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 is set back from the road in a mostly residential area, in private grounds, close enough to the town to reach it within 10 minutes, but far enough away to not be bothered by all the hustle and bustle. We were on honeymoon, and were given the largest suite in the lodge. The room was large and comfortable with a King size bed, jacuzzi bathroom, and a deck which led straight onto the lawn and the lakeside beyond. The views from the room are simply breathtaking. Also, the hot-tub right down by the lakeside is a fantastic place to unwind.

The young English couple who were running the place when we stayed were excellent - so friendly and helpful when it came to advising us where to go and what to do. The breakfasts were very nice (baked eggs - yum), and are served on the deck, again taking in those great views.

A number of people have complained that Koura Lodge is expensive, which I can't confirm as we were booked in by our travel agent as part of a tour of the North Island. All we can say is, it's a special place in a beautiful setting with a friendly welcome. Highly recommended.

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 was by far the most expensive and nowhere near the standard of our boutique hotel in Auckland

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 very good ventilation. The location is nice, however, as it is only a short drive from town and various activities. This wasn't my favorite B&B that we stayed in during our holiday but it was still very nice.