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Koura Lodge

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront lodge near Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park

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Outdoor spa tub
Lake view
Lodge Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View
Front of property
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, freezer

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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209 Kawaha Point Road, Kawaha Point, Rotorua, 3010
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mitai Maori Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Lodge Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

Lodge Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lake view

Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

  • 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

Lodge Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Two Bedroom Apartment With Lake View

  • Sleeps 4

Lodge Room With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

Lodge Suite With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury One Bedroom Apartment With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Rotorua

Beachside getaway.Your stay at this Kawaha Point lodge places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

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

5-star beachfront lodge near Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Have fun in the sun at Koura Lodge with summer activities like kayaking and rowing/canoeing.

Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury lodge also offers a hot tub, a sauna, and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Rotorua lodge is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Reviews

Koura Lodge 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis, Toronto

Excellent service and delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alix

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an incredible location!! We loved the friendly staff, btrdkfast was terrific. The location is dreamy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just situated at the lake and the building has small jetter to view the lake, which is very unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lake front property Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne, Rancho Santa Fe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely room, bed, property and hot tub. Most welcoming by the managers and the setting was breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Amenities
The managers are friendly and hospitable, very welcoming and helpful. Great location right on the lake. Private and quiet. Nice amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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