Resort Villages On The Point – Lake Rotorua
214 Kawaha Point Road, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
HOTEL OVERVIEW
You know what hit me first when I pulled up to On The Point? The silence. I mean, you’re still technically in Rotorua, but Kawaha Point Road feels like this quiet pocket that somehow escaped all the tourist chaos downtown. The property sits right on Lake Rotorua’s edge – and I’m talking actually ON the water, not “lake views if you crane your neck from the bathroom window” like some places promise.
The whole setup feels more like staying at a wealthy friend’s lakehouse than a hotel, honestly. There’s this understated luxury thing going on that I really appreciated – beautiful spaces without the stuffy formality that makes you afraid to touch anything. The rooms are genuinely spacious (not just “spacious for New Zealand” spacious), and those lake views… well, you’ll probably spend way too much time just staring out the windows. I kept catching myself doing it, especially in the mornings when the mist sits on the water and you can barely make out the far shore. Check-in was refreshingly smooth too – none of that “your room isn’t ready even though it’s 4 PM” nonsense.
What really sets this place apart is the location intelligence, if that makes sense. You’re about a 10-minute drive from central Rotorua, which means easy access to all the geothermal parks and tourist stuff, but you’re far enough out to actually relax. The thermal activity is less intense here too – you’ll catch whiffs of sulfur occasionally, but it’s not that constant egg smell that can get overwhelming in town. I actually walked down to Sulphur Point one evening (maybe 15 minutes along the lake) and barely saw another soul. During peak season though, I’d imagine the whole area gets busier – we were there in shoulder season and it felt perfectly quiet. The staff clearly knows the area well too; they pointed me toward some lesser-known walking tracks that I never would have found otherwise. Fair warning – parking fills up at the nearby boat ramps on weekends when the weather’s nice, but the hotel’s got its own sorted so you don’t need to worry about that. Honestly, if you’re looking for that premium Rotorua experience without feeling like you’re trapped in a tourist bubble, this is probably your best bet.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 9.7
Comfort: 9.7
Location: 9.7
Free WiFi: 10
Facilities: 9.8
Cleanliness: 9.9
Value for money: 9.2
Sonia from United States (21 March 2025)
Beautiful and animals!!! Amazing place and excellent food! All amenities you could think of. Breakfast was amazing and Niki was great!
What could be improved: Massage wasn’t the highest quality like one would expect at a place like this. Was ok.
Serg from New Zealand (15 March 2025)
We had a fantastic stay and we will definitely be back
Lesley from United Kingdom (11 March 2025)
Stunning views, service and accommodation was amazing, food was lovely, breakfast was fab. Close to town and the sea.
What could be improved: We had a ground floor room, the room above was quite noisy - they could do with some sound proofing.
Catherine from United States (27 January 2025)
The location on he lake is beautiful as well as the entire property. The staff was amazing, so friendly and helpful.
What could be improved: Loved it all!
Sylvie from France (22 December 2024)
All was perfect: the view, the room, the living room... The house is charming and the personnel is very nice.
The breakfast was excellent and the dinner was served in a very warm setting.
What could be improved: When the car park in front of the hotel is full, there is an extra car park but this one is small and not very convenient to manœuvre
Elizabeth from United States (4 April 2024)
Exceptional location, service, with friendly welcoming staff who went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time in New Zealand. Everything was immaculate and so well done. Getting to pet the ponies and sheep and donkeys while enjoying the beautiful view of the lake was a bonus!
Ashutosh from United Kingdom (2 April 2024)
Amazing location,
Great character
Wonderful staff
Leena from United States (26 March 2024)
The location, facilities, communications and service were all top notch
What could be improved: Nothing- we would come back
Shen from United Kingdom (26 March 2024)
Views are incredible, location is super convenient, staff are very friendly and professional, ingredients
Jessica from United States (21 March 2024)
Staff was wonderful, the breakfast was made to order with lots of extras. We had dinner there one evening and it in
was superb with a lovely wine list. Cannot beat the views. Recommend booking a massage!
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ROOMS
- Estimated price from: $606. Garden View Lodge Suite with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $679. Lake View Lodge Suite with 1 large double bed and 1 single bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $827. Cottage with 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $857. Villa Apartment with 2 extra-large double beds, 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $2,337. Four-Bedroom Villa with 4 extra-large double beds, 4 single beds and 2 extra-large double beds for Max persons: 8
FACILITIES
View:
- Garden view
General:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/shrine
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Body treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
Activities:
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Additional charge
- Billiards
- Fishing Additional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
- Tennis court
Living Area:
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
Languages spoken:
- English
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Blu-ray player
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- DVD player
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Most popular facilities:
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Entertainment and family services:
- Baby safety gates
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Other for your stay:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Groups:
- When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 14:00 to 17:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- From 08:30 to 10:00
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
HOTEL ADDRESS
214 Kawaha Point Road, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
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