8 Best Bookabach Holiday Homes Near Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand

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The stunning Lake Rotoiti is located inside the beautiful Nelson Lakes National Park in north New Zealand. This enthralling lake is nestled within the lovely forests and snow clad peaks which is a visual treat. With no technology and human intervention, the area still retains its natural splendors. Its untouched beauty is well evident in its virgin beauty. If you wish to spend some alone time with nature and indulge in relaxing activities like fishing, boating, or hiking, this is the perfect place for you. Plan your holiday at this heavenly destination for a unique experience. We have shortlisted the top 10 Bookabach holiday homes near Lake Rotoiti.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.

1. Rotoiti lakeside lodge (from USD 357)

Right from the lounge room, decks, master bedroom, and downstairs guest suite, you can enjoy the lake views. Okere Road and footbridge are 30- to 40-minute walk away from the property. Charter boat is available here for fishing or picnicking. There is a private jetty if you have your own boat. Two kayaks, two wave skis, golf clubs, and a rowing vessel are available at a free of charge. 4G internet access and a TV with satellite channels are available for spending your time leisurely.

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Lake Rotoiti, Bay of Plenty, NZ
71 reviews  
House 12 Guests 6 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
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And everything was comfortable and easy
Very comfortable and very well equiped Will be back : )
It was big enough for our family group had everything we needed and we loved being able to walk down the garden to the lake
Has everything you could possibly want
Rotoiti Lakeside Lodge is a very comfortable and beautiful venue for a large group gathering Lots of room great views and an idyllic setting right on the lake with its own landing and jetty
Host:
Fab views Great for Groups
Fantastic location with a breathtaking outlook Will look to make an annual family getaway
Great to deal with would love to return some time
Great to deal with would love to return some time
Your home away from home Great spot to catch up with friends or family
Location:
Oh and no board games which is peculiar for family accomodation
Great location away from the hustle of Rotorua
Lake edge location makes boating very easy and everyone had a wonderful time
The lodge is super spacious and fantastic for a large group The location is simply to die for
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2. The perfect holiday home with private jetty (from USD 142)

This amazing Lake Rotoiti offers a private jetty and a splendid boathouse. You can just take a 5-minute walk to fly fishing and nature walks at Okere Falls or 15-minute walk to Manupuri Hot Spring. The area is completely surrounded by beautiful trees which are the home to the tuis, bellbirds, and woodpigeons. White water rafting is just 54 yards (49.3meters) away. This two-bedroom house has a king-sized bed in the main bedroom and a queen-sized bed in the second room upstairs.

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115 reviews   Wifi Available
House 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

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The jetty/terrace alongside the water was an added bonus Great for pre-dinner drinks in the evening
Awesome having your own private jetty
And it was quiet even though you can see cars on the other side of the lake
A really neat property cosy and comfortable that offered us privacy and a great weekends relaxation
Particularly enjoyed the lake-side jetty - watching the native wood pigeons and tui was magic
Cleanliness:
good b-b-q
Host:
Alec was a great host
Clear instructions beautiful lake views
It was warm and cosy very peaceful and relaxing stay and great communication with property manager who was very friendly helpful and welcoming Highly recommended
Very well appointed Great attention to detail with towelling robes umbrellas etc
Ambience and spa pool make the venue
Location:
It has a wonderful setting on the lakefront good value for money
Fun local cafe and beer garden
The noise was really not bad at all
We enjoyed our breakfast looking out at the water
so great inside /outside living Disappointing to get so much road noise from the highway across the lake arm
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3. A charming house with lake view (from USD 121)

This spectacular home is just 21.8 yards (20 meters) from the Lake Rotoiti and houses a boat ramp, four boat jetty, and boardwalk. There is a large deck which offers stupendous views of the lake. You can indulge in recreation activities such as skiing, fishing, picnicking, visiting hot springs, admire waterfalls, and river rafting. This accommodation is just 20 minutes away from Rotorua. You can also bring dogs here but need to get prior permission. Amenities include swimming pool, internet, hot tub, fireplace, TV with cable channels, washer & dryer, parking, heater, and a full kitchen.

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65 reviews   Wifi Available
House 8 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

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Great spot right on the lake with everything we needed from heated floor in the bathroom to kayaks on the lake
Even if it is raining you can still enjoy the view and the bach is spacious
The bach has all amentites
The view onto the lake is magnificent and there are full views from the bach
Great stay fir two families with own jetty and easy access to hot pools and store by boat Really enjoyed our time there
Host:
Dan made our arrangements seamless
Already looking forward to next year very nice modern and good boat ramp and wharf
Made much easier with the option of cleaning and linen
Great hosts Weather could have been better
We had both properties with a large family group but would be equally happy to rent either unit separately
Location:
The Okere Falls are spectacular and a great walk without being to taxing
We stay here normally once a year but have increased this to two times and looking at a third time in a year
just add food is the right thing to say
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4. A unique home for six (from USD 154)

This wonderful holiday home offers picturesque Lake Rotoiti views. The house features an open-plan kitchen, dining area, and living room and a spacious deck. If you are visiting the accommodation during winter, you can use the log burner and firewood to escape the cold weather. You can easily park your cars and boats here. There is a jetty which is equipped with two single kayaks. Rotorua airport is just 15 minutes’ drive away while the heart of town is 20 minutes’ drive away.

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132 reviews  
House 8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

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Beds were comfy shower pressure excellent and the table top soccer in the downstairs room was a bonus
It was so private and tranquil
It is absolutely the NZ TOP hot spring
The bach was comfortable and well equipped and
Well presented with everything provided to make our stay comfortable and easy
Host:
very helpful providing information and checking in with us
we all so enjoyed being amongst nature
Amazing long weekend fantastic location and home
we had a boat for biscuiting and toing & froing to the hotpools
A big thankyou to the owners/hosts as they make it so welcoming and are only to pleased to assist where they can
Location:
Great place in a beautiful location
To get away from it all Perfect location to just Zen out by the lake
the location and setting were beautiful
House is lovely and location is perfect for peace and quiet Highly recommended
Location is a short drive from Rotorua Secluded enough to feel like your away from civilisation yet close enough if you need to go shopping restaurants
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5. Well-appointed bach at Hinehopu (from USD 98)

Spend a rejuvenating vacation at this beautiful house with no exit road. Escape from the hustle and bustle of the routine life at this haven of paradise. The accommodation is very close to the Rotorua attractions. You can chill out in the elegant swimming pool and have fun with your family or friends. If you choose to stay in this accommodation, you can enjoy spectacular nature views and mesmerizing sunset views every day. Trout fishing, water-skiing, and bush walks are some of the attractive activities to try during your stay. This holiday home is just 8-minute drive away from Waitangi hot springs and 20-minute drive away from Rotorua airport.

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108 reviews  
House 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 1
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

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a covering like a curtain over the front door would be good
The pictures just do not do it
but we made good use of the hot pools just down the road
Having the use of the kayaks were fab out on the lake
get sm from the public toilets down the road
Cleanliness:
Nice clean and tidy batch
Host:
No info booklet about the bach available inside or info of the area available
spent cleaning Lots of Summer traffic accessing the jetty across the road all day long
Warm bach with great thick curtains but
Having said that we had a wonderful 5 days and would love to go back again
it was too windy for boating most days of our holiday
Location:
Also we had wasps flying in a number of times perhaps a nest near by?
The house was in a great location if you are looking for peace and tranquility and was not too far away from all the attractions of Rotorua and Waiotapu
Have stayed here several times Always great
If you are looking for a nice quiet holiday away from the city life this is the perfect place for that
Always sleep well here in a relaxed environment
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6. A lovely lakefront cottage (from USD 215)

This lovely two-bedroom cottage includes a master bedroom with breathtaking lake views, a modular kitchen and designer lounge area. The master bedroom has a queen bed, the secondary bedroom is equipped with a queen-sized single bed while the lounge has a sofa bed. The deck area is furnished with outdoor furniture and umbrella for you to admire the beautiful lake views. Popular activities like waterskiing and trout fishing are available in the area. Two kayaks can also be found here. Internet access, a TV with satellite channels, stereo and DVD player are offered for entertaining the guests.

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Lake Rotoiti, Rotorua, NZ
40 reviews  
House 8 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

7. Gorgeous lake-view home for seven (from USD 246)

This gorgeous accommodation is perfectly placed on the lush lawn which leads to Lake Rotoiti. There is a private jetty to take a boating trip. The living area will offer you astounding lake views. The serene atmosphere and natural surroundings will make your holiday a divine one. If you are lucky, you can also hear some tunes of tui and bellbirds. The backyard is wide and suitable for playing cricket, sunbathing, and drink leisurely. You can also savor delicious barbecues after spending a chilling day in this lakeside accommodation.

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13 reviews   Wifi Available
cottage 7 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 7
Minimum Nights: 0
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

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instantly Comfortable and with plenty of space and a stunning view over the lake
The character designed spatial and homie house with downstairs and upstairs bedrooms and living areas excellent for relatively large families
What a beautiful place to stay Such a beautiful view to wake up to and perfect to watch the kids play in front of the house
Cleanliness:
The house was really clean and comfortable Great value for money and we will be back
Host:
Lovely home and the veiw of the lake is awesome
Lovely home and the veiw of the lake is awesome
A lovely well maintained bach that had us felling at home
- glad we took their bikes Would have loved some fishing rods to keep the children and hubby occupied but we managed to entertain ourselves enough with activities in and around Rotorua
This is absolute waterfront and very warm and cosy Will be booking again
Location:
some of the occupants found it noisy
We enjoyed a kayak paddle all around the lake to see thd sights
Felt at home the minute you walked in the door
Felt at home the minute you walked in the door
The lake front scene was serene and picturesque
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8. An enchanting holiday home (from USD 190)

This enchanting three-bedroom holiday home is located in the middle of the lake. To offer you the needed luxury, the holiday home is perfectly placed in the Marama Point Resort. You can enjoy the tranquil lake views right from the dining area through the floor to ceiling glass doors which open to the deck. The master bedroom is equipped with a king-sized bed, the second bedroom has a queen-sized bed, and the third bedroom includes two single beds. There is a barbecue area, a rejuvenating spa, a chic swimming pool, tennis court, and Wi-Fi at the property.

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13 reviews  
cottage 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 0
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

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Battled to find it as the GPS co-ordinates for the street address aren't correct
Great spot on the water with access to kayak
Cleanliness:
Lovely place - very clean and tidy with everything we needed
Host:
Kids loved the pool as well as the tennis court
but once we arrived and saw the setting
nice property good location water front with a small beach
house was lovely and clean easy to find great facilities and perfect for a family of 5
The property was awesome - website didn't make it clear that we had access to the resort facilities or we would have brought our tennis raquets
Location:
Really good location to Many of the offerings of Rotorua and far enough away to not have too bad of a smell
The place and location were perfect Would love to visit again soon
Property was excellent - lovely setting and well equipped
Perfect place for the kids to explore loved the view and the location perfect of us will be back x
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Lake Rotoiti: a perfect hideaway

Whether you are looking for an isolated romantic holiday or a fun-filled family vacation or a soul searching expedition, Lake Rotoiti will satisfy your travel dreams with its magnificent natural beauty. Connecting to nature in the world filled with technology is quite rare. Lake Rotoiti offers an incredible time with nature to all its visitors. Check out our top 10 Bookabach holiday homes near Lake Rotoiti and stay close to nature!!

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