VR Rotorua Lake Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 hot tubs and a marina

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Property grounds
Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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366 State Highway 33, Mourea, 3074
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite with Spa

  • 484 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive SPA Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Mourea

VR Rotorua Lake Resort places you next to Lake Rotoiti and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Rotorua. This 42-room, 4.5-star hotel has a restaurant, a marina, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Mitai Maori Village - 22 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 23 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Owhata Takeaways - ‬9 min drive

About this property

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

Luxury hotel with 2 hot tubs and a marina
VR Rotorua Lake Resort features a marina, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a gym, 2 hot tubs, and a sauna.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
An outdoor tennis court and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Grill

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sail boat
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,229 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-10:30 AM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Amora Lake
Amora Lake Okawa Bay
Amora Lake Okawa Bay Mourea
Amora Lake Resort
Amora Lake Resort Okawa
Amora Lake Resort Okawa Bay Mourea
Amora Resort Okawa Bay
Lake Amora
Okawa Bay Lake Resort
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
VR Resort
VR Rotorua Lake
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Hotel
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Mourea
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Hotel Mourea

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

VR Rotorua Lake Resort provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

As of Sep 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VR Rotorua Lake Resort on Sep 16, 2025 start from $60.58, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

This hotel in Mourea is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotorua. You'll also find Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa and Okere Falls Scenic Reserve within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking, free RV/bus/truck parking, and bicycle parking are also available.

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort feature a casino?

No, VR Rotorua Lake Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is VR Rotorua Lake Resort a good place to stay for couples?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and a bar with some guestrooms featuring Champagne service.

Are there hot tubs at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Yes, this hotel has 2 spa tubs.

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, VR Rotorua Lake Resort serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Grill.

Will VR Rotorua Lake Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at VR Rotorua Lake Resort though service animals are welcome.

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

The closest major airport to VR Rotorua Lake Resort is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 4.8 mi away (8 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tauranga (TRG), which is around 27 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at VR Rotorua Lake Resort comes with a balcony with some featuring lake or garden views.

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at VR Rotorua Lake Resort.

VR Rotorua Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean abd comfy. Beds extremely comfortable. Had the buffer breaker and ate dinner at The Grill, food waa very good. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Nikhil was really good, friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend to book here if you like to be away from the centre and crowd.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Beverley

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Heena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice view... hotel needs a lot of tlc

Great views of the lake but the hotel is tired... needs a refresh paint, room facilities... bathroom .... had a shower and there was water all over the bath room floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Morris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
liked the surreounding, location and history. Dinner and Breakfast were very average
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rovlin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Work on cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yue

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved watching movies from the bath. Loved the view of the lake from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngahiri James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just such a awesome stay the pleace is BEAUTIFUL
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is looking very tired with marked, damaged and damp walls. The windows also have parts falling off of them. The beds were clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly enough. We also had a couple issues regarding breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chee Leong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful experience with an excellent lake view. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some time to relax and reset. Good service and great quality food. Very calm environment with many activities on site. Me and my partner enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslaw

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service and very friendly and welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Johan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

richard

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property in desperate need of upgrading. Walls are paper thin we can hear whatever everyone else was doing. Random opening where the toilet was into the main bedroom so you could hear what everyone was doing on the toilet. Furniture dated and marked. carpet, kettle and chairs had paint splatters Had to ring for service at check-in and check out. Breakfast was okay, although the beverages was not really at hotel standard and was tepid. Overall, bedding clean and comfy, staff friendly hard to see how this is a 4 star resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was tired. Location & surroundings were beautiful. Didn’t have many staff around. Nobody to check us in. Asked to wait in the bar…. No staff & coffee machine broken. Asked to wait to be seated at breakfast but again no staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Gorgeous location on the shore of Lake Rotoiti. Perfect for catching the afternoon boat to the Manupirua Hot Pools. There's nothing wrong with hotel that wouldnt be solved with better and more meaningful cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
special location - and great staff. Excellent having bar and restaurant on site. great rooms and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and location was very good. But room we stayed was attached to stairs to the restaurant... whenever people walked u
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025