Solitaire Lodge

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Serene lakeside escape with lush gardens

Tranquil lakeside retreat with stunning views of Lake Tarawera, surrounded by lush gardens and close to Buried Village and Tarawera Falls. Indulge in spa services, enjoy premium bedding, and unwind with a drink from your free stocked minibar on your private balcony.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is £1,362
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Room options

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A balcony with a wicker table, two glasses, and a plate of fruit.

Executive Suite

  • Lake view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A cozy living room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains. There is a sofa, a coffee table with a basket of bread, and a potted plant.

Solitaire Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 947 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A room with a view of a lake and mountains, furnished with two sofas and a table with a bowl of fruit and a book.

Tarawera Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A room with a view of a lake, a wooden table with a bowl of fruit and wine glasses, and a sofa with a book and glasses on it.

Villa Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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A room with a view of a lake and mountains. There is a chair and a table with a glass of water.

Premium Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Lake Tarawera, Solitaire Lodge is in a rural area and on a lake. Buried Village and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotoiti. Tarawera Falls and Mount Tarawera are two other places to visit that come recommended. Waterskiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Lake Tarawera travel guide
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16 Ronald Road, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua, 3076

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a large body of water, dense green vegetation, and a mountain range in the background.
    Lake Tarawera
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A rustic wooden structure surrounded by dense forest.
    Buried Village
    22 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • A serene hot spring surrounded by rocks and greenery, with a view of distant hills and a body of water.
    Polynesian Spa
    45 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising, and a turquoise pool surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery.
    Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    50 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • A calm lake surrounded by lush green hills and a clear blue sky.
    Lake Rotoiti
    52 min drive - 23.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    24 min drive
  • McDonald's
    25 min drive
  • Pizza Bros Lynmore
    20 min drive
  • The Hangar Airport Café
    27 min drive
  • Terrace Airside
    27 min drive

About this property

Solitaire Lodge

  • Luxury boutique lodge near Lake Tarawera
  • Located close to Buried Village and Tarawera Falls, Solitaire Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travellers can enjoy fishing at this lodge. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and helicopter/aeroplane tours
    • Luggage storage, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Solitaire Lodge include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches, such as free stocked minibars and bathrobes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Designer toiletries, separate baths/showers and hairdryers
    • 40-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Balconies, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Solitaire Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Solitaire Lodge?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Solitaire Lodge on 28 Oct 2026 start from £1,362, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Solitaire Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Solitaire Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Solitaire Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Solitaire Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury lodge is steps from Lake Tarawera and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Buried Village. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Lake Rotoiti are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Solitaire Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The.staff, facility and dining is as good as anywhere in the world. Combine that with the beauty of the location and you’ll never want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very beautiful view which would be hard for us to leave the room. Very tranquil that what we only were able to hear is the birds singing. Very yummy meals and excellent staff and services.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Service was excellent, food was great, Common lounge areas were comfortable, our room had fantastic lake views but the resort itself generally needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un Lugar Mitico

ES uno de los lugares mas hermosos de Nueva Zelanda, el sitio, el persona, las isntalaciones, todo es perfecto.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heaven on earth and worth the price.

Wayne and Ingrid have created the ultimate high end vacation retreat in the most beautiful lakeside setting imaginable. Our room “Tarawera” was on the second floor with two sun decks and floor to ceiling windows on all sides. The full dining was as good as it gets. Every staff member was a prize, especially Pip and Nick, who take over when the owners are in Auckland running their hotel there. We stayed for two weeks and between the boating, hiking, helicoptering, geothermal bathing, in-room massages, and endless nearby adventures, we never ran out of things to do. We absolutely hated to leave.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Pure heaven! We travel A LOT and this is one of the top experiences that we have EVER had!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
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8/10 Good

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decent place but bit outdated
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Total Relaxation

We chose solitaire lodge as primarily a place to relax after 7 days of hiking. While others at the lodge scheduled days full of activities coordinated by the lodge (not included), we didn't really want to leave our room. The rooms have a wonderful relaxing view of the water and the volcano mountain. The rooms themselves were very comfortable, peaceful, relaxing with a comfy bed and sofa and floor to ceiling windows and a soaking tub with a large picture window of the same. The common areas were also very relaxing with great views. It is not fancy, opulent, but with a very comfortable homey lodge feeling. The hosts Pip and Nick were always there in the background waiting to assist you with whatever you wanted on or offsite. The only negative is that it is far from everything, so there is always a 80-90$NZ taxi/lodge ride one way - unless you chose the helicopter tour that lands in their backyard. The all inclusive includes your meals, but not your alcohol at meals, but does include your mini bar in your room. Seems that a glass of wine at meals should be included with your meal if it is included while in your room, but not worth debating.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfeitos

A única coisa que nos deu trabalho durante nossa estadia no Solitaire Lodge foi usar o cofre, por ser complicado de usar. Pois todo o resto do hotel foi simplesmente PERFEITO! Nossos anfritriões eram ótimos, a comida era sensacional, nos deram ótimas dicas, oferecem um coquetel pre-jantar que foi super legal, pois você consegue conversar com outros hóspedes e não fica entediado nunca! Muito muito obrigada Nick, Pip e Mike, por todo o carinho conosco!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Lodge & One of those places to comeback

Still having good time here.. Eligent dining area Beautiful view Nice lounge area & of course the bedrooms Nice & pleasant service from each n every one in the lodge.. Away from town in middle of Nature. Kind Regards A couple from Emirates :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

NZ Road Trip

The lodge was fantastic and Gary a wonderful and generous host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel located away from Rotorua

Superbly situated on a beautiful and secluded lake easily accessible to Rotorua and nearby activities. Impeccable service and well-appointed rooms. Unfortunately at Solitaire for one night-three nights would have been ideal.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

love it!

the hosts are so nice. love my room and our friends love theirs. The cat and rabbit make the hotel feel more like home. will definitely come back when i got a chance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solitaire Lodge

Staff were really attentive, attention to detail was faultless, surroundings , room, service, food and wine were all 10 out of 10. It was an amazing experience that will stay with us for years to come. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic

It was the most relaxing and refreshing experience, Wonderful staff excellent menu felt really spoiled can't wait to go back again Thank you Wayne & Ingrid
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Luxury hideaway.

A special experience and a superb setting. One night was not enough; a minimum of three nights is needed to be able to appreciate what the Lodge has on offer, and to fully relax.
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing!

Excellent! Must Go.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Solitude in Solitaire Lodge Paradise

We had the pleasure of spending time at Solitaire Lodge, and oh my, how can we tell you about how well we were looked after and what a wonderful time we had in such a peaceful place in just a few words? Impossible! The views, our room, our meals, simply superb,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service