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Koura Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge on the beach, with hot tub

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Lodge Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Koura Lodge in Rotorua blends relaxation and adventure. Start your day with a breakfast buffet, then enjoy kayaking at the private beach. Unwind in the sauna and spa tub after outdoor fun. Attentive staff provide concierge services to enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Lodge Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Lodge Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lodge Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Lodge Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
LCD TV
  • 64 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 152 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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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

Premium Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Luxury One Bedroom Apartment With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Kawaha Point, a neighborhood in Rotorua, Koura Lodge is in the suburbs and on a private beach. While the natural beauty of Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Skyline Rotorua. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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209 Kawaha Point Road, Kawaha Point, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Skyline Rotorua - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mitai Maori Village - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Stratosfare - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪BREW | Craft Beer Pub - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Koura Lodge

Luxury eco-certified lodge near Skyline Rotorua
Located close to Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, Koura Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and kayaking. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, beach towels, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Koura Lodge feature comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Kitchenettes, microwaves, and freezers

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.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

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

Pets not 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

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 65 (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
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

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Koura Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Koura Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Koura Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Koura Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 65 (subject to availability).

Where is Koura Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kawaha Point lodge is within 2 mi (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 mi (10 km).

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