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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Rotorua Township, Rotorua
Luge Rotorua
Place, Luge Rotorua
3 min drive
Skyline Rotorua
Place, Skyline Rotorua
8 min drive
Polynesian Spa
Place, Polynesian Spa
12 min drive
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
23 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7
Summary:
A stylish, modern holiday home on an elevated Western Heights site, with sweeping panoramic views over Rotorua city and Lake Rotorua. Open-plan living opens to a wrap-around deck and private spa pool, and there's a mob of friendly alpacas on the hill behind. Sleeps 7.
📍 11 min » Skyline
📍 12 min » Te Puia
📍 13 min » city centre
📍 19 min » Redwoods Forest
✅ Panoramic Rotorua city & lake views
✅ Private spa pool & wrap-around deck
✅ Sleeps 7 - three bedrooms
✅ 119 Mbps WIFI
The Space:
A stylish, modern holiday home set on an elevated site in Western Heights, with sweeping panoramic views over Rotorua city and the shimmering Lake Rotorua - an enchanting outlook by day and by night. It's a private, peaceful spot, surrounded by grazing land and small pockets of native bush, and you can even take a walk up the hill behind the house to meet the neighbours: a mob of friendly alpacas. The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, which opens out to a wrap-around deck with outdoor furniture and a private spa pool - a lovely place to soak up the view. There are three bedrooms, a full bathroom plus a handy second toilet, a double garage, and a laundry room with a table tennis table for a bit of family fun.
HIGHLIGHTS
⭐️ Elevated site with panoramic Rotorua city and lake views
⭐️ Private spa pool on a wrap-around deck
⭐️ Stylish, modern open-plan living
⭐️ Peaceful, private setting on grazing land - with friendly alpacas
⭐️ Three bedrooms, sleeps 7
⭐️ BBQ and outdoor seating for evenings outside
⭐️ Double garage and free parking
⭐️ Table tennis table in the laundry room
- BEDROOMS -
Bedroom 1 (Master): King bed, with Rotorua city and lake views
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Double bed and a single bed
Sleeps 7 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.
- BATHROOMS -
One full bathroom, plus a separate second toilet.
- LIVING AREA -
An open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, opening out to the wrap-around deck and spa pool. A laundry room with a table tennis table.
- PARKING -
Free parking on-site, including a double garage.
Guest Access:
You'll have the whole house and grounds to yourselves - all three bedrooms, the bathroom and second toilet, the kitchen and living area, and the wrap-around deck with its BBQ and private spa pool. There's a double garage and free parking, and you're welcome to wander up the hill to say hello to the alpacas.
The Neighborhood:
The Lookout sits in Western Heights, an elevated neighbourhood on the north-western edge of Rotorua, surrounded by grazing land and native bush - so it feels private and rural, yet town is only a short drive away. Skyline Rotorua and its gondola and luge are about 11 minutes away, Te Puia and the city centre around 12 to 13, and the Redwoods Forest roughly 19. It's a peaceful, scenic base for exploring the region.
Getting Around:
A car is the easiest way to get around out here, with free parking on-site including a double garage. By car, Skyline is about 11 minutes away, Te Puia around 12, the city centre roughly 13, the Polynesian Spa about 14, the Redwoods around 19, and Rotorua Airport about 23.
Other Things to Note:
The Lookout sits on an elevated, private site on the edge of town, surrounded by grazing land - part of its charm and the reason for those views, with a mob of friendly alpacas on the hill behind. The private spa pool is out on the wrap-around deck. WiFi runs at around 119 Mbps, fine for browsing, streaming and a bit of work if you need it.
This property has a Minut sensor in the living room that monitors noise and smoke. It never records audio - it only sends our property managers a decibel reading if noise stays above acceptable levels for a sustained period.
Interaction with Guests:
If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊
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About the area
Rotorua
Western Heights, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House and Polynesian Spa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at DriftKartz and Skyline Rotorua. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rotorua International Stadium or Ogo.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
River’s Catch - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Columbus Coffee - 9 min drive
Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - 6 min drive
Taco Bell - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7?
As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7 on 11 Oct 2026 start from AU$792, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Lookout - Rotorua Views, Spa Pool, Sleeps 7 located?
Located in Western Heights, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from DriftKartz and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mount Ngongotaha and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre. Kuirau Park and Skyline Rotorua are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved our stay! Views are incredible, home was lovely and warm, we had young kids and the space was fabulous (100% be back). Only a 10min drive from town and all site seeing activities 🌻
Lovely home with everything we needed in it , lovely views but was missing the neighbors that where a big focus of the booking (the alpacas) kids were disappointed but apart from that a great place to Stay.
Tiffany P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2020
Thanks for your feedback Tiffany - great to hear you enjoyed your stay. The Alpacas were there however they do get rotated around to different paddocks so they weren't right next to the house where they usually are. I believe you had a dozen sheep instead :-) Hopefully they'll be right next to the house again next time you visit. Thanks Jason
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this extremely well-maintained home. The house was immaculate, the kitchen was terrific, the vistas were breathtaking, and the ping pong was a nice unexpected bonus. It was a great base to explore the many activities of Rotorua.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Awesome views of Rotorua and the lake. Only marred by rain which meant the neighbour's sheep or alpacas weren't out and also about half of the cutlery and crockery wasn't clean (remnants of food).
Great place. Great view. Really enjoyed the spa. Very relaxing after my son ran the marathon.
Alpaca and deer (wild!?) Wandering around was really nice as well.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The views are stunning! We LOVED the alpacas and all the sheep! They are the perfect addition to the property! We really enjoyed the hot tub as well! There wasn’t anything I didn’t like! It was just the perfect home for our stay! We were pleased to see that there was an additional bathroom! We thought it was just one bathroom which for four people was a bit scary. There was only one shower, but having an extra toilet was perfect! I guess it’s technically 1.5 bath, but it was great for us! I would stay here again in a heartbeat!!
Property was great, we were all amazed by the stunning view, pictures on the listing don't do it justice.
Loved the Spa and the house is nice and private.
Wouldn't hesitate to book it again.
Beautiful home for a holiday. Perfect spot. Extremely relaxing.
We stayed for three nights, enjoying every minute of this home. The beds were extremely comfortable. The view was breathtaking. The spa was a great way to end the day. It was clean and more than what we expected. We all felt at home and comfortable. Thank you for having us we will be back again.
Great location and views, well appointed modern home with everything you need, would stay there again, would have given a perfect score if the oven was clean, and the neighbours drive not so close to the house.
Fabulous stay in a stunning home in a gorgeous location. Easy to find but private setting.
My partner, my two children and I stayed and absolutely loved this property. We often use bookabachs and this has been one of our fav places. And the alpacas were so adorable! The spa at night is epic as If it’s a clear night you can look up at the stars. The property is so close to town (not even a 10 min drive) but yet when your there you feel like your on a private rural property... simply awesome! We will definitely stay again 🙂
Perfect spot for our family getaway, great layout, unbeatable views and a table tennis table that kept us all amused for hours! The spa was great (and spotless) after our mountain biking. Best of all we were close to town and all the attractions without the feeling of being in the hustle of town.
Kate S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
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