Best Boutique Hotels in Rotorua
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Rotorua is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Located in Rotorua, 10 miles from Rotorua International Stadium, Hana Lodge has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel provides garden views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Hana Lodge rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the property. You can play pool and tennis at the 5-star hotel. Paradise Valley Springs is 10 miles from the accommodation, while Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve is 12 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, 14 miles from Hana Lodge.
Guest Reviews:
- "Wonderful,hot and cold options made by a talented crew." - "We had a large comfortable room with a balcony. Very new and well decorated. Nice bed. The grounds of the property are beautiful, and the staff is lovely and so helpful. I loved that they were displaying a local artist's work throughout the hotel." - "Breakfast was really good, such a nice and beautiful spot for kids and close by drive to a lot of Rotorua activities too" - "Our entire stay was incredible!"
Superb
195 reviews
Solitaire Lodge is a luxurious 5-star property 20 minutes' drive from Rotorua, set on a private peninsula on the shores of Lake Tarawera. Spacious suites feature modern interiors and stylish furnishings. with views of the lake, the lagoon, or the volcanic summit of Mount Tarawera. The property features a private helipad for flights over Mount Tarawera and Orakei Korako. The Lodge hosts can assist with booking helicopter tours and arranging cruises on the lake. The restaurant serves fresh local produce and a selection of New Zealand wine. Outdoor dining is possible on-site. Solitaire Lodge is a 10-minute drive from The Buried Village, and a 20-minute drive from Whakarewarewa Forest. It is a 40-minute drive from Rotorua Regional Airport and the Polynesian Spa.
Guest Reviews:
- "Breakfast was great surrounding area was gorgeous, just a wonderful place to spend some time" - "Exceptional food, location and staff." - "Super location, stunning views, wonderful activities" - "Stunning location with confident staff who, while being more than courteous and helpful, were also able to stop talking and to allow us to enjoy the Lodge and its amazing menu for each meal. The full moon rising over a nearby headline was an additional and exceptional feature. As the song goes, "Silence is golden" and the Tui's, Fantails and Ruru (Morepork) calls provided a natural symphony for our relaxing stay."
Fabulous
18 reviews
Perfectly positioned on the edge of Lake Rotorua, Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel offers a solar-heated swimming pool, a sauna and free Wi-Fi. All rooms boast a fireplace and views of the lake, pool or rose garden. The luxurious rooms include an espresso coffee machine, an iPod dock, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. You can enjoy the monsoon rain shower and the luxury bath products provided. Set on 1 acre of manicured gardens, Lakeside Black Swan Boutique Hotel features a private jetty and both a croquet lawn and a petanque court. The tour desk can arrange a helicopter trip to see the region’s famed volcanos and thermal parks. Overlooking the beautiful lake, the restaurant offers contemporary Pacific fusion cuisine. Your breakfast includes a full range of continental options as well as cooked options including full English breakfast, eggs benedict, freshly baked croissants and homemade pancakes. The hotel is just 5 minutes’ drive from central Roturua, and 10 minutes’ drive from the Rotorua Museum of Art and History. Rotorua International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Beautiful lake view and rooms." - "The property was outstanding. We had a lake front room that was exceptional and had all the amenities we could ask for. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay" - "Loved this place! It was an incredible experience. Staff were amazing especially Michelle! My daughter and I weren't quite sure what to expect but we had such a wonderful experience. The location is fantastic and the facilities, from hot jacuzzis looking out to the lake, to the beautiful rooms and dining room/restaurant. The view is amazing with gorgeous black swans swimming on the lake"
Fabulous
174 reviews
Surrounded by Lake Rotorua, On The Point -Lake Rotorua is a luxury retreat featuring spectacular views to Mokoia Island. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the restaurant or indulge in a massage or treatment at the day spa. On The Point -Lake Rotorua is a 15-minute drive from Whakarewarewa Thermal Village and a 10-minute drive from Rotorua Museum of Art and History. Rotorua Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Each room includes under-floor heating, air conditioning and an private bathroom with a spa bath and shower with massage jets. Satellite TV, ironing facilities and an in-room safe are also provided. You can play a game of tennis or work out in the fitness center. Relax with DVD from the library or curl up with a book in front of the guest lounge’s open fire. The restaurant offers New Zealand cuisine accompanied by fresh vegetables and the finest wines. Dine either in the main dining room, a private dining room, your suite or outside overlooking the lake.
Guest Reviews:
- "All was perfect: the view, the room, the living room... The house is charming and the personnel is very nice. The breakfast was excellent and the dinner was served in a very warm setting." - "Amazing location, Great character Wonderful staff" - "Exceptional location, service, with friendly welcoming staff who went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time in New Zealand. Everything was immaculate and so well done. Getting to pet the ponies and sheep and donkeys while enjoying the beautiful view of the lake was a bonus!"
Exceptional
72 reviews
The Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel features a heated outdoor pool, indoor mineral pool, restaurant and unlimited free Wi-Fi for guests to enjoy. All accommodations has modern décor and includes designer furniture and luxury linen. Regent Room Restaurant & Wine Bar serves a contemporary Pacific fusion menu that includes sharing plates and tapas. For a relaxing place to enjoy a cocktail or a private dining experience the Regent Club Lounge is also available. A mountain bike cleaning area and secure mountain bike storage room is available for guests. The courtyard and pool area offers sun loungers for guest comfort. All rooms and suites feature a flat-screen LCD TV with satellite TV and a Kube clock. All bathrooms include a Monsoon Rain Shower and toiletries by Natural Earth. Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel is within 5 minutes’ walk of local shops, bars and cafés. The Rotorua Museum is a 3-minute drive and Rotorua Lakefront is 8 minutes’ walk away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Central and very well kept facilities" - "The new wing is amazing. Regent have done so well . The quality of the accommodation is superb" - "We stayed in the new part of the hotel everything was excellent. It is very unassuming from the outside" - "Fabulous staff, especially Donna who was so helpful and went out of her way to make us welcome. Facilities and cleanliness first class. Location was superb - near cafes, shops, places of interest, and eat street. Definitely want to stay again."
Very Good
815 reviews
JetPark Hotel Rotorua is a New Zealand owned and operated hotel which is ideally located just a short 5-minute walk from Rotorua town center. Featuring an outdoor pool, spa, and purpose-built mountain bike and dog wash station, the hotel has recently undergone a refurbishment of the accommodations rooms. Guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, and satellite TV. Jet Park Rotorua is a family orientated with family rooms, an indoor and outdoor kid’s play area, and is conveniently located to explore local tourist attractions. JetPark Hotel Rotorua offers 63 refurbished rooms. All rooms have a satellite TV. Some offer a spa bath. The property is ideally located to explore Rotorua’s unique tourist attractions including mountain bike trails, town markets, museums and nearby activities. You can relax at the boutique café, Te Purū, serving a delicious menu, and New Zealand wines, coffee, and beverages.
Guest Reviews:
- "That it was so close to town" - "Love love loved our stay first time for my partner and stepson to Rotorua ever and they loved how the Hotel staff cooked my stepson noddles . We loved having late night swims and hot tub will def be booking again for next year ❤️" - "Awesome motel, fantastic facilities, friendly efficient staff. Quiet and relaxing." - "Breakfast was good. comfortable beds and great location." - "Clean facilities friendly staff"
Very Good
1530 reviews
