superb panorama of Lake Rotorua in design lodge

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rotorua Township, Rotorua
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

lake and moutain view bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

lake and moutain view bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Mater bedroom, the suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

montain view bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

montain view bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

superb panorama of Lake Rotorua in design lodge

Amazing picturesque views from mountain top lodge for a leisurely holiday home easily accommodate 4 couples or 2-3 families.
The retreat spans a 2895 square meter with spectacular unsurpassed view of the city, Lake Rotorua, Mokoia Island and adjoining rural farmland. This multi-level, cedar weatherboard and slate roof, 320 square meter lodge with floor to ceiling picture windows captures superb landscape and all day sun. With spacious versitile living areas leading to a step down snug with soaring stone fireplace, the perfect retreat is furnished with whole set new furniture. The well-equipped modern roomy kitchen and dining room lead to the north west wing with the seperate master suite on the upper level boasting a walk through dressing room and generous ensuite with rural view.
Two bedrooms offer bird's view of the entire Rotorua basin in every direction, the entire city, lake, forestry, Gandola Mountain and thermal area such as Te Puia and the other two bedrooms provides spectacular forest views.
Expensive lawn arear and the deck with sensational unobstructed landscape and outdoor table and chairs welcome guests basking in the sun, enjoyog the stroke of breeze, indulging in the beauty of rosy clouds in the morning and in the evening.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$145per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$15 per person);

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 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
Property Registration Number 13 French Place

About the area

Rotorua

Located in Tihiotonga, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, this holiday home is in the mountains. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Rotorua International Stadium, or consider a night out at Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Rotorua Township, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shadehouse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scope Cafe Rotorua - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is superb panorama of Lake Rotorua in design lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at superb panorama of Lake Rotorua in design lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at superb panorama of Lake Rotorua in design lodge?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is superb panorama of Lake Rotorua in design lodge located?

Located in Tihiotonga, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Rotorua Golf Club and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Springfield Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

7.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
My wife and I had a great time exploring Rotorua and coming back to this house each day! It’s really big and has some great views, and is conveniently close to local activities! Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome rotorua experience
The property is absolutely fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Erika L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Familyreunion at easter 2024
Oven was out of order, table too small for 12, no teapot or anything for coffeefiltering. Beds are good, we had to ask for more towels. The location is good with a nice view.. the whole place especialy the outside is in need of TLC.. We loved Rotorua and its attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tech S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great Property but expected more customer care for the price
Property is great, massive house, sleeps a lot of people comfortably, has a big walkthrough garden Unfortunately the property is let down but a few fixable issues, one towel per person and no extra linen available is not enough for 3 days, does have a washing machine but I'm not on holiday to do housework, one of the showers was dirty, left over shampoos, hair in blocked drain etc. The Garden is badly overrun and the steps have rotted out exposing rusted nails etc so nice to look at but be careful walking through it Owner also contacted me a few days out trying to get me to cancel and book from another site sighting issues with bookabach, this is not the stress i needed a few days out from my stay and made me doubt the house even existed. Overall great property but expect a bit of stress
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hong T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a beautiful holiday house. We enjoyed every corner of the house and the view in the morning.
Its location and the structure of the house.
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10/10 Excellent

Rimpy K.

Great location- fantastic views
Great location- fantastic views. Had a great holiday!
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10/10 Excellent

Simar K.

Awesome house.
Awesome house. Amazing place
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8/10 Good

Anne L.

Lovely house and lovely location.
Lovely house and lovely location.Would definitely stay again on next visit to Rotorua
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

ROSINE O.

The location, the view, the whole property were beyond our wishes.
The location, the view, the whole property were beyond our wishes. We recommend it for a family trip.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kieron S.

Excellent location enough room for our group of 13 plenty to spare
Excellent location enough room for our group of 13 plenty to spare
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JUNGMI P.

perfect location and beautiful house
perfect location and beautiful house
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lovely big home, which suited our big family but some areas needed 'cleaning attention' - showers/ki
Lovely big home, which suited our big family but some areas needed 'cleaning attention' - showers/kitchen - the kitchen needed some home comforts - there were only 2 pots - in poor condition - no serving dishes - dirty dishcloths and none to replace them - no extra's like gladwrap, foil, salt and pepper!!! - disappointing - certainly not a family set up like the 'book a bach' we usually rent - lawns needed mowing - piles of leaves needed cleaning up - on a plus - great comfy beds - plenty towels
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The location and the lodge was very important as we wanted a place that could show our whanau and fr
The location and the lodge was very important as we wanted a place that could show our whanau and friends the beauty of Rotorua. The views are amazing and lodge is very comfortable. A great hide away and would love to come and stay again. Thank you:)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mum's weekend away.
Mum's weekend away. We (six Mum's) had a wonderful time. Home is spacious and warm with the most spectacular views over the city. So lovely, we did not venture into town for dinner, instead dined in. We all agreed we would book again at Panorama Lodge. :-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house in a great location.
Lovely house in a great location. Very large house but we had no problem keeping warm in winter. Lovely views day and night. Would definately recommend this house.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great location - beautiful views of Rotorua.
Great location - beautiful views of Rotorua. Perfect place for a couple of families to share. We couldn't use the spa pool - was a bit smelly. Could do with some bigger pots and more cooking utensils. Some platters for nibbles would be good too.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Grace was easy to deal with and the transaction was simple.
Grace was easy to deal with and the transaction was simple.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Property is spacious and most suited to our group's need - for a board meeting
Property is spacious and most suited to our group's need - for a board meeting
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Property is spacious and most suited to our group's need - for a board meeting
Property is spacious and most suited to our group's need - for a board meeting
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Luxury and clean
Luxury and clean
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Awesome accommodation, stunning views and lots and lots of different areas to chill out.
Awesome accommodation, stunning views and lots and lots of different areas to chill out. Only negative was the kitchen lacked bowls, cooking utensils, platters etc. For a group wanting to do family style dining / share bowls on the table there was very little to serve the food in.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Very comfortable house.
Very comfortable house.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great house!
Great house!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Superb set up and location for mountain biking.
Superb set up and location for mountain biking. Huge property of great quality and comfort. Amazing views from the spa. Highly recommend
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic place to stay in Rotorua.
Fantastic place to stay in Rotorua. I would like to tell all of my friends about this place. Nobody should miss this accommodation when they have a holiday in Rotorua.

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What makes this property unique

5 minutes to towncenter, 15 mins to airport, 10 mins to any attractions and event andamp; festival venues