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Gemini Lodge Rotorua Lake side paradise

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Private picnic area on the property
Let me take you on our private jet to lake Rotoiti hot pools, only accessible by boat, incredible scenery, amazing hot pools, incredible experience. talk to us about pricing on this
View back down the property to the lake
The entrance to the Chalet
Main entrance View back to the Lake

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Kawaha Point, Bay Of Plenty
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mitai Maori Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gemini Lodge Rotorua Lake side paradise

Gemini Lodge, Paradise right on waters edge of Lake Rotorua.
Launch your boat, Jet ski with either your vehicle or I can help you with our tractor or borrow (free of charge) one or two of our Kayaks and launch any of these off the front of our property.
On the waters edge of Lake Rotorua, our Chalet is the ideal getaway for a relaxing few days or some exciting rides either from the Chalet with our own jet boat or at the 4WD adventure park, Gondola and luge rides or the beautiful Kiwi and trout sanctuary all within a 5 minute drive. Or relax in our beautiful setting and have some peace and quiet, lake front walks and only 10 minute drive to the centre of Rotorua township.

Property manager

Cynthia and Joe Kouwenhoven
Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rotorua

Located in Kawaha Point, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, this chalet is near theme parks and on a lake. Skyline Rotorua and DriftKartz are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Consider Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance for a night out or Luge Rotorua if you're travelling with kids. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Kawaha Point, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Eat Street - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gemini Lodge Rotorua Lake side paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gemini Lodge Rotorua Lake side paradise?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gemini Lodge Rotorua Lake side paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gemini Lodge Rotorua Lake side paradise located?

This family-friendly Rotorua chalet is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Rotorua, Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Mitai Maori Village and Volcanic Hills Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all great!
Great property, great location, great host, great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Beautiful place and amazing host! You won’t regret booking this lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressed our overseas visitors
Lovely accomodations with lots of amenities. Only downside was lack of screening on some windows which prevented opening the windows on hot nights and not enough fans to ventilate the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WANT TO COME BACK
We just LOVED this place. GREAT host! GREAT location! GREAT place. We were 2 couples so there was 1 room not used. The place was so clean, kitchen had everything in it. Linens were great GREAT lake view!!! Loved the boat trip. How made the stay just amazing. HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem!
Everything about this location is great! Lovely little house and good advice from the owner! We truly enjoyed our stay in Rotorua!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Highly recommend staying here. It was a highlight of our trip to Rotorua. The cabin was perfect for our needs, with easy access to the lake. The grounds were well maintained and the communications with the host seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

donald h., surprise arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautifull place
the pictures dont do the property justice, very nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend with Friends
This property was all we required, would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leighanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, cozy home!
My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon visit to Rotorua and loved this little home! It was close enough to the main city area but still had a private get away feel! The host is amazing and the home was very clean!! We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Resort experience with all the facilities available. Host Joe and family brilliant
Excellent. Would like to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shameeta P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accomodation
Overall the property was great - clean and well kept. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and facilities were great. Check in and out process very easy. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtakingly beautiful.
Clean, well appointed, a bit of a drive to sights, but just lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little place
Clean, nice view, good facilities on site. Great communication from owners
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

V w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
easy lovely stay
accommodations clean and modern. comfortable beds! check in easy too. work out room looking out at water- would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Want to Go Back!
Wow! Five stars is not enough for the Gemini Lodge. Everything was perfect. Communication with Joe and Cynthia was fantastic, the grounds were immaculate, the lodging was pristine and not only had everything we needed, it had extra touches, too (including a snack basket, teas, Nespresso, extra towels, etc). The only problem was that we didn't stay long enough! If Joe offers you his custom boat ride, take him up on the offer. That was one of our favorite things we did while in NZ. Bottom line: We can't recommend this place enough and we hope we can take another vacation that allows us to stay at Gemini Lodge longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view
Nice home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Stunning!
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Very clean and tidy. There was lots to do around the property, we would love to come back with the kids for our next holiday and stay a bit longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect stay
What a marvelous place! The pool and hot tub were great for both sunny and rainy days, our kid loved the trampoline and playground, the house was immaculate and cozy, everything we needed. thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
Amazing experience from the first communication. Amenities and hosts excellent and highly recommend the jet boat ride.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fraser S., Leeds, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
Everything was very easy. Joe and Cynthia were fantastic hosts- were there if we needed, but gave us privacy. The lodge was really spacious and had everything you needed, including some very kind welcome gifts. The shared outdoor space was incredible with a beautiful pool, hot tub and views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top notch facilities
The property is one of a kind. The pool and spa were essential to keeping everyone entertained, and worn out at the end of the day, also great for soothing sore muscles after a day on the skis. We had a great stay, very clean and tidy chalet, all the comforts of home - Great value.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Must
This was an unforgettable experience. So much more than just accommodation. Lovely open space for kids. Enjoyed the kayaks, the pool and the spa. This is a MUST stay. We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay on a peaceful, beautiful property
The perfect spot for our first trip to New Zealand! We decided to spend a couple of nights in Rotorua in between our stays in Auckland and Wellington. Not only was Rotorua a beautiful area, but this property was perfect for our family of four. Cynthia and Joe were welcoming, communicative hosts, the chalet was beautiful and the property was stunning. Our only regret was not being able to stay longer. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P., Alameda, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, tranquil, cozy - awesome stay!
This is the cutest house. The setting on the lake inspired many early morning walks to the lake front for pictures of the sunrise, the black swans and other shore birds. The owners have taken a lot of thought and care to make our stay comfortable and peaceful. We were gifted coffee, a bottle of wine, snacks and everything was there to make our trip easy and comfortable. It was a lovely home, in a magical setting that made day trips easy. If you visit the Rotorua area, stay here. You’ll never want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gem of a Property!
Gemini Lodge is an absolute gem! Our stay at this remarkable lodge was nothing short of perfection, earning it a well-deserved five-star rating. Cynthia and Joe have created an ideal retreat for those seeking a high-quality accommodation. The attention to detail in every aspect of the lodge, from the well-thought-out amenities, showcased a commitment to excellence and assurance that they have designed the lodge with the entire family in mind. Our stay at Gemini Lodge exceeded expectations, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality and memorable escape in Rotorua. Five stars without a doubt!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cynthia and Joe Kouwenhoven

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Moving to Rotorua in July 2017 was an awesome lifestyle change for our family. Having three young kids, 5, 7 and 9, a girl and two boys, it has allowed us to enjoy more outdoor activities like Mountain biking, water activities on the lakes and only a few hours to the ski fields to name just a few.
An absolute change for the better.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location.
It seems that everything is only 5 - 10 minutes from our property to virtually anything in Rotorua.

What makes this property unique

Formally Owned by famous NZ Movie star Temuera Morrison
8850 sq metres of the lakeside property with impressive Views, Grotto style pool, fountains running into the pool, pool house and entertainment area opening up on to decks that look out onto Lake Rotorua and across to Mokia Island, it is incredible!!
Paradise next to Lake Rotorua where you can launch your water toys, and boat directly off our beach
Firepit for that evening campfire feel with friends, family and kids
Peaceful surroundings that at night are stunningly and quiet and peaceful
Big open flat land that you can play on with everyone or extend that play out onto the reserve
Picnic area with amazing views all located on our property
And so much more ........

Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

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