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Overview
Solitaire Lodge is situated on an exclusive, privately owned peninsula on the shores of Lake Tarawera, Rotorua, New Zealand. A magical experience combining luxury and indulgence that has been enjoyed by many. For some the pleasure comes from the impeccable service and attention to detail in everything we do. For others it's the glorious seclusion and the opportunity to leave the world behind and lose oneself in the pristine unspoiled beauty.
Our guests share the dining table, where we can accommodate up to 20 guests. Dress for dinner is smart casual. If preferred, dinner and/or breakfast can also be served privately in your suite or if weather permitting on the terrace.
The ten suite Five-Star Luxury Lodge has gained an international reputation for excellent service and attention to detail, complemented by top New Zealand food and wine in one of the world's most outstanding locations, near Rotorua in the North Island. It was one of New Zealand's first luxury lodges, hosting many high-profile guests over the past 30 years.
Applauded for its high level of service and attention to detail, it ranks as one of the worlds most desirable destinations and provides an enticing base for all who wish to explore this area of great natural beauty.
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| Amenities &
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Services
On-Site Services -
Chargeable Services:
Airline/Travel Desk Hours - From 0800 To 2000 Solitaire
Lodge Complimentary
Car Rental Hours - From 0800 To 2000 Solitaire Lodge
Complimentary
Laundry/Valet Hours - From 0800 To 1700 Solitaire Lodge
50.00 NZD
General Services:
24-Hour Room Service
Airport Shuttle
Babysitting/Childcare
Baggage Hold
Banking
Business Services
Butler Services
Children s Video
Concierge
Currency Exchange
Executive/VIP Services
Front Desk 24 Hrs
Services for guests with disabilities
Local Shuttle
Mail Services
Masseuse
Multilingual Staff
Poolside Services
Porter/Bellmen
Safe Deposit Box
Shoe Shine
Sports Trainer
Turndown Service
VCR Rental
Video Billing
Wake-Up Calls
Wedding Services
Daily newspaper, fresh flowers, magazines, tea coffee facilities, fresh fruit, goose down pillows, heating patio, daily maid service, laundry service, art collection, interpreters (on request). 24ft, 38ft and 52ft charter boats available. Floatplane excursion available from jetty. Helicopter safaris from Lodge helipad.
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Facilities
On-Site Facilities -
Chargeable
Business Center
Hours - From 0800 Hrs To 2200 Hrs 20.00 NZD
Secretarial Services
Parking
Disabled Parking 24Hrs.
Complimentary
Free Parking 24Hrs.
Complimentary Vallet Parking
Garage Parking 24Hrs.
Complimentary
Outdoor Parking 24Hrs.
Complimentary
Truck/RV Parking 24Hrs.
Complimentary
Valet Parking 24Hrs.
Public Area
Analog dial Up Dataport
Complimentary
High Speed Internet Access
Complimentary Wireless Access
Kiosk, Internet Appliance, PC
5.00 NZD Per Session
Wireless Data Connection
Complimentary High Speed
General
Banquet Facility
Bar
Beach
Coffee Shop
Conference Room
Convenience Store
Game Room
Gift Shop
Ice/Vending Machines
Lounge
Meeting Room
Non-Smoking Rooms
Pharmacy
Restaurant
Steam Room
Whirlpool
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Lake Tarawera R.D.5 Rotorua, RD5
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Directions:
From The 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 The North - Approximately 25 minutes from Rotorua. 3 hour drive 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. AKL - Auckland is 3 hours by car State Hwy 1 approximately 146 miles or 55 minutes by helicopter.
From The 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 The 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.
Transportation:
Helicopter and floatplane transfers are available between a number of Small Luxury Hotels in New Zealand. Please inquire for further details.
Transportation from Primary Airport to Property Taxi - Taxis are readily available at all domestic and international airports. Limo - Private limonsine transfers can be made upon request. A fleet of late model BMW sedans or stretched limonsines are available. Rental Car Avis, Hertz, Budget and Thrifty rental car firms are available at all domestic and international airports.
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From $259 per night
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