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City Lights Boutique Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury Rotorua bed & breakfast in Western Heights with free parking

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Body treatments, deep-tissue massages, facials
Property grounds
View from property
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Tui Suite)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room (Kiwi Room)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, Accessible (Kea Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
56c Mountain Road, Western Heights, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3015

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kuirau Park - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬6 min drive

About this property

City Lights Boutique Lodge

Luxury boutique bed & breakfast near Skyline Rotorua
Located close to Mount Ngongotaha and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, City Lights Boutique Lodge provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or spa tub, and indulge in a massage, a body treatment, or a facial. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), extended parking, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a computer station, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

City Lights Boutique
City Lights Boutique Lodge
City Lights Boutique Lodge Rotorua
City Lights Boutique Rotorua
Lights Boutique
City Lights Boutique Rotorua
City Lights Boutique Lodge Rotorua
City Lights Boutique Lodge Bed & breakfast
City Lights Boutique Lodge Bed & breakfast Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is City Lights Boutique Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at City Lights Boutique Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Lights Boutique Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at City Lights Boutique Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 40 (subject to availability).

Does City Lights Boutique Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is City Lights Boutique Lodge located?

Located in Western Heights, this luxury bed & breakfast is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Mount Ngongotaha and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Skyline Rotorua. Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and Kuirau Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

City Lights Boutique Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sreerupa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The views from the common area were beautiful. However, our room was tiny, no space to move about in at all. The breakfast provided was good but the spread somewhat stingy. You had to ask for that second cup of coffee for example, and the cold cuts and cheeses platter looked meager.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay in peaceful surroundings with a great view down into Rotorua. Close enough with a car to all the local attractions but far enough away from the busy town centre. Lovely breakfast, very comfortable room and even managed to find time for the hot tub! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful accommodation and the owners/staff were amazing! So friendly and kind to us during our stay. The room was so clean and was very very comfortable! Would definitely stay again! It’s amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay and hosts. Has everything you need to stay and more including Alpacas you can feed and an outdoor spa pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage we stayed is fully equipped with everything we need and has a beautiful view overlooking the city of Rotorua. We loved that we could feed the Alpancas everyday. The location is handy away from the city but handy to get around. Our hosts David and Grace were very friendly and hospitable, and made us feel very welcomed when we first arrived. We enjoyed our stay and would sray there again when we next visit Rotorua
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the peaceful outlook from the cottage. Was cool to feed the alpacas in the morning too. Nice to have use of the spa as well. Owners were super friendly and allowed us to keep to ourselves for a nice quiet weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely place to stay
We stayed in a separate cottage that was well organized , extremely clean and comfortable. There were many extra touches , such as robes, Beach towels, barbecue, food for breakfast, maps and things to do in the area. We hosts were very helpful. There is a lovely hot tub to use. The accommodation is about a 15minute drive to the centre of town. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Place to Stay
We highly recommend a stay here. The cottage included several thoughtful touches - the hosts have clearly put a lot of thought into making sure everything a traveler might need was in the cottage and made us feel welcome and provided lots of info about the area. It was a sleemless check in...Perfect location for those with a car up on the hill with stunning views and a hot tub and alpacas!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

John Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upscale B&B in Rotoroa
Very upscale B&B home with lovely views of the Rotoroa valley & city. Immaculate rooms with nice breakfasts too. David & Grace gave us great activity recommendations & helped book a dinner event, as well. They were extremely friendly & professional. Bonus: 5 adorable alpacas nearby, to feed, pet & take photos. We’d return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow!
It was awesome! Great hosts and a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. Alpaca's in the front yard. Very close to town. We were in the private house so it was very nice and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

John, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More than expected
Walking into something without too much expectations, my partner and i where very surprised. So nice to be greated like old friends who haven't seen each other in ages! The views, tiny gym, sauna, spa, comfy beds and you have to feed the alpacas! Was a real nice change to be JUST out of town (Just a couple of kms). Home made breakfast with a country touch was a sad reality that we had to leave that day. Will be back but not soon enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the best place to stay in Rotorua. The hosts Leigh and Angie are so warm and welcoming. You will experience true hospitality here. Their homemade breakfast that we enjoyed here each morning was delicious, healthy and filling. It is the perfect to start your sightseeing day. The homemade blueberry muffins and zucchini bread were delicious and comforting. The homemade plum jam, grapefruit marmalade, lemon curd, peanut butter, and muesli were delectable as well. Our room was extremely clean, comfortable and luxurious. This really felt like our home away from home. Angie and Leigh gave us extremely valuable tips on when and where to best see the sites. I think we made the most of our 2 days here because of Angie and Leigh’s recommendations. When we visit Rotorua again, we will certainly stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great option in Rotarua
A comfortable stay in a well- decorated house. Lots of lounging space, a spa, views, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Arie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great honeymoon stay!
We stayed for two nights on our honeymoon and had a great time! The hosts are extremely accommodating and went out of their way to give advice on activities, get to know us, and make our honeymoon feel special. They decorated our honeymoon suite and offered to drop us off downtown in the evenings. They obviously care about their visitors and their business. It felt like staying at a friend's home, having breakfast and drinks in the living room and getting to know the hosts and other guests. Views are amazing and getting to feed the alpacas was so much fun! Walls in the rooms are a bit thin/accommodations a little tight for those wanting a lot of privacy but the hosts and warmness of the place more than make up for that and it's a true B&B experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful B&B
Had a wonderful stay at City Lights Boutique Lodge Really nice place not too far from all the attractions Hope to be able to go back with friends

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Homestay in Rotorua.
Great stay at City lights with wonderful hosts that prepare a great breakfast for you. Great views of the city from the house and cute alpacas in the backyard.

10/10 Excellent

Joy, Warsaw, Poland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab city getaway!
After a long day of driving and sightseeing, City Lights was like a relaxing oasis for us. In fact, we bought groceries in town and took advantage of the outdoor grill to cook our own dinner. Local NZ wine, cheese and steaks plus the lovely views - what's not to enjoy! After dinner, we enjoyed relaxing a bit more in the hot tub! Thanks to our lovely hosts for a great night! Angie was sweet enough to turn on the heater to warm up our cozy room before our arrival and made us fresh museli in the morning. And we got to meet the friendly alpacas. So cute! All in all a great place to stay during your NZ adventures.

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely clean and hosts very friendly!
What a wonderful time. The hosts were very attentive. We really enjoyed meeting their pet alpacas! City Lights was extremely clean and neat but with a homey feel

10/10 Excellent

Deb, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury in the hills
Had a lovely stay in this gorgeous B & B. The couple that run it are just so sweet and can't do enough for you. Very comfy bed and the breakfast, superb! Highly recommended!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

David, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem of Rotorua
Went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Hidden gem of Rotorua. Must stay!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Vito, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best view and very friendly owners.
Don't worry about the distance from town, it really isn't far and it is well worth the extra 5-10 minute drive to get there because you can get away from any sulfuric smells and the views are just stunning from up the hill. The city lights at night are beautiful to look at and the views during the day are just as grand. The caretakers of the bed and breakfast are truly a delight! They are very friendly and offer the best advice for things to do and places to eat around Rotorua. Nothing but fresh air and the feeling of privacy all around the property. This place is the perfect getaway in New Zealand. There are also some alpacas on the property that the owners will let you feed and get close to if you ask. Some rooms are very quaint but cozy. We recommend the suite as it has plenty of room, a great view, and it doesn't cost that much more than the other rooms. I was celebrating my birthday during one of the days I stayed there and when the owners found out they were so nice that they got me a card and a souvenir the next day (the day of my birthday)! I highly recommend this place if you are staying in Rotorua. I can't imagine a better place to stay. With a tasty complimentary continental breakfast every morning you can't beat it! The owners will work around your schedule. The location is just within 7-15 minutes of all the attractions in Rotorua. Don't miss out!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff. Very comfortable rooms.