Rotorua's Finest Lodge
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Welcome to
Ngamihi Lodge

Ngamihi Lodge is a designer decorated, luxury lodge with 360º views overlooking the beautiful Lake Okareka.

Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Ngamihi Lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation just 10 km from Rotorua. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding, cycling and fishing.

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Ngamihi Lodge Front Deck

Recognised among
NZ's best hotels

Rotorua’s Ngamihi Lodge has been granted the 2021 Hotels Combined Recognition of Excellence Award. The boutique hotel and bed and breakfast at Okareka has been open for five years.

Hotel price comparison website Hotels Combined has selected Ngamihi Lodge to receive the official Recognition of Excellence Award. This selection has come from Hotels Combined’s extensive surveys using data from millions of guest reviews for a wide range of accommodation within New Zealand.

Ngamihi Lodge has consistently produced a high satisfaction rating among guests and travel industry experts. It joins an elite group of hotel around the world that have been awarded the Hotels Combined Recognition of Excellence. This exclusive collection of highly rated accommodations has been chosen using a strict set of criteria such as the quality and consistency of reviews, the absence of recurring or unresolved issues with customers, popularity of the property and of course, the overall resulting score.
Ngamihi Lodge9.7RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE 2021

The KAYAK Travel Awards promotes top-rated accommodation properties and encourages more travelers to trust and stay at these properties. In order to qualify for a 2021 KAYAK Travel Awards hotel badge and certificate, a property must have had a minimum of 50 reviews with a minimum overall rating of 8 real travellers.

Ngamihi Lodge has recently been recognized in the KAYAK Travel Awards 2021. The award is based on guest reviews so a special thanks to our guests. 

Ngamihi Lodge

Traveler Rating: 9.7 Excellent

Come Stay with Us

We have three by two room suites available for you to choose from all named after local, New Zealand birds. 

*Prices below are for 2 people only. An additional $100 cost applies for each extra person.

**Price for 4 people will be $895 in high season and $795 in low season.

Tui Suite
$550 - $650 per night

Tui Suite

The Tui Suite is a two room suite featuring one bedroom with a king size bed and a separate lounge with cable TV and a stunning bathroom. There are french doors opening on to a deck with breathtaking views. The Tui suite is bathed in early morning sun as it faces North east.

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Ngamihi Kingfisher Suite
$550 - $650 per night

Kingfisher Suite

The Kingfisher suite has 2 bedrooms which can accommodate 4 people. It has sweeping 180 degree views of the lake with all day sun. There are french doors opening onto the wrap-around deck. Pricing is for 2 people. There is a charge of $150 for each additional person.

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Fantail Suite
Temporarily Unavailable

Fantail Suite

The Fantail Suite is on the second floor with views of Lake Okareka and a beautiful ensuite with a shower.. It has another bedroom with single beds which can be replaced with a Superking bed.

Relax, Unwind & Be Pampered

Guests have half an acre of garden to explore as well as nearby access to Lake Okareka. A wrap around deck with outdoor sofas, an umbrella for cover and outdoor dining tables are available for guests to dine while enjoying the inspiring view.
A barbecue and a ten seater outdoor table are also available for use on the western deck.
Unwind at Ngamihi Lodge

Explore the Lodge

Take a look at the great pleasures and delights Ngamihi Lodge has to offer.

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Ngamihi Lodge Aerial View

Explore the Area

Immerse yourself in lush New Zealand landscape and breathe in the beautiful scenery around Ngamihi Lodge.

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Sunset View at Ngamihi Lodge

Experiences we offer

When you stay with us we'll introduce you to a number of special and memorable experiences.

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FAQs

Guests can check-in between 3:00pm – 9:00pm and are required to show photo identification (minimum age for check-in is 18) and a credit card upon checking in. Guests can check-out between 7:00am – 11:00am.

Ngamihi Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

  • Sauna
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing
  • Bikes available (free)
  • Horse riding
Transportation can be arranged to and from the lodge for an additional cost. Contact us for more info.

A full continental breakfast is included as well as access to our Sauna/Spa, Free WiFI, Cable TV, and Laundry Facilities. We also provide fresh linen, clean towels, toiletries and hairdryers in all of our ensuites.

Guests staying at Ngamihi Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:

  • Continental
  • Full English/Irish
  • Gluten-free

We can prepare lunch at the lodge or provide you with a picnic basket to enjoy around the Lake for an additional cost. Dinners are also available on request if the Lodge is not full. We cook a 3 course country meal with a set menu.

Room service is available and we can arrange to have meals delivered to your bed.

Our high season is between November through to March.

Our low season is between April through to October. During these months is the best time to book.

The following are not allowed during your stay at Ngamihi Lodge:

  • Smoking
  • Parties/events
  • Pets

Guests must also be quiet between 11:00pm – 8:00am.

Ngamihi Lodge is 10km from the centre of Rotorua (20mins away)

The following parking options are available to guests staying at Ngamihi Lodge (subject to availability):

  • Parking on site
  • Private parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking

The spa pool is out of order and we have taken it off our facilities but haven’t taken off the photo as we are waiting on a new spa to be installed. Not sure when this will happen in todays climate.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn’t accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please inform Ngamihi Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Happy Guests

"Our host was the most incredible host of All Times! sensitive to our needs, she arranged the rooms in her house for us and our friends based on our personal needs, fed us with delicious breakfast, she was a truly delight to be around! The house fits the description on the Airbnb site, we expected a perfect house in perfect location - we got that! Thank you for this unforgettable experience.”​
- Innessa (San Francisco)
"Others have said it, but it's true: you feel like you've walked onto the set of a Architecture Digest shoot. The property is exquisite. Leigh is a pro, and a perfect host with exceptional tastes. She has a wonderful sense of humor and fun to be around. She's also full of wonderful local information and ready to share her contacts and connections to enliven your trip. And bring your appetite for breakfast -- she doesn't hold back.
- Dennis (San Francisco)
"The first thing you will notice aside from the 'straight out of a magazine' interior design is Leigh's welcoming and warm demeanour. Nothing was too much trouble and she made us feel very welcome. We stayed two nights which were certainly the most relaxing of our trip - the only sounds you will hear from the bedroom are the native birds that sing happily in the surrounds. If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind within a remarkably beautiful piece of NZ - look no further!"
- Ash & Jen (Sydney)
"Luxurious and peaceful. What a great BnB and what a great location. In my opinion, Ngamihi Lodge is every bit as wonderful as New Zealand's best, and at a price you can happily think about extending your stay! I Loved every minute of my stay :- it was very hard to leave".
- Heather (Malaysia)
" A wonderful stay at this beautiful Lodge. A charming host, a place to remember! Thanks Leigh for a stay that we will tell all our friends about".
- Wendy and Stu
" A restful and relaxing time in your beautiful and tasteful Lodge Leigh. Everything is perfect here and the creation all around. Every view is inspiring.! Thank you......I will be back".
- Suzanna
"We recently had an awesome few days at Ngamihi Lodge The beauty of the lake is just incredible and the lodge occupies a position that allows you to enjoy the view and the sun throughout the day. Ngamihi Lodge has a luxurious feel with a very tasteful decor which instantly made us feel we had arrived somewhere very special. The host Leigh Caughey is very warm and friendly so we quickly felt at home. We enjoyed riding the classic bikes, cycling around the village and country lanes.The board walk just along the road was very special and took only about 45 mins. We also had pleasant day taking the Lodge's VW Beetle convertible out for a superb picnic which was supplied by Leigh. I highly recommend this amazingly special destination"
- Geoff Burton