In Our Opinion
‘Solitaire Lodge is positioned well for sightseeing and activities and at the centre of its appeal is Lake Tarawera, not only does it overlook it but also offers lots of complimentary activities to enjoy on it.’
Location
The property is on a private peninsula overlooking Lake Tarawera, just 20 minutes from the centre of Rotorua. Rotorua Airport is 16km away and Auckland and Hamilton airports are a distance of 250km.
Nearby Attractions
• Lake Okareka Walkway 2.6 miles
• Buried Village of Te Wairoa 3.4 miles
• Government Gardens 3.8 miles
• Hell's Gate 7.6 miles
• Rotorua Museum 7.7 miles
• Polynesian Spa 7.7 miles
• Rotorua Golf Club - Arikikapakapa Course 7.7 miles
• Tamaki Maori Village 8 miles
• Waimangu Volcanic Valley 8 miles
• Waimangu Cauldron 8 miles
• Geyser Link 8 miles
• Lake Rotorua 8.2 miles
• Kuirau Park 8.5 miles
• NZ Riverjet Thermal Safari 10 miles
Room Options
Facilities
(Select activities and services may incur additional charges)
Leisure
• In-room spa treatments & massage on request only
• Picnic area
• Motorised dinghies, kayaks & bicycles
• Lake swimming
• Lake edge walks
• Jogging track
Services
• Check in 14.00/Check out 11.00
• Free outdoor parking
• Limousine service available on request
• Concierge
• Complimentary WIFI
• Babysitting service available on request
Nearby activities
• White water rafting
• Jet boating
• Bungee jumping
• Horse trekking
• Mountain biking
• River fly fishing
• Golf
• Kayaking
Restaurants and Cafés
The Lodge restaurant
Creative chefs work to bring you fantastic cuisine for your multi-choice breakfast, light lunches and five course dinners. Enjoy lots of variety when it comes to drinks, particularly at the house bar.
Media
Families
Honeymoon
Humbling mountains and glistening lakes surround the stunning Solitaire Lodge, making it an idyllic location for your honeymoon. We suggest couples stay in the Executive Suite with opulent freestanding tub and incredible lake vistas, and the following activities to ensure your romantic occasion is unforgettable:
• Scenic helicopter flight to White Island and Mount Tarawera
• Relaxing in-room spa treatments
• Soak in the natural hot water pools nearby
• Horse trekking through the bush, trees and farmland
• Romantic five-course meal by the open fireplace
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