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Solitaire Lodge

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Escape to Solitaire Lodge, a tranquil retreat near Lake Tarawera. Enjoy the serene surroundings on the garden or unwind with spa services like massages and facials. The lodge offers many perks including cycling, fishing, bike rentals and free self parking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $1,280
$1,472 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22

Why we love this property

Nature's rural escape
Situated on a lake in a rural setting, this lodge offers fishing and kayaking adventures. A terrace and picnic area await for outdoor relaxation.
Luxury sleep experience
Premium bedding and bathrobes await in this luxury lodge. Each room boasts a balcony, turndown service, and a free stocked minibar.

Room options

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Executive Suite

  • Lake view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Solitaire Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Solitaire Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Tarawera Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Tarawera Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Villa Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Villa Suite

  • Lake view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Premium Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Ronald Road, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua, 3076

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarawera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 25 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 27 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 34 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Bros Lynmore - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Great Spice Indian Takeaway - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Baking Patch - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Solitaire Lodge

Solitaire Lodge puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Tarawera and Buried Village. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1980
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

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.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 900.0 per day

Policies

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 does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Cashless transactions are available.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Solitaire Lake Tarawera

Solitaire Lodge

Solitaire Lodge Lake Tarawera

Solitaire Hotel Rotorua

Solitaire Lodge Lodge

Solitaire Lodge Lake Tarawera

Solitaire Lodge Lodge Lake Tarawera

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Solitaire Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Solitaire Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Solitaire Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Solitaire Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking and fishing. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Solitaire Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Solitaire Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Solitaire Lodge like?

Solitaire Lodge is located a short 10-minute walk from Lake Tarawera.

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Reviews

Solitaire Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The.staff, facility and dining is as good as anywhere in the world. Combine that with the beauty of the location and you’ll never want to leave.
Ron, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful view which would be hard for us to leave the room. Very tranquil that what we only were able to hear is the birds singing. Very yummy meals and excellent staff and services.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Service was excellent, food was great, Common lounge areas were comfortable, our room had fantastic lake views but the resort itself generally needs updating.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Un Lugar Mitico

ES uno de los lugares mas hermosos de Nueva Zelanda, el sitio, el persona, las isntalaciones, todo es perfecto.
Andres, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Heaven on earth and worth the price.

Wayne and Ingrid have created the ultimate high end vacation retreat in the most beautiful lakeside setting imaginable. Our room “Tarawera” was on the second floor with two sun decks and floor to ceiling windows on all sides. The full dining was as good as it gets. Every staff member was a prize, especially Pip and Nick, who take over when the owners are in Auckland running their hotel there. We stayed for two weeks and between the boating, hiking, helicoptering, geothermal bathing, in-room massages, and endless nearby adventures, we never ran out of things to do. We absolutely hated to leave.
Richard, 15-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Pure heaven! We travel A LOT and this is one of the top experiences that we have EVER had!
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

decent place but bit outdated
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Total Relaxation

We chose solitaire lodge as primarily a place to relax after 7 days of hiking. While others at the lodge scheduled days full of activities coordinated by the lodge (not included), we didn't really want to leave our room. The rooms have a wonderful relaxing view of the water and the volcano mountain. The rooms themselves were very comfortable, peaceful, relaxing with a comfy bed and sofa and floor to ceiling windows and a soaking tub with a large picture window of the same. The common areas were also very relaxing with great views. It is not fancy, opulent, but with a very comfortable homey lodge feeling. The hosts Pip and Nick were always there in the background waiting to assist you with whatever you wanted on or offsite. The only negative is that it is far from everything, so there is always a 80-90$NZ taxi/lodge ride one way - unless you chose the helicopter tour that lands in their backyard. The all inclusive includes your meals, but not your alcohol at meals, but does include your mini bar in your room. Seems that a glass of wine at meals should be included with your meal if it is included while in your room, but not worth debating.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfeitos

A única coisa que nos deu trabalho durante nossa estadia no Solitaire Lodge foi usar o cofre, por ser complicado de usar. Pois todo o resto do hotel foi simplesmente PERFEITO! Nossos anfritriões eram ótimos, a comida era sensacional, nos deram ótimas dicas, oferecem um coquetel pre-jantar que foi super legal, pois você consegue conversar com outros hóspedes e não fica entediado nunca! Muito muito obrigada Nick, Pip e Mike, por todo o carinho conosco!
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful Lodge & One of those places to comeback

Still having good time here.. Eligent dining area Beautiful view Nice lounge area & of course the bedrooms Nice & pleasant service from each n every one in the lodge.. Away from town in middle of Nature. Kind Regards A couple from Emirates :)
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

NZ Road Trip

The lodge was fantastic and Gary a wonderful and generous host!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel located away from Rotorua

Superbly situated on a beautiful and secluded lake easily accessible to Rotorua and nearby activities. Impeccable service and well-appointed rooms. Unfortunately at Solitaire for one night-three nights would have been ideal.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

love it!

the hosts are so nice. love my room and our friends love theirs. The cat and rabbit make the hotel feel more like home. will definitely come back when i got a chance
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Solitaire Lodge

Staff were really attentive, attention to detail was faultless, surroundings , room, service, food and wine were all 10 out of 10. It was an amazing experience that will stay with us for years to come. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

It was the most relaxing and refreshing experience, Wonderful staff excellent menu felt really spoiled can't wait to go back again Thank you Wayne & Ingrid
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury hideaway.

A special experience and a superb setting. One night was not enough; a minimum of three nights is needed to be able to appreciate what the Lodge has on offer, and to fully relax.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!

Excellent! Must Go.
Archival

10/10 Exceptional

Solitude in Solitaire Lodge Paradise

We had the pleasure of spending time at Solitaire Lodge, and oh my, how can we tell you about how well we were looked after and what a wonderful time we had in such a peaceful place in just a few words? Impossible! The views, our room, our meals, simply superb,
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Mel, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Jesse, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good