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Hi Stacyl, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Good clean accommodation. pool was smaller then expected.
Saxsena
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Leon on 8 Jan 2022
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Hi Nigel, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Hi Judy, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
9 Aug 2021
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stressful Stay
The receptionist threatened us to leave our credit card with him as security.
Then he forced us to clean the room before check out to avoid penalty. We were all anxious at bed time worrying about how much penalty we would have to pay.
Holiday turned to nightmare.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Leon on 9 Aug 2021
Hi there, Hahahahahahah, you just made my day!!! Thank you so much! I'm not sure if you know what is threatened and forced means, just for your reference you can call NZ police when somebody threatened at you or force you to do something that you don't want to do!!! if asking you for the CC details as threaten to you, I am so sorry I have threatened my guests everyday for the past few years and I will continuing to do that. I will be supper happy If I can force you to clean the unit before you departure, save a lot of job and labours. suggest you going out more often to explore NZ or the World!
Super spot especially if landing late at the airport due to weather! The check in was flawless and friendly. The room was comfortable. For those wanting to be close to the lake, it is perfect. A car is needed though.
Tazmina
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Leon on 3 Apr 2021
Hi Tazmina, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Great property on the Lake, very clean with great facilities.
Tony
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Leon on 21 Jan 2021
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Great location by the lake, friendly staff, comfortable clean units and good facilities with swimming pool & spa. Recommended.
Catherine
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Leon on 18 Jan 2021
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Jan 2021
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Leon on 18 Jan 2021
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Great quiet location, excellent playground for kids. Lovely and clean, and comfy beds.
Terrible shower! VERY small, and non-removable shower head.
Everything else was great though.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Leon on 29 Dec 2020
Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside . We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Will follow up on the suggestions for sure. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Beautiful lake view and family friendly property with very helpful owners. Enjoyed the pool and it was great to be able to park right outside our unit.
Andrea
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Leon on 24 Dec 2020
Hi Andrea, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Great location, very impressed with room, pool on side and spa, great for after a long bike ride. Not far from inner city , but not walking distance, close enough to airport
christine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Leon on 22 Dec 2020
Hi Christine, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Great motel, beautiful lake to walk beside, swimming pool. A bit out of Rotorua but that just makes it more peaceful.
Joy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Leon on 22 Dec 2020
Hi Joy, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Cedarwood Lakeside is just that,lakeside. It is a few minutes drive from town and being at the end of the road is quiet and private.It has a lovely view of the lake and is on the foreshore.
There is a nice pool and kayaks are available.The units are spotless and have everything you need.
We have stayed in Rotorua many many times and this was our best experience by far.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from Leon on 22 Nov 2020
Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Lovely view. Friendly host. Comfortable room. Shower a little small.
Celeste
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from Leon on 27 Jul 2020
Hi Celeste, Thank you for sharing your feedback after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Jun 2020
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from Leon on 28 Jun 2020
Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Superb location for all local attractions, extremely well equipped lodge with lovely facilities
Kev
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Leon on 29 Feb 2020
Hi Kev, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
We were delighted especially our kids they like the place wherein they could play and swim. The room were very cozy, we enjoyed our trip staying on your place. We will definitely come back soon. The owner was very nice and accomodating too.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Leon on 23 Feb 2020
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Hi Max, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Great hotel by the lake. Not directly in town, so it’s nice and quiet, but close enough that you can quickly drive in for food etc.
Jake
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Leon on 16 Feb 2020
Hi Jake,Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Great location right on the lake. Owners could not be more pleasant or helpful. Rooms very quiet and clean with updated bathrooms. The pool, outside seating area is in great need of renovation. Pool needs to be resurfaced and fencing older. Pool water was sparkling and warm. I felt for the cost it was a great place to stay.
Gail
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Leon on 15 Jan 2020
Hi Gail, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, regards to the pool painting, we have arranged that in May this year. Look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Hi Kate, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Had an indoor and outdoor spa which wasn't listed on the site so an added bonus. Quite far out of town and a hard bed
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Leon on 3 Dec 2019
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Lovely quiet spot right by lakeside. Easy access to all that the Rotorua area has to offer.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Leon on 17 Nov 2019
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
We really enjoyed our trip. Perfect for our little family!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Leon on 5 Nov 2019
Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Had a lovely big room overlooking the lake. Very comfortable. Lady on reception presumably the owner was lovely. Very nice location and nice room.
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Leon on 19 Oct 2019
Hi Paul, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
The best motel I ever stayed. Friendly and helpful owner, we used the public BBQ and was given utensils by owner for free. Local supermarket not far from motel you can get all kinds of meat and food from there. Rooms were very clean, you can even smell warm laundry scent once you stepped in the room. Everything were so clean, sufficient hot water supper. I would stay more days next time.
Yan Chi
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Leon on 17 Oct 2019
Hi Yan Chi, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Found the location and set up of the establishment very good. Rooms very neat, tidy and clean.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Leon on 15 Oct 2019
Hi David, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Great motel! I will be stating here again in the future :)
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Leon on 10 Oct 2019
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Absolutely stunning location. We had the cabin closest to the lake and it was beautiful. Cabins have well equipped kitchens and being out of town was very convenient for food prep. Kids enjoyed the heated spa.
Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Leon on 10 Oct 2019
Hi Julie, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Really comfortable and a great outlook, was quiet and very relaxing
Delia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Leon on 17 Sept 2019
Hi Delia, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
8/10 Good
Liz
2 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, pity about the pools
The perfect location if you like being by the lake and having a view of open space. We loved it, even with the rain and cold. Weather watching is always relaxing. The service was good, we got two rooms close together as requested for our group. The kitchens are rather tiny for the number of people in the room. Beds were okay but could've been more comfy. Bathroom was spacious but the shower needed to have more pressure. On the whole the place was sufficient for what we needed for one night. The whole place does need an upgrade. Main disappointment was the pools under repair - if this was stated before booking it would have been more honest than seeing it on arrival with a closed sign. Not good practice to not inform guests of this kind of thing.
Liz
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Leon on 3 Sept 2019
Hi Liz, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here. We have mentioned outdoor swimming pool and Spa pool are closed for the winter season on the website, anyway we will review all the policies every year see if there’s anything we can do to improve our service. Will put this one in mind for sure. look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Easy, flexible with the check in time. All most comfortable
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Leon on 19 Aug 2019
Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Fabulous location. It is quiet and on the lake front.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Leon on 4 Aug 2019
Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
The view from the end room is beautiful across Lake Rotorua, and it was nice having two bedrooms. Wifi was good and the room heaters helped with the cold of winter. Last time we were here was 5 years ago and I think the place could use a few new items or update, but overall was very comfortable.
Norma
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Leon on 9 Jul 2019
Hi Norma, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
The rooms were clean and the view of the lake was absolutely stunning. We are definitely coming back.
Jaydeep
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Leon on 1 Jul 2019
Hi Jaydeep, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
17 Jun 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Leon on 17 Jun 2019
Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
We hv everything at our rooms, beautiful view and
We love lake.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Leon on 13 Jun 2019
Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Large rooms, quiet, and clean. Needed a half tyre stop at bottom of slide, my child was flying off the bottom.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Leon on 26 May 2019
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best
We liked the location right on the lake. Even though it was a small space, it was designed efficiently so it felt like more room. Comfortable
chairs.
There needs to be more light where the table + chairs are. The lighting in general was dim. Also the portable heater did not heat up the space enough and there was no heater in the bathroom.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Leon on 22 May 2019
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We will follow up on the suggestions for sure. look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Staff welcoming
Great place to relax
Close to everything
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Leon on 19 May 2019
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here as always, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best
10/10 Excellent
warren, Dunedin
12 May 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lakefront,great service , handy for travelling north or south .
warren
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from Leon on 13 May 2019
Hi Warren, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here as always, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
10/10 Excellent
Nicole, Auckland,
Travelled with family and small children
24 Apr 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location on the waterfront. Kids loved the pool and close to attractions.
Nicole
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Leon on 30 Apr 2019
Hi Nicole, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here as always, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!
Loved the outlook from the rooms - lovely and tranquil. Beautiful setting. Didn't mind being a bit out of town.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Leon on 24 Apr 2019
Hi There, Thank you for sharing your feedback with other travellers after your recent experience at the Cedarwood Lakeside. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything here as always, look forward to seeing you again at the Cedarwood Lakeside. Wish you guys All the best!