Welcome to the Solitaire Lodge...

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 center for the area., Polynesian Spa, Tamaki Tours, Polynesian Spa, Waiotapu

New Zealand Luxury Lodge. 9 Suites. Full Board Tariff. Complimentary Mini Bar. Free WIFI. NZ Contemporary Cuisine. 25 Mins from Rotorua. Overlooking Lake Tarawera. Volcanic Backdrop. Trout Fishing. Kayaking. Helicopter Flights. Natural Thermal Bathing. Lake Walks. 3Hour drive from Auckland. 60mins drive to Hobbiton. 2hr drive to Waitomo Caves. Commissionable Signature Experiences. Please contact us directly of you have any dietary requirements

Hotel Features

Safety Equipment

Food & Beverages

Meeting Rooms

1 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 20 persons with state-of-the-art equipment.

Meeting Packages

Meeting packages are submitted on request.

Add-on programmes / Places of interest

Special incentives will be arranged according to your requirements.

Miscellaneous

Additional meeting equipment on request.

Special Offers

Special offers are currently not available.

Location & Directions:

Arriving by car

North: Approximately 25 minutes from Rotorua. 3 hour drive on State Hwy 1 from Auckland. Half-hour flight from Auckland. 1 and a half hour 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. AKL - Auckland is 3 hours by car State Hwy 1 approximately 146 miles or 55 minutes by helicopter. ## 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 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 roundabout, this is Tarawera Road. Continuing straight along this road, we are 18km away and well signposted from here. ## 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 roundabout, this is Tarawera Road. Continuing straight along this road, we are 18km away and signs will direct you from here.