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Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge

41 Operiana Street | Ngongotaha, Rotorua, New Zealand
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Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge
Ranked #15 of 50 Rotorua B&B and Inns
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Nantucket, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

How does one describe a 'home away from home' 11,000 miles from our Nantucket Island home? Since our 1st visit to Lakeside Lodge in 2005, we have returned each of the 3 times we have 'wintered' in New Zealand. Since then, Lindsay & Graham have become treasured friends. We stayed with them 3 times in 2013 and were especially pleased... More

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Poole, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We found Lyndsay and Graham purely by chance - how lucky for us! We have enjoyed superb hospitality, marvellous friendship and stunning breakfasts. Our firm intention is to revisit this beautiful country and Rotorua in particular. My only regret is that I did not have enough time to have a day's fishing with Graham as he has all the gear... More

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Tonbridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We arrived in the evening, after a long drive and were immediately welcomed and provided with late dinner as arranged. Breakfasts were especially memorable and Lyndsay and Graham were able to share local knowledge to help plan our days... all advice proved to be perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and we wish that our stay could have been longer.... More

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Malibu, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Our stay at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge was in and of itself, a memory of a lifetime! It was recommended to me by a co-worker who had stayed there several years earlier to our trip in December. Prior to our arrival, I had many communications with Lyndsay and Graham, who over the months became like family to us. Upon our arrival,... More

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Lyndsay B, Owner at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Many, many thanks C & Co, for the wonderful review you have given us. It is so rewarding when we know our guests are enjoying themselves . . . as you all did! What a great time you had in Rotorua, with the fun adventure activites and cultural experiences. You were super guests and we did miss the laughs and... More

Wheelers Hill, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We dropped by for a couple of nights, just after Christmas. Lyndsay and Graham were wonderful from the welcome cup of tea and freshly cooked treats, wonderful breakfasts to the excellent knowledge of the area. We toured all around the lake and surrounds, visiting the most pristine river and rapids. Tall Redwood forests, and iconic little coffee lunch stops. We... More

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Lyndsay B, Owner at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge, responded to this review
21 April 2013

We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay here with us at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge. We're lucky to live in such a lovely area, and we love to share the special places with our guests. It is a pity you were only able to stay for two nights in Rotorua, but hopefully next time . . . we will be... More

UK
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Lindsay and Graham are the perfect hosts, both have a good sense of humour and do their upmost to make their guests really welcome and feel at home. If you are lucky Graham will manage to catch a giant trout (by European standards) from his garden on the bank of Lake Rotorua, and smoke it as a treat for you.... More

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Lyndsay B, Owner at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Thank you so much Brian for taking the time to write such a lovely a review on your stay with us. It was great getting to know you both and to share stories and lots of laughs. Hopefully on your next NZ visit you can stay once again and we will share another smoked trout. Take care. More

South Coast
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

Lyndsey and Graham make you feel very welcome in their home. Informative, a great breakfast, comfy bed and spectacular view make this an ideal base for a visit to the geothermal sites of New Zealand. They could not have been more accommodating.

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Milan, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013 via mobile

Lyndsay and Graham gave us a warm welcome in their nice house, on the rotorua lakeside where a small river flow into the lake and where at sunshine and su set birds and humans meet to catch big trouts. Lyndsay will cuddle with rich homemade breakfasts (superb muesli) and if you are a fisherman Graham will tell you all secrets... More

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Barcelona, Spain
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

When we remember our trip across New Zealand, the first memory that comes to our minds is the one about Graham and Lindsay. With them and their unique lodge we spent the best days we could have ever imagined. His immense generosity, sympathy and kindness made us feel so at home that it wasn't easy leaving them to continue the... More

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Lyndsay B, Owner at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge, responded to this review
1 September 2012

Many thanks Julia and Marc for your lovely comments. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, and we remember you well, although it doesn't seem nearly a year that you were with us. Take care and maybe we will see you again on your next NZ trip :) More

London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

We couldn't have asked for a warmer welcome than we were given by Lindsay and Graham! They were true hosts in every sense of the word - but made us feel as if we were living in our own home! They also provided us with excellent advice about new and interesting places to visit in the area - even though... More

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Address: 41 Operiana Street | Ngongotaha, Rotorua, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Rotorua District > Rotorua
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service
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Ranked #15 of 50 B&Bs / Inns in Rotorua
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Relaxed and friendly Hospitality Award winning Bed & Breakfast on the shore of Lake Rotorua, offering quality accommodation away from noise, traffic and sulphur smells. Close to many major tourist activities and attractions and only a ten minute drive into Rotorua. ... more   less 
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