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Our top choices for Lake Tarawera hotels

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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and potted plants.
A tranquil spa setting with a reflective pool, surrounded by rocks and native plants, overlooking a body of water.

1. Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
19.9 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Martin
CA $127
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Newina Rotorua
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.
An aerial view of a residential area with multiple buildings, roads, and a large industrial facility emitting smoke in the background.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, modern lighting, and a large window providing natural light.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign.

2. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
16.3 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Jessica
CA $169
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Regal Palms Resort
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large window.

3. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
16.5 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Sumer
CA $128
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
STAY280 & STAY284 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.
Reception

4. Avero

Avero
16.1 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Scott
CA $176
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Avero
A spa pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.
A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living room.
A single-story building with a porch, a slide, and a dinosaur statue.
A natural hot spring with clear water, surrounded by rocks and trees.

5. All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park
14.2 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
rona
CA $86
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
All Seasons Holiday Park
A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by rocks and trees.
A spa room with two treatment beds, a hot tub, and a wooden deck with a view of greenery.
A spacious lobby with wooden floors and a high ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area, and a view of the outside.
A couple seated at a table with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a meal.

6. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
14.5 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Larry
CA $137
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a toaster. There is a dining table with chairs and a bowl of fruit.
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.

7. Kings On Peace

Kings On Peace
16.3 km from Lake Tarawera
Canada
Janice
CA $205
CA $238 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Kings On Peace
A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a table, and chairs. There is a kitchen visible in the background.
A cozy interior with a high ceiling, wooden panel walls, a dining area, and comfortable seating.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding and blue pillows, a framed picture on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted mirror, and two wall sconces.

8. Pure Motel

Pure Motel
16.4 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Craig
CA $86
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Pure Motel
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.
A pool table with a colorful ball return system, surrounded by chairs and potted plants in a wooden room with large windows.

9. AWA Hotel

AWA Hotel
20.5 km from Lake Tarawera
New Zealand
Aguilar
CA $66
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
AWA Hotel
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 modern wooden house with large windows, a covered patio with outdoor furniture, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A compact, modern room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchenette, and a shower area.

10. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
16.8 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Ricky
CA $50
CA $59 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
A house with a large glass conservatory, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of a calm lake.
A hotel room with a large bed, a teddy bear, and a view of the sea.
A house with a swimming pool, a stone pathway, and a view of the lake.
A lakeside view with a sandy beach, clear water, and distant mountains.

11. Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
19.4 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Murtuza
CA $511
CA $587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of a lake.
Room
A wooden cabin room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.
A lakeside property with a large house featuring multiple decks and a covered patio area.

12. Koura Lodge

Koura Lodge
19.3 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
caroline
CA $347
CA $402 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Koura Lodge
A wooden bench, a wall-mounted picture, a fish tank, and a planter with greenery.
A covered patio with a table and two wicker chairs, a grassy yard, and a house in the background.
A building with a paved driveway leading to a gated entrance.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, and a coffee table.

13. Red Rock Thermal Motel

Red Rock Thermal Motel
18.5 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Sandi
CA $72
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Red Rock Thermal Motel
A luxurious outdoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake at dusk.
A wooden dock extending into a calm body of water, with a building featuring large windows and a covered patio area in the background.
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering views of greenery.
An aerial view of a residential area with row houses, a small lake, and a road.

14. Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
19.7 km from Lake Tarawera
United States
Mele Liumei Tupou Muimui Kovi Ki Tofoa
CA $186
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
A patio with a table and chairs, a pergola, and a wooden fence.
A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, a potted plant, and a view through sheer curtains.
A modern two-story building with a sign reading "Redwood Apartments."
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a potted plant, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a kitchen with a black refrigerator and white cabinets.

15. Redwood Apartments

Redwood Apartments
16 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Graham
CA $186
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Redwood Apartments
A coastal resort with a dock, clear waters, and lush greenery.
A wooden sauna with a glass door, a wooden bench, and a bamboo plant.
A cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of greenery.
A cabin with wooden walls, a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a table.

16. Lakes Lodge Okataina

Lakes Lodge Okataina
11 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Ben
CA $113
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Lakes Lodge Okataina
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.
A hallway with wooden paneling, a checkered floor, and a light fixture at the end.
A wooden picnic table with a black umbrella, surrounded by green plants and a wooden fence.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

17. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
17.2 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Dallas
CA $47
CA $55 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by greenery and a building.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, a small balcony, and a view of the outdoors.
A road lined with trees and a mural of a bird on a building.

18. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
15.9 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Kane
CA $122
CA $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining area, and a bed.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A covered patio with a swimming pool, a table with chairs, and a fenced area with plants.

19. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
16.6 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Riana
CA $105
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Thermal Oak Motel
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 living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

20. Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
18.4 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Mei-Chun
CA $112
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Tarawera

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
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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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 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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Living area
Avero
10.0
Exceptional
15 reviews
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A spa pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.
All Seasons Holiday Park
9.0
Wonderful
580 reviews
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Top Lake Tarawera Hotel Reviews

Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"The scenary is incredible. I immediately fell in love with the place."
Kaylene 6-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
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 2 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 6 days ago
The Enclave - Lake Tarawera Views, Sleeps 6
Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views

Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Darrin G. 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views
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.
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
Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR

10/10 Excellent
"Great property. View and spa are amazing."
Trish W. 3-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR
Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera

Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and comfortable stay. Good location and great communication with host throughout. "
Karenina W. 2-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
Fisherman's Retreat on Lake Tarawera
Okareka Escape - Lake Views & Lakeside Walk

Okareka Escape - Lake Views & Lakeside Walk

10/10 Excellent
"had everything one could want (and including the weather, so extra lucky to fnd you). Only hastle was neghbour had to help us with the alarm (wouldn't stop no matter what one did) I think the code numbers were setting, stopping, resetting it, endless, no way to tell where it's up to. "
andrew w. 3-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
Okareka Escape - Lake Views & Lakeside Walk

Other attractions near Lake Tarawera

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 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 weathered sign on a rocky outcrop with the text "MT TATARWA RUAHIASCUAMIT III METRES 3580 FEET ASL" and a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

Mount Tarawera

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Casting an imposing shadow over the Rotorua region, this colossal volcano is responsible for one of the most devastating eruptions ever to occur in New Zealand.
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Te Rata Bay

Explore the great outdoors at Te Rata Bay, a lovely green space in Waimangu. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
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Tarawera Falls

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Tarawera Falls, a lovely green space in Rototai. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Tarawera?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Tarawera, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 52 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Tarawera?
Solitaire Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lake Tarawera.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Tarawera?
Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Tarawera.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Tarawera, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Lake Tarawera.
What can I see and do near Lake Tarawera?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Te Rata Bay and Tarawera Falls. Surround yourself with nature at Lake Okareka, Mount Tarawera, and Lake Rotomahana. A visit to Buried Village is worth the trip when you're visiting.