
Holiday rentals with lake access in Rotorua
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Lake access house rentals

Jandals & Joy Lakefront Retreat
Thank you for a wonderful stay. We had such a great time at your place. It is so beautiful and peaceful right on the water. We loved bird watching from the deck!

Operiana Cottage
The house was a great place to stay while we explored Rotorua. It was convenient to many of the tourist attractions we were seeing and the home was a peaceful place to come back to at the end of a busy day.

Mahoenui Lakeside Cottage
We had an amazing time at Carols place. The lakefront house is relaxing and peaceful. Will recommend for people looking for a cozy getaway but still close to town and shops.

Gemini Quality lakeside accommodation Whole House
We had a great time staying here during our family’s visit to Rotorua. Joe was extremely communicative and helpful, ensuring it was easy for us to get into the house and had everything we needed for our family of young kids. We loved the location and the beautiful views and hope to be back to take advantage of all the wonderful amenities!

(2) Splendid Lakeside Retreat
We had a fantastic short stay. It was comfortable and had everything for a relaxing visit. Food was left for us which was a thoughtful touch and much appreciated. The views of the lake are stunning, it was the highlight. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a peaceful and welcoming place just outside the main centre.

Rotorua Serenity Lakeview Retreat
An exceptional place to stay and the hosts have put so much time and effort into lots of details around the property. Couldn't recommend it more - it was an absolute stand out in our trip around Aotearoa New Zealand!

Cozy Lakeside Oasis
Danny's place is extremely high quality. It was warm and cozy and the bed was very comfortable. The views are beautiful. Highly recommended.

Blue Cottage, on the lake
The most beautiful cottage with an amazing view of the lake! If ever in Rotorua, thus cottage is A MUST to stay in! Thank you, Nerida for everything! A stunning stay!
Lake access apartment rentals

Close to city lakeside apartment
Great place to stay, incredible views every morning and very friendly host who made me feel very welcome. The home was very well furnished, the beds were extremely comfortable. I will remember this place very fondly and will hope to be back one day

King One Bedroom Coastal Retreat
It was nice to stay in a quiet part of town and still be able to walk or drive to the more lively areas. We would stay here again!

Lake View Apartments
Thanks for a great stay. Would love to come back another time, everything you could need. Great hosts. Thanks Simon and Karlissa 😊

Lake Okareka Loft
Susie's loft is spacious and comfortable, and only 5 mins walk away from the lake. Smooth check in and out. Would love to stay again!

LILAC HOUSE ON THE LAKE
‘Clean and beautiful, spacious rooms and the view stunning. And the electric blanket was a blessing.” - says mum If you’re looking for a comfortable resting place with tasteful decor, luxurious & unique additions like a towel warmer rack, homemade jams, Netflix on tv, extra pillows & cushions, actually nice smelling bathroom products, a cookie jar & coffee machine, fruit from the garden if you’re lucky, filtered spring water every day, and a little lovely breakfast bar, look no further than Janey’s place. So many extras I hadn’t expected, Janey went above and beyond to accommodate my mum and myself with such warmth & kindness. Oh did I mention the water view from the rooms? Spectacular. We stayed 4 nights and loved coming back to being able to have dinner at home, even with a kitchenette, some extra cooking appliances from Janey helped, she was just so thoughtful! Thank you Janey, you made our trip with your hospitality. Highly recommend.

Water View Self contained flat
Great place to rest our heads overnight. Appreciated how clean the unit was! Very nice. Great view of the canal. Very peaceful. Would gladly recommend again.

Lavender House Apartment
amazing place, so peaceful went down to lake , just 1min away and the kids got to hear the alarm for the firestation go off and watch the car race down to station was so exciting for them , unfortunately it was a drill I think so they didn't get to see the fire truck . such a togetherness vibe

Little Gem
We had a great stay at Joan’s place! It was so nice coming back to the spacious lounge room after a long day and relaxing on the big, comfy couches whilst watching the TV. The bed was super comfortable as well! Would definitely stay at Joan’s again if we were to return to Rotorua.
Lake access cottage rentals

Our Basic Bach - Mangakino
Such a great host. Fantastic communication and very helpful. Lovely spot and is a great kiwi Bach. Loved the fishing and biscuiting on the lake. The place was fantastic for little ones with the fencing. The beds were so comfortable and the shower had great pressure.

The Shack - Boatshed and Bach
Staying at Lucy's was like being in a dream. The perfect, idyllic, lakeside Kiwi-bach, this place matches all descriptions and photos. This place has everything - from a cozy fireplace, to kayaks to explore the lake and a modern bathroom, our family absolutely enjoyed staying here. There was a lot to do and keep yourself entertained with, we didn't struggle with having no wifi. The location is great, only 30 minutes to Rotorua and a lot of places to sightsee on the way there. The only downside of this place is that since it's close to the road there is some traffic noise, especially when big trucks go by. It wasn't an issue for us when staying there since we're city dwellers and accompanied to traffic noise, but if you're a light sleeper definitely bring ear plugs.

Lakefront bach by Rotorua
Kia Ora. Had a wonderful stay. Perfect for my family of 6. Kids enjoyed all the toys and being so close to the lake. Thank you for having us. We will be back.

Rotorua Lakefront Cottage
We chose Rob’s place initially based on the beautiful first photo of the sunrise or sunset. While we did not have a chance to see sunsets there, the sunrises were picture-worthy every day! The view was absolutely remarkable. Rob’s attention to details showed in how he has supplied this AirBnb and his carefully written instructions. The choice of pillows and great water pressure were perfect. Everything was very comfortable, and we felt at home as soon as we arrived. Rotorua made an excellent home base for all of our activities in the central North Island. Our only regret was not staying longer. We hope to return if we visit New Zealand again.

Lake Tarawera, spa, lawn to lake jetty & boatshed
This is the second time we have stayed at the lake house in Lake Tarawera, We couldn't recommend it enough! Such an awesome spot if you have a boat or jetskis , If not they have kayaks you are welcome to use. Playground is about a 3-5 minute walk for the kids, Tennis Court is right at your door step. All the neighbors are very friendly and make you feel right at home. If your thinking about booking don't think about it just book it you will have an amazing time!

Fuchsia Tree Cottage - relaxing, cosy, intimate.
Lovely place close to the lake and a quick drive to Rotorua. The patio was super fun to hang out and we loved the outdoor shower. We liked staying here!

Lakeside Luxury
Beautiful, spotless space with everything we could need. Great for the kids. Thank you Lynley for sharing your bach with us

Couples Getaway-Lake Edge -Own Jetty-Okere Falls
Lovely place, beautiful views and jetty. Close to Okere Falls cafe for a lovely coffee and food. Would highly recommended
Quick stats about holiday rentals with lake access in Rotorua
Total rentals
210 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$17 NZD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
26K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
150 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties allow pets
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