What's it like in Lake Okareka?

Lake Okareka is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its parks. Are you looking for Lake Okareka travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lake Okareka and Lake Tikitapu while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels are there in the Lake Okareka area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Rotorua, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 28 Lake Okareka hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lake Okareka, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Lake Okareka.

What can I see and do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Okareka, Lake Tikitapu and Lake Rotokakahi. You might also plan a visit to Buried Village when you're sightseeing in Rotorua.

Top 10 Lake Okareka Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Lake Okareka

"Lovely spot to stay close to beautiful lakes "

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14 Jul - 15 Jul

"Nice place, would love to stay again "

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2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Great quite location, rooms to cater for any size family "

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20 Jul - 21 Jul

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM, pool loungers

"Nice and clean, good size rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Rooms nice and quiet."

2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Food was amazing in the resturant! Our room was nice and worth its money. Very happy!"

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Great location and very friendly staffs."

"I enjoyed my stay here was nice and clean and the staff were friendly would love to stay again "

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14 Jul - 15 Jul

"we have stayed here before and loved it"

"Really enjoyed the thermal pool. Great experience on a cold moon lite night."

"Loved our stay! "

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25 Jun - 26 Jun

"Hannah at reception was so lovely. Great stay."

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26 Jun - 27 Jun

"Loved my stay and would recommend 👌"

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20 Jul - 21 Jul

"Great place to stay had everything we needed really comfortable beds "

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26 Jun - 27 Jun

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

"Staff amazing beds comfortable great with me my husband and 4 kids breakfast was beautiful "

"This was a great place to stay"

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

"Love the spas"

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25 Jun - 26 Jun

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

"Great room and lovely continental breakfast "

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Have to wait for checking in when arriving, room are clean and parking available. "

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Very comfortable and have a good night sleep during my stay "

"Always a comfortable stay and we can bring our small dog which is great - thank you 🙂"

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Where to stay in Lake Okareka

Find the best Lake Okareka areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lake Okareka

Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

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Whakarewarewa

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

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