Koura Lodge

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor spa tub
Garden
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View
Lake view
Kayaking

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
209 Kawaha Point Road, Kawaha Point, Rotorua, 3010
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
    4 min drive
  • Skyline Rotorua
    4 min drive
  • Mitai Maori Village
    4 min drive
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    22 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

  • 64 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

  • 122 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Lake View

  • 152 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Rotorua

Located in Rotorua (Kawaha Point), Koura Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and Skyline Rotorua. .This beach lodge is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Koura Lodge

On private beach with a spa tub, near Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
Koura Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 5-star lodge have kitchenettes with microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a private beach, a spa tub, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and electric kettles.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including a spa tub and a sauna. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Mosquito nets
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 65
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 65 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Koura Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional stuff and attention to detail
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful stay!! It is so beautiful and relaxing!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake front setting, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved Koura Lodge, the views are breathtaking and the owners really friendly. Rooms are a little dated if you're comparing to inner city 5 star hotels, but it didn't bother us at all as it's what's outside the windows that captured our attention! Would recommend to anyone and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Douglas, Golden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They had a water problem and placed us in an upgraded hotel called the Black Swan. Staff was wonderful and cooked me breakfast while waiting to accompany us to the Black Swan. Felt bad for them but the were wonderful and paid the $300 difference in the hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent three nights at Koura Lodge. Its location is away from the busy area. It is quiet, luxurious and clean. Ideal for couples, friends, adult family members. The owner is very attentive and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the waterfront.
What a lovely find. Right on lake Rotorua with a private beach and jetty, this was an exceptional, though short, stay. Our host was charming. Fantastic breakfast and a great nights sleep in a very comfortable bed. In places, the property looked a little tired but overall, a real treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

yoko

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a real gem! Beautiful grounds, comfortable rooms, and the staff is absolutely fantastic. They did everything to make our stay relaxing and worry free. The sunrises from our porch were spectacular and the private beach is like a little slice of heaven. I would absolutely recommend this hotel and stay here again in a heartbeat. On a scale of 1-10, I give them an 11!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Riverside

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harium

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
What an amazing find. The staff was sooo friendly and helpful. The view was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, peaceful even when you don't luck out and have the whole place to yourself. Lovely breakfast (way more than I was expecting) and really great staff. Helpful and friendly. Had an amazing stay, and already recommending it to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely place for a couple of nights to get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great on lake location with nice views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tanvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property but would have liked more dining options on site since it’s distant from town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023