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Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Lake Okareka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our experience thanks."
Australia
renee
The price is CA $64
CA $75 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
Exterior

Treetops Lodge & Estate

Treetops Lodge & Estate
5.0 star property
17 km from Lake Okareka
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Food was great! The area around the property was beautiful!"
United States
Mark
The price is CA $639
CA $735 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Treetops Lodge & Estate
Property grounds

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Kawaha Point, 11.3 km from Lake Okareka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"Everything about this place was fantastic would highly recommend"
Australia
Melanie
The price is CA $199
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Lake Okareka
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Staff were amazing. Bed was very comfortable. Great location, quiet."
Australia
Ceryn
The price is CA $69
CA $80 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

On The Point - Lake Rotorua

On The Point - Lake Rotorua
5.0 star property
Kawaha Point, 11.3 km from Lake Okareka
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"This was the best place we stayed in NZ, the rooms and attention to care were spectacular!"
United States
Elizabeth G
The price is CA $578
CA $679 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
On The Point - Lake Rotorua
Outdoor spa tub

Geyser Lookout BnB

Geyser Lookout BnB
3.0 star property
Tihiotonga, 9.1 km from Lake Okareka
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"The couple running the BnB were friendly and made our stay very pleasant! The breakfast was amazing!"
United States
Steven
The price is CA $136
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Geyser Lookout BnB
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Hana Lodge

Hana Lodge
5.0 star property
Ngongotaha, 17.8 km from Lake Okareka
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, room and property were beautiful, food was delicious, and the amenities were plentiful"
United States
Tanner
The price is CA $293
CA $337 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Hana Lodge
Outdoor treatment areas

Lakes Lodge Okataina

Lakes Lodge Okataina
3.0 star property
10.8 km from Lake Okareka
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (37 reviews)
"Beautiful location, confortable and spacious room, we had a great time."
Mexico
Marisol
The price is CA $110
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Lakes Lodge Okataina
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 11.6 km from Lake Okareka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (372 reviews)
"Great Motel, very clean and staff were friendly - would stay again"
Australia
abbie
The price is CA $94
CA $110 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Newina Rotorua
Outdoor dining

Koura Lodge

Koura Lodge
5.0 star property
Kawaha Point, 11.3 km from Lake Okareka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (128 reviews)
"The property was cozy, the staff was helpful, and accommodating. The rooms and areas were very cleaned and maintained well. Would love to stay here again. We enjoyed the lakeside hot tub as well that was very clean although the light there looks like it needs to be replaced. Would be a great spot for large groups as well."
United States
Oscar
The price is CA $247
CA $288 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Koura Lodge
2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
4.0 star property
6.8 km from Lake Okareka
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (660 reviews)
"The location was awesome Right on the lake edge Lots of walkways to parks And barbecue areas that the receptionist didn't know about And was going to put on there things to do list And proximity to airport for tourist travel So win win Will go there again"
Australia
Albert
The price is CA $95
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Transfer Shower, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Hideaway of Rotorua

Hideaway of Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 13.7 km from Lake Okareka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (299 reviews)
"Room are cleaned and spacious"
Australia
Siu Lai
The price is CA $109
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Hideaway of Rotorua
View from property

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

VR Rotorua Lake Resort
4.5 star property
13.6 km from Lake Okareka
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Handro
The price is CA $81
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
View from room

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa, 7.7 km from Lake Okareka
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,168 reviews)
"Really good place to stay,very pleased with staff helpful personality"
Australia
Ashok
The price is CA $103
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Rydges Rotorua
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park
4.0 star property
6.7 km from Lake Okareka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (572 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing the owners were lovely cabin we stayed in was clean and lovely too Will be returning"
Australia
Shaun
The price is CA $92
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25
All Seasons Holiday Park
Family Apartment | Living area

Avero

Avero
2.0 star property
Fenton Park, 8 km from Lake Okareka
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Terrific staff; lovely clean renovated rooms"
Canada
Thalia
The price is CA $146
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Avero
Front of property - evening/night

Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City, 8.9 km from Lake Okareka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (520 reviews)
"Very basic accommodation but hard to find a nicer one in the region"
Australia
Gyorgy
The price is CA $152
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Pullman Rotorua
Public bath

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City, 8.8 km from Lake Okareka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Old building, well maintained. Comfortable bed, good continental breakfast"
United States
Patrick
The price is CA $103
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Prince's Gate Hotel
Free daily continental breakfast

Lake Lodge B&B Rotorua - Adults Only

Lake Lodge B&B Rotorua - Adults Only
3.5 star property
9.3 km from Lake Okareka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"Good location and comfortable stay "
Canada
CAMERON
The price is CA $135
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Lake Lodge B&B Rotorua - Adults Only
Solitaire Suite | Living area

Solitaire Lodge

Solitaire Lodge
5.0 star property
4.4 km from Lake Okareka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"The.staff, facility and dining is as good as anywhere in the world. Combine that with the beauty of the location and you’ll never want to leave. "
United States
Ron
The price is CA $1,740
CA $2,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Solitaire Lodge
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Where to stay in Lake Okareka

Find the best Lake Okareka areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lake Okareka
Learn more about Lake Okareka
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.
A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall.
A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

Lynmore

While Lynmore might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa.

Ngapuna

While Ngapuna isn't home to many top sights, Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Lake Okareka Hotel Reviews

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good
"Was great spa was great. Only issue I had was i forgot my laptop charger and they didnt contact me at all. until later when i knew i forgot then i reached out."
Aokuso 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Lake Okareka?
The best time to go to Lake Okareka is during the warmer months, from November to April, to fully enjoy the outdoor activities and scenery.

During this period, the weather is generally sunny and warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 28°C. This makes it ideal for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding on the lake, as well as hiking or cycling around the Lake Okareka Walkway. The longer daylight hours also mean more time to explore the area.

For those interested in fishing, particularly for trout, December to March is often considered prime time due to the warmer waters and active fish. It's also a popular time for families seeking a relaxing lakeside holiday with plenty of opportunities for outdoor play.

While the winter months (May to October) are cooler and wetter, they can still offer a peaceful retreat with fewer crowds, and the surrounding geothermal attractions in Rotorua are still easily accessible.
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