“A nine-room hotel on the banks of Lake Rotorua, the Black Swan has glitzy contemporary interiors with big cosy beds and bathtubs. Dine on gourmet Pacific cuisine, relax in the pool, or play croquet & pétanque as a family. The jetty & private beach are ideal for active days of fishing & sailing. ”

Recommended for

  • Families

    • Book the two-bedroom Garden Suite Retreat as a family & spend days at the pool, playing croquet or out on the lake
  • Short break

    • Popular with couples or families stopping for a night in Rotorua as part of a longer journey
  • Sailing

    • Family-friendly sailing lessons at Rotorua Yacht Club are brilliant for young visitors
  • Restaurant

    • Duke's Bar & Restaurant serves contemporary Pacific cuisine with striking lake views
  • Fishing

    • Trout fishing expeditions can be arranged: you'll be picked up from the hotel jetty
  • Golf

    • Play a round at the Lakeview Golf Club, or at Arikikapakapa Rotorua Golf Club
  • Museums

    • Visit the Rotorua Museum of Art and History, a 10 minute drive away
  • Disabled access

    • One of the Poolview Rooms has full wheelchair access
  • Beach nearby

    • There's a stretch of private beach just steps away
  • Lakeside

    • At Kawaha Point on Lake Rotorua
  • Gourmet

  • Quiet

  • Family Suites

  • Views

  • Luxury

  • Organic food

  • Croquet

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Kayaking

  • Riding

  • Great walks

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Cycling

  • Chic

  • Watersports

  • Child friendly

  • Mountain biking

  • Wellbeing

  • Contemporary

  • Intimate

  • Birdwatching

Facilities

  • Rooms

    9 rooms in this hotel
  • Meeting Room

    The private dining room offers LCD screens for presentations, and discussions can continue in the whisky lounge
  • Garden

    1 acre of manicured gardens including a croquet lawn, pétanque pitch & private jetty
  • Restaurant

    Duke's Bar & Restaurant serves contemporary Pacific cuisine with striking lake views
  • Disabled access

    One of the Poolview Rooms has full wheelchair access
  • Parking

    Including an electric vehicle charging station
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool
  • Family Suites

  • Fireplace

  • In room DVD

  • Outdoor dining

  • Safe

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Laundry

  • Suites

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Views

  • Hot Tub

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Sailing

    • Family-friendly sailing lessons at Rotorua Yacht Club are brilliant for young visitors
  • Fishing

    • Trout fishing expeditions can be arranged: you'll be picked up from the hotel jetty
  • Golf

    • Play a round at the Lakeview Golf Club, or at Arikikapakapa Rotorua Golf Club
  • Museums

    • Visit the Rotorua Museum of Art and History, a 10 minute drive away
  • Croquet

  • Riding

  • Great walks

  • Cycling

  • Watersports

  • Kayaking

  • Birdwatching

  • Mountain biking

Map & Location

Other reviews

The Black Swan - Hotel Review

The Black Swan is a small hotel offering a big welcome and generous hospitality. It's just a short distance from the centre of Rotorua, meaning it is an easy spot from which to take on the local tourist attractions. The lakeside setting is beautiful...

Originally published by The Telegraph

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