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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Lake Tarawera awaits you at Solitaire Lodge. You'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Lake Tarawera and 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from Buried Village. Highlights at this boutique lodge include in-room free wired internet, balconies, and LCD TVs.

A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps. At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy access to kayaking and bike rentals. Added amenities include free wired internet in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

With a stay at this 5-star Lake Tarawera lodge, you'll be 22.3 km (13.8 mi) from Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and 39.8 km (24.8 mi) from Lake Rotoiti.

Executive Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$2,088* Per night/room 25 Apr. - 26 Apr.

Premium Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Villa Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Tarawera Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Solitaire Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Solitaire Lodge ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Solitaire Lodge

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Jan. 2015

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free wired Internet. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Solitaire Lodge. Free self parking is available. This 5-star Lake Tarawera lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Solitaire Lodge offers 9 accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Lake Tarawera lodge provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Private balcony
  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan

Food & Drink

Onsite venue - restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 800.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 800.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Solitaire Lake Tarawera
  • Solitaire Lodge
  • Solitaire Lodge Lake Tarawera
  • Solitaire Hotel Rotorua
  • Solitaire Lodge Lodge
  • Solitaire Lodge Lake Tarawera
  • Solitaire Lodge Lodge Lake Tarawera

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official classification for accommodations in New Zealand. This lodge has been awarded the Qualmark® Luxury Lodge classification, and is displayed on this page as 5.0 stars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.