Lake Okataina Travel Guide

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Even though it was overcast, Lake Okataina was gorgeous. The freezing water didn’t stop us from going for a swim!
Even though it was overcast, Lake Okataina was gorgeous. The freezing water didn’t stop us from going for a swim!

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Lakes Lodge Okataina

Lakes Lodge Okataina

3 out of 5
692 Lake Okataina Rd Lake Okataina Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$209 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$209
per night
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this beach lodge in Lake Okataina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa and Lake Rotoiti ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
Place was a dump. Toilet didn’t work properly, television didn’t work, remote needed batteries, wifi didn’t work properly. The food menu wasn’t even close to the pictures on line. It was run down and was a disaster. We paid for two nights but checked out after one. Only positive was Claire the ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Lakes Lodge Okataina
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$146 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$146
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,133 reviews)
Felt a bit run down and in need of a face lift

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is AU$223 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$223
per night
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
Norrie in the Club lounge is an absolute treasure. He was extraordinarily hospitable and kind and thoughtful. Every staff member we encountered was great but Norrie really should be commended.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

4 out of 5
1420 Hamurana Road Mourea
Stay at this aparthotel in Mourea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Okere ...
9/10 Wonderful! (592 reviews)
All wishes re. our primary wishlist were met: modern aesthetics, home-away-from-home -utilities, utensils & comforts, parking x2, nice outlook and cleanliness. Additionally, our checkin with warmth - vinaka! was a fabulous start to the stay. I will be back!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

4 out of 5
1192 Hinemoa Street Rotorua
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,088 reviews)
Centrally located so close to shops and restaurants and park. Spacious 1 bedroom apartment. Very quiet.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Quest Rotorua Central
Ripple Rotorua

Ripple Rotorua

3.5 out of 5
4 Barnard Road Rotorua
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Polynesian ...
9/10 Wonderful! (512 reviews)
The room is very clean

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Ripple Rotorua
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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