We stayed for two nights, as part of a flydrive holiday, in a room overlooking the lake. The view is fantastic and the hospitality second to none. There are kyaks to use and life jackets provided. There is also a sauna and jacusi down by the lake and sun loungers on the lawn. Breakfast is more or less what you... More

We stayed for two nights in February in a premium room which is in the Lakeview building right behind the main building. The room was well appointed, large and very comfortable with a fantastic bathroom, outside terrace and uninterupted views over the lake. The Lakeview complex also has a very nice shared open plan kitchen area and internet access (which... More

The lodge is on the shore of a beautiful lake with a great view of downtown Rotorua. The room we had was large but not lux. As mentioned by others, one downside of the setup is that people can walk by your room so you don't really have a lot of privacy. There is no wifi but there is a... More

At Koura Lodge, you couldn't really ask for a more peaceful, scenic location. The hosts were absolutely lovely, very friendly and helpful. But we still felt that the standard room we stayed in ($345/night) was over-priced...more so in comparison to other luxury/boutique accommodation we stayed in around NZ. Far more expensive but with seemingly less.The room was small and lacked... More

Wonderful location on the waters edge, Very pleasant room . Nice staff, something different each day for breakfast. Seemed really strange being from England and eating breakfast Alfresco in November ! Doug

No trip to New Zealand is complete without seeing the amazing geysers of Rotorua. However, the town of Rotorua is a bit of a tourist trap - great for groups of young friends or singles, but a bit gaudy for couples. If you fall into the latter category (as we do!) then consider staying at the Koura Lodge. The lodge... More

This accommodation has a wonderful, smell free position on Lake Rotorua. The amenities are good without being exceptional. The managers are first class, helpful and make a wonderful breakfast for each individual guest. The food is good and substantial. But no wonder they call the area Rotovagus. Of all the first class accommodation we stayed in in New Zealand this... More

Koura Lodge is situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua and we had a beautiful view from our room. We took advantage of the jacuzzi and tennis courts, and would have enjoyed the kayaking had the weather been a bit better. Our room was nice but a bit stuffy as there was no AC and the windows did not offer... More

Having driven around New Zealand's North Island for two weeks and having stayed at various properties, I would say that this was probably the worst in terms of value for money. Don't get me wrong, the property has beautiful views to the lake and service is friendly, but having stayed at so many fabulous places during our tour, this place... More