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VR Rotorua Lake Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 hot tubs and marina

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Bar (on property)
Double Room
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
VR Rotorua Lake Resort offers a peaceful lakeside getaway. Guests can explore the marina, relax in the sauna or steam room, and enjoy boating and cycling. The on-site restaurant serves delicious meals, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Double Room

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Garden View

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room, Lake View

King Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Lake View

Twin Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite with Spa

Executive Suite with Spa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Twin Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Queen Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
366 State Highway 33, Mourea, 3074

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 22 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 23 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Owhata Takeaways - ‬9 min drive

About this property

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

Luxury boutique hotel by the lake
Take advantage of a marina, a garden and a playground at VR Rotorua Lake Resort. Active travellers can enjoy fishing, rowing/canoeing and boating at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, The Grill, offers breakfast, dinner and light fare. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as boat tours and kayaking. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an outdoor tennis court
  • 2 meeting rooms, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at VR Rotorua Lake Resort include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Grill

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sail boat
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3,229 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.15 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 25 for adults and from NZD 12.5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 per cent

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 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility and hot tub with adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Amora Lake
Amora Lake Okawa Bay
Amora Lake Okawa Bay Mourea
Amora Lake Resort
Amora Lake Resort Okawa
Amora Lake Resort Okawa Bay Mourea
Amora Resort Okawa Bay
Lake Amora
Okawa Bay Lake Resort
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
VR Resort
VR Rotorua Lake
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Hotel
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Mourea
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Hotel Mourea

Frequently asked questions

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VR Rotorua Lake Resort on 25 Sept 2025 start from NZ$131.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is VR Rotorua Lake Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is VR Rotorua Lake Resort located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotorua. Okere Falls Scenic Reserve is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Reviews

VR Rotorua Lake Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, stunning accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High reviews on the cleanliness of the room, facilities also the friendly and efficient staff. Will recommend to all my family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay- thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin Dyer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly helpful staff and good dining room food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Beautiful lake view, pools and spa. Warm and cosy. Some parts of bathroom were unclean and could use a spruce
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the underfloor heating in the bathroom which actually warmed the whole room up so didn't need to put the heat pump. We enjoyed the dinner in the restaurant and loved the open fire there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngahiri James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just such a awesome stay the pleace is BEAUTIFUL
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arelys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All expierence was amazing. The views from the room, the staff, the food. Great options for dinner and delicious buffet for breakfast. I requested a little cake for my partner 's bday and they arranged a very amazing gift. I Really apreciate it. Totally recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean and had a quiet, family feel. Staff greeted us warmly and assisted with a late dinner, then offered a delicious buffet breakfast. The beds were comfortable and the views were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Beverley

Difficult to find staff at times
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
liked the surreounding, location and history. Dinner and Breakfast were very average
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Nikhil was really good, friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend to book here if you like to be away from the centre and crowd.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean abd comfy. Beds extremely comfortable. Had the buffer breaker and ate dinner at The Grill, food waa very good. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
special location - and great staff. Excellent having bar and restaurant on site. great rooms and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved watching movies from the bath. Loved the view of the lake from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is located right across the lake and have amazing views, however its quite dated and the room below the level one were pretty noisy when kids were running upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ring

Liked the view, the layout out of the bathroom in our chosen rooms was inconvenient, did not like the window beside the bathtub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

1980s property. Low winter rate was the appeal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service and very friendly and welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Heena

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

Nice view... hotel needs a lot of tlc

Great views of the lake but the hotel is tired... needs a refresh paint, room facilities... bathroom .... had a shower and there was water all over the bath room floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, great lake location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

Impressive

Facilties and park grounds were impressive nicely landscaped and motel unit was great.Dinner at restaurant was great and excellent service . Very enjoyable stay.
Early morning View from motel unit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay and visit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Faded feeling and years of dust behind furniture
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025