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Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage

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A single-story house with a covered porch, a small front yard, and a gravel driveway.
A wooden deck with steps leading to a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved path.
A spacious living area with a large sofa and a smaller couch, wooden panel walls, and large sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor patio.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Rotorua

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Rotorua

Ngongotaha, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this cottage. Mitai Maori Village and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium.
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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 23 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Izumi Japanese Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Dynasti - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪BurgerFuel - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge- Cottage located?

Located in Ngongotaha, this cottage is steps from Lake Rotorua and within 3 mi (5 km) of Agroventures and Agrodome. Velocity Valley and aMAZEme are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place needs an upgrade. The carpet is stained and has holes in it. The beds are awful, and worn out!
Hole in the carpet
Stains on the carpet in the main living area.
The tv is small, the cords hang down and it’s not moveable!/adjustable. .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Trip

Very nice place, clean and nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Waiteti Bay

Right around the corner from Waiteti Bay. Fly-fished at the stream inlet. Beautiful walk from the cottage to Rotorua Town Center. Clean and comfortable lodgings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Yes, all good.Just took us quite a while to find the switch to power the oven. It'd be helpful if it were left on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

A great cabin to stay in, with everything we needed and more. Loved the extra touches like the eggs and stocked pantry. Estuary is around the corner with loads of trout fishermen - was fascinating to see! Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not lakeside

The Bookabach listing says that it is a "lakeside lodge" with "direct access to the Ngongotaha Lakefront Reserve". There is a photo of the reserve labelled "Property grounds". This description fits the original "Lodge" but NOT the cottage. The address given is actually the address of the lodge not the cottage. The cottage is not lakeside but is behind the lodge with no view of the reserve or the lake and access to the reserve is at the end of the street. This is possibly a breach of the fair trading act. The waste disposal unit was jammed with a stone. We fixed it and left the stone on the window sill. The washing machine was half full of water. We just left it as we found it. The fan in the bathroom did not work. Operating the heater without the fan could damage the unit and is a fire hazard. The igniter of gas hob in the kitchen was turned off, the switch being on the other side of the kitchen and labelled "oven". Some instructions and better labeling would help. The shower rose was attached to the hose with duct tape and did not fit properly in the shower slide. The toilet roll holder was loose. The aerator on the kitchen sink mixer does not work resulting in splashing when used. This would be a simple fix for a plumber. In short, the general maintenance needs attention. The bach was comfortable and clean. The kitchen and bathroom were well appointed. The food supplied exceeded expectations. The linen was fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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