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City Lights Boutique Lodge

4.5 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast with airport shuttle service and a sauna

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Body treatments, deep-tissue massages, facials
Dining
Property grounds
Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Garden View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Suite (Tui Suite) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
City Lights Boutique Lodge offers a tranquil wellness getaway. Relax in the sauna, enjoy the spa tub, or book rejuvenating treatments. Features include a library, garden, and multilingual staff ready to assist. Free WiFi keeps you connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

View all photos for Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Accessible (Kea Room) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, Accessible (Kea Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room (Kiwi Room) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room (Kiwi Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Tui Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Tui Suite)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
56c Mountain Road, Western Heights, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3015

What's nearby

  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mitai Maori Village - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Kuirau Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River’s Catch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aorangi Peak Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

City Lights Boutique Lodge

Luxury boutique bed & breakfast near Skyline Rotorua
Located close to Mount Ngongotaha and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, City Lights Boutique Lodge provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or hot tub, and indulge in a massage, a body treatment, or a facial. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), extended parking, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a computer station, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40 (subject to availability)

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

City Lights Boutique
City Lights Boutique Lodge
City Lights Boutique Lodge Rotorua
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Lights Boutique
City Lights Boutique Rotorua
City Lights Boutique Lodge Rotorua
City Lights Boutique Lodge Bed & breakfast
City Lights Boutique Lodge Bed & breakfast Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is City Lights Boutique Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at City Lights Boutique Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Lights Boutique Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at City Lights Boutique Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 40 (subject to availability).

Does City Lights Boutique Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is City Lights Boutique Lodge located?

Located in Western Heights, this luxury bed & breakfast is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Mount Ngongotaha and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Skyline Rotorua. Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and Kuirau Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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