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Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Fireplace
Fireplace
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage

This lakeside lodge offers a cozy and fully self-contained accommodation with two double bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and access to the Ngongotaha Lakefront Reserve through pathway on the left side of the property, please take a walk along the Reserve. Guests have complimentary use of a tandem kayak, and the lodge is conveniently located 5 minutes from the village and 15 minutes from Rotorua Central. The space features a fireplace, a shared bathroom, and a laundry room with a washing machine. Free unlimited WIFI is available. The property includes a private garden, a carport for one vehicle, and off-street parking. Note that there is another dwelling on the property, but it is not part of the rental. Suitable for couples and families

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Ngongotaha, a neighborhood in Rotorua, is home to this cottage. Mitai Maori Village and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ogo or Racing Rotorua.
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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Agrodome - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬7 min drive
  • McDonald's
  • Taco Bell
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage?

As of Aug 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage on Aug 25, 2025 start from CA $171.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage located?

Located in Ngongotaha, this cottage is steps from Lake Rotorua, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Agroventures and Agrodome. Velocity Valley and aMAZEme are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Trip

Very nice place, clean and nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Denisandlis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not lakeside

The Bookabach listing says that it is a "lakeside lodge" with "direct access to the Ngongotaha Lakefront Reserve". There is a photo of the reserve labelled "Property grounds". This description fits the original "Lodge" but NOT the cottage. The address given is actually the address of the lodge not the cottage. The cottage is not lakeside but is behind the lodge with no view of the reserve or the lake and access to the reserve is at the end of the street. This is possibly a breach of the fair trading act. The waste disposal unit was jammed with a stone. We fixed it and left the stone on the window sill. The washing machine was half full of water. We just left it as we found it. The fan in the bathroom did not work. Operating the heater without the fan could damage the unit and is a fire hazard. The igniter of gas hob in the kitchen was turned off, the switch being on the other side of the kitchen and labelled "oven". Some instructions and better labeling would help. The shower rose was attached to the hose with duct tape and did not fit properly in the shower slide. The toilet roll holder was loose. The aerator on the kitchen sink mixer does not work resulting in splashing when used. This would be a simple fix for a plumber. In short, the general maintenance needs attention. The bach was comfortable and clean. The kitchen and bathroom were well appointed. The food supplied exceeded expectations. The linen was fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Waiteti Bay

Right around the corner from Waiteti Bay. Fly-fished at the stream inlet. Beautiful walk from the cottage to Rotorua Town Center. Clean and comfortable lodgings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

A great cabin to stay in, with everything we needed and more. Loved the extra touches like the eggs and stocked pantry. Estuary is around the corner with loads of trout fishermen - was fascinating to see! Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024