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Koura Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with private beach, near Skyline Rotorua

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Lodge Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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In the heart of Rotorua, Koura Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with a breakfast buffet, private beach, and kayaking. Unwind in the sauna or spa tub, or simply relax on sun loungers. With helpful staff and concierge services at your fingertips.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Sauna
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Hot tub
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $278
$320 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

Why we love this property

Luxury lake and beach lodge
Marvel at this lodge's unique position between private beach and serene lake. Lush garden surrounds add natural beauty to the luxury experience.
Complimentary breakfast
Early risers appreciate the free buffet breakfast provided at this lodge. Fuel up for adventures with a hearty morning meal.
Premium sleep essentials
Doze peacefully amid premium bedding and blackout drapes in this luxury lodge. Bathrobes await for post-balcony lounging comfort.

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Lodge Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Lodge Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 122 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lake view

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 152 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Lodge Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Lodge Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
LCD TV
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Two Bedroom Apartment With Lake View

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Lodge Suite With Lake View

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Luxury One Bedroom Apartment With Lake View

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About the neighborhood

Map
209 Kawaha Point Road, Kawaha Point, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Skyline Rotorua - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 11 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 22 min drive
  • Tauranga (TRG) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aorangi Peak Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Koura Lodge

When you stay at Koura Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Skyline Rotorua and Polynesian Spa. Guests can enjoy the hot tub, along with onsite kayaking and rowing/canoeing. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include a sauna, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2005
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 65 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Koura Lodge
Koura Lodge Rotorua
Koura Rotorua
Koura Lodge Lodge
Koura Lodge Rotorua
Koura Lodge Lodge Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Koura Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Koura Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Koura Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 65 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Koura Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking and rowing. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a private beach and a sauna. Koura Lodge also has a garden.

Does Koura Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a freezer and a microwave.

Does Koura Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Koura Lodge like?

Koura Lodge is in Kawaha Point, a short 1-minute walk from Lake Rotorua.

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Koura Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Service staff
Room
View
Lake
Location
Private beach

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and outstanding with many guests enjoying the option to eat outdoors with a beautiful view. (17 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a real treat and a highlight of the stay. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic spot with everything you need
Clinton, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lake front setting, nice breakfast
Rick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice boutique hotel with waterside access.
Frank, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. Extremely clean and well looked after. Very kind staff who do a great job.

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the serene surroundings and the lodge was absolutely gorgeous as we were the only ones booked in the night we had the run of the lodge and in the morning we had a beautiful cooked breakfast with a stunning view what more could you ask for as well the lodge and our room and surrounding areas were perfect very well kept grounds and very clean we would definitely stay here again if we are ever in Rototua again
Marcia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous Lakeside Retreat

This place was spectacular! 2 sets of sliding glass doors in our room opened onto a deck just steps from the lake. There were kayaks available for guests to use. There was a pretty lawn with lounge chairs and beautiful landscaping. We didn’t have an opportunity to use them, but there was a hot tub and a sauna next to the lake. Breakfast was very good, and it could be eaten outdoors on the deck overlooking the lake or in a lovely room with a cozy fireplace and cathedral ceiling and wall of glass with amazing views. The manager was wonderful and very accommodating. Breakfast started at 7:00, but when we told him we had to check out at 6:00, he got up early and made breakfast available for us at 5:30 a.m. It was a comfortable, beautiful place, and I couldn’t rate it any higher!
Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful Lakeside Oasis

The lodge faces Rotorua Lake and is a stunning setting. Each day, you see black swans and ducks swimming in the lake. We stayed in Room 1, with perhaps the best lake view and nice porch facing the lake. The room is a little rustic, but clean and decent storage. Marlene (receptionist) was extremely helpful with our late check-in and dinner reservation. Great Breakfast in am.
Carol, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and peaceful

Very quiet, no sulfur smell. It's right on the lake and you can watch the sun rise every morning. Be aware some of the rooms are actually 2 rooms joined together! They don't advertise this well. I was unpleasantly surprised to find I (traveling solo) had booked 2 hotel rooms! The manager seemed really reluctant to do anything until I escalated my complaints to the owner. He fed me lines of BS about the 2nd room "It's the ensuite" "it's the sitting room" "all our rooms are like this". It was very frustrating to deal with. Eventually they put me in a more suitable single room next door. It had cobwebs but was generally clean and comfortable. They have a sauna/hottub and kayaks you can borrow. It's a little far from the city center so have a car or don't mind paying for Uber. The breakfast is really good
Ross, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and so serene!

Wonderful location right on the lake!!!
T.J., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and delicious breakfast
Denis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely gorgeous location right on the lake. Loved the hot tub and stepping out directly to the lake. Breakfast was outstanding, especially the coffee each morning. Highly recommend!
Beautiful dock and spa area
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was an incredible location!! We loved the friendly staff, btrdkfast was terrific. The location is dreamy
Alix, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just situated at the lake and the building has small jetter to view the lake, which is very unique.
Wong, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay!
Paul, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Old and Sad Place

For a lodge that is charging $500 + a night this was a major disappointment.. It was old an tired.. looked a bit like a not well kept old peoples home, our room stunk of bleach, dining room looked like something out of the 70's , very down market, in need of complete updating and renovation. Would not recommend at all.
Ivan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ga je naar Hobbiton en wil je daarna bijkomen van een geweldige dag? Dan is de Lake Karapiro Lodge een aanrader. Een geweldig uitzicht, heerlijk zwembad (en jacuzzi) en super vriendelijke eigenaren staan voor je klaar. Ook het ontbijt was helemaal top! Kortom, aanrader!
Joaquin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely lake front property Very quiet and relaxing
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room had an amazing view of Lake Rotorua. The area is nice and quiet and relaxing. The complementary breakfast was very delicious. Parking was okay, but the driveway was very narrow and only one lane. Overall highly recommended if you really want to stay away from the tourists.
Matthew, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

A blessing place to stay with nice rooms. It would have been nice if they would have had some munchies and a glass of wine for happy hour like other lodges often do
Wayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing couple running this lodge. So friendly and welcoming. The lodge itself is so amazing and relaxing. Beautiful views and quiet away from the main strip of tourism. This spot is quite literally the best. It was such a good place to rest our feet after a long day of travel.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, bed, property and hot tub. Most welcoming by the managers and the setting was breathtaking.
Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The managers are friendly and hospitable, very welcoming and helpful. Great location right on the lake. Private and quiet. Nice amenities
Steve, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Koura Lodge is such a beautiful property situated right on the lake. The area is peaceful, the views spectacular. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The spa tub was a real treat. Highly recommend!
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to unwind so peaceful with the lovely view of lake Rotorua from the room and dining area Very friendly staff and great breakfast
Jane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional stuff and attention to detail
chris, 2-night trip