Solitaire Lodge is situated on a private, secluded peninsular on the shores of the beautiful Lake Tarawera, Rotorua (click here for direction and location map). Its elevated position provides breathtaking views across the lake to the grandeur of Mount Tarawera.

The Lodge is designed to take advantage of the natural views of the calm still waters of the Lagoon and the contrasting panorama over the lake to Mount Tarawera.

Solitaire Lodge's position is unique, not far from the Blue and Green Lakes, and only 25 minutes drive from Rotorua, land of bubbling pools, steaming hot springs and geysers.

The Lodge has six Junior Executive Suites, all furnished to give maximum comfort with spacious, individually designed interiors and private terraces. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the views over the lake or lagoon. Solitaire Lodge also offers the Tarawera Suite with its stunning 180° views accompanied by soft colours create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere, the Solitaire Suite showcasing one of the most famous views to wake up to in New Zealand, and The Villa, a two-storey, two-bedroom Villa with a large lounge area which allows for private dining and is ideal for a family.

The Lounge at Solitaire Lodge, with 180° views through floor to ceiling windows, is furnished for total relaxation. Here guests can exchange of stories of the days adventures and plan for the activities of the day to come. The Lounge is home to an original and varied collection of 19th and 20th century New Zealand paintings, purchased with care and discrimination over a period of many years which are displayed on every wall in the Lounge. Solitaire Lodge also offers an extensive Library which provides a wide selection of books to be enjoyed in front of a comforting log fire in winter or on the sun drenched terrace outside in the summer.

Passing from the lounge to the dining room. Here guests enjoy the culinary delights that the chefs at Solitaire Lodge have to offer. A choice of dining venue is available whether it be in the main Dining Room with other travellers, or outside on the terrace under a canopy of stars, an intimate candlelit table in your suite, or relaxing amid the soft aroma of the herb garden.

The chefs at Solitaire Lodge combine the best of New Zealand produce to present dishes that simply enhance the natural flavours while the wines are chosen to compliment the menu.

Activities available from Solitaire Lodge and the surrounding region are numerous and varied and as each season changes so to does the activity calendar. From fishing to jet boating, from tramping to visiting a Maori village and from horse riding to off-road driving guests can experience everything within easy distance of Solitaire Lodge.

With Mount Tarawera as a backdrop, guests visiting Solitaire Lodge enjoy seeking out the spectacular thermal areas in and round Rotorua, walking through the ferns and pungas of the native bush to the tumbling waters of Tarawera Falls, taking a helicopter ride over the mountains crater or walk through having a relaxing soak in the Terrace Spa Pool

Take a scenic flight by helicopter or float plane directly from our property. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the beautiful Tarawera Falls. Experience the thrill of Rainbow trout fishing from the 38ft charter boat 'Clearwater Pride', and have breakfast or lunch on board after relaxing in the hot thermal waters beside the Lake's edge. Have a tour tailor-made to your own particular interest in one of New Zealand's foremost areas of Maori culture and thermal activity.

The Rotorua district is world famous for its trout fishing and the waters of Lake Tarawera have the reputation of being the home to some of the World's best trophy sized Rainbow Trout. Guests seeking the tranquillity and solitude of fly-fishing on one of the many rivers and streams in the area.

Solitaire Lodge invites you to join in sharing the beauty and tranquillity of this world-renowned lodge on the shores of Lake Tarawera.