Kawaha Point Lodge : 5 Star Hotel In Rotorua

Welcome to Kawaha Point Lodge - Lake Rotorua luxury lodge accommodationYour Hosts warmly welcome you to the lodge, sited amidst rose gardens and lawns with its magnificent views over lake Rotorua. The love and attention to detail lavished on Kawaha Point Lodge is evident in every aspect, from the use of luxurious rich cream tones, carefully chosen furnishings and artwork in the rooms creating an air of calm and serenity, to the menus especially created by resident Michelin-trained chef, Silvio Sakrzewski.Kawaha Point Lodge won the New Zealand Tourism Award for Outstanding Hosted Accommodation in 20034, was awarded the 2005 New Zealand Beef and Lamb Hallmark of Excellence, is a member of Select Hotels and Resorts International, is a member of the New Zealand Lodge Association, and is 5 star Qualmark rated.Kawaha Point Lodge's luxury lodge accommodation comprises 8 beautifully appointed super kingtwin guest suites with stunning views over the lake or gardens. Each suite, named after one of the lakes in the area, has its own balcony to enable guests to enjoy their panoramic view in private.Each guest suite is air-conditioned and offers a flat screen television, guest telephone, broadband internet, selection of teas and fresh coffee, homemade cookies and fresh fruit. The library also offers a large selection of reading material and a DVD player, DVDs and CDs are available on request.Dining is also a memorable experience with guests invited to eat al fresco in the lakeside gardens, in the conservatory, at the chandelier-lit Lodge table, or in one of the other private areas in the lodge. A secret 'grotto' that can only be reached via the wisteria-draped arches and stepped terrace, is an 'alternative' dining room for a celebratory occasion or wedding party.

Directions from AUCKLAND to KAWAHA POINT LODGETake Highway 1 south out of Auckland, it is a 4 lane highway, about of an hour driving south you will drive down a long hill and the highway splits to the left. Sign reads Thames, Tauranga and Highway 2 take this road. Follow Highway 2 for 34k. Highway 2 goes left to Thames and Highway 27 starts this takes you to Matamata 77k still on Highway 27 another 20k to Tirau, about 1k south of Tirau (a very small town) the road splits to Highway 5 (Rotorua) to the left and Highway 1 right (Taupo). As you approach Rotorua on the right hand side you will see Rainbow Springs and next to it Skyline Rides. The second road on the left after Skyline Rides is Kawaha Point Road this is the road to the lodge, follow it around pass some shops until you see our sign, drive down to the lake edge and we are on the right hand side. We are 2.5 hours to 3 hours driving from the Auckland Airport and 3 hours from Auckland central city.DIRECTION FROM THE SOUTH TAUPOTake Highway 5 from Taupo to Rotorua, about 50 to 60 minutes driving time. On entering the boundary of Rotorua City turn left onto Highway 5 heading towards Hamilton and Auckland (Old Taupo Road). Go straight through all roundabouts and lights until you are traveling on a double lane road with car yards either side.When traffic merges prepare to turn right into Kawaha Point Road. (sign on post Lodge' with Kawaha Point' underneath it). Also is a large sign on the corner WOOL BARNIf you see SKYLINE RIDES you have gone to far. Drive down Kawaha Point Road turn left at shops then right at 1st road after shops, this is still Kawaha Point Road follow it until you see our sign on the right. Drive down to the lake and on your right is the lodge where a warm welcome awaits you.DIRECTION FROM ROTORUA AIRPORTTo get to the lodge you have to drive through the city and get on to Fairy Springs Road or Highway 5Turn right as you leave the airport and drive straight through the first 2 roundabouts you come to and straight through the 1st set of lights.As you approach the next set of lights you will see a sign HAMILTON now follow this sign until you get onto OLD TAUPO ROAD which is a double lane road each way. This leads onto FAIRY SPRINGS ROAD which is double lane with a medium strip down the centre. When this finishes and goes back to a single lane each way Kawaha Point Road is the next road on the right.Follow the road down to some shops turn left then another 100 meters turn right on the sign post you will see the word LODGE. You will then see our sign KAWAHA POINT LODGE (Street box number 171 ) on your right follow this drive down to the lake and we are on you right, where a warm welcome awaits you.