Rotorua and Taupo

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel

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Sleek and comfortable

Located just 15 minutes from Rotorua airport, the Novotel is a great option for those looking for a comfortable and convenient base while exploring this part of New Zealand’s North Island.

There are 199 rooms, bright and airy with soft, earthy colours and large picture windows. From some of the rooms, guests can enjoy beautiful views of Lake Rotorua. Enjoy the seasonal menu at Atlas Restaurant then grab a glass of wine or a beer at Clarke’s Bar.

Relax in the spa’s natural geothermal mineral pools, take a dip in the indoor pool or burn off some energy in the fitness centre. You’re also ideally located to explore the surrounding volcanic valley filled with steaming lakes and bubbling mud pools.

Highlights

199 rooms

Restaurant and bar

Fitness centre

Bar

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