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Waikuta Lakeside Retreat on Lake Rotorua

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Summer dining on the lakeside deck
Casual lakeside BBQ area with spa and kayaks inc
Perfect location for lazy summer relaxation
Private lakeside spa
Fully stocked Kitchen with gas cooking andamp; mod cons

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lake Rotorua, Rotorua
  • Mitai Maori Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Balcony Room

1 King Bed

Executive Room

1 King Bed

Lakeside Room

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Waikuta Lakeside Retreat on Lake Rotorua

The perfect location to relax and rejuvenate at a pace far slower than life.

This large modern luxurious home is a great place to either relax and enjoy the lake or use it as a base for all the exciting activities that Rotorua has to offer.

Great fishing , mountain biking, golfing ,walking , kayaking, local attractions, events, markets and more to name just a few all within a very short distance.

Built to impress and to bring the outdoors inside in all the seasons and times of year this is an ever changing postcard of stunning sights and scenery.

From all areas of the house the view is spectacular with large sliding doors to the lakeside deck, BBQ area, Spa pool and entertaining space, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a nice meal or a few social drinks after sightseeing or a lazy day at the lake,

4 Bedrooms with 4 bathrooms, large lounge and generous dining room around a central large well equipped cooks kitchen with all the mod cons, there isn't a thing to do but relax!

Underfloor heating, high pressure showers, en-suite bathrooms for each bedroom and features too many to list promise a luxury holiday in a residential location where you'll feel like you might never want to leave.

Packed with additional facilities :
Spa Pool on the lakeside deck,
High speed fibre WiFi
Sky TV digital with Sports and Movies,
Adults Kayaks and Children's Weeniewaves
Golf clubs, House alarm,
Safe shallow lake for swimming,
Book library, DVD's, CD's
Portacot, High chairs
S/King Beds can be split on 48 hours notice

Where everything has been thought of to make this the best holiday destination you could imagine.

This is an ideal location for a family or group of friends who are looking for a holiday in a quiet beautiful location.

There's plenty of parking and plenty of space,

Private on-site parking - garage not included

Linen hire and cleaning fee applied at the time of booking
Minimum 2 night booking on Weekends
Special conditions:
This property is situated in a very quiet private location .
We have had issues with some groups disturbing the neighbours at night so we now ask that there is no outside activity such as spa or use of the decks after 10 pm .
Any noise travels a long way on the lake,we are happy for you to continue your activities indoors with ranch sliders closed .the neighbours do have the property managers phone number and will contact her if this is not adhered to

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$125.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person); Cot, Portacot and High Chair (included);

Property manager

Nicky Acton-Adams
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rotorua

Ngongotaha, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House and Blue Baths are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ogo or Racing Rotorua. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Lake Rotorua, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Mitai Maori Village - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Eat Street - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waikuta Lakeside Retreat on Lake Rotorua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waikuta Lakeside Retreat on Lake Rotorua?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waikuta Lakeside Retreat on Lake Rotorua?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waikuta Lakeside Retreat on Lake Rotorua located?

Located in Ngongotaha, this holiday home is steps from Lake Rotorua and within 3 mi (5 km) of Skyline Rotorua and Agroventures. Volcanic Hills Winery and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lakeside home
This lakeside retreat was a perfect base for our activities in Rotorua and the central North Island. The property was clean and the kitchen well stocked, and we also took advantage of the hot tub. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Spot
This is the second time we've stayed and the whole team loves the place - great location - great place to stay, would higly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rotorua Getaway
Great location. Comfortable and tranquil.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house & location
Stayed for Easter weekend. Superbly located, beautiful modern home with excellent amenities. Ideal for a big family. Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for families
Beautiful setting and a spacious and well-layed out house. We enjoyed the views, abundance of kids toys and books and the hot tub. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunny lakeside days
Another great visit to this property - never disappoints.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Very tidy and well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
This place was amazing! Beautiful home, beautiful view. Couldn’t ask for better. Well stocked kitchen. The availability of kayaks was a plus as well as the hot tub. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane (and Darwin) H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fabulous
We cannot imagine a more perfect place as a base to explore the region, and the day we stayed around the house and did not go on any excursions was a real pleasure. There are lots of comfortable places to sit, inside and outside, the beds are very comfortable and the linens high quality. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare pretty much anything. The birdwatching is terrific and the walk along the lake drop dead beautiful. There are lots of books and games, plus DVDs and CDs. In short, the hostess has provided for every comfort and then some. The photos do not do the home and grounds justice. We would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and Excellent Amenities
The property has everything you need. Great views and excellent location. Very clean and well maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prue D., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure Relaxation!
We had such a wonderful stay - couldn’t fault a thing. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again. loved the hot tub and time on the lake. Relaxing stay with easy access to Rotoru
Thumbs up
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Holiday Accommodation
Absolutely lovely property and location. House was very clean and warm with everything we needed for a great holiday. Hosts had great communication and went above and beyond making us feel welcome and even returning items we left there which we were very grateful. Location was simply stunning! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home made us want to move to Rotorua
The perfect lake retreat in Rotorua! It would be ideal for a family reunion or larger group, as there are bathrooms for each bedroom and plenty of gathering spots for visiting and spending time alone. An added bonus for parents traveling with littles- there's a full supply of children toys and books that our kids didn't want to leave behind! (Be sure to bring a supply of Nespresso pods to take advantage of the coffee machine!) Beautiful and well-cared-for property. Wouldn't hesitate to rebook. Thank you for an amazing holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic long weekend
This is a wonderful home for a group gathering. Having ensuites for every room is just so convenient, especially for older group members. Large entertaining and dining allowed our group to celebrate my husbands birthday all seated at the dining table together. Beautiful scenery in such a peaceful spot where the bird life is abundant. Will most definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ally G., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous lakeside escape
A wonderful spot to escape, and gaze out across the lake. Many birds, and the type of beautiful view which makes you want to take up painting. The house is very comfortable and well equipped. The property manager is really responsive and helpful to deal with. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Really great spot with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Everything was lovely. The location was stunning. It had everything you might need.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophia z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will be back!
Beautiful views, spacious place, with everything you need. Perfect for families and kids!! Lots for the kids to keep busy. We enjoyed the kayaks and picking from your fresh garden, thank you :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxury home by the lake
Overall this property was amazing. Each room had its own en-suite, we liked that there were several areas we could gather or have our own space. The bbq was a valuable asset enabling us to cook dinners and breakfast. An incredibly well stocked kitchen with crockery and great to have a dish washer and a decent sized fridge. Overall cleanliness was a little disappointing. Under the lounge suites was quite dirty and some taps up stairs had tooth paste marks on from previous guests. Location is brilliant on the lake, spa awesome and ducks very cute and cheeky. We very much enjoyed our stay at this property, very relaxing and safe location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property for all age groups
We loved what this property offered. A quiet peaceful location, right on the lake, a modern light and airy home, a very well equipped kitchen, plenty of bathrooms for a family, quality children’s books and plenty of toys. Our grandchildren loved the spa and neighbourhood ducks that visited daily. A lovely back yard and the lake was very safe for little ones. We were sad to leave today but will definately make this our place to stay for all future Rotorua holidays.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Julie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Okay accommodations
The actual property and location were good however basic maintenance and house keeping need to be improved
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Callie C., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday stay!
The pictures do not do this home justice. It is so relaxing and quiet being right on the lake, just gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely tranquil location on the lake
Really pleasant stay on Rotorua. The place was clean, well maintained and had ample space. Our family really enjoyed the property. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R., NORTH VANCOUVER

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in a beautiful house!
We had a perfect stay. Everything as as described. The location is perfect. Communication and check in/out was fast and efficient. The house is really fully equipped, all appliances are working, the internet is fast. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Nicky Acton-Adams

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What makes this property unique

A very short distance to the city but far enough away from the sulphur smell

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests