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Reviews of Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua

Waikuta Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rotorua
Ngongotaha, Rotorua

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9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 160 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews" "

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10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay
We had a wonderful time here... we had 13 stay over night and 21 visits thru out the day. The weather was wet and dreadful but the house was so warm.. the space was big enough for everyone to be happy and comfortable.. beautiful property great location.. the host was so helpfuland easy to talk to
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Spot
Great weekend at the perfect spot, had all of us checking our Lotto tickets hoping we had won so we could offer to buy the property. Facilities were well utilised, spa pool and kayaks and heaps of room for our very large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Awhina R.

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Early Easter Holiday
We loved everything about this property. We've stayed in a lot of holiday homes and this one was our favorite. Had everything you need and more highlight were the kayaks for the babies aged 4-8. Plenty of space for everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K., Minnetonka

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful place to land
Our group stayed here on our first nights in-country, and had various flight delays and other challenges. Nicky was very communicative and helpful as our arrival times changed more than once. The lakefront was a lovely calm quiet place to recover, watching the birds and sunset. The village of Ngongotaha itself, and the north side of the lake, are also calmer alternatives when Rotorua is a bit tourist-hectic. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tarawera Ultra Trail Accommodation
Waikuta Lakeside Lodge was perfect for our large group of 12 people attending the Tarawera Ultra Trail event. The 6 bedroom and 4 bathrooms suited us just right. The large kitchen and a dining table big enough for us all to sit at and share stories after the race was just great. The outdoor spa went down a treat after the run as well. I would highly recommend the lakeside lodge for your next big group getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sensational stay!
This property is amazing!!! Location is wonderful and quiet. Lake front is spectacular! The house is equipped really well for large groups, really clean, cosy and all facilities were great. Use of the kayaks was an added bonus! Plenty of space for larger groups to have different zones to peel off to. The back deck was a highlight!! Fantastic view, lots of seating, BBQ was immaculate! We could not have been happier with our stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari E., Canton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was a dream!
If we ever get back to Rotorua, this will be where we want to stay again! We had a hard time leaving. Every morning waking up to the Rowers on the wide open lake with good coffee while sitting on a huge deck was something that we will treasure as a memory forever! The pictures and description in the listing don’t do this place justice. We all thought we had landed in heaven! The spacious family room was exactly what we needed for our big group and the windows - oh my! As I write this review, I want to go back! We loved everything about this property! And we were able to easily get to all our activities from here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Beautiful spot and handy location - place is stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank D., Te Awamutu

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome holiday home
Very happy with our stay! Home was perfect for our large family group. We will recommend to others and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George and Val H., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
This property is great for a family reunion. Plenty of space to relax inside and outside. Plenty of dishes and glasses for everyone and more. Great location. Lovely views. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place all round
This is a beautiful property with everything you need to have a fantastic stay at the lakeside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot
Had a fantastic weekend away even with the horrible weather! Amazing place so much space. Was easy to get to and there was everything there you could ask for. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we wanted and more!
Great water pressure, endless hot water, fluffy towels and kitchen knives that actually cut... this place has all the little details that make a difference. Our extended family group of 9 found the lodge perfect as a home base to explore the region, but also spent some time in the lodge enjoying the morning sun on the deck and the kids canoeing out front. It didnt matter what activity we did, it was always great to come home to a house that felt cosy yet had so much space! Would recommend for larger groups and families, and will definitely book again if we come back to Rotorua.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne U.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place to stay
A fabulous place to holiday with three generations of family. It had everything that we needed. Comfortable beds and plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arapera G.

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Ngongotaha
Beautiful whare, with an amazing view. Perfect to relax in after a long few days in a conference. Home was nice and clean. Great communication with property manager. Would absolutley return
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leticia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family house
Stayed here with family and had a great time. The place is lovely and peaceful. Close to various activities and attractions that Rotorua has to offer. I would definitely recommend the place to any big family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location (and more)
Several friends and I thoroughly enjoyed this property, especially for its location right on the lake and central point for numerous other activities. Having the separate guesthouse was perfect given the size of our group. We would have enjoyed the deck and kayaks a bit more if it hadn't been for Cyclone Gabrielle passing through and dumping lots of rain and big gusts of wind on us!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great facilities
This is great accommodation if you need a few queen beds and bathrooms. Right on the lake front , wish we had time to enjoy getting out on it. Fabulous views and very peaceful. The separate sleepout is awesome .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot on the lake
Plenty of space, comfortable beds. Unfortunately due to the rain we didn’t get to use a lot of the facilities like kayaks or spa. The kitchen area smelt a little damp but that was probably the endless rain. Great living and outdoor area with views of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks
Great place, clean and roomy, great for a large group Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

kevin t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with everything you need we were a large group so this house was perfect
Would highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place to stay for a large family
We had nine of us day, one-year-old right up to grandparents including Aunty‘s and uncles. The house was big enough that we didn’t get under each other’s feet and fully equipped with everything in the kitchen that you could ever need. The house was clean and tidy and a really amazing place to stay. The view to wake up to every morning was unbelievable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
This property is immaculately presented with no end of utilities. The lodge is spacious and can accommodate a large number of people. The lodge feels like a family home, with a welcoming and comfortable layout. The location is superb, very close to the shops and attractions but still very private and quiet. Excellent property and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home cant wait to go back
enjoyed staying at this house the location on the lake front was exceptional
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to unwind
A gorgeous setting on the lake in a quiet neighborhood where you can sit back and enjoy the beautiful view. The house is well equipped and having a spa and bbq was awesome. I would definitely recommend if you want somewhere close to town but away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant views, plenty of beds, bathrooms and space
Communication was good with the owner. Facilities easy to use with use of easy to follow instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gay F., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Family Venue
This was an amazing property for all 12 of us, from grandparents to 2 x 2 year old cuzzies. It was cold outside and the house was warm and cozy even though it was big and spacious. The hot spa was a fun place for us all to hang out together. We had a place for each one of us e.g. my partner did yoga in the main bedroom while the kids all watched a movie in the lounge by the fire and some of us were in the spa or out walking by the lake. We all had perfect sleeping spaces too. The Lake was cold but good for a quick dip between spa soaks and although the kayaks weren't used, we could have, we did the luge instead. A great house for a large family. Thankyou so much, Gay and whānau.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benny & Shirley V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Great location and excellent house for a larger family. Loved the view and multiple bathroom areas. Very spacious and warm and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2022
Thank you for being such wonderful guests. We would love to have you back at anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Navi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Well organised place to stay . Awesome views and well presented property . Would strongly recommend. Thanks for making our trip so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront
Although the weather was awful we had loads of space, games, kayaks and SKY TV so we were all catered for. A great place to unwind despite the weather. Thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Break
Had a lovely extended family time away. It was perfect for us. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

natalie n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family group stay
Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Paul H., Wellington,New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2021 family gathering
Apart from a few loose nails on the deck, the property was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2022
Sorry about the nails on the deck in this heat they seem to just pop up as they were all hammered in a few days before your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A., Hastings, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for our weekend
Perfect. We stayed 2 nights and felt so happy staying at this beautiful home. It was very clean and tidy, comfy beds, plenty of towels, well equipped kitchen, with heating thru out. Along with a spa pool to relax in and enjoy the gorgeous view. Nicky made us feel so welcome and the whole weekend was ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison G., Pokeno

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend away
A great place to stay, keen to come again

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ngongotaha Nights
Nicky and Sam's bach was perfect for our extended family with ages from 2 to 70+. With Lake Rotorua on the doorstep we had a invigorating winter's dip in the lake and then relaxed in the spa . Toys to entertain the children and sky sport for the adults. Bach was well equipped, spacious, warm and clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to return
Perfect in every way
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Catch Up
We used the property to catch up with our rep's who a spread all over the country and this place was perfect for that and would recommend for a small team conference or get together.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Fantastic time had by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2021
Thank you so much for leaving the place so lovely and tidy. Sorry the weather wasn't great over the weekend but glad you had a fantastic time.

10/10 Excellent

sandra g.

Liked: Cleanliness
February 2021
A very enjoyable stay and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for an adventure weekend
A small group of 50 years old ex athletes racing in the Rotorua Suffer Series along with our 3 year old stayed for the weekend. Perfect! House was lovely, plenty of space, BBQ , Spa and Deck was amazing to socialise post race with a great view. Well appointed kitchen with everything required for our post race, Christmas Dinner was commented on by all!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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Birthday gathering
This property was fabulous for my birthday. It provided comfortable sleeping arrangements for those staying over as well as plenty of room for day visitors. We were really impressed by the amount and range of crockery available for catering. Stunning views so close to the lake. Very restful and stressfree.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families!
Lots of space. Great for families and the kids loved the spa!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon C., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Great break with family friends
We had a lovely week here in the July school holidays. We were a group of three families, all with teenagers, 12 of us in all. The property was plenty large enough for us, and very warm and comfortable. It was great to be able to use the spa and kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronika S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to be
We had a great time at the house. It is in a wonderful location right at the water and quiet neighbourhood. The house was spotless. If we ever make it back to New Zealand we would definitely stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We really enjoyed our family stay - particularly the position right by the lake and the facilities such as the barbecue, the spa pool and the kayaks. The house had everything we needed which helped to make our stay so memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Zealand 2020
Wonderful wonderful wonderful! Great place to stay and beautiful home. Thank you Nicky.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rosie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Lovely house, amazing views