Solitaire Lodge, Rotorua

Enjoy a city escape at Solitaire Lodge in Rotorua with unobstructed views over Lake Tarawera and its natural bush and volcanic landscape. Solitaire Lodge's design subtly integrates the outdoors, allowing you to be one with nature and savor the serene setting. Located in the iconic North Island resort, the lodge is just minutes away from many activities yet also serves as the perfect place to relax, indulge, and rejuvenate. Bay View Point is only a 3-minute drive or an 18-minute walk away. 

Make yourself comfortable in one of nine luxurious suites featuring panoramic views over Lake Tarawera's waters and volcano. Each suite exudes an aura of comfort and luxury, with freestanding baths allowing you to soak in the view over the lake. They also have a complimentary mini-bar with an extensive selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, fruit, and snacks. Interiors are minimal, with neutral-colored soft furnishings and large windows to bring in natural light. Executive Suites feature modern furnishings, a private balcony overlooking the lake, and a modern bathroom to maintain the standard. Tarawera Suites, an upgrade from the Executive Suites, are split into two levels, offering more living space to relax and unwind. If you'd like even more space, the Villa and Solitaire Suites are excellent choices with large one or two bedrooms, grand picture windows, private balconies, and spacious living or dining areas, ensuring ample space for larger groups.

Start your day each morning with a fresh breakfast featuring seasonal fruits and freshly baked pastries. For other meals, you can enjoy daily dishes featuring contemporary New Zealand cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients and try some regional wines. The property also offers predinner drinks and danapés every evening, and you also have the choice of enjoying a five-course meal. For relaxation, enjoy unobstructed lake views from your suite or venture through the surroundings on a walk around the lake, the natural hot springs of Lake Tarawera, and scenic hike paths to Tarawera Falls.