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The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7

Rotorua vacation home in Western Heights area

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A modern kitchen with large windows, a dining area with outdoor seating, and a view of the city and hills.
A hot tub in a backyard with a wooden cabin and a modern house in the background.
A spacious living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.
A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a seating area with a view of the countryside.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows offering a city view.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rotorua Township, Rotorua
  • Place, Luge Rotorua
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Rotorua

Western Heights stay.A stay at this Western Heights vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of DriftKartz and 6 miles (10 km) of Mount Ngongotaha. Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre and Kuirau Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Luge Rotorua - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 16 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪River’s Catch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7

Summary:

A stylish, modern holiday home on an elevated Western Heights site, with sweeping panoramic views over Rotorua city and Lake Rotorua. Open-plan living opens to a wrap-around deck and private spa pool, and there's a mob of friendly alpacas on the hill behind. Sleeps 7.



📍 11 min » Skyline

📍 12 min » Te Puia

📍 13 min » city centre

📍 19 min » Redwoods Forest



✅ Panoramic Rotorua city & lake views

✅ Private spa pool & wrap-around deck

✅ Sleeps 7 - three bedrooms

✅ 119 Mbps WIFI



The Space:

A stylish, modern holiday home set on an elevated site in Western Heights, with sweeping panoramic views over Rotorua city and the shimmering Lake Rotorua - an enchanting outlook by day and by night. It's a private, peaceful spot, surrounded by grazing land and small pockets of native bush, and you can even take a walk up the hill behind the house to meet the neighbours: a mob of friendly alpacas. The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, which opens out to a wrap-around deck with outdoor furniture and a private spa pool - a lovely place to soak up the view. There are three bedrooms, a full bathroom plus a handy second toilet, a double garage, and a laundry room with a table tennis table for a bit of family fun.



HIGHLIGHTS

⭐️ Elevated site with panoramic Rotorua city and lake views

⭐️ Private spa pool on a wrap-around deck

⭐️ Stylish, modern open-plan living

⭐️ Peaceful, private setting on grazing land - with friendly alpacas

⭐️ Three bedrooms, sleeps 7

⭐️ BBQ and outdoor seating for evenings outside

⭐️ Double garage and free parking

⭐️ Table tennis table in the laundry room



- BEDROOMS -

Bedroom 1 (Master): King bed, with Rotorua city and lake views

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Bedroom 3: Double bed and a single bed

Sleeps 7 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.



- BATHROOMS -

One full bathroom, plus a separate second toilet.



- LIVING AREA -

An open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, opening out to the wrap-around deck and spa pool. A laundry room with a table tennis table.



- PARKING -

Free parking on-site, including a double garage.



Guest Access:

You'll have the whole house and grounds to yourselves - all three bedrooms, the bathroom and second toilet, the kitchen and living area, and the wrap-around deck with its BBQ and private spa pool. There's a double garage and free parking, and you're welcome to wander up the hill to say hello to the alpacas.



The Neighborhood:

The Lookout sits in Western Heights, an elevated neighbourhood on the north-western edge of Rotorua, surrounded by grazing land and native bush - so it feels private and rural, yet town is only a short drive away. Skyline Rotorua and its gondola and luge are about 11 minutes away, Te Puia and the city centre around 12 to 13, and the Redwoods Forest roughly 19. It's a peaceful, scenic base for exploring the region.



Getting Around:

A car is the easiest way to get around out here, with free parking on-site including a double garage. By car, Skyline is about 11 minutes away, Te Puia around 12, the city centre roughly 13, the Polynesian Spa about 14, the Redwoods around 19, and Rotorua Airport about 23.



Other Things to Note:

The Lookout sits on an elevated, private site on the edge of town, surrounded by grazing land - part of its charm and the reason for those views, with a mob of friendly alpacas on the hill behind. The private spa pool is out on the wrap-around deck. WiFi runs at around 119 Mbps, fine for browsing, streaming and a bit of work if you need it.



Interaction with Guests:

If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

To help keep our homes and neighbours safe, we may require the lead guest to provide a government-issued photo ID before check-in. In line with Air...

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Panoramic Views of Magical Rotorua
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The Lookout Incredible City Lake Views + Spa

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7 to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.8 mi (22-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7 to downtown Rotorua?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Rotorua.

The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ros L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities were good, the host was prompt and accommodating. The view was magnificent!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kalvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was pur favorite rental of 5 different houses on our stay in NZ. Loved it so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful warm home

Loved our stay! Views are incredible, home was lovely and warm, we had young kids and the space was fabulous (100% be back). Only a 10min drive from town and all site seeing activities 🌻
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tiffany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rotorua stay

Lovely home with everything we needed in it , lovely views but was missing the neighbors that where a big focus of the booking (the alpacas) kids were disappointed but apart from that a great place to Stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

This place was perfect for our family to stay. Clean & warm perfect spot. We will happily come back and stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this extremely well-maintained home. The house was immaculate, the kitchen was terrific, the vistas were breathtaking, and the ping pong was a nice unexpected bonus. It was a great base to explore the many activities of Rotorua.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and view

Easy to find and lovely clean house on arrival. Enough space for us to spread out and relax. The ping pong table was a big hit with our teens.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Awesome views of Rotorua and the lake. Only marred by rain which meant the neighbour's sheep or alpacas weren't out and also about half of the cutlery and crockery wasn't clean (remnants of food).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worked well

Great place. Great view. Really enjoyed the spa. Very relaxing after my son ran the marathon. Alpaca and deer (wild!?) Wandering around was really nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and incredible views!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The views are stunning! We LOVED the alpacas and all the sheep! They are the perfect addition to the property! We really enjoyed the hot tub as well! There wasn’t anything I didn’t like! It was just the perfect home for our stay! We were pleased to see that there was an additional bathroom! We thought it was just one bathroom which for four people was a bit scary. There was only one shower, but having an extra toilet was perfect! I guess it’s technically 1.5 bath, but it was great for us! I would stay here again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Torbjörn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trevligt, fantastisk utsikt.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rotorua

Beautiful family home with stunning views.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eve-marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Property was great, we were all amazed by the stunning view, pictures on the listing don't do it justice. Loved the Spa and the house is nice and private. Wouldn't hesitate to book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We really enjoyed our stay, beautiful house with a stunning view. We’ll definitely be back, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheree M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views, location, warm and clean. I highly recommend this beautiful home

Great communication and easy stay. Has everything you need for an enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saphron A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I love coming to getaway here EVERYTIME, feels like home

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yolande R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

Relaxing family time. House had everything you need. Wonderful views of Rotorua and no neighbours.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Latisha N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home for a holiday. Perfect spot. Extremely relaxing.

We stayed for three nights, enjoying every minute of this home. The beds were extremely comfortable. The view was breathtaking. The spa was a great way to end the day. It was clean and more than what we expected. We all felt at home and comfortable. Thank you for having us we will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation

We would definitely stay again, it had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clive G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely modern home with fantastic views.

Great location and views, well appointed modern home with everything you need, would stay there again, would have given a perfect score if the oven was clean, and the neighbours drive not so close to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay in a stunning home in a gorgeous location. Easy to find but private setting.

My partner, my two children and I stayed and absolutely loved this property. We often use bookabachs and this has been one of our fav places. And the alpacas were so adorable! The spa at night is epic as If it’s a clear night you can look up at the stars. The property is so close to town (not even a 10 min drive) but yet when your there you feel like your on a private rural property... simply awesome! We will definitely stay again 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We loved our stay here, very comfortable home and the view is fantastic. Loved the spa, the table tennis table and the alpacas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Really nice property with some amazing views. Neat and tidy with plenty of heaters to keep us warm during this winter stay. Thanks very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On top of the world

Perfect spot for our family getaway, great layout, unbeatable views and a table tennis table that kept us all amused for hours! The spa was great (and spotless) after our mountain biking. Best of all we were close to town and all the attractions without the feeling of being in the hustle of town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A View From Heaven

Can’t say enough about the view and the house. It is so comfortable and enjoyable. We had a very pleasant stay and found everything we needed. Biggest problem is that it makes you want to just stay at home instead of exploring!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020