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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel 4.5 stars

Customer review rating 4.2/5 12,707 reviews

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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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Hotel extras

  • Steps from "Eat Street" bars and restaurants

  • Indoor pool, fitness centre, hot tub

  • Complimentary geothermal mineral pool access

  • Light-filled restaurant, hot breakfast buffet

  • Clarke's Bar with lake-view terrace

This hotel participates to Planet 21 and is acting in favour of Positive Hospitality.

Services in the hotel and nearby

Check-in from 14h00

Check out up to 11h00

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Services and practical information
  • Online check-in
  • WIFI/Internet Access
  • Parking
  • Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
  • Babysitting on request
  • 100% non-smoking hotel
  • Air conditioned
  • Languages spoken at the hotel
  • Reception open 24 hours a day
  • Early check-in/Late check-outPaying
  • Laundry
  • Currency exchange
  • Concierge
Leisure and activities
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Thermal Spa
  • Fitness centre
  • Jacuzzi
  • Babysitting on request
  • Golf course 18 holes (Nearby)
Catering
  • BreakfastPaying
  • 1 restaurant(s)
  • 1 bar(s)
  • Room service
Business services
  • 11 meeting room(s)
  • Conventions hotel
  • Web Corner on a Mac
  • Copy/print service available
Information message

Hotel location

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Lake End
Tutanekai Street
3010
rotorua
new zealand

Tel: +6473463888

Fax: (+64)7/3471888

Check-in from 14h00

Check out up to 11h00

  • TUTANEKAI ST. :  STATE HWY 5 TOURISM CTR BUS

  • TUTANEKAI ST... :  STATE HWY 33 TOURISM CTR BUS

  • By plane

    HAMILTON At 80km / 49.71 miles

  • By plane

    ROTORUA At 8km / 5 miles

GPS :-38.132935, 176.25143

Our accommodation(s)

Spacious, contemporary in design, and adaptable, the Novotel room is truly a place for living. Perfect for all your needs.

Junior Suite 1 King Bed Lake View

  • Max. number of persons: 4
  • Area: From 41 m² / 441 sq ft
  • Views: Lake View *
  • Most of the accommodation: CORNER_ROOM *

* Subject to availability

  • High speed internet
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Satellite/cable colour TV
  • Bathroom products
  • Direct dial telephone(...)

Executive Suite

  • Max. number of persons: 4
  • Area: From 72 m² / 775 sq ft
  • Views: Lake View, City View *
  • Most of the accommodation: CORNER_ROOM *

* Subject to availability

  • High speed internet
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Satellite/cable colour TV
  • Bathroom products
  • Direct dial telephone(...)

Royal Suite - 3 Bedroom Apartment

  • Max. number of persons: 6
  • Area: From 245 m² / 2637 sq ft
  • Views: Lake View, Panorama view *
  • Most of the accommodation: CORNER_ROOM *

* Subject to availability

  • High speed internet
  • Microwave
  • Satellite/cable colour TV
  • Bathroom products
  • Direct dial telephone(...)
Suites

Our restaurants and bars

ATLAS CAFE & RESTAURANT

Type of cuisine: International

Atlas Restaurant brings the world to you with a tantalizing array of flavours. Our seasonal menus inspired by international dishes and local produce incorporate organic or gluten free combinations and healthy choice items to assist our diners wellbeing.

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Lunch

11:30 - 15:00

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Dinner

17:30 - 22:00

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CLARKE'S BAR

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Catch up with family or friends in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy our fine range of wine and beer or relax with a cocktail. A good place for pre dinner drinks or just to unwind after a hard day's work.

Dinner

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Your meetings and events

Our meeting rooms

  • Number of meeting rooms: 11

  • Maximum size: 320 m²

  • Maximum capacity: 350 people

  • Maximum banquet capacity: 300 people

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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

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ALL Rating 4.2/5

12,707 reviews

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TripAdvisor Rating 4.0/5

3,109 reviews

Disappointed and un-welcome at all

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Chinmay Couples - 18/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We are 2 Heartist that working for Ibis and Novotel WLG and were having our quick getaway with friends in Rotorua to celebrate our anniversary. As we only had 2 days off to enjoy so we had driven from WLG at 4am just so we can enjoy our time in Rotorua as much as we could. We aware that we were early on check in around 11 so we left to see friends and called back to check if the room was ready around 12. and Yes the room was ready for us. On check in, unsure what your procedures was but all info we given were room number with 2 keys and how to get to the room. No wifi, Rotorua attractions, parkings info, spa use, restaurant hours or even breakfast timings was told on check in. Despite me being stayed with you guys before that I knew those thing, my partner was not. So she was unhappy at first. However, we needed to head out. In the afternoon, we came back to take a break, we noticed there was fruit platter which delivered in a tray kept on the desk WITH NOTHING WRITTEN saying why that was there and whether it was for us or not. Being working under the same group, we happened to know that was what we did the same to our guest BUT we did it with note saying welcome and enjoy. Second thing to disappoint. We headed out for dinner and drinks with our friends and came back around 11am. We walked pass reception and asked for 1 dental kit on our way to the room. All we received was the 'dental kit'. No smile or at least a HELLO word was given from the receptionist. We were both hungry but it was late and we were unable to drive due to heavy drinking so we decided to order room service. We called and someone on the other side of the line said there was NO CHEF so no food was available at all for the whole night. We were stunt. Nothing else was given in return. We ended up risking ourselves head out to drive to McDonald for food or else he would sleep hungry. We did notice F&B staff were still in the restaurant on our way out. My partner works for Novotel WLG and even she was taught how to make basic food (at lease fries or wedges) if any guests called for food during night time. Third thing to disappoint. On check out, at least the man who gave my partner the receipt was nice enough to ask where we heading to and wished us a safe trip home. Big thank you to the lady in dress who served us at the bar with a lovely smile and attention even though bar is already closed by the time we got back at night. Being 2 Heartist working under the same group, we were guided to treat our guests equally with attention and welcome attitude. But we were wondering if Heartist is only available in our properties??? Novotel has its FEEL WELCOME slogan but we did not 'FEEL WELCOME' at all during our time there. We did not expect much as we was not spending much time in the hotel but at least a smile would brighten a small moment. Overall, we did not have any eager to use any of your service apart from the bar and room to sleep (obviously). We left with disappointment and un-welcome feeling to WLG..... so sad to say so!!

Loved staying Spacious room. Central to everything

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Tarntee Business - 18/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Loved it. Early check in was a lifesaver and brilliant bfast

Dear Tarn Tee Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and the early check in and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Great location for our needs

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Blain Families - 17/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Very clean and tidy food was very good and friendly staff will be back thank you

Dear Blain We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Short room

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Ali Families - 17/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Not suitable for a family as families prefer bigger room with some lounge, etc.

Dear Mohammed Y., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Novotel Rotorua. I am sorry to see that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. I have shared your comments about the cleanliness with our housekeeping staff to look into it as soon as possible. At Novotel, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Good location, centre of the city.

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Jay N. Couples - 16/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Really good location and clean and tidy place. but the staff at reception is not good in hospitality field. They takes a looooong time to check in and similar long time at check out too. we booked through Accor plus membership and our discount was not accounted on invoice, when we inquire only, they corrected it. and it again took another 10 mints. Since we booked through same package, the system should aware of our membership etc.

Good relaxation

Customer review rating 4.2/5

David Families - 16/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Enjoyed our family stay at Rotorua Novotel as always and especially this time with my parents in law joining us. We all loved the spa, our room and the buffet breakfast. However, a bit disappointed with our dinner buffet as I could see there were scaled down on some of the food selections compared to my previous visits especially the dessert. Also, would like to see staff taking the empty plates away.

Very well located, close to the lake and the restaurant area of Rotorua, great views plenty of parking

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Loraine C. Couples - 16/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We were very happy with other our room and the incredible views from it. Great helpful staff, we reply enjoyed our stay.

Loved it will be back again most definitely the service is the best

Customer review rating 4.2/5

A.r. Families - 15/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Such a memorable experience thanks to the outstanding efforts and service of all the staff from check in to the cleaning service to the waiters caters and I will for ever be thankful and great full for me and my family’s time spent there. Outstanding and you all deserve a bonus and a pay rise for providing such high quality customer service.

Dear A R., Thank you for your awesome review! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our hotel. I was especially pleased to see that you received such excellent service from our staff, I will make sure to let them know! We look forward to welcome you back next time you are in Rotorua. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Great location, easy access

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Steve A. Couples - 15/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Relaxing weekend away on our way to Taupo

Dear Steve A., Thank you for the awesome review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Comfy Bed

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Anonymous Business - 14/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Love staying in Accor properties. The beds are always so comfy.

Many thanks for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to welcome you to our hotel! We look forward to welcome you back next time you are in Rotorua. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Good location

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Dan Friends - 14/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

I find as an Accor member the process of using this membership benefits frustrating

Dear Dan, Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback on your recent stay with us. Glad to see that your stay was, on majority, a comfortable and pleasing one. I do hope that we have the opportunity to welcome you back to the hotel again at some stage in the near future. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

water leaking from the bathroom sink and the breakfast was less than average.

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Andrew C. Business - 13/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

As above.

Dear Andrew C., Thank you for providing a review of our hotel. I was disappointed to read your comments regarding the leak in the bathroom and also your breakfast experience. Please accept my sincere apologies. I have shared your comments with the relevant managers to look into as soon as possible. We do hope that you enjoyed your time in Rotorua and we look forward to hosting you again in one of our hotels. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Good stay

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Miles Families - 13/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We are satisfied staying in novotel rotorua.

Dear Miles, Thank you for your awesome review! I will make sure to share your feedback with the team as they work hard to deliver a high quality guest experience. We look forward to welcome you back next time you are in Rotorua. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

not really good enough

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Alun T. Families - 13/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

room not ready till 3 , service very average, tv not working, only 2 towels in the room, no towels in the pool area. front desk not the most welcoming. I stay in NOVOTEL a lot. over 100 stays in Christchurch and maybe 50 at Wellington. This was a poor representation of the brand

Dear Alun t., Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback in regards to your stay with us at the Novotel Rotorua. However, I am really sorry to hear that you've encountered so many issues during your stay with us. That is definitely not our standard at all and this will be taken very seriously to make sure we improve on the quality of our services to all of our valued guests. We do hope that you will give us another opportunity at our hotel in the future. I am confident we will exceed your expectations. Thank you again for your comments. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

First Stay at Rotorua Novotel

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Jeff S. Families - 12/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

There were a few issues, firstly we ordered a room for 4 which had a king bed and naturally assumed we would get a sofa but had to request this. Again the room was only set up for 2 people despite 4 people being on the order. If we couldnt have 4 in the room it shouldnt have shown on the search or allowed us to book it with 4. The room was tidy but not set up for 4 but that was okay. My partner found the bed to be on a lean and very unsatisfactory and had a poor sleep. However, the Staff were all very polite and appeared happy and that made us enjoy our stay more. Despite the issues with our Booking the staff remained professional at all times and did their best to assist. Parking was diabolical and we did feel unsafe having to leave our car on the roadside and not in the carpark. There was simply no room to find a park at any time we were there apart from when we turned up at 14:00hrs. The real highlight was the buffet breakfast. This had lots of lovely options which were all fresh and well presented and serving staff were friendly and helpful. While my partner wouldnt go back for the room she would for the breakfast. This was the saving grace as well as the friendly staff. Cheers Jeff S.

Dear Jeff S., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Rotorua. Happy to see you enjoyed the service from our friendly staff and also your breakfast experience! However, I do apologies for you not being able to get the room you were after. We do always try our best to allocate the best rooms available on the day and I am sorry for not getting it right this time around. I have shared your comments about the bed and the Wi Fi with the relevant managers to look into as soon as possible. So sorry for the inconvenience this caused you! I do hope that we have the opportunity to welcome you back to the hotel again at some stage in the near future. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Amazing stay. Fantastic staff (Dave especially).

Customer review rating 4.2/5

K.s. Families - 12/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Comfy stay and relaxing with the kids.

Dear K S., Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to welcome you to our hotel. So glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and found the staff and facilities to your liking. We do hope you will come and stay with us again. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Disappointing

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Gina H. Families - 12/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We arrived with our children late Wednesday night to find that there was no bed made up for them or even any bedding for us to make up the foldout bed ourselves. We were all tired from our trip and it made things difficult not being able to put our kids to bed as soon as we got to the room. Our bathroom sink was leaking all over the floor & our spare towels & it took two requests/visits from maintenance to get it fixed. We were also disappointed to find that free Wifi was no longer included & we only had the option of paying $10 per day or $40 for the week.

Dear Gina H., Thank you for taking the time to offer feedback on your stay with us at the Novotel Rotorua. I am so sorry to see that some aspects of the stay did not meet your expectations, especially the inconvenience of not having the sofa bed ready upon arrival and also the issue with the Wi Fi. Once again I would like to offer my sincerest apologies for your experience staying with us! We do hope that you will give us another chance in the future to accommodate you and provide a stay that meets and exceeds your expectations. Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Great location and staff

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Sheri Families - 12/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Our three generation family loved our stay. The staff in all areas were thoughtful and lovely. The food suited us all. The pool, although small, was enough to keep the children content. It was the main reason we chose this hotel, in different times we would have travelled out of NZ to a warmer climate where the children could play all day in a warm pool. The circus and fairground across the road the week we were there was an added bonus to the great location.

Dear Sheri, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave your feedback on the experience. It is always a pleasure to receive such positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Great location to Eat Streat and amenities. Lovely staff.

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Anonymous Solo - 12/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Fabulous staff, helpful, friendly and professional. Rooms clean and well maintained. Central to the hub of Rotorua’s eateries and spa therapies.

Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. I was especially pleased to see that you received such excellent service from our staff, I will make sure to let them know! We look forward to having you stay with us again! Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

Great location

Customer review rating 4.2/5

Steven O. Families - 12/10/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Very enjoyable..great breakfast and the staff were excellent..I would stay there again.

Dear Steven o., Thank you for your feedback and positive rating, I am glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We do appreciate the feedback about the bathroom and will review that as soon as possible. We look forward to hosting you again! Sincerely, Edward Judd General Manager

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