Jack & Di's Waiteti Lakefront Motel
Location: 7 Arnold Street, Rotorua, nz
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Lakefront Views and Outdoor Activities
Jack & Di's Lakefront Resort Motel offers stunning views of Lake Rotorua, inviting guests to enjoy sunrise views and water activities like kayaking. The 1-acre garden provides a serene setting for a leisurely stroll or beach exploration.
Family-Friendly Amenities and Local Attractions
The motel features self-contained apartments with fully equipped kitchens and air conditioning, ideal for families. Younger guests can have a blast on the trampolines and playhouse. Plus, the property's proximity to local attractions like Agrodome Leisure Park and Zorb ensures a memorable stay.
Convenience and Discounts
With free WiFi, onsite parking, and assistance from the tour desk for arranging excursions, guests' convenience is a top priority. Additionally, the 5-10% discount coupons for nearby attractions add extra value to your stay. Book now for an unforgettable Lake Rotorua experience at Jack & Di's Lakefront Resort Motel.
Important Information
Please note that a range of breakfast options are available for an extra charge. You can request your preferred breakfast in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. Please note that this is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.
We request to pay a damage deposit of NZD100 by credit card 7 days before arrival. This amount could be refunded up to 3 days after the check-out.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Wheelchair accessible
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- Mobile app for room service
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Playground on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Private picnics
- Japanese garden
- Garage
- Fishing nearby
- Water sports equipment
- Water tubing nearby
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Beach toys
- Charcoal grill
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Paddle boating nearby
Rooms Available
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Two-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
This apartment features a lounge area with sofa, a dining area and side views of Lake Rotorua. Your kitchen offers stove-top cooking with an oven, a refrigerator and a microwave. There is a private bathroom and an air-conditioner. Electric blankets, heating facilities and free WiFi are provided. Guests staying 2 nights or more receive free kayaking.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Executive One - Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
This apartment features a lounge area with sofa, a dining area and views of Lake Rotorua. Your kitchen offers stove-top cooking with an oven, a refrigerator and a microwave. Free WiFi is provided. Guests staying 2 nights or more receive free kayaking.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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One Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
Located in front of Lake Rotorua and offering lovely lake views, this apartment offers a lounge area with sofa, a dining area and a bathroom. Air-conditioning, heating facilities and free WiFi are included. Your kitchen offers stove-top cooking with an oven, a refrigerator and a microwave. Guests staying 2 nights or more receive free kayaking..
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Studio Apartment Comfort with Partial Lake View
This studio has stunning window views of Lake Rotorua, an air-conditioner, and a private bathroom. Your kitchen offers stove-top cooking with an oven, a refrigerator and a microwave. Free WiFi is provided. Guests staying 2 nights or more receive free kayaking and free use of BBQ facilities.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Window
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Business One-Bedroom Apartment
Located directly in front of the lake, this apartment has a lounge area with sofa and a dining area. It features an air-conditioner, and a bathroom. Kitchen facilities include a toaster, oven, refrigerator and a microwave. Free tea and coffee is provided. You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Request Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability. Guests staying 2 nights or more receive free kayaking.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Family One-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View
This apartment features lovely garden views. Your kitchen offers stove-top cooking with an oven, a refrigerator and a microwave. Guests staying 2 nights or more receive free kayaking.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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One-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
This 1-bedroom apartment features air-conditioning, heating facilities and free WiFi. Your kitchen offers stove-top cooking with an oven, a refrigerator and a microwave. Guests staying 2 nights or more receive free kayaking.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Two-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
Featuring a private entrance, this spacious apartment also consists of 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a sofa as well as lake views. The unit offers 4 beds.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
Guest Reviews
- ETHAN (10/5): -
- Luke (10/5): -
- Tanya (9/5): Beautiful views, spacious rooms and friendly staff - Brilliant location, beds spacious and warm, beds comfy and the view of the lake was beautiful. We would definitely stay here again. Very friendly staff
- Clifford (7/5): Out of town locale - Cleanliness. Misleading regarding location. It appeared closer in to Rotorua. I would have preferred it. The hotel is rather old but the pictures were misleading regarding this. The price at the time of year (late April) was not higger than others that were much younger and better maintained.
- Guest (8/5): -
- Irene (6/5): -
- Sheryl (8/5): -
- Deirdre (9/5): -
- Edna (9/5): -
- Kelvyn (10/5): -
- Wayne & Brigitte (5/5): -
- Paul (9/5): - Very friendly owner. We enjoyed beautiful views from our apartment and enjoyed our stay here.
- Lynne (10/5): Awesome spot and the owners are so lovely. - Beautiful location and accomodation is great
- Paula (7/5): 3 nites suited our purpose- yes we would stay again. - Pretty view, quiet and comfortable beds. Vertical blinds letting in security lighting. Lots of insects through the windows and not much airflow if windows left open.
- Yvonne (5/5): Passable for a low budget short stay. - No room service and internet was dodgy
- Jacinda (10/5): -
- Anatoly Hap Arro (9/5): -
- Aksel (7/5): -
- Lindsay (7/5): We loved it, but we struggled with the dated nature if the unit. - It was an unusual lakeside location. We were made very welcome by the Chinese owner and his "bilingual" dog. The owner had been in New Zealand for, I think, 11 years. He was proud of what he had achieved. He was very happy to chat and we felt very welcome. He offered a unit with a lake view next time. The unit was quite dated. The bathroom had everything needed but the shower was dated and very small.
- Kylie (8/5): -
- Heinrich (10/5): -
- Colette (10/5): -
- Kristie (10/5): -
- Suzanne (10/5): Quiet motel in a lovely location - Located right on the lakefront. Very quiet, lovely outlook, spacious rooms, comfortable beds with a range of pillow options, spacious parking area, friendly dog.
- Tanya (10/5): Excellent, will book there again. - All went well, service and hospitality was excellent, highly recommend, will be our main stay when we travel back again. Not taking advantage of the activity services that was recommended.
- Rachel (6/5): -
- Christian (10/5): - Great location, great manager Ken. Went out of his way to make personal connection and make sure we got the most out of our stay
- Colleen (9/5): - Location absolutely beautiful Cold showers
- Helen (10/5): Hidden gem - I like how the rooms are home like. Very quiet area. Great place to go for a walk and the shops are close by. Great view and Ken the owner was very easy going and very helpful if we needed anything. That our holiday had to end lol
- Miranda (8/5): The host was lovely and definitely made up for the downsides mentioned and made us feel very welcome - The host was very lovely and easy to talk to. The property appeared to be clean in the bathroom, kitchen and bedding. It was comfortable and quiet A big put off was the old carpet. It definitely needs to be redone as it is quite crusty and made us feel like it wasnt exactly clean in that aspect. Some of the cooking utensils also need to be replaced. Could hear the people in the room next to us quite clearly unfortunately.
- Natalya (8/5): - Amazing lake view and very quiet
- Steffen (10/5): - Die Lage ist sowas von Top, der Besitzer ist die Seele des Gesamten. Sehr zentrale Lage und doch ab vom Schuss, direkt am See.
- Melissa (10/5): - As was the same last time I stayed here amazing location nice and quiet and beautiful views and had room to park our race car trailer only one night this time wish it was longer
- Marine (8/5): Bonne adresse - L’appartement était propre. Le staff est réactif et les Check in et out sont faciles. Ils ont un adorable chien. Les rideaux ne sont pas opaques et laissent donc entrer la lumière. Il n’y avait que deux serviettes de bain alors que nous avons loué pour trois.
- Connor (7/5): I would come back. - View was ok, comfort privacy wifi were good. parking was confusing but we the tenants were respectful.
- Jemma (7/5): -
- Julie (4/5): Disappointed - Staff were friendly Looks very tired on the outside, could do with a refresh. Damp smell in room, rain had come under the door making carpet damp. Whole room very outdated. Carpet needs replacing. Floor in bathroom has very stained grout. Plates in cupboard were greasy. Very small TV. Only had ceiling light, wall light or lamp would have been useful when family sleeping in same room.
- Trent (8/5): Great family stay. Ken onsite every day. So helpful and friendly. Recommend this place and if went back 💯 I’d book an - Although old had that old school homely vibe instantly. Directly across from amazing Lake. Extremely comfortable large rooms and facilities. Not a lot to list. Yeah old but that added to the experience
- Andrew (6/5): Great budget stay - Location. Simple accommodation. Clean Needs a do up
- Tui (4/5): -
- Heather (4/5): Avoid this place - Location and views were wonderful. The motel is very outdated - fixtures and fittings very outdated. Odour in the room when we arrived. This is one of those really old motels that has not been maintained and should be made to renovate when charging market rates. Very disappointed - like most adverts, it looked really nice and homely on Booking.com - a bit different when you're there
- Sara (8/5): Stay was peaceful and comfy, with the best views from our window - Location was excellent and very quiet and peaceful. Host was super friendly and helpful but also let us do our own private thing. Bed was super comfy my partner had the best sleep. We had the best view of the lake Room just needed some TLC, shower door was very hard to close. Bed was super comfy but could easily roll/move when you sat on it.
- Sadie (10/5): Great motel with lake views and walking track right in front of motel. No thorugh traffic so very qu - Dog friendly motel with large room newly refurbished and everything you need.
- Terry (7/5): Great family vacation -
- Gargi (8/5): - Lake View
- Nicole (9/5): - I love the hospitality, cleanliness and the view from the window. Along with the options to sit outside and have a drink or meal. Could have done with a few more coffee sachets.
- Kathryn (9/5): - Location was great as husband fishes across the road in lake. Felt safe and secure being alone in the evening. Curtains in unit needed to be closed for privacy as windows cover the whole front of unit
- thlok (8/5): -
- Kawa (6/5): -
- Maxie (7/5): -
- Joanna (10/5): The best motel in town! - It was the 2nd time we stayed in a week and this time Ken put us in the signature room No 8 with the spectacular view of the lake!💚 Nothing
- Kristyn (8/5): Great for what we required on our short stay - Location was beautiful easy to find and comfortable stay owner very friendly and caring of his visitors. Shower was very small and laundry was coin operated which is not convenient in today’s cashless society.
- Katarina (3/5): Not good - Lots of room As soon as you opened the door there was a strong damp mould smell that did not go away.
- Sharon (8/5): Terrific location with wonderful scenery easy walk to town - Location is fabulous. Ken is very attentive and pleasant host. N/A
- Ruth (8/5): -
- Sanjeeb Kumar (8/5): Good value for money. - Excellent location. Very friendly staff. Good size of rooms. Old appliances.
- Karen (10/5): A great get away - I always stay here wen I need to get away , it’s my favourite place,friendly helpful staff always available to help with anything
- Joanna (10/5): A great way to start our NZ adventure! - The location was simply the best! And our host Ken was soo friendly and helpful. Needed a larger mirror.
- Aroha (8/5): -
- Brent (9/5): - Great restful location, great lake view, great stay
- Keerthi (9/5): -
- Des (7/5): -
- Amadasun (8/5): -
- melissa (10/5): - amazing hospitality family friendly
- Deborah (4/5): Not again. - Location Tired, very noisy fridge. when wind blew - sounded like cables banging on the roof. Supposedly for up to five people but only cutlery for three
- Satherley (3/5): A forgettable experience. - Not much to be honest. Old gross carpet, grotty shower with standing water, don't service rooms daily, paying for something more than basic when it falls well below basic.
- Janet (9/5): Lovely hosts, good location, loved using the kayaks - Serene location Kitchen was basic - but functional
- Lana (7/5): Pleasant and functional - The owner was very friendly and helpful and communication on the day was great. The location suited me as it was close to where I was going to work the next day. Would have been good to have windows with security stays and good fly screens for air flow at night. The motel is very old and even though it is meticulously clean, I feel it could do with some upgrades, for $168/night.
- ddunlea (10/5): - Location was beautiful. It was great to enjoy breakfast looking at stunning views of the lake. Room had everything we needed, shower was great too. The staff here are so helpful and kind. Cody is the best boy too!
- Melanie (7/5): - Super accueil, hôte serviable, prévenant et accueillant! L’isolation phonique
- O'Brien (10/5): Great stay and would recommend, value for money - Great location near the lake, quiet and comfortable. Lovely set up with a great host
- Christine (8/5): Great location, would stay again. - Great location, comfy bed and well appointed. Great value for money. Host was welcoming and friendly. N/a
- Sophia (8/5): -
- Tahi Inumero (10/5): A gem of a stay - Great support online, via phone and on site. What's not to like?
- Tahi Inumero (10/5): A gem of a stay - Fantastic service both online, via phone and on site. Maoe everything so easy What's not to like?
- Michael (2/5): not good - nothing location was good
- carolynne (3/5): -
- Jennifer (5/5): -
- Je Hyun (10/5): Wonderful lodging. - Clean is my first selection to find the lodge. Very very good and clean what I want. Also easy to find the restaurant near here. And easy to find the gas station as good price. Nothing because compare to lodging fare.
- Maren (10/5): - Blick auf den See, Sonnenaufgang vom Bett, ruhige Lage, netter Kontakt
- Christine (9/5): -
- Chris (6/5): - Good quiet location. Some updating wouldn't be a bad idea. The photo's must be quite old.
- Terry (7/5): Quiet, comfortable lakeside spot in Ngongotaha, close to Rotorua attractions but without the smell! - We were given a studio directly across from the Lake with a good-sized deck and a view of the lake. The studio was spacious and airy, and clean, with good range of equipment for this price bracket. It is a good location with pleasant lake front walk (dodging the occasional cloud of gnats). There was no smell of Sulphur but it was less than 30 mins to all the attractions of Rotorua, even those to the south. Ngongotaha has a range of shops and casual eateries though we didn't visit them. It was quiet with no road noise. It is a rather tired 1960's place which could do with a spruce-up. The deck could be water blasted and a few more plantings would make it look prettier. Good for fishermen and unfussy that way. The couch in our studio was a bit hard, but everything else was good. We used our chilly bin for a coffee table. I asked the proprietor to clean the ranch slider window but he only took the cobwebs off and didn't wash the dust off so the view was not as good as it could have been.
- Elizabeth (7/5): Quiet place to stay - Nice quiet place to stay. Cheap price for 2 bedrooms and a kitchen. Twenty minute drive into Rotorua town. Place is old, but owner is gradually renovating.
- Dot (7/5): Reasonable value for a 1 night stay. - Quiet location. Good view across the lake. Light in the room at night from blinds not blocking out.
- Jismy (6/5): -
- smiler (9/5): - Great welcoming! Room was very nice with beautiful view. Bed very comfy. Had all we needed. Host was awesome and openly expressed his interest in Te Reo maori which was great! Ka mau te wehi 😁 highly recommend
- Jason (10/5): - Staff is very helpful. It is lakefront motel with good lake view and shops nearby. Room is very clean and beds are comfortable. Nothing
- Shanu (8/5): Good experience! - About the lake front view and the quietness The interiors look a bit old and dint give us the as feeling as the photos shown in the ad
- Kevin (8/5): -
- Liane (5/5): - Great place to sleep over.
- Moana (8/5): -
- Wakako (4/5): こんなはずではなかった。 - 湖が目の前で、ロケーションはよかった。 部屋数やベッド数を重視して予約した。 キーの案内などのメールが届いてない。こちらから電話した。 昔ながらのモーテルだと思う。シャワーなどの設備が古い。部屋のレイアウトも使いづらい。照明も薄暗く、消したら真っ暗。 設置がバスタオル一枚のみで、小さいタオルやキッチンタオルも欲しい。 キッチン用調理器具や皿など最低限。塩や胡椒もなく、清潔さは感じられない。 洗濯機もあまりに旧式で驚いた。
- Justin (9/5): Great location, great host. If we head back to Rotorua we will stay again - The room was clean. The location was picturesque and quiet. Ken was a great host who wanted nothing more than to ensure we were happy. If you’re a dog lover Cody will take as many pats and belly rubs as you’re will to give The rooms are dated but are super clean.
- Yvette (7/5): A great stop over for bikepackers - We had an incredibly warm welcome from the staff. Nothing was too much trouble. We arrived on bikes, and they were very accommodating and helpful. There was a very convenient bus service into Rotorua from just around the corner. The motel is quite old, having been built in the 70s, so things aren't shinty and new anymore, but it's clean and comfortable.
- Nicole (10/5): - The room was clean, tidy, and fresh. I had a lovely view of the lake.
- Fiona (9/5): -
- Anette (8/5): - Dejlig beliggenhed. Imødekommende vært.
- Natasha (10/5): Worth what you pay for, clean and tidy! - It was perfect, we needed a place to stay while watching my younger sister play in a netball tournament and it was exactly what we were looking for, enough space for us 4!
- Stephanie (10/5): - Friendly staff 10-10 The rain 😂
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