Title: Tihi Retreat - Rotorua - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tihi Retreat - Rotorua ## Photo gallery for Tihi Retreat - Rotorua ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, music library - Tihi Retreat - Rotorua (Rotorua Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144000/33143995/c31b255c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tihi Retreat - Rotorua (Rotorua Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144000/33143995/925b4ded.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tihi Retreat - Rotorua (Rotorua Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144000/33143995/f15a903b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, music library - Tihi Retreat - Rotorua (Rotorua Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144000/33143995/9be8a4cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tihi Retreat - Rotorua (Rotorua Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144000/33143995/3538670f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Tihi Retreat, enjoy panoramic views of Rotorua basin from almost every room. Relax on expansive decks with outdoor furniture or unwind in the main living area with awe-inspiring views over the city, suburbs, lake and thermal area. Two guest bedrooms boast full ensuites and spectacular forest views. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 93714 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tihi Retreat - Rotorua The location of Tihi Retreat gives visitors a birds eye view of the entire Rotorua basin with unobstructed and unsurpassed views in every direction, and is perfectly positioned within a stones throw of many of our cities attractions including the popular Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest and mountain biking trails which can be seen from almost every room in the house. Two guest bedrooms with spectacular forest views are each complimented by full ensuites, including large double ended baths, fully tiled showers with additional rain showers, heated towel rails and mirrors, hair dryers, LED TVs and Audio. The master suite occupies the entire first floor and includes a walk through wardrobe, lounge, built in desk/study, private decks and a well appointed luxurious ensuite. The view from here is breathtaking. The main living/dining/kitchen area is the centre of the house with awe-inspiring views over the entire city, suburbs, lake, forestry and thermal area. An adjoining step down lounge with views you can almost touch in every direction is a place where you can sit and ponder, read a book, watch tv, listen to music or just be hypnotized by the views. Another lounge at the opposite end of the house is another restful area where the views of the city and suburbs are equally impressive. Listen to your favorite music here or watch a block buster movie with crystal clear audio/visual. Expansive exotic timber decks allow visitors to relax on outdoor furniture scattered around the house. And as the sun sets watch the city come to life with it's dazzling display of lights. After the sun sets take a stroll down past the native gardens to view our resident glow worms. Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Strictly no smoking inside ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city center - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,714 square feet ## Similar properties ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/874de647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rydges Rotorua Whakarewarewa - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Tihi Retreat Rotorua House Rotorua Township Tihi Retreat Rotorua Rotorua Township Tihi Retreat - Rotorua Rotorua Tihi Retreat - Rotorua Private vacation home Tihi Retreat - Rotorua Private vacation home Rotorua Tihi Retreat Rotorua Rotorua Tihi Retreat - Rotorua Private vacation home Tihi Retreat - Rotorua Private vacation home Rotorua Tihi Retreat - Rotorua Rotorua Tihi Retreat Rotorua ## About the area Located in Tihiotonga, a neighborhood in Rotorua, this vacation home is in a rural area. Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance and DriftKartz are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Rotorua travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua.dx6048125) [View more Vacation homes in Rotorua](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6048125-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.17348%2C176.24396&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SuCdXLE54CysZsNaNEZ0wTyu2t4=) Rotorua Township, Rotorua ### What's nearby - ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forests, night scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/5bad7f0c-8a42-483a-a9e9-18582cefd11f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - ![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126698/09453007-51f9-417f-ab29-af320a114e30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute 1 min drive \- 1.1 km - ![Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing indigenous culture and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108102/12593aaa-9399-4443-9e32-c007aead5bba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - ![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/4baeead8-1912-47ba-8a95-9389a93a4532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Skyline Rotorua 10 min drive \- 8.6 km - Rotorua Golf Club 2 min drive \- 1.8 km ### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) 16 min drive ### Restaurants - Ciabatta Bakery 6 min drive - McDonald's 6 min drive - Delhi Hut 7 min drive - River’s Catch 7 min drive - Pataka Kai 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tihi Retreat - Rotorua pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Tihi Retreat - Rotorua? ### What time is check-out at Tihi Retreat - Rotorua? ### Where is Tihi Retreat - Rotorua located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tihi Retreat - Rotorua Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy l. Aug 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer trip We had an amazing stay - the house was beautiful and comfortable! Steve made us feel right at home and couldn’t have been more helpful! ##### amy l. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Akhila G. Jan 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property The property and location were excellent. ##### Akhila G. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nic W. Apr 5, 2019 #### Brilliant stay. Thanks for everything Steve. The house is gorgeous and a great stay was had by all. ##### Nic W. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel K. Mar 3, 2019 #### Pictures don't do justice Owner very helpful. Amazing residence. ##### Joel K. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian B. Dec 29, 2017 #### The location is outstanding! The location is outstanding! Impressive views and a huge modern house with everything you need! You could not ask for more!!! ##### Christian B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David L. Dec 24, 2017 #### The property is amazing. The property is amazing. One of the best baches I have ever stayed in. Awesome place with beautiful views wand a very functional modern home. ##### David L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shujin C. Oct 30, 2017 #### If I could give 10 stars I would. If I could give 10 stars I would. My small initimate wedding was perfect, wouldn't have had it at any other place. Sound system is awesome and everything you could ever need in a luxury place is provided. We will definitely come back! ##### Shujin C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 30, 2016 #### This property is built on a very unique and beautiful location. This property is built on a very unique and beautiful location. It is basically at the very top of a crest, which gives it commanding 360 degrees views. The views extend to lake Rotorua, the city, and the surrounding mountains. It is built based on modern, structurally significant space planning utilizing truly first rate construction, and boasts every modern convenience. The kitchen has everything you can ask for to prepare a gourmet meal, the bathrooms are fabulous, as are the AV equipment. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 30, 2015 #### Astonishing place. Astonishing place. Awesome views over the city, easy access to property. Amazing facilities, all the 'mod-cons', immaculately presented. Best place I have stayed in Rotorua in 20 years. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Mar 13, 2015 #### Awesome property and prime location. Awesome property and prime location. The owner Steve is very friendly. It would be my first choice of accommodation for my next visit to Rotorua.