VR Rotorua Lake Resort

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

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Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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

Explore the area

Map
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

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Room options

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 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
(31 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
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Queen Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 23 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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 luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. 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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi

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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.

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.

Is there parking available 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 good 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.

Are there connecting rooms at VR Rotorua Lake Resort?

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. 156 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable, nice location, a little tired

Decent sized room with a comfortable king size bed, one easy chair, one office type swivel chair and a couple of dining chairs and a small table. Our second floor room looked out onto Lake Rotoiti - very nice view (Lake Rotorua is in the opposite direction and can't be seen from the hotel). Strange folding wooden shutters between the room and en suite bathroom (with separate shower cubicle) - would let in natural light I suppose? Fridge, desk, small wardrobe containing iron and board. Some of the fittings are a bit worn and tarnished, giving the room a well used feel - but it was clean and everything worked. Friendly staff. Parking on site. No lift - but the receptionist offered to help carry luggage. Good breakfast available: fruit, cereal, yoghurt cheese, cold meats, croissants juice, plus scrambled eggs, baked beans, mushrooms, hash browns and bacon (potato wedges one morning). Toast, butter and spreads. Only disappointment was the water in the flask for tea wasn't hot - we had tea in our room. At times the breakfast area had food dropped by guests on the chairs and carpet. We dined in the restaurant one evening - nice meal. The hotel is an easy 20-30 minute drive to the centre of Rotorua (you definitely need your own transport) but only 5 minutes from Okere and Tutela falls. We had a comfortable stay and the buffet breakfast was a treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ywain

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A shame that a beautiful place has neglected cleanliness and maintenance with current management. Could be so much better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

The hotel needs a renovation, I think it was built in the 50s. Beautiful lake behind the hotel. Dinner was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is quite tired, staff friendly, phone in room was not working correctly. On checkout at 7.00am no one on Reception able to use computer to charge for Room service the night before. Rooms very well appointed and comfortable just showing their age, staff friendliness made up for a lot of the short comings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for the value and price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Vasile

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a good 15 - 20 mins drive from Rotorua, the building is in desperate need of repair, everything is literally falling apart, the staff is okay but overwhelmed by the quantity of tourist. Otherwise, location quite nice, right on the lake shore and the sunrises are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Edwin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was old and badly needed updating. There could have been more crockery in the rooms ie plates. The breakfast was just ok. The room service meal was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice quaint hotel. The only issue was the shower curtains has mold on them
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Avril

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
View from the room was stunning, bath was a treat, linen was clean. Hotel is a big run down, could do with a thorough clean and a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nice spot for a night w beautiful lake view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s not as close to Rotorua as you might think. No lift so that was a bit of problem. Breakfast was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were many maintenance items needed for our room, which I noted for the Reception staff. However, none of these was attended to until I gave a reminder 24 hours later. The door to the balcony would not lock, hence my unsafe rating. We were unimpressed with the breakfast and dinner, largely on account of the unpleasant "concierge" on duty. The choice of food available was rather limited. We got the impression that we would have fared better had we been members of a non-English speaking tourist coach party.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

David, St. Albert

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty clean and the bed was comfortable. Sadly that’s the only good part. The whole place seemed neglected and run down. Paint was peeling on the bathroom walls, dead dragonflies in the hallway windowsills. It was probably a lovely property 20 years ago but it has not been maintained. Even the patio furniture by the lake is in need of replacement. We weren’t expecting top luxury, but we didn’t feel it was worth the money we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Impressive

Facilties and park grounds were impressive nicely landscaped and motel unit was great.Dinner at restaurant was great and excellent service . Very enjoyable stay.
Early morning View from motel unit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025