Lake Okareka Lodge

A 5 star luxury lodge in Rotorua, New Zealand, Okareka rests in splendid harmony with nature and its spectacular surroundings. Nestled at the tip of a secluded peninsula, Okareka Lodge is a lavish pocket of luxury. lebua at Okareka pampers its guests with every conceivable luxury while maintaining a serene and restful environment.

The stylish architecture and casually elegant interiors create a welcoming and restful environment for those who want to get away from it all yet enjoy luxurious comfort. You will enjoy exclusive access to the entire resort and absolute privacy during the stay. If there is a home away from home for any of the four seasons, it is at Lake Okareka Lodge by lebua.

Apart from sheer opulence, Lake Okareka Lodge promises yet another coveted indulgence, a sense of freedom in sheer tranquillity, out of sight from prying eyes and far away from the pressures of ordinary, everyday life.

Lake Okareka Lodge is a stylish 657 square metres (7,072 square foot) lake house with three luxury suites, including an executive suite featuring a lounge, spa bath, private office and walk-in wardrobe. The lodge is booked to only one couple, family or group at a time and can accommodate up to nine guests. All suites are understatedly elegant and spacious with air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms and showers, private balconies, sitting area/study, in-room internet access, music systems, DVD players, iPod dock and plasma screen TVs. This gated estate features a private jetty and boathouse, private beaches and a helipad. Baby sitting services can be arranged.

Facilities include living room, library and den with baby grand piano, breakfast room, dining room, climate controlled wine cellar, massage room, gym and fitness studio. You will also have full access to a 24 hour butler/concierge service and your personal internationally trained chef. Dine at a number of locations indoors or outside under the clear sky, and enjoy after dinner drinks in the lounge - it's all yours to redefine luxury. Fishing enthusiasts can fly fish from the property's edge or cruise through Lake Okareka's pristine waters in a boat. Guests can explore the lake by kayak, and speedboat, windsurfing, sailing or water skiing can be arranged. You can also enjoy a stroll on the Okareka Walkway, a 5.5 km (3.5 mile) boardwalk over re-generating wetlands and farmland.

Lake Okareka Lodge by lebua has won numerous accolades within a short span of time. Graded as "Qualmark Exclusive", one of a select few, the five star luxury lodge is widely accepted as an icon in luxury hospitality in New Zealand.

Other endorsements include:
• "New Zealand's Leading Luxury Lodge" - 2008 World Travel Awards
• Elite Traveler magazine's list of the world's Top 101 Hotel and Resort Suites - 2008
• Luxury Travel Magazine's 2005 Luxury Travel Award
• A member of Preferred Hotel Group branded as Preferred Boutique