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VR Rotorua Lake Resort

4.5 star property

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A lakeside seating area with a view of the sunset over the water.
A dining area with tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a ceiling with wooden beams.
A lakeside view with a wooden bridge, grassy areas, and hills in the background.
A large house with a lawn and a lake.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a grassy area and lake through a glass door, and a small table with chairs outside.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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366 State Highway 33, Mourea, 3074
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

King Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

King Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of a garden.

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite with Spa | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Suite with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

King Room with Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of a lake, and a balcony.

Twin Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

This smoke-free hotel features a marina, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
VR Rotorua Lake Resort offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Mourea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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 kids' pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

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

VR Rotorua Lake Resort's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Rotoiti. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Lake Rotoiti and 7 minutes on foot from Lake Rotorua
VR Rotorua Lake Resort offers its guests a marina, 2 hot tubs, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 3229 square feet (300 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury VR Rotorua Lake Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Mourea hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
The Grill – This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner and light fare.
The Bar – On-site bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 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 motorised 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 centre (3,229 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • 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 centre
  • 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

  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.15 per cent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 25 for adults and from 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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

VR Rotorua Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Handro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great view of lake. Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While noone was on the front desk or picking up the after hours phone.....the staff in the restaurant checked me in and the stay was just what I needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vijayaragavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Vitalii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake is perfect. The rest is 4/5.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Karina

Lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Gerard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, but I think the property has seen better days
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely nostalgic hotel. Reminded me of years past. Loved it, however, rooms could use updating. Lovely staff. We really enjoyed it and the price was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a really lovely spacious room that was more of a suite really. The staff throughout were lovely and the breakfast was delicious and we ate in the restaurant which again didn’t disappoint and was incredibly good value. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zvonko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stuff. Very good room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room has been very neglected. Front desk staff was helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

PJ

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the setting, beautiful view of the lake, very calm and peaceful. The hotel facilities and room are definitely a bit run down and in need of maintenance, dinner in the restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Wonderful quiet room. A great nights sleep. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Bin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location by the lake but nothing good other than that… Extremely dated facilities and the unforgettable low quality breakfast…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room is amazing! It’s super nice to walk around and very quiet and peaceful. The room is spacious and the location is easy to find. There are free parking slots. The staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, stunning accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sabreena

Maybe the decking can be cleaner cause it’s part of a lake view for room. Also have robes especially with Pool and Spa pool at hotel will be handy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean,pool erea needs some TLC,staff were good,wouldnt say outstanding helpful, some times hard to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay- thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin Dyer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly helpful staff and good dining room food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jarrad

Liked: Cleanliness
Old fashioned needs an upgrade and the shower temperature was all over the show
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and friendly service. The rooms look amazing. The lake side view was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025