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A cozy living room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains. There is a sofa, a coffee table with a basket of bread, and a potted plant.
A natural hot spring surrounded by trees and greenery.
A room with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring two sofas, a table with a bowl of fruit, a book, and a basket of croissants.
A room with a view of a lake and mountains, furnished with two sofas and a table with a bowl of fruit and a book.

1. Solitaire Lodge

Solitaire Lodge
3 km from Lake Okareka
United States
Ron
CA $2,204
CA $2,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Solitaire Lodge
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
A reception desk with a wooden top and glass panels, two monitors, a QR code sign, and a fire extinguisher.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
9.6 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
Sumer
CA $129
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.
A hotel with a tennis court, multiple parking spaces, and a parking lot with several cars.
An aerial view of a residential area with multiple buildings, roads, and a large industrial facility emitting smoke in the background.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign.

3. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
9.5 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
Jessica
CA $167
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Regal Palms Resort
A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.
A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a road.
A hot tub with a wooden deck, a bowl of fruit, and a bottle of wine.
A tranquil spa setting with a reflective pool, surrounded by rocks and native plants, overlooking a body of water.

4. Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
13 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
Martin
CA $127
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Newina Rotorua
Living area
A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
Two wooden tubs with metal bands, a wooden wall, and a metal faucet.
A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a black refrigerator, and a trash bin.

5. Avero

Avero
9.4 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
Scott
CA $176
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Avero
A modern living room with a glass door leading to a balcony. The balcony has a barbecue grill, a hot tub, and a grill cart.
A building with a prominent 'K' sign, a glass entrance, and a series of windows.
A 5-star apartment complex with a sign indicating vacancy.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a toaster. There is a dining table with chairs and a bowl of fruit.

6. Kings On Peace

Kings On Peace
9.5 km from Lake Okareka
Canada
Janice
CA $205
CA $238 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Kings On Peace
A commercial building with a sign for Drapac HealthBeauty Products, a souvenir shop, and a restaurant named Kawaha.
A hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a sign that reads "AWA HOTEL".
A restaurant with wooden interior, tables, chairs, and potted plants.
A hotel room with three beds, a round dining table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

7. AWA Hotel

AWA Hotel
13.6 km from Lake Okareka
New Zealand
Aguilar
CA $66
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
AWA Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a glass shower enclosure, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining area, and a bed.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, and a glass coffee table.

8. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
9.7 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
Riana
CA $105
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Thermal Oak Motel
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a green armchair, a coffee table with books and glasses, and a TV on a stand.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a town and hills through a balcony.
A modern building with a parking lot and a view of a forested area with smoke rising in the background.

9. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
9.2 km from Lake Okareka
United States
Tim
CA $127
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Rydges Rotorua
A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, potted plants, and a view of a parking lot and distant mountains.
A compact kitchen with a window, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs.
A room with a glass table, two blue sofas, a single armchair, and a ceiling fan.
A motel with a two-story structure, multiple parking spaces, and a fenced driveway.

10. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
10.1 km from Lake Okareka
New Zealand
Shane
CA $101
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
Room
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious hotel lobby with a dining area, a bar, and a seating area with a chandelier.

11. Regent of Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua
10.5 km from Lake Okareka
United States
Dianne
CA $217
CA $255 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Regent of Rotorua
A pool with water splashing, surrounded by a covered area with a clock and a sign.
A natural hot spring with clear water, surrounded by rocks and trees.
Room
A single-story building with a porch, a slide, and a dinosaur statue.

12. All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park
7.6 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
rona
CA $90
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
All Seasons Holiday Park
A swimming pool with a metal handrail in the foreground.
A hotel with a beige facade, two lizard murals, and a sign listing amenities like a mineral pool and heated swimming pool.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in microwave, and a stove.

13. Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel
10.1 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
Paul
CA $76
CA $89 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Ambassador Thermal Motel
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of a lake.
A lakeside property with a large house featuring multiple decks and a covered patio area.
Room
A modern kitchen with wooden walls, a large island, and a view of a lake.

14. Koura Lodge

Koura Lodge
12.5 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
caroline
CA $347
CA $402 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Koura Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.
A backyard with a barbecue grill, a wooden table, and benches.
A motel with a reception area, multiple guest rooms, and a parking lot.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove.

15. Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
11.5 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
Mei-Chun
CA $112
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
A wooden bench, a wall-mounted picture, a fish tank, and a planter with greenery.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A covered patio with a table and two wicker chairs, a grassy yard, and a house in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a red throw blanket, and a heart-shaped towel arrangement.

16. Red Rock Thermal Motel

Red Rock Thermal Motel
11.6 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
Sandi
CA $72
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Red Rock Thermal Motel
A house with a large glass conservatory, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of a calm lake.
A lakeside view with a sandy beach, clear water, and distant mountains.
A house with a swimming pool, a stone pathway, and a view of the lake.
A hotel room with a large bed, a teddy bear, and a view of the sea.

17. Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
12.6 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
Murtuza
CA $511
CA $587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.
A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, glasses, and a decorative hanging plant.
A swimming pool with a glass enclosure, outdoor seating, and a building with large windows.
A wooden hot tub with a bench and a potted plant in a corner.

18. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
9.9 km from Lake Okareka
United States
Irene
CA $151
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
A swimming pool with palm trees and a stone wall in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a dresser.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in island, and a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery and mountains.

19. ASURE Cleveland Rotorua

ASURE Cleveland Rotorua
11.6 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
Honey
CA $105
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
ASURE Cleveland Rotorua
A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.
A row of log cabins with a wooden fence in front, set in a wooded area.
A compact, modern room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchenette, and a shower area.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a gray sofa.

20. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
10.2 km from Lake Okareka
Australia
Ricky
CA $50
CA $59 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Okareka

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A cozy living room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains. There is a sofa, a coffee table with a basket of bread, and a potted plant.
Solitaire Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
21 reviews
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A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
9.8
Exceptional
140 reviews
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A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.
Regal Palms Resort
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.
Newina Rotorua
9.4
Exceptional
418 reviews
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Living area
Avero
10.0
Exceptional
15 reviews
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Top Lake Okareka Hotel Reviews

Rotorua Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Rotorua Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful location, quiet and relaxing holiday park."
Andrea 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Rotorua Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
The Boat Shed - Lake Ōkareka Views, Sleeps 4

The Boat Shed - Lake Ōkareka Views, Sleeps 4

10/10 Excellent
"Great place for a small family. Very quiet and clean and close to the Redwoods Treewalk. Will certainly stay again !"
Casey S. 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Boat Shed - Lake Ōkareka Views, Sleeps 4
The Enclave - Lake Tarawera Views, Sleeps 6

The Enclave - Lake Tarawera Views, Sleeps 6

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and tidy home, exactly as described. We stayed two nights and enjoyed the peace, quiet and birdlife. Susan was a lovely host, very communicative."
Natalie C. 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Enclave - Lake Tarawera Views, Sleeps 6
Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach

Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach

10/10 Excellent
"We could not have had a better stay!! This was the perfect location to explore rotorua and relax. The views were beautiful and we had everything we needed!"
Ryan M. 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach
Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake.

Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake.

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hostPlenty of spaceAnd kōwhai tree beautiful with tūīsHost lent a suit to my partnerVery generous Enjoyed the stay very much"
charlene r. 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake.
Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12

Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12

8/10 Good
"Great property, quite big and had everything we needed.Lovely and clean and we are hoping to go back another time."
Michelle G. 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12
Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake

Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake

10/10 Excellent
"Thank you for a wonderful stay!"
Laila K. 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake
Tranquil Hideaway - Lake Okareka Holiday Home

Tranquil Hideaway - Lake Okareka Holiday Home

10/10 Excellent
"Great place. Highly recommend"
Rachel D. 4-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Tranquil Hideaway - Lake Okareka Holiday Home
Kundaniwas - Lake Okareka Tiny House, Kayaks

Kundaniwas - Lake Okareka Tiny House, Kayaks

10/10 Excellent
"A great little place to getaway to, very easy to find with good directions for both for the property and for checking in. Very quiet but within easy reach of Rotorua.We really enjoyed our winter break.Great support from the InnList team"
Steve O. 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Kundaniwas - Lake Okareka Tiny House, Kayaks

Other attractions near Lake Okareka

A sign about Tikitapu / Blue Lake with a scenic background of a lake and palm trees.

Lake Tikitapu

9.2/10 (253 reviews)
Explore one of the region’s most beautiful lakes and relax on the beach beside the sparkling water.
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A rustic wooden structure surrounded by dense forest.

Buried Village

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
Entombed by the eruption of a brutal volcano, this historic village has been perfectly preserved for more than 100 years.
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A coastal landscape with a large body of water, dense green vegetation, and a mountain range in the background.

Lake Tarawera

9.2/10 (240 reviews)
Fish for rainbow trout, swim at a beach with hot spring water and hike to waterfalls set amid majestic scenery at this vast, intense-blue lake.
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A lake surrounded by forested hills, with a clear sky.

Lake Rotokakahi

6.8/10 (3 reviews)
With stunning views and a serene atmosphere, it is easy to understand why this lake is regarded as sacred by the local Maori.
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A rope bridge in a forest with illuminated hanging lights.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

9.6/10 (1,251 reviews)
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
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Te Amorangi Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Te Amorangi Museum during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
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Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

8.8/10 (6 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Okareka?
Lake Okareka is located in an area that travelers like for its spas. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 28 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Lake Okareka?
Located 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lake Okareka, Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Okareka?
Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Okareka.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Okareka, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Lake Okareka.
What can I see and do near Lake Okareka?
Sights like Buried Village and Te Amorangi Museum highlight some of the local culture. At Lake Tikitapu, Lake Tarawera, and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, you can surround yourself with nature. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Lake Rotokakahi and Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre.

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