VR Rotorua Lake Resort

4.5 star property
Luxurious boutique hotel with outdoor pool

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Double Room
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym

Explore the area

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366 State Highway 33, Mourea, 3074
  • Place, Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

King Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite with Spa

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

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Mourea

Close to airport.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotorua. Also, Okere Falls Scenic Reserve is within 3 miles (5 km) and Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 22 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 23 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mokoia Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

Luxurious boutique hotel with outdoor pool
VR Rotorua Lake Resort offers its guests a marina, 2 hot tubs, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 3229 square feet (300 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury VR Rotorua Lake Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Mourea hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
VR Rotorua Lake Resort offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Mourea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels 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

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sail boat
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • 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

Amora Lake
Amora Lake Okawa Bay
Amora Lake Okawa Bay Mourea
Amora Lake Resort
Amora Lake Resort Okawa
Amora Lake Resort Okawa Bay Mourea
Amora Resort Okawa Bay
Lake Amora
Okawa Bay Lake Resort
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
VR Resort
VR Rotorua Lake
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Hotel
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Mourea
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Hotel Mourea

VR Rotorua Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Cate

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Addie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. Nice view of the lake from our room. Giant outdoor boardgame. Room was nice. Floor was very creaky. Felt sorry for our neighbours. Check out was fast. While place is outdated & smelt musty. Cupboards are falling off in the room. No cloth or tea towel supplied. Under floor heating in bathroom. Shower pressure was awesome! No lift to second floor. No offer of help with baggage. Nice place across the road makes yummy burgers other than the restaurant they have at the V. R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay- thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Faded feeling and years of dust behind furniture
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ring

Travelled with family
Liked the view, the layout out of the bathroom in our chosen rooms was inconvenient, did not like the window beside the bathtub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin Dyer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly helpful staff and good dining room food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Travelled with group
1980s property. Low winter rate was the appeal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean and had a quiet, family feel. Staff greeted us warmly and assisted with a late dinner, then offered a delicious buffet breakfast. The beds were comfortable and the views were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gaurav

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is located right across the lake and have amazing views, however its quite dated and the room below the level one were pretty noisy when kids were running upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean abd comfy. Beds extremely comfortable. Had the buffer breaker and ate dinner at The Grill, food waa very good. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Nikhil was really good, friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend to book here if you like to be away from the centre and crowd.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Beverley

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Heena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice view... hotel needs a lot of tlc

Great views of the lake but the hotel is tired... needs a refresh paint, room facilities... bathroom .... had a shower and there was water all over the bath room floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Morris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
liked the surreounding, location and history. Dinner and Breakfast were very average
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rovlin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Work on cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yue

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved watching movies from the bath. Loved the view of the lake from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025