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Our top choices for Lake Okareka hotels

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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, (49 reviews)
"Clean and comfy, friendly and attentive staff, great relaxing vibes"
Canada
Elizabeth
The price is CA $71
CA $82 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff and great views"
United States
Vijayaragavan
The price is CA $72
CA $82 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
Standard Studio Suite | Living area

Lakes Lodge Okataina

Lakes Lodge Okataina
3.0 star property
10.8 km from Lake Okareka
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (34 reviews)
"Just a mint place to get away from everything and sit, relax and do nothing. loved it!"
Australia
Anthony
The price is CA $72
CA $83 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Lakes Lodge Okataina
Exterior

AWA Hotel

AWA Hotel
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 12.3 km from Lake Okareka
7.8 out of 10, Good, (331 reviews)
"The deluxe double room was big, comfortable and clean. The corridors, room and lift seemed like they were new. A good shower with plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Excellent location for the Skyline Gondola and zip wire etc - just walking distance. But need to drive into the centre of Rotorua. Parking was no problem because there's a bottle store and dairy next door and which have parking when parking at the hotel was full."
United Kingdom
keith
The price is CA $81
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
AWA Hotel
Exterior

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Springfield, 8.8 km from Lake Okareka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (526 reviews)
"it was a lovely, clean and a central location. only stayed one night but would have loved to use the thermal pools also. the bbq can use some help but the kitchens and bathrooms were in a immaculate state. really loved our stay"
Australia
Alida
The price is CA $55
CA $64 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
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, (653 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Stacey
The price is CA $87
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay here. Staff were friendly and responsive to requests. Special thanks to Ailsa for going above and beyond to make the stay perfect!"
Australia
Tiffany
The price is CA $105
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Prince's Gate Hotel
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, (54 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 $129
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Geyser Lookout BnB
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, (1,130 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent, lots to choose from and delicious pastries. Beds were very comfortable and liked all the glass and light in the room."
United States
Elizabeth L.
The price is CA $121
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Rydges Rotorua
Superior Two Queen Room

Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua
3.0 star property
Fenton Street, 8.4 km from Lake Okareka
7.6 out of 10, Good, (346 reviews)
"Locationwas okay. But no microwave , no utensils to stir the coffee. No. Good at all."
Australia
Chona
The price is CA $70
CA $80 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Marsden Stay Rotorua
Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area

Kiwi As Guest House

Kiwi As Guest House
2.0 star property
Inner City, 8.6 km from Lake Okareka
7.8 out of 10, Good, (45 reviews)
"reasonable, close to the Polynesian spa and the city and friendly staff etc."
Japan
Kinya
The price is CA $56
CA $64 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Kiwi As Guest House
Twin Studio (2 Queen Beds) & Ensuite bathroom

Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
3.5 star property
Inner City, 9.3 km from Lake Okareka
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (132 reviews)
"The location is excellent, with easy access to nearby dining options. The bathroom is a bit dated, but overall the stay offers good value for the price. "
Singapore
YEAN LENG
The price is CA $64
CA $74 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
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, (352 reviews)
"Laundry service was great."
United States
Mamata
The price is CA $144
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Newina Rotorua
Restaurant

ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
3.5 star property
9.2 km from Lake Okareka
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was super tidy, beds were lovely."
Australia
Barbara
The price is CA $111
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
ibis Rotorua
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Kuirau Park Motor Lodge

Kuirau Park Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Lake Okareka
6.0 out of 10, (287 reviews)
"We loved how it was close to everything and everywhere we needed to go. Loved the swimming pool, better charis would be great. "
Australia
Kovina
The price is CA $70
CA $81 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Kuirau Park Motor Lodge
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, (293 reviews)
"Room is clean and big, the kids love the animals around "
Hong Kong SAR China
Kai
The price is CA $116
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Hideaway of Rotorua
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apex on Fenton

Apex on Fenton
2.0 star property
Fenton Street, 8.2 km from Lake Okareka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (89 reviews)
"great stay, very good location. "
United States
Ellen
The price is CA $86
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Apex on Fenton
Three-Bedroom House

Pure Motel

Pure Motel
2.5 star property
Fenton Street, 8.2 km from Lake Okareka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8 reviews)
"The gentleman that looked after us was very polite and friendly. And the room was extremely clean, probably the cleanest motel room we've seen. "
Australia
Craig
The price is CA $82
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Pure Motel
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View | Terrace/patio

B&B @ the Redwoods

B&B @ the Redwoods
3.5 star property
Lynmore, 6.2 km from Lake Okareka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Owner was friendly and helpful, nice breakfast."
United States
Debra
The price is CA $167
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
B&B @ the Redwoods
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, (566 reviews)
"Great place to stay with kids"
Australia
Aaron
The price is CA $91
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
All Seasons Holiday Park
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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
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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Aerial view of Rotorua, New Zealand

Inner City

While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village.
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.
Kuirau Park walk in Rotorua, the thermal wonderland of New Zealand.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.

Top Lake Okareka Hotel Reviews

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

2/10 Terrible
"Hotel old and dirty. Discourteous overweight rude reception guy. No coffee left in room. Requested a room with a view. didn’t get it. A/C very noisy. We were booked in for 2 nights but one was more than enough. "
Linda 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Rydges 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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