Lake Okareka
Rotorua





Visit Lake Okareka
Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua
Take the family on an outing to Skyline Rotorua during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Polynesian Spa
Learn about the local history of Rotorua with a stop at Polynesian Spa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street.

Mitai Maori Village
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Lake Okareka Hotel Deals

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12
Layout was perfect for our group of teenage boys and their needs. Great flow, comfy beds, great location, great parking and excellent communication with owner who was very accomodating. Will be back and highly recommend for large groups.
Reviewed on 31 March 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Dirty and gross. We paid to upgrade to a more updated room with view of geysers and it was better than original room but the bathroom was completely disgusting. I cannot imagine when it was last serviced but it was appalling. Staff were nice but otherwise SKIP this motel. We could not leave fast ...
Reviewed on 13 April 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Hotel is close to town and pleasant. We had to rebook a room after staying 2 nights due to weather disrupting our travel home. Our initial booking was through another site and we were a bit disappointed in our king suite we had booked. It was ground floor, noisy and the room had a strange chemical ...
Reviewed on 13 April 2026

Pullman Rotorua
No pool available on property. Very clean rooms and nice hotel staff. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 April 2026

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Locationwas okay. But no microwave , no utensils to stir the coffee. No. Good at all.
Reviewed on 13 April 2026
Other neighborhoods around Lake Okareka

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

Lynmore
While Lynmore might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa.

Ngapuna
While Ngapuna isn't home to many top sights, Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village are some notable places to visit nearby.

Fenton Park
While Fenton Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Whakarewarewa
The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Fenton Street
One reason travelers love spending time in Fenton Street is the luxurious spas, and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre is a top place to visit.
