Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

5.0 star property
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Property grounds
View from room
Swan Family
Front of property - evening/night
Lake

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

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

Room options

Swan King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Lake Front

  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Swan Family

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Rotorua

With a stay at Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel in Rotorua (Kawaha Point), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Skyline Rotorua and 7 minutes from Polynesian Spa. .This beach lodge is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Volcanic Hills Winery and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Eat Street - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Elegant beach lodge and 2 spa tubs
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel offers 9 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Espresso makers and free minibar items are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

2 spa tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool.

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

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Digital programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Colonial lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the Black Swan, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Rotorua? This lodge has facilities measuring 215 square feet (20 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.
Black Swan - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Chinese (Mandarin), 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
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Black Swan

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (215 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Deep-pile carpet in room
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Books
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Romance packages available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Local meal delivery service

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 100 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80 per night

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly! Bruce took very good care of us. The amenities in the room were very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Johnny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant room. Don’t recommend dining in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing. Very helpful and went above and beyond. Property could use a little TLC - definitely a bit of faded elegance. Room 2 is the one to have! Breakfast daily was delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Overpriced property. Older/not well maintained rooms. Our rooms have odor and bathroom has mildew odor. Was not comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay there again
It was spectacular. The staff was very helpful. The hotel was small and amazing. It was everything we hoped for!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful unique hotel in a magical location
Wonderful staff and service. Views of the lake are incredible. The landscape/grounds are spectacular. Only wish it had been a bit warmer so we could have used the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Did not like
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Hotel
The highlight of our stay in Rotorua was the Black Swan. Clean, luxurious, beautiful location. Friendly staff. We sat on the balcony of our room and watched the steam from the geysers across the lake fill the quiet morning air with steam. A magical moment. The gardens are perfect and the setting is very peaceful and serene. A special mention goes to Jason, the day manager. He is friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Black Swan is a beautiful property. We felt very welcomed and at home. We loved our room and all the extra amenities. The breakfast was exceptional! We would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property feels like a private home when you’re in the garden. We watched the sunset and played around in the garden and felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. It has a guest lounge with games and it feels like you could just hang out there for a week and enjoy yourself. We only had 2 nights but made ourselves right at home thanks to the hospitality of Rowena and her associate. Definitely stay at Black Swan!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie, Newburyport

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well appointed and clean. The gardens and settings were lovely. Food was good, but not excellent. Limited options available for drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful Black Swan!
The Black Swan is a beautiful small boutique hotel. The grounds are gorgeous and the view of the lake is stunning. Rowena and the staff were extremely accommodating and so thoughtful. They treated us like family instead of guests. We had an early tour in the morning and they had our cooked to order breakfast ready an hour before they normally open to allow us to be picked up on time for our tour. We loved our stay and would definitely stay here again! Thank you Rowena! Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Gainesville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A n unforgettable experience. Extraordinary attention to detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, modern rooms and friendly and attentive staff. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Beautiful room. Food was great. Excellent staff especially Rowena.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Very posh place to relax. Thank you Rowena (Manager) for taking good care of us!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Eliezer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Modern charming boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lubo

The service was great!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lakeside property with a lovely restaurant and exceptional staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MEREDITH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property & accomodation. Situated right on the lake it is just so quiet & peaceful. The staff are lovely & very accommodating. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ziyong

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
9/10Excellent , clean ,warm, very nice hot breakfast, smoked salmon egg Benedict is the best although it took ages to cook. EV charging is absolutely a surprise, there are two Tesla /type2 11kw fast charger.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

saman

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely small inn set on beautiful landscaped property (trickling waterfall, gardens, pool, etc) overlooking the lake. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Meals were delicious! For breakfast, which was included , we loved the combination of cold options set out as a buffet along with a hot entree made to order. This was all served in a dining room overlooking the lake. The room was clean, private and peaceful. Beds were super comfortable . Would love to go back here someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023