drive from the Rotorua Museum of Art and History. Rotorua International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 939 NZD.

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• 2 Peppers on the Point Lake Rotorua Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Resort. Surrounded by Lake Rotorua, Peppers on the Point is a luxury retreat featuring spectacular views to Mokoia Island. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the restaurant or indulge in a massage or treatment at the day spa. Peppers on the Point Lake Rotorua is a 15-minute drive from Whakarewarewa Thermal Village and a 10-minute drive from Rotorua Museum of Art and History. Rotorua Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Each room includes under-floor heating, air conditioning and an en suite bathroom with a spa bath and shower with massage jets. Satellite TV, ironing facilities and an in-room safe are also provided. You can play a game of tennis or work out in the fitness centre. Relax with DVD from the library or curl up with a book in front of the guest lounge’s open fire. The restaurant offers New Zealand cuisine accompanied by fresh vegetables and the finest wines. Dine either in the main dining room, a private dining room, your suite or outside overlooking the lake. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 982 NZD.

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• 3 Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Resort. 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 accommodation 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 centre of Rotorua and is a short drive from Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and the Tikitere Hell’s Gate Thermal Pools. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 143 NZD.

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• 4 Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Holiday park. Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park is located in the heart of Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty Region. Guests enjoy free access to 3 pure Geo-thermal mineral spa pools, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and a children's playground. 300MB of free WiFi is offered per person per stay. All accommodation types have a kitchen/kitchenette fitted with a microwave, toaster, stove top, kettle and refrigerator. Through the back door, there is a Geo-thermal land reserve and hot water sand lake beach where you can make your own foot spa pool. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 134 NZD.

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• 5 Jack & Di's Lakefront Motel Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Jack & Di's Lakefront Resort Motel is set on 1-acre of gardens, offering views of Lake Rotorua and within walking distance of Waiteti trout fishing stream. Guests can watch the sun rise, stroll along the beach or explore the river by kayak. Free WiFi and free onsite parking is provided. Each of the self-contained apartments are air-conditioned and have a heat pump. All include a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, lounge area with a sofa and TV. Tea and coffee is provided. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging trips to geothermal park and traditional Maori performances. The property has a large outdoor seating area with BBQ facilities. Younger guests can play on the free trampolines and kid's playhouse. The property is close to an array of local activites including the Agrodome Leisure Park, Zorb, Rainbow springs, The Skyline, and quad bikes. Guests enjoy a 5 or 10% discount coupon for most nearby tourist attractions. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 210 NZD.

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• 6 Koura Lodge Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. This boutique Bed and Breakfast is situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua in a private and peaceful location. Koura Lodge guests enjoy free buffet breakfast, an outdoor hot tub, a sauna and kayaks with a private jetty. Each room opens onto a deck area offering uninterrupted lake views. Koura Lodge is just 5 minutes’ drive from Rotorua city centre. Rotorua Airport is only 30 minutes' drive away. The lodge is sheltered from sulphur fumes and away from traffic noise. Each room features an LCD TV and a luxurious bed with 100% cotton linen. Your private en suite bathroom offers a shower and bathrobes Next to your room is a shared kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and a minibar is stocked with local wine and beer. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 619 NZD.

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• 7 Cedarwood Lakeside Motel & Conference Venue Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Motel. On the shores of Lake Rotorua, Cedarwood Lakeside features a seasonally heated swimming pool, outdoor spa, a private indoor spa and barbecue facilities. It offers free WiFi and free onsite car-parking. The motel provides an excellent base to explore this area famous for its fishing, mud pools and volcanic activity. Rotorua City Centre is approximately 8 minutes' drive away and Rotorua International Airport, the gateway to Central Park, is a 2-minute drive away. Cedarwood Lakeside features modern and spacious accommodation comprising of a mix of units and studio's. All units have a 32-inch LCD TV's and Netflix for your entertainment pleasure. Other facilities include a guest laundry and a children's playground. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 189 NZD.

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• 8 Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Holiday park. Located on the edge of Blue Lake’s crystal clear waters, this holiday park offers a variety of options to keep the family entertained, including a hot tub, table tennis and a games room. Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park is within easy walking or cycling distance to the native bush and the exotic greenery of the Whakerewarewa Forest. It is a 7-minute drive from Buried Village and a 16-minute drive from Rotorua town centre. Guests can relax on their private patio and enjoy garden views. All chalets include a dining table, toaster, kettle and a refrigerator. Most have a kitchenette, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. You can meet new people in the communal TV area and prepare a meal in the shared kitchen facilities available. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 115 NZD.

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• 9 Lakes Lodge Okataina Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Lodge. Situated in Rotorua, Lakes Lodge Okataina offers accommodation with a patio or a balcony, free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a garden and a terrace. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. If you would like to discover the area, hiking and fishing are possible in the surroundings. Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park is 7 km from the lodge, while Buried Village is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 22.3 km from Lakes Lodge Okataina. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 218 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!