Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp

Hostel with outdoor pool, near Polynesian Spa

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Terrace/patio - Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp (Rotorua)
Outdoor pool - Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp (Rotorua)
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When you stay at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Internet access
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
  • Indoor pool

Room options

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Bathroom
4 Bed Chalet Ensuite
WiFi, bed sheets
4 Bed Chalet Ensuite

4 Bed Chalet Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Bathroom
WiFi, bed sheets
WiFi, bed sheets
Bathroom

Triple Chalet Ensuite (3 Single beds)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
WiFi, bed sheets
WiFi, bed sheets
WiFi, bed sheets
WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
WiFi, bed sheets
Double Chalet Ensuite
WiFi, bed sheets
Double Chalet Ensuite

Double Chalet Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Bathroom
WiFi, bed sheets
Single Lodge Room
Bathroom

Single Lodge Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Bathroom
WiFi, bed sheets
WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Chalet Ensuite (1 Double and 1 Single beds)

Triple Chalet Ensuite (1 Double and 1 Single beds)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
60 Tarewa Road, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Kuirau Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Eat Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Poco. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp

When you stay at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 98 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - bar.
Onsite venue #2 - café. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 5 (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Backyard Inn Rotorua
Backyard Inn
Backyard Rotorua
The Backyard Inn
Smoke Hot Springs Camp Rotorua
Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp and nearby?

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp like?

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp is a short 1-minute walk from Kuirau Park and 14 minutes' walk from Lake Rotorua.

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Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Good

The staff where nice but the actual place was quit dirty and lots of un friendly people that seem to actually live on site...
2-night trip

6/10 Good

静かな環境で良かったが、金額に見合った設備ではなく、もう少し安価な設定が必要ではないか
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was just very average, provided coffee and tea however no milk or fridge, very small rooms Lovely staff
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Ideal for backpackers but not couples

For backpacker or group of friends this is the perfect accommodatio. BBut for couple it's a bit too root :)
Dimitri, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Everything was adequate and fairly clean. I suppose you get what you pay for and this place was very cheap.
8-night trip

6/10 Good

Back yard Inn stay

n reference to the amount that was paid for the accommodation the rooms were ok, the budget rooms contain two beds and an table and chair, there is heating but no cooling. You can open the window but there is not much of a breeze and no fans in the room. The rooms get quite warm, the female communal showers had no locks on the door. the pillows were low quality and there were no extra pillows available in the room and no towels were provided in the room, and it does not mention on the website that for these room s you will be required to provide your own towel. I will think twice before booking this place again if I was travelling through Rotorua.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

For the price point, this did the trick. Friendly people, great pool. Clean facilities! Thanks for having us
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We feel like at home during our stay! It was lovely! Thanks!
Chi Ming, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quite and friendly staff
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bra, billigt och centralt!

Bra hotell med ett bra läge i Rotorua! Poolen är fräsch. Finns även biljard och pingisbord, stort fint kök man kan låna. Det dåliga med hotellet är att det är väldigt lyhört och finns inte så många uttag i rummet så en powerbank kan vara bra att ha med sig.
Jonas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All fine :-)

no problems at all. A very simple room, but that’s all I needed. Thank you!
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean. Good service. Close to public transport. Lovely room. Nice and warm.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good heated swimming pool
Brent, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was OK but overpriced for what it was. Restaurant offered good basic food an affordable prices
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, warm central accommodation with great hot pools. Enjoyed immensely.
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great rates, clean linen, comfortable bed. Great coffee from the restaurant and although I didn't purchase any food I could see the prices were very reasonable
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Stay in Rotorua

Had a nice, comfortable stay at The Backyard Inn. It was convenient to the attractions in Rotorua as long as you have a rental car. Also, the geothermal pool was a cool feature!
Aaron, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

What I paid and asked for considering the place was fully booked out was quite good.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had the ensuite room and it was great! Very comfy bed and everything was clean. There’s a hot pool and a cafe/bar. In the room there’s not a microwave or small fridge, everything is in the big communal kitchen. Parking was a problem for us as all the spaces were taken.
Syd, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bed sheets weren’t clean and had cockroaches crawling on me when I was laying on the bed reading. This along with what sounded like a boiler on the roof of the room didn’t make for a good night.
Buzz, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

comfortable 4 night stay, helpful staff. good quality food and drinks. would happily stay there again.
4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Schäbiges Zimmer, spartanische sehr alte Ausstattung, schlechtes W-Lan, zu wenige Parkplätze, wenige Sanitär Einrichtungen Preis-Leistung nicht gegeben!
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Too noisy, not clean.
Yogesh, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

價錢相宜
Chi Sang, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

good service and well maintained good for staying
Hardeep, 1-night trip