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Waikite Valley Lodge

Waikite Valley Lodge

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The lake and house
House layout
The lounge
The lounge
The dining area

Overview of Waikite Valley Lodge

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Check out the area

Map
Rotorua District, Waikato
  • Popular LocationWai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaikite Valley Thermal Pools5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLady Knox Geyser29 min drive
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (off bedroom 1)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Waikite Valley Lodge

Beautiful modern house on 16 acres and 100 metres from a lake.
Popular with overseas travellers and ideal for family reunions.
20 minutes to Rotorua, 35 minutes to Taupo.
Kayaks provided.
Thermal hotpools 3km down the road.
Huge living area with magnificent views.
Great fishing, watersports, hunting, and golf course close by.
Many other lakes are in close proximity.

This lodge is perfectly situated for the wide range of activities in the Rotorua and Taupo area. The house is in a quiet rural area with a beautiful view of the lake, wooded mountains, and lush farmland.

There are possibly the best hot pools in NZ 3 minutes down the road, as well as a golf course nearby. The Waikato river is 15 minutes drive away. There is a geyser, mud pools, and a lot of interesting thermal activity nearby as well.

The house itself is a fully functional house with a huge lounge, open plan kitchen, and dining area. It has a large deck area, and can sleep up to 15 people.Come and enjoy it for yourself!

Special conditions:
Linen and towels are provided, we will wash these for you after you leave.
Generally not available Labour Weekend, Auckland Anniversary, Waitangi Day, Queens Birthday Weekend, or 26 Dec to 18 Jan, but please enquire :)
Minimum stay 3 nights on long weekends.
Whilst we make every effort to ensure everything is ready prior to your stay this is not a motel. Therefore it would pay to take any necessary items such as toilet paper, soap, shampoo etc as there may not be any at the house.

Property manager

Kurt

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Lake view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waiotapu

Located in Waiotapu, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Buried Village and Te Amorangi Museum. Consider Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance for a night out or Waikite Valley Thermal Pools if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Map
Rotorua District, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - 5 min drive
  • Waikite Valley Thermal Pools - 5 min drive
  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley - 12 min drive
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 27 min drive
  • Lady Knox Geyser - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Nature @Waimangu - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waikite Valley Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waikite Valley Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waikite Valley Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waikite Valley Lodge located?

This family-friendly Waiotapu holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waikite Valley Thermal Pools. Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Lake Rotomahana are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Celina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Property was really clean and full of amenities that we could use. A really nice place, lake and surrounding mountains are really beautiful! Thanks for being a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Away
Great Location and accommodation - Host was very friendly and accommodating. The house and bedding was in tidy and in good condition
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant
Great spot, scenery, lake, magic kiwi stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Spot!!
Such a great whanau weekend in a lovely spot right on the lake. Spacious living area, lovely amd helpful hosts and fun spending time in and on the lake. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great spot
had a great time, nice big house
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kurt

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What makes this property unique

Sleeps up to 15 people
100m from a lake
Peaceful rural setting
Massive living area
Close to hot pools
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