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Ngongataha Lakeside Lodge

Lakeside Lodge enjoys a perfect location. This award-winning bed and breakfast is on the shores of Lake Rotorua and only a few metres away from the famous Waiteti trout stream. It is ideal as a base for trout fishing, central North Island touring, or a relaxing weekend break. All fishing gear can be supplied, lessons and advice given, and licenses sold.

The panoramic views of the lake, Mokoia Island and surrounding countryside across to Mt Tarawera are stunning. You can come and go, keep to yourselves, or mix and mingle as the mood takes you. You'll sleep peacefully in superior beds and enjoy great food in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

Hosts

Lyndsay and Graham Butcher

Address

41 Operiana Street

Ngongotaha

Rotorua

Contact details

Phone/Fax: +64 7 357 4020
Mobile: +64 27 385 2807
Freephone: (NZ only) 0800 144 020

Email: info@rotorualakesidelodge.co.nz

Web:
www.lakesidelodge.co.nz

www.rotorualakesidelodge.co.nz

Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.

Fishing waters

Lake Rotorua

Waiteti Stream

Ngongotaha Stream

Ohau Channel

Lake Rotoiti

Location

Ngongataha Lakeside Lodge is marked on the Lake Rotorua map.

It is located just out of Ngongotaha village on the western shore of Lake Rotorua. Not city, not country, and just a ten minute drive from town with its many shops and restaurants.

Features
  • Winner of the New Zealand AA Spirit of Hospitality Award  in 2007 for excellence in home hosting.
  • All fishing gear supplied, lessons given and licenses sold
  • Canoe and life jackets available for guest’s use
  • Helicopter and float plane flights from the property
  • Your hosts can tell you the best fishing spots and the magical places
  • Advice on favourite tourist attractions and best eateries and wines given
  • Guiding, activities and sight seeing arranged and pre-booked
  • Watch anglers on the lake from the guest lounge and sunroom
  • Member of Hostlink and of @ Home New Zealand
Accommodation features

Wai Motu room

  • Lakeview king room with a lovely, restful ambience, beautifully decorated in creams and charcoals
  • Own balcony over looking the lake with stunning panoramic views
  • Superior King bed, with crisp linen, and piled high with pillows to guarantee a sound, comfortable sleep
  • Spakling white ensuite with huge shower, heated floor, heated towel rail, and demist mirrors
  • Hair dryer, toiletries, and fluffy towels are supplied
  • Your own TV, fridge, a selection of teas and coffee, and other little extras
  • A choice of comfy armchairs in your room or outdoor balcony seating area

Wao Moana room

  • Queen room tastefully decorated in soft buttery cream and charcoal
  • Superior Queen size bed, crisp linen, piled high with pillows
  • The lake can be seen from the north facing window; the west facing window gets the afternoon sun, and has views of the garden with water feature
  • Ivory cream ensuite with all toiletries supplied, heated towel rail, hair dryer and fluffy towels
  • Your own TV and tea and coffee facilities.

Wai Manga room

  • A smaller twin room with two single beds
  • Ample storage and hanging space
  • Windows facing west, giving all afternoon sun
  • Ivory cream ensuite, with all toiletries, heated towel rail, hair dryer and fluffy towels
  • Your own TV and tea and coffee facilities.
Facilities
  • BBQ
  • Complimentary wine and nibbles during “happy hour”
  • Full “special” breakfasts
  • Ample safe parking
  • Guest lounge / sunroom with TV, DVD, writing desk, library
  • Tea and coffee in rooms and in dining room, with home made goodies
  • Centrally heated
  • Free internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Close to all Rotorua's main attractions, but far enough away to be sulphur free.
Smoking

Smoking is not permitted indoors but guests are welcome to smoke outside.

Guest feedback

"Home wasn’t even this good. Beautiful home and welcome. Thanks".

Michell & Dave, Ireland

"Exceptional value in all respects. Top 5%".

Pam and Roger, Canada.

"Couldn’t be better. A wonderful advertisement for NZ hospitality. Many thanks".

Vernon, UK

About your hosts

Graham, born in England, came to New Zealand in 1973. A furniture upholsterer by trade, he ran successful businesses in both the UK and NZ. Now semi-retired, Graham is happy to spend time fly fishing and getting to know guests. Many an hour is spent, on the stream bank, swapping tips and telling tales.

Lyndsay, a kiwi, is a skilled interior decorator and a great cook - breakfasts at the lodge are legendary. Her design flair is evident throughout the home, with its tasteful décor and furnishings.

Other activities in the area

Ngongataha Lakeside Lodge is close to the main Rotorua tourist attractions, thermal wonders, Maori culture and adventure activities, which include:

  • Mitai cultural evenings
  • Volcanic Air scenic flights
  • Riverjet
  • Gondola and luge rides
  • Agrodome Leisure Park
  • New Zealand's Wildlife Park Paradise Valley
  • Te Puia
  • Polynesian Spa
  • Lake cruises, thermal area
  • White water rafting
  • Seven fabulous golf courses
  • Natural thermal spa
  • NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Iindicative tariffs as at 1 July 2008

Ngongataha Lakeside Lodge's daily rates include full breakfast:

  • Wai Motu king room: $230 double, $200 single
  • Wai Moana queen room: $200 double, $170 single
  • Wai Manga twin room: $170 double, $150 single
Bookings

Please phone or email to make bookings. Or you can make enquiries and check the availability at the Ngongataha Lakeside Lodge website.

Ngongataha Lakeside Lodge requires credit card details to confirm a reservation but no advance payment is needed.

MasterCard and Visa are accepted.

 

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