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VR Rotorua Lake Resort

Property class: 4.5

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Twin Room, Lake View | View from room
Property amenity
Lake
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

King Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Room, Lake View

King Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Garden View

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite with Spa

Executive Suite with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

King Room with Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Twin Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Queen Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Lake View

Twin Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Rydges Rotorua
Whakarewarewa
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 1,133 reviews
The price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
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About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • Lake Rotorua - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 17 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Great Spice Indian Takeaway - ‬9 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. Continental 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.
Continental 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.50 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 motorised 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 centre (3,229 square foot 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 premium cable/satellite 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.5 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

National rating

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 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Wonderful quiet room. A great nights sleep. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is very dated. If you don’t care about using any of the amenities, the price is a great deal. We found the room reasonably clean, though there were stains on the lampshade, lots of scuff marks on the wall, and amateur repair work on the sliding screen for the big bathtub. It was comfortable but felt cheaply repaired. The breakfast was eh. The sauna wasn’t working, the pool looked dated, the grounds looked dilapidated, and the exercise room was a musty afterthought. I needed to clean clothes in the laundry room, and the from desk employee told me that he wouldn’t charge me. Lol! The room was dirty and chaotic and the dryer didn’t dry the clothing really well. Kinda sad, given the stunning location and the friendly owners. I have photographs so that it doesn’t seem like I’m being vindictive. When I also read through the reviews online, I truly believe some of the super positive reviews are fake reviews to try to keep this establishment in the “4 star review” category. This is not 4 star. It could be 4 star, if the owners put money into updating the place. There’s so much potential to make it the premiere place. What I liked about it was a) I slept well b) the bathtub and c) the view of the lake. Other than that. I wish the owners well but it’s not a 4 star venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Simone

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Basically a nice hotel but looks like it’s due for renovation. My daughter was extremely disappointed that they weren’t willing to send on the plush toy that she accidentally left in our room. They confirmed they had it at reception but I never heard from them again when I asked (three times) if they could send it to me in the UK at my own expense. It was one of a pair that she got with her best friend and I can’t replace it as they’re out of stock everywhere. 😕
View from our room
The front of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

PJ

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Danny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean,pool erea needs some TLC,staff were good,wouldnt say outstanding helpful, some times hard to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Krishna

Pl
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vijayaragavan

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

8/10 Good

Karina

Travelled with family
Lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They didn’t tell us we had a free breakfast; bummer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Was probably upmarket destination in its early days . We’re tired and worn out . Good staff . But overall acceptable..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kushal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muthuthantirige

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast was very expensive for what was provided. I see that we were supposed to have a free breakfast? IT was a lovely property but I think they require a few more employees to help with maintenance and cleaning in the common areas. The room was very clean. Nice people running it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Riki

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The geothermal waters have corroded the Tapware and other fittings within the facility. We checked in after hours and the process was smooth overseen by restaurant staff. Unfortunately, the bathroom requires a really good scrub down and showering left us feeling dirty. We did not have breakfast in our package. Parking was abundant and free and it was lovely to look around the lake. Approximately 10 to 15 minutes back into town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, West Bloomfield

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria, Vermilion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of lake. Helpful staff. Facility was probably very luxurious in its time. Needs a bit of maintenance eg ceilings peeling, Lobby rug looks a bit tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erode

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jitender

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nobody at reception at check in or check out. WiFi did not work in my room. Very amateur staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Xiong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My room has great views; and two toilets
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and friendly service. The rooms look amazing. The lake side view was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dene

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Furniture was dusty. No window between bathroom and bedroom only a blind! Window shutter broken.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025