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1. Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
4.0 star property
Mourea
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (613 reviews)
"Amazing staff at reception.. Beautiful facilities (tennis court, pool, table tennis, spa and gym) all got used during our 2 night stay. Perfect relaxing spot"
Australia
James
The price is CA $149
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

2. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,116 reviews)
"What the pictures show is completely different to what we saw and got into,old rooms,,"
Australia
Nileshni
The price is CA $164
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Quest Rotorua Central

3. Peaceful Lake Rotoiti Escape | Jetty, Kayaks & Clear Water Views

Peaceful Lake Rotoiti Escape | Jetty, Kayaks & Clear Water Views
Rotorua
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Just had a beautiful holiday here with 5 kids. Kayaking among the swans was a highlight. Gorgeous setting, close to everything. House well stocked with everything we needed. Will definitely be back. "
United States
Lisa J.
The price is CA $340
CA $535 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Peaceful Lake Rotoiti Escape | Jetty, Kayaks & Clear Water Views

4. Ripple Rotorua

Ripple Rotorua
3.5 star property
Fairy Springs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (535 reviews)
"Such a great place to stay. Super close to Skyline, good size rooms, comfy beds, and really lovely staff. Our favourite place to stay in Rotorua!"
Australia
Kym
The price is CA $110
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Ripple Rotorua

5. Tikitere Treasure -Peaceful lovely rural setting. Studio unit . 10 mins to town

Tikitere Treasure -Peaceful lovely rural setting. Studio unit . 10 mins to town
Tikitere
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay. The location is ideal to explore Rotorua and its surroundings. The room is comfortable and the breakfast was great! Many thanks!"
New Zealand
Kateryna R.
The price is CA $138
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Tikitere Treasure -Peaceful lovely rural setting. Studio unit . 10 mins to town

6. Kings On Peace

Kings On Peace
4.0 star property
Fenton Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (257 reviews)
"Very friendly staffs and well maintained room. We all enjoyed the stay"
Australia
CHAEYOUNG
The price is CA $201
CA $234 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Kings On Peace

7. 1 Bedroom Garden Chalet at 638B Te Ngae

1 Bedroom Garden Chalet at 638B Te Ngae
2.0 star property
Owhata
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"Room was clean and tidy. However the drive way was so steep that our standard Corolla grounded so hard we had to park at the McDonald’s next door a higher SUV tho would be ok can I suggest that if possible the top of the drive be flattened a bit. The house was very good value and the instructions spot on so aside from the drive a very good value for money stay Thanks"
Australia
Peter
The price is CA $145
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
1 Bedroom Garden Chalet at 638B Te Ngae

8. Central Apartments Rotorua

Central Apartments Rotorua
2.0 star property
Inner City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Great modern apartment accommodation in the heart of Rotorua, clean, comfortable and well equipped with everything you need. Highly recommended."
Australia
Daniel
The price is CA $111
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Central Apartments Rotorua

9. Relaxed Resort Style Living

Relaxed Resort Style Living
Rotorua
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Clean, good location, comfortable, amenities onsite. We enjoyed staying here and would definitely recommend! "
New Zealand
Colleen S.
The price is CA $133
CA $272 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Relaxed Resort Style Living

10. Renovated perfection next to Redwoods now 30% off

Renovated perfection next to Redwoods now 30% off
Owhata
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (82 reviews)
"great stay"
New Zealand
Simon M.
The price is CA $138
CA $258 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Renovated perfection next to Redwoods now 30% off

11. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (638 reviews)
"Great stay, good staff"
Australia
Kane
The price is CA $89
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

12. Beautiful Brand New Four-bed home near Redwood

Beautiful Brand New Four-bed home near Redwood
Owhata
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Beautiful home, well kept and great location."
Australia
MELANIE
The price is CA $226
CA $428 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Beautiful Brand New Four-bed home near Redwood

13. Cooper's Lakeside - Lakefront, Kayaks, Sleeps 5

Cooper's Lakeside - Lakefront, Kayaks, Sleeps 5
Holdens Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"The house was a very peaceful place to stay! Beautiful views of the lake and a welcoming atmosphere. We loved having this house to come back to after our adventures!"
United States
Ava B.
The price is CA $214
CA $330 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Cooper's Lakeside - Lakefront, Kayaks, Sleeps 5

14. Absolute Lakefront | Panoramic Views & Spacious Stay for 10

Absolute Lakefront | Panoramic Views & Spacious Stay for 10
Hannahs Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"We loved the location and proximity to Rotorua. The house itself was fabulous. It was very roomy and had lots of external space both covered and uncovered. We would definitely return here."
New Zealand
Michael D.
The price is CA $386
CA $588 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Absolute Lakefront | Panoramic Views & Spacious Stay for 10

15. A Cosy Hideaway | Hot Tub, Garden & Warm Character Home

A Cosy Hideaway | Hot Tub, Garden & Warm Character Home
Lynmore
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Great location with proximity to mountain bike trails. Enjoyed the bbq, hot tub, and beautiful yard."
United States
Tim W.
The price is CA $274
CA $417 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
A Cosy Hideaway | Hot Tub, Garden & Warm Character Home

16. Spa & Spacious

Spa & Spacious
Owhata
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Host was very responsive to messages. The accommodation was very comfortable and spacious, and had everything we needed for a great stay."
Australia
Janelle H.
The price is CA $165
CA $318 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Spa & Spacious

17. Going the Distance

Going the Distance
Owhata
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"3 day stay with family of 5 - great location and immaculately clean modern home - hot tub was a bonus "
Australia
Stephen T.
The price is CA $200
CA $341 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Going the Distance

18. Guests Suite 5 minutes to Redwoods

Guests Suite 5 minutes to Redwoods
Lynmore
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Very accomodating hosts super clean accommodation "
New Zealand
Jay T.
The price is CA $170
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Guests Suite 5 minutes to Redwoods

19. Pukaki Holiday Apartments

Pukaki Holiday Apartments
3.5 star property
Inner City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (30 reviews)
"Perfect location, central walking distance to everything and very spacious with areas of private space for people to tuck away in if in a bigger group. Comfortable and cozy, will definitely come back to this as a group."
Australia
Andrew
The price is CA $154
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Pukaki Holiday Apartments

20. Luxury Lakeview Farm Stay Rotorua | Hot Tub, Views & Animal, Hamurana Luxury Lakeview Farmhouse w/ a...

Luxury Lakeview Farm Stay Rotorua | Hot Tub, Views & Animal, Hamurana Luxury Lakeview Farmhouse w/ a...
Hamurana
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"We loved our stay it was awesome. We would love to stay again ☺️"
Australia
Acaysha
The price is CA $576
CA $576 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Luxury Lakeview Farm Stay Rotorua | Hot Tub, Views & Animal, Hamurana Luxury Lakeview Farmhouse w/ a...
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Find out more about Lake Okataina

You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Lake Okataina. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in Lake Okataina?

Yes, there are vacation rentals close to top local attractions in Lake Okataina, or you can choose a more secluded option if you'd like a relaxing place to stay. Lake Okataina is known for its restaurants and shopping. Make sure you have time to check out the sporting events and parks during your trip.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Lake Okataina?

Quiet 3 Bedroom Home 6 minutes from town - 5 beds: Visitors like this Lake Okataina vacation home rental. It is equipped with a garden, air-conditioning, and laundry facilities to help you feel comfortable during your stay.

What’s there to see and do in Lake Okataina?

Lake Rotoiti and Lake Tarawera are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa and Lake Tikitapu are a couple of places you'll find in the larger area.

What’s a vacation rental in Lake Okataina like?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can stay in for a few weeks or just a few days in Lake Okataina. Vacation rentals feature amenities like WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have all the conveniences of home. If you're concerned about a sanitized environment, a vacation rental can provide a sense of privacy away from public hotel elevators and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is a great choice for a family getaway.