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Koura Lodge

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront lodge near Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park

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Outdoor spa tub
Front of property
Lake view
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, freezer
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
209 Kawaha Point Road, Kawaha Point, Rotorua, 3010
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mitai Maori Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lake View

  • 688 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lake view

Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

  • 1313 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lake view

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Lake View

  • 1636 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

Lodge Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Two Bedroom Apartment with Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

Lodge Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury One Bedroom Apartment with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Premium Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Beachside getaway.Your stay at this Kawaha Point lodge places you within 2 miles (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 miles (10 km).
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Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Koura Lodge

5-star beachfront lodge near Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Have fun in the sun at Koura Lodge with summer activities like kayaking and rowing/canoeing.

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury lodge also offers a hot tub, a sauna, and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Rotorua lodge is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Koura Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 5-star lodge have kitchenettes with microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards 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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 65 (subject to availability)

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, 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
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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Koura Lodge to the airport?

Koura Lodge is 8.8 mi (22-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Koura Lodge?

As of Mar 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koura Lodge on Apr 1, 2025 start from $222.16, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Koura Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Koura Lodge.

How close is Koura Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Koura Lodge offer free breakfast?

Koura Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Koura Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Koura Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Koura Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Koura Lodge have a pool?

Koura Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Koura Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Koura Lodge to downtown Rotorua?

Koura Lodge is 2.2 mi away from Rotorua.

Koura Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and peaceful
Very quiet, no sulfur smell. It's right on the lake and you can watch the sun rise every morning. Be aware some of the rooms are actually 2 rooms joined together! They don't advertise this well. I was unpleasantly surprised to find I (traveling solo) had booked 2 hotel rooms! The manager seemed really reluctant to do anything until I escalated my complaints to the owner. He fed me lines of BS about the 2nd room "It's the ensuite" "it's the sitting room" "all our rooms are like this". It was very frustrating to deal with. Eventually they put me in a more suitable single room next door. It had cobwebs but was generally clean and comfortable. They have a sauna/hottub and kayaks you can borrow. It's a little far from the city center so have a car or don't mind paying for Uber. The breakfast is really good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne, Rancho Santa Fe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A blessing place to stay with nice rooms. It would have been nice if they would have had some munchies and a glass of wine for happy hour like other lodges often do
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing couple running this lodge. So friendly and welcoming. The lodge itself is so amazing and relaxing. Beautiful views and quiet away from the main strip of tourism. This spot is quite literally the best. It was such a good place to rest our feet after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely room, bed, property and hot tub. Most welcoming by the managers and the setting was breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Amenities
The managers are friendly and hospitable, very welcoming and helpful. Great location right on the lake. Private and quiet. Nice amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Koura Lodge is such a beautiful property situated right on the lake. The area is peaceful, the views spectacular. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The spa tub was a real treat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to unwind so peaceful with the lovely view of lake Rotorua from the room and dining area Very friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional stuff and attention to detail
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful stay!! It is so beautiful and relaxing!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake front setting, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved Koura Lodge, the views are breathtaking and the owners really friendly. Rooms are a little dated if you're comparing to inner city 5 star hotels, but it didn't bother us at all as it's what's outside the windows that captured our attention! Would recommend to anyone and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Douglas, Golden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They had a water problem and placed us in an upgraded hotel called the Black Swan. Staff was wonderful and cooked me breakfast while waiting to accompany us to the Black Swan. Felt bad for them but the were wonderful and paid the $300 difference in the hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Edmonton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent three nights at Koura Lodge. Its location is away from the busy area. It is quiet, luxurious and clean. Ideal for couples, friends, adult family members. The owner is very attentive and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the waterfront.
What a lovely find. Right on lake Rotorua with a private beach and jetty, this was an exceptional, though short, stay. Our host was charming. Fantastic breakfast and a great nights sleep in a very comfortable bed. In places, the property looked a little tired but overall, a real treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

yoko

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a real gem! Beautiful grounds, comfortable rooms, and the staff is absolutely fantastic. They did everything to make our stay relaxing and worry free. The sunrises from our porch were spectacular and the private beach is like a little slice of heaven. I would absolutely recommend this hotel and stay here again in a heartbeat. On a scale of 1-10, I give them an 11!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Riverside

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023