Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Hotel that makes every moment matter

Check in to 4.5-star comfort with the lake at your doorstep at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel. Rejuvenate in the spa's natural geothermal mineral pools and experience a delicious dinner in our Atlas Restaurant. Then retire to your room - a calm haven with earthy colours, wood furniture and picture windows - and soak in the spectacular scenery at Novotel.

Conveniently located just 15-minutes from Rotorua Airport in the heart of Rotorua township, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is the perfect base for adventure enthusiasts and families alike to see all that New Zealand's geothermal capital has to offer. Take a short stroll to the lakefront to ride the thrilling Kawarau Jet on Lake Rotorua. Hop on nearby public transport to visit the cultural and geothermal wonders at Te Puia. Or enjoy the adrenaline-pumping action of the luge at Rotorua Skyline.

Just steps from Eat Streat bars and restaurants also only a short walk from the awe-inspiring lakefront, the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel is in the heart of the cultural and geothermal marvel that is Rotorua.

We can't wait to welcome you to our vibrant hotel. We're confident you'll enjoy your stay, whether you're travelling for business or leisure.

Edward Judd, Hotel Management

Hotel extras

Close to bars & restaurants of Eat Streat, with its iconic heated footbath & vivid lighting
Complimentary access to geothermal mineral pools
Indoor pool, fitness centre, and hot tub
Light-filled restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows - Buffet breakfast & Dinner
Clarke's Bar with a lake-view terrace - perfect for wine, beer or cocktails with friends

Our accommodation(s)

Room

City View King Room with Special Access Bathroom

2 pers. max
28 m² / 301 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View
Accessible room

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Suite

Junior Suite 1 King Bed Lake View

4 pers. max
41 m² / 441 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Lake View
Most of the accommodation: Corner Room

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Suite

Executive Suite

4 pers. max
72 m² / 775 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View or Lake View
Most of the accommodation: Corner Room

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Suite

Royal Suite - 3 Bedroom Apartment

6 pers. max
245 m² / 2637 sq ft

Bedding 3 x King size bed(s)
Views: Lake View or Panorama view
Most of the accommodation: Corner Room

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Studio

City View Twin - 2 Queen Beds

4 pers. max
28 m² / 301 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Studio

City View King Room

4 pers. max
32 m² / 344 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Studio

Lake View Twin - 2 Queen Beds

4 pers. max
28 m² / 301 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: Lake View

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Studio

Lake View King Room

4 pers. max
28 m² / 301 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Lake View

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Room

City View King Room with Special Access Bathroom

2 pers. max
28 m² / 301 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View
Accessible room

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Hotel location

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Lake End, Tutanekai Street
3010 ROTORUA
New Zealand

GPS:-38.132935, 176.25143

+64 7 346 3888

+64 7 347 1888

TOURISM CENTRE BUS

Bus stop

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 5 min drive

ROTORUA MUSEUM

Museums

Access: 2 km / 1.25 mi

GOVERNMENT GARDENS

Botanical gardens

Access: 2 km / 1.25 mi

POLYNESIAN POOLS

Tourist attraction

Access: 3 km / 0.63 mi 25 min walk

WHAKAREWAREWA GEOTH

Tourist attraction

Access: 3 km / 1.88 mi

ROTORUA RACECOURSE

Racetrack

Access: 3 km / 1.88 mi

WHAKAREWAREWA THERMAL PARK

Tourist attraction

Access: 4 km / 2.5 mi 30 min walk

WHAKAREWAREWA ARTS

Museums

Access: 4 km / 2.5 mi

SKYLINE / SKYRIDE

Other attractions

Access: 5 km / 3.107 mi

FOREST RESEARCH INS

Tourist attraction

Access: 5 km / 3.13 mi

Rotorua Redwood Forest

Tourist attraction

Access: 5 km / 3.11 mi 10 min drive

AGRODOME

Tourist attraction

Access: 10 km / 6.25 mi

TAURANGA - MT MAUNGANUI

Other attractions

Access: 100 km / 62.5 mi

LAKE ROTORUA

Lake

Access: 100 m / 0.06 mi 5 min walk

KUIRAU PARK

Park

THE REDWOODS

Wood/forest

ROTORUA CENTRAL

Shopping district

Access: 200 m / 0.12 mi 5 min walk / 2 min drive

EatStreet

Restaurant and cafe district

Hotel services

Check-in from 02:00 PM - Check out up to 11:00 AM

On site

Swimming pool
Car park
Pets not allowed
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness center
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property
Room service

ATLAS RESTAURANT

Atlas has entered a new era of dining, offering a refined à la carte experience with thoughtfully curated dishes, locally inspired flavours, and globally influenced cuisine designed to elevate every dining occasion.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 11
Surface of the largest room: 320 m² / 3444 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 350
Maximum capacity for banquets: 300

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Our guest reviews

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ALL Rating 3.9/5 1,773 reviews

Allan O. Couples - 4/12/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

I booked two ro oms under my Accor Gold membership for a stop in Rotorua on a road trip with another couple visiting. We were very please with the hotel, facilities and service provided. Our dinner was quite satisfactory although the ribs were a bit underdone and wasn't as tender as expected. It would have benefitted with another hour of a slow cook to have it falling off the bone and not as chewy as presented.

Sheena C. G. Families - 4/11/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Staff were friendly but the place was shabby. Our basin tap fell off and nobody fixed it. The carpets were dirty as were the hot tubs. At breakfast the berries were still frozen and the pastries were stale. Very disappointing.

Yaze W. Families - 4/11/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

The staff are friendly and response to requests are prompt. But the hotel facilities are very old. There’s a perpetual queue for the washers and driers, which do not show the time remaining in their routines. Worst of all, I was bitten by bed bugs from the linens on my bed. This is the worst hotel experience ever, literally.

Tracey S. B. Families - 4/11/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Checked in time at 2 we checked in after 3, rooms were not ready till more than an hour after. We had to continuously check to see if our room was ready. Towels at pool area were not available advised reception but took too long as we had to wait a while in the hot tub before calling someone in the room for towels and bathroom extraction fan not operational

Ryan P. Families - 4/11/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

I think the suite experience did not live up to expectation. We prefer the twin room that we stayed in the previous year. We expected the suite to be an upgrade given the price difference. The spa bath I was looking forward to but on arrival it was so off putting. Stained, mouldy and needing a good clean or total refurb. The carpet in the room was VERY stained. The lakeview was also not great as we looked at the IBIS in one direction and the carpark in the other.

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