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Executive Suite
33 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Solitaire Suite
Room with view
70 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Tarawera Suite
70 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Villa Suite
100 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury lakefront lodge, walk to Lake Tarawera

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Located in Lake Tarawera, Solitaire Lodge is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Lake Tarawera and 9 minutes from Buried Village. This luxury lodge is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and 24.8 mi (39.8 km) from Lake Rotoiti.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this lodge include concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.

Grab a bite to eat at the lodge's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free wired Internet
  • Year Built – 1980
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Solitaire Lodge offers 9 accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Lake Tarawera lodge provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Designer toiletries
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free wired Internet
  • LCD TV
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Where to Eat

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

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 800.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit 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, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Fees

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 800.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Solitaire Lake Tarawera
  • Solitaire Lodge
  • Solitaire Lodge Lake Tarawera
  • Solitaire Hotel Rotorua
  • Solitaire Lodge Lodge
  • Solitaire Lodge Lake Tarawera
  • Solitaire Lodge Lodge Lake Tarawera

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official classification for accommodations in New Zealand. This lodge has been awarded the Qualmark® Luxury Lodge classification, and is displayed on this page as 5.0 stars.

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