Solitaire Lodge — Rotorua, New Zealand

The 5 Star Solitaire Lodge, One Of New Zealand's Finest Resorts, Has Been Described As The Most Elegant Lodge In The Pacific, Located In The Most Beautiful Position Anywhere In The World. This Lakeside Lodge Offers Ten Luxurious Suites For A Maximum Of 20 Guests. The Consistent Service And Cuisine At The Lodge Upholds Its Special Appeal And Reputation For Excellence. It Has Pride Of Place At The Tip Of A Peninsula Overlooking Magnificent Lake Tarawera, Home To World Record-sized Rainbow Trout. Naturally, Fishing Is A Priority For Many Guests, But Nearby Rotorua Is Also A Scenic Landscape Of Bubbling Mud Pools. Steaming Hot Springs And Geysers Are Also Found In Rotorua. Solitaire Lodge Is A Gem Set Within New Zealand's Wonderland Of Bush And Lakes. It Is A Special Paradise That Promises Never-To-Be-Forgotten Experiences In One Of The World's Most Unspoiled Environments. Solitaire Lodge Has Hosted Many Well-Recognised actors, Government Officials And Sportsmen and Women.

Hotel Address

• Solitaire Lodge
• Lake Tarawera
• Rotorua, RD5
• New Zealand

Location Summary
Heli-pad Available At Lodge. Lodge Transfer To And From Rotorua Airport Available At A Cost Of Nzd 45 Each Way. Rainbow Springs Set On A Bush Covered Peninsula, With Breathtaking Views To The Stark Grandeur Of Mt Tarawera, Is The Ultimate Opportunity For Relaxation. Like A Gem, Solitaire Lodge Well Compliments Its Setting And Is Recognised As One Of New Zealands Foremost Luxury Lodges. The Surrounding Lake Is More Than Just Beautiful, It Consistantly Yields The Largest Number Of Trophy Sized Rainbow Trout In The Southern Hemisphere. The Rotorua Thermal Region, With Its Land Of Bubbling Mud Pools, Steaming Hot Springs And Geysers Continue To Be A Focal Point For The Active Maori Culture. Te Wairoa, The Maori Village, Which Was Buried By The Eruption Of Mt Tarawera In 1886 Is An Important Archeological Centre For The Area. Rotorua Airport -rot-25kms Nw Courtesy Roundtrip Transfers Auckland Intl -akl- 3 Hrs By Car State Hwy 1 Approx 280kms By Road. 55 Minutes By Helicopter Chauffeured Limousines. Helipad Located On Front Lawn

Directions to Hotel
From North - Approximately 25 Minutes From Rotorua. 3 Hour Drive On State Hwy 1 From Auckland. Half-hour Flight From Auckland. 1 And A Half Hours Drive From Taupo. Helipad On Front Lawn. Lodge Transfers Available To And From Rotorua Airport At A Charge Of Nzd 45.00 Each Way. Rot - Rotorua: Lodge Transfer To And From Rotorua Airport Available At A Cost Of Nzd 45 Each Way. Driver Will Meet Guests Inside Airport Building With Signage. Nearest Bus, Motorway, Car Rental, City, Shopping And Business Is In Rotorua - 16 Miles. From South - Driving From Solitaire Lodge To Huka Lodge: From Solitaire Lodge, Drive Back To The Round-about And Turn Left Into Te Ngae Road, And Left Again At The First Set Of Lights Into Sala Street. Go To The End Of Sala Street, Turn Left And Then Follow The Signs To Taupo (state Highway 5). When Approaching Taupo, You Will Pass Over A Bridge With Steam Bores Underneath, Past A BP Service Station And The Wairakei Resort Hotel (on Your Left). Carry On Past This Settlement, Up To The Top Of The Hill. Turn Left Into Huka Falls Loop Road And Follow This Road For A Couple Of Km Until You Reach The Gates Of Huka Lodge On Your Left. From East - Driving From Taupo Or Wellington To Solitaire Lodge: Follow State Highway 1 From Wellington Through Taupo And Onto Rotorua. Coming Into Rotorua From Taupo, Pass The Maori Arts And Crafts Centre Into Fenton Street. Turn Right At The First Roundabout At The Sheraton Hotel Into Sala Street. Continue Along Sala Street Until You Reach Traffic Lights. Turn Right At The Lights Into Te Ngae Road. Take The Right Lane Past The Shops . Turn Right At The Large Round-about, This Is Tarawera Road. Continuing Stright Along This Road, We Are 18km Away And Well Signposted From Here. From West - Driving From Auckland To Solitaire Lodge (approx 210km / 3.5 Hours): At The Bottom Of Bombay Hills Where The Motorway Comes To An End, The Main Road Continues On To Hamilton And Cambridge. The Slip Road To The Left Is Marked Tauranga - Thames. Take The Tauranga Road South And Head For Matamata, Then On To Tirau. Then Follow The Signs To Rotorua. Driving Into Rotorua Onto Highway 5, Turn Right At The Roundabout Into Fairy Springs Road, Proceed Along Fairy Springs Road Until You Come To A Large Intersection With Lights, Turn Left Into Lake Road. Continue On This Road, Veer Right Below The Hospital And You Are On Ranolf (cont D) Street. Go To Next Set Of Lights And Turn Left On To Amohau Street. Continue Straight Ahead On Amohau Street Through Traffic Lights (McDonalds On Your Right). This Is Now Te Ngae Road. Continue Through First Set Of Traffic Lights.turn Right At The Large Round-about, This Is Tarawera Road. Continuing Straight Along This Road, We Are 18km Away And Well Signposted From Here.

Child policies vary by hotel. Many hotels are able to provide a rollaway bed or crib, though there may be an extra fee. Such fees will not be included in the quoted rate.

If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.

If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.

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