Title: Blue Cottage on the Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112100361&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Blue Cottage on the Lake Cottage in Rotorua with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Blue Cottage on the Lake ![Outdoor dining - Blue Cottage on the Lake (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112100400/112100361/5c885102.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi - Blue Cottage on the Lake (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112100400/112100361/10650924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Blue Cottage on the Lake (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112100400/112100361/21b0f974.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Blue Cottage on the Lake (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112100400/112100361/c8c58312.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Blue Cottage on the Lake (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112100400/112100361/f0c554ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Blue Cottage on the Lake provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £187 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Blue Cottage on the Lake Blue Cottage, a romantic couples retreat or small family Cottage, offers a serene lake front setting, just a 10 minute drive from Rotorua City.The cottages charm lies in it's cozy and retro-themed interior, complete with comfortable beds and well equipped Kitchen. Its the perfect haven for friends on holiday, business travelers and family's alike. Great indoor/ outdoor flow, large doors opening to private deck and Lake at your fingertips. Smaller groups of 4 people preferred for safety and space. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89990000/89986900/89986844/3c34fef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Loft Rotorua Inner City - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=89986844&PinnedHotelID=89986844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89380000/89378300/89378229/7a8b83c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kia Ora Apartment | Thermally Heated Central City Inner City - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking available - Microwave 8.0 Very good 4 reviews £192 includes taxes & fees 29 Jan - 30 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=89378229&PinnedHotelID=89378229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90140000/90131800/90131783/49fd45c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Papawai Townhouse 11 | Walk to Geothermal Park! 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Koutu - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review £180 includes taxes & fees 29 Jan - 30 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=105558094&PinnedHotelID=105558094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Please note that the cottage goes onto lake , ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Ngongotaha, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this cottage. Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House and Blue Baths are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Skyline Rotorua and Agroventures are also worth visiting. [Visit our Rotorua travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua.dx6048125) [View more Cottages in Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Cottages.d6048125-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.096966,176.22733&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7C%7CngFykrr%60%40%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40QBUBOBU%40QBSDQBUDQBQDQDQDQDQDSFQDQFQDOFQFQFOHQFMFQHOHOFMHSHMHOHKJOHOJMHKJMJMJMJKHMLKJKJKLKJILKJGLKLILILKJGLENILGLILENELILENELENELENALGNANCLENANCNAN%3FLCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%40LDNBN%40LFN%40NDLDLDNDLDNHLDLDLHNFLHLDJFLJLHLHLJJFLJJHLJJJJJLJHLJJJLJLJLHJJLHNJNHJHNHLHRFLHNHNFPFLHPFNFPFPDNFPFPDPDRDPDPDPDPBPDPBTDPBRBP%40TBNBT%40PBP%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40T%40P%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAPAT%3FPATAPARCRAPCRCRARCPCREPCRERCPEPEPEPEREPEPGPGPENGPGPGNIPGLGRILINGLIRILINIJKNILKNIJKNKJKNKHIJMLKJKJMJKFMLKFMJMHMFMLKFMDMHOHMFMDMDOHMDOBMFMDODO%40MDOBO%40MDOBOBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOCMEOAOCMEOAMEOEMGOCMEMIOEMEMGMIOIMEKGMMMGMIMKKGMMKGMKKKKKMMIKKIKOKKKOIKKOIMKOIKIOIMISGMIOIMGSGMIQGOGQGQEOGQEQGQEQESEQEQEQCQESCSEQCSAQCSCSCSAQCSASAQAU%3FQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D8BeokoRLcWcV1tVV-PvJHBKyrY=) Rotorua, Bay of Plenty ### What's nearby - Lake Rotorua \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Ogo \- 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Mitai Maori Village \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Skyline Rotorua \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬10 min drive - ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬9 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Cottage on the Lake pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Blue Cottage on the Lake? ### How much is parking at Blue Cottage on the Lake? ### Where is Blue Cottage on the Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Cottage on the Lake Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke W. 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place to stay, clean and tidy, had everything we needed ##### Luke W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaimee T. 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax and Unwind The property was fantastically kept, the owner was quick to reply to questions and the location and quietness was spectacular. We enjoyed the cottage so much we ended up spending more time there, than doing our planned activities! Highly recommend, will definitely be staying there again in the future. ##### Jaimee T. 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