Koura Lodge

We had a wonderful stay 2 night stay at Koura Lodge as a family of 3 adults. Spotlessly clean rooms that were adjoining well supplied with everything needed and a lovely complementary selection of nuts local chocolate and brownies left to enjoy. Very comfortable beds and a lovely patio area with table and chairs for sitting out in the. Guest kitchen with ice making machines and tea and coffee station and good wine glasses . We had a lovely takeaway and local NZ wine on the patio which was lovely.|Great extras like hot tub sauna kayaks all free of charge with beautiful views across the lake. |Fabulous breakfast cooked by the most lovely husband and wife team fresh local coffee which was excellent and the best scrambled eggs Ive had at a hotel as I normally avoid them as they are always overcooked but these were cooked to perfection. It was lovely chatting to them both. Koura lodge was a real credit to them and ran efficiently and graciously by them both it was lovely talking to you both.

The Koura lodge was such a gem. It is serene, the managers and hospitality are just lovely, the breakfast buffet each morning is a treat, and the lakeside amenities were such a bonus. We stayed two nights and wished we had longer. Thank you, Koura Lodge!

A private 5 star gem in Rotorua. So happy we booked here for our 2 night visit. First time staying in a lodge and the vibe of this property makes you appreciate the natural beauty of Rotorua even more. Hospitality was also great. Got to know the chef responsible for the amazing breakfast buffet each morning. Will choose to stay here again over any hotel.

We stayed one night in room 5. I just loved the whole feel of the lodge. The beds are amazing, the furnishing fit the style, robes made you feel special. So so clean and breakfast was lovely. Staff were great. I would highly recommend for a quiet, unique getaway.

Intimate and personal experience with the most wonderfully considerate staff. We stayed 3 days to Mountain Bike the surrounding area and recovered in the evenings with the serene lakeside spa/ sauna. Just a lovely experience in a lovely location.

Absolutely gorgeous lakefront lodge - if you want to step right out to the lake and have the views, Rooms 1-3 are the best! Shared kitchenette area in the hallway as well if you want to heat up your own food. Rooms have sliding doors - you can see the black swans in the lake & they come quite close to the edge. Breakfast buffet style and the hosts are lovely. Perfect if you want to kayak as well or use the outdoor spa tub. Quiet and peaceful at night - great choice if you want to stay outside city centre.

Loved this place! Mid century modern, North American lake house vibes. Very well maintained and super clean. It was rainy on our stay but it was so cozy and lovely. Staff are great and the breakfast was delicious.

Delightful return visit. Very welcoming staff. Room was in separate building . Overlooking the lake. Good good and room facilities. Excellent breakfast buffet in main house at lakeside. New sauna and hot tub in last 12 months and new decking making it an impressive establishment. Further developments planned apparently. Sadly there is no in room safe. And adated bathroom- however compensated by good quality toiletries and bathrobes

When my wife and I first drove to Koura lodge this past March (2016), I thought i was pulling into a private lakeside home. Turns out, I kind of was. Koura Lodge is located in a residential neighborhood about 10 minutes drive from downtown Rotorua. When we first arrived, we were warmly greeted by owner/operator, Gina Wells. She gave us directions to downtown Rotorua and offered to help us in any way with directions, reservations, etc. Our room was #2 and #3 which is really one room but is access by two doors with two separate keys.. It (like the other rooms I imagine) is beautifully appointed and has wonderful views of the lake. We purposely kept the windows opened at night so we could be lulled asleep by the sound of the water. Turns out you'll also hear the local rowing teams working their way across the lake first thing in the morning, thus making me appreciate Koura's comfortable king size bed even more. At breakfast we met David (Gina's husband) who along with Gina, prepared us a wonderful English breakfast with an assortment of cereals, toast and fruit to start. What stood out in my opinion however were the scrumptious blueberry muffins. If you want lodging close to downtown, look elsewhere. If you are looking however for a very charming clean quiet and doily free Bed and Breakfast, Koura lodge should be your choice