Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (230 reviews)
171 Kawaha Point Road, Kawaha Point , Rotorua , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Beautiful environment
Comfortable rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues reported
Noise isolation concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Some reviews mention dust and uncleanliness issues in rooms.
Service
9.95
Exceptional service mentioned frequently with friendly and attentive staff.
Location
9.45
Beautiful lakeside setting with convenient access to local attractions.
Room Quality
9.45
Rooms were described as comfortable and well-appointed, with upgrades appreciated.
Amenities
9.45
Great amenities including a heated bathroom floor and lovely gardens.
Value for Money
8.45
Considered expensive but on par with other lakeside lodges.
Food and Beverage
9.45
Breakfast and dinner received high praise from guests.
Overall Experience
9.45
Guests expressed great satisfaction with their stay and would recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:00

Property Description

Lakefront Luxury Accommodation
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel offers a picturesque setting on Lake Rotorua with rooms featuring fireplaces and stunning views of the lake, pool, or rose garden.

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the espresso coffee machine, iPod dock, flat-screen TV, and DVD player in each room. Unwind in the monsoon rain shower and enjoy the provided luxury bath products.

Exquisite Dining and Activities
Experience Pacific fusion cuisine at the lake-view restaurant and explore the manicured gardens with a private jetty, croquet lawn, and petanque court. Don't miss the chance to book a helicopter tour of the region's volcanos and thermal parks.

Book now to enjoy a luxurious lakeside retreat at Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AKL

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 11 years old stay for NZD 65 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 230 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 9.45
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Lori solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Roger couple gb
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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cpsa couple de
9
Tolle Übernachtung
Pros:

Die junge Frau Star (Stella 😉) an der Rezeption hat uns sehr herzlich empfangen. Sie hat uns alles über die gepflegte Anlage erklärt. Außerdem war sie mir eine große Hilfe bei der Suche nach meiner Halskette. Nochmals vielen Dank.
Das Frühstück ist ausgezeichnet, mit Buffet und warmen Speisen, die auf Wunsch serviert werden.
Es gibt auch zwei Whirlpools in den sogenannten Grotten, die den Gästen zur Verfügung stehen, sowie einen kleinen Pool mit Liegestühlen.
Das Mitai Maori Village ist nur 5 Autominuten entfernt.

Cons:

Wegen der kleinen Mücken kann man abends die Fenster nicht öffnen.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Howard family_with_children gb
9
Beautiful Rotorua boutique hotel
Pros:

Amazing boutique venue on picturesque lakeside lot with black swans swimming along nearby! Easy drive into town and brilliant helpful staff. Breakfast and pool/gardens beautifully presented. Rooms well fitted with high end large bed and bathroom fitments. Chocolates and fruit at reception a bonus

Cons:

Car park a bit small when full, would have liked to try restaurant but seemed very quiet...hate eating on own !

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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judim734 Couples
10
Great location and stay
Pros:

Black Swan is in beautiful location and the staff were all so friendly and helpful. Such a peaceful stay - despite the rain!- and the swans on the lake were graceful too. Can’t recommend this highly enough! A must have stop in beautiful Rotorua! Thanks Michele for going above and beyond in sorting our trips out too

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
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Kathleen couple us
9
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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francis couple au
10
central clean air and fabulous
Pros:

Great location, food and facilities. best in Rotorua. by far. would recommend to any one and everyone. class

Cons:

NA

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Audrey couple fr
10
Excellent séjour !
Pros:

Nous avons été accueillis avec une telle gentillesse et chaleur par toute l’équipe ! L’hôtel comporte uniquement 8 chambres ce qui en fait un véritable cocon paisible. Nous avons pu dîner à l’hôtel malgré notre arrivée tardive, les plats sont délicieux et gargantuesques ! Le petit déjeuner est servi en parti sur buffet et sur commande, le tout inclus dans le prix. Cela vous garantit des produits de qualité!
Le coin extérieur est joliment aménagé, la patio vous propose un instant de détente avec thé, livres et jeux de société. Vue sur le lac magnifique avec de nombreux cygnes noirs.
Nous étions dans une chambre avec vue sur le lac.
Le lit est agréable, la salle de bain spacieuse avec grande douche et baignoire !
L’équipe est aux petits soins et avec un enthousiasme qui fait plaisir ! Toujours à l’écoute de nos envies ou prêt à faire les réservations pour nous. Selon les sorties ils vous feront même bénéficier de bons de réduction.
Un pincement au cœur en partant ! On se sent comme à la maison.

Le soir, comme partout dans la région, il faut fermer les fenêtres à cause des insectes envahissants.

Un grand merci à Star, Augustina et Manica, vous êtes adorables 🥰

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Trevor family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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bertshowbert Solo travel Atlanta, Georgia
10
A SUPER PEACEFUL ESCAPE
Pros:

Perhaps the most peaceful hotel I have ever stayed in. The location on the lake is fantastic and it's soooo quiet. They upgraded me to room 4. It was huge with a breathtaking view of the lake. After being around a ton of peope in Rotorua this was PERFECT. The service was impeccable. The meals GREAT. It's a great retreat. You'll have to deal with lake flies.

2026-01-10 via Tripadvisor
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G7037JGmariar Couples
10
Highly recommended.
Pros:

Beautifully situated. The staff were lovely and really went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and memorable. Thanks to all- you were great! The room was good and the bathroom was great. The food was as good as you could get locally.

2025-12-27 via Tripadvisor
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Oliver family_with_children ch
10
Immer wieder!
Pros:

Der Service und die Hilfsbereitschaft ist unvergesslich und unvergleichbar gut

Cons:

Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und gut gemacht, guter Standard aber nicht mehr jung

2025-12-20 via Nuitee
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Z1549CBoliverr Family
10
Outstanding service in a charming hotel
Pros:

So friendly so perfect in service
Such a customer orientation.
We felt great in that charming small hotel nearby the lake

2025-12-16 via Tripadvisor
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Anna extended_group us
10
2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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CWW190763 Couples Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, England
10
Delightful Boutique Hotel
Pros:

Really enjoyed our two night stay here - very comfortable room and lovely grounds, albeit we were unable to take much advantage of these due to the weather during our stay. The hotel is in a beautiful, quiet location outside Rotorua.
The staff are all very friendly and helpful, particularly Star, who managed to arrange a hotel pick-up for us for one of our excursions, to which I'm not sure we were strictly entitled. The breakfasts and one dinner we had there were also superb. and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

2025-12-11 via Tripadvisor
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carolyncToronto Couples Toronto, Ontario
10
Beautiful boutique hotel
Pros:

This boutique hotel is spotlessly clean and the staff are extremely helpful. they helped clear the confusion of our tour pick-up the following day. We rated our meal there as one of the best of our 3 week trip. Don't leave the hotel. The best food is right there! Everything on the menu was delicious according to us and the people sitting near us. the hot tub wasn't working when we were there, and it was too early in the season for the pool to be open, but the gardens and grounds were beautiful, and there were Black Swans right out in front of the parking area.

2025-12-08 via Tripadvisor
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Hamed extended_group sa
10
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

Noise isolation

2025-12-06 via Nuitee
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Harald family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Sehr netter und persönlicher Empfang.

Cons:

Es könnte an einigen Stellen modernisiert oder besser instand gehalten werden. Bsp. Zugang zum See über den Badesteg.Wirkte etwas marode.Auch keine Leiter vorhanden. Finde Schlüssl fürs Zimmer in der Preisklasse altmodisch,vielleicht gewollt aber unpraktisch.

2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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A6112BRtomb Couples
10
From start to finish it was perfect. We were spoiled
Pros:

The most amazing boutique hotel in Rotorua
Staff couldn’t be more helpful
An idyllic environment
I have stayed at all the best hotels in Rotorua and this was a stand out
Thanks to the team at black swan

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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288tammig Couples Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
10
Exceptional service and Beautiful Accommodations
Pros:

This hotel is beautiful! Their staff is very attentive and friendly. Star is wonderful! She always proactively checked on us and helped us when needed. I highly recommend this hotel not only for its beauty and comfort but for exceptional service from Star.

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor