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VR Rotorua Lake Resort

Property class: 4.5

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A lakeside seating area with a view of the sunset over the water.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a grassy area and lake through a glass door, and a small table with chairs outside.
A large, multi-story building with a blue roof, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.
A lakeside view with a wooden bridge, grassy areas, and hills in the background.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $55
$48 nightly
$55 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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366 State Highway 33, Mourea, 3074
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

King Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

King Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of a garden.

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite with Spa

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Executive Suite with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room with Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of a lake, and a balcony.

Twin Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Mourea

With a stay at VR Rotorua Lake Resort in Mourea, you'll be on a lake, just a 2-minute walk from Lake Rotoiti and 7 minutes by foot from Lake Rotorua. .This luxury hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Okere Falls Scenic Reserve and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Wonderworld Amazement Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoiti - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Rotorua - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 27 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hangar Airport Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mokoia Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

VR Rotorua Lake Resort offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Mourea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

An outdoor tennis court and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The Grill, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Mourea? This hotel has 3229 square feet (300 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
The Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.
The Bar - Onsite bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Grill

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sail boat
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,229 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and hot tub with adult supervision

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Amora Lake
Amora Lake Okawa Bay
Amora Lake Okawa Bay Mourea
Amora Lake Resort
Amora Lake Resort Okawa
Amora Lake Resort Okawa Bay Mourea
Amora Resort Okawa Bay
Lake Amora
Okawa Bay Lake Resort
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
VR Resort
VR Rotorua Lake
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Hotel
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Mourea
VR Rotorua Lake Resort Hotel Mourea

VR Rotorua Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Handro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view in a peaceful area. Great alternative to being in the noise and smell of Rotorua
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, dinner menu kind of limited.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and tranquil location on Lake Rotoiti. The location is serene and the hotel staff very friendly and helpful. We hope to visit again another trip. The manager on duty recommended the nearby Okere Falls Cafe for a GF breakfast and it was delicious and a great start to exploring the amazing local landscape.
Lake view from room.
Sunrise on Lake Rotoiti.
Rapids near Okere Falls, 10mins from hotel.
Thermal mud pool between Rotorua and Lake Taupo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Narinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hng
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, bedding was clean but hotel was very run down
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a night in Rotorua.. arrived late afternoon.. check in was perfect. Room was big and very clean. The view was amazing. Everything you need for a few night or like us, a simple night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vijayaragavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great view of lake. Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While noone was on the front desk or picking up the after hours phone.....the staff in the restaurant checked me in and the stay was just what I needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karina

Lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vitalii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake is perfect. The rest is 4/5.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, stunning accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful location ,quiet and peaceful. I have stayed several times and will stay again. I think that the maintenance team need to sort a few issues in Rm 203. The toilet roll holder kept falling apart.The towel rack was also not attached properly, and the bifold shutters between the bedroom and bathroom was falling off. I think the reception staff are great and the general room cleanliness is very good. The setting of the hotel is fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay- thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, but I think the property has seen better days
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely nostalgic hotel. Reminded me of years past. Loved it, however, rooms could use updating. Lovely staff. We really enjoyed it and the price was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a really lovely spacious room that was more of a suite really. The staff throughout were lovely and the breakfast was delicious and we ate in the restaurant which again didn’t disappoint and was incredibly good value. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

PJ

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the setting, beautiful view of the lake, very calm and peaceful. The hotel facilities and room are definitely a bit run down and in need of maintenance, dinner in the restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin Dyer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly helpful staff and good dining room food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025