VR Rotorua Lake Resort

Luxury hotel with 2 hot tubs and a marina

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July 2025

August 2025

Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Hot Tub
Pool
Gym

Explore the area

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

Very good

366 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, Garden View

Excellent

366 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room, Garden View

Very good

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

King Room, Lake View

Excellent

323 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Room, Lake View

Excellent

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
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

‪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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Pool
Hot Tub
Parking included
Free WiFi

$89 nightly

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Total includes taxes and fees

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

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

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.

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.

Does VR Rotorua Lake Resort have a hot tub?

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

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Hui

Traveled with partner

Apr 15, 2025

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

Apr 14, 2025

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

Apr 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The view & quiet

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

richard

Traveled with partner

Apr 10, 2025

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

Apr 9, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Traveled with partner

Apr 6, 2025

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

Apr 3, 2025

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

Mar 31, 2025

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

Mar 29, 2025

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

Mar 26, 2025

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

Mar 24, 2025

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

Mar 17, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Mar 15, 2025

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

Mar 14, 2025

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

Mar 14, 2025

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

Mar 12, 2025

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

Mar 11, 2025

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

Mar 11, 2025

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

Mar 11, 2025

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

Great customer service

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Avril

Traveled with partner

Mar 10, 2025

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

Mar 3, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Nice spot for a night w beautiful lake view

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Feb 26, 2025

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

Feb 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Feb 26, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Traveled with partner

Feb 22, 2025

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

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About the neighborhood

Mourea

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About this property

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Entertainment

Food and drink

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Important information

Optional extras

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VR Rotorua Lake Resort Reviews

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