I have just stayed at NicaraLodge and it is just wonderful. Well signposted, easy to find and a lovely warm welcom on arrival. The decor and the lodge is very classy (Amazing Maori portraits as you come in).Very New Zealand and well done, but the warmth of Mike and Heather makes you feel very immediately very comfortable. Lovely people. The... More

Nicara is an absolute retreat in Rotorua!! Right by the lake, Heather and Mike are one of the most welcoming and knowledgable hosts we have seen. We opted for a family stay in Rotorua on our honeymoon and were pleasantly surprised right from the time we booked it - excellent instructions by Heather, detailed tips on what to do in... More

We stayed at Nicara Lodge for two nights but would have loved to have stayed longer. The location was great and the hospitality could not have been better. We will definately stay there again. More

Heather and Mike gave us a great welcome and lovely start to our trip round New Zealand. The canapes and drinks before we went out in the evening were delicious and made for a very sociable start with Mike giving us some excellent printed instructions about what to do in Rotorua. At all times they made sure we were having... More

We stayed at Nicara Lodge after a drive from the Coromandel. One of the first thing that struck us about Nicara lodge was the fantastic location. The views over the lake are stunning and the lodge itself is exquisite. The lodge is stunning from the outside and inside the blend of elegant and contemporary design and homely touches made us... More

The bed was so comfortable I slept for 10 hours. The house was impeccably clean, I felt I could really relax. More

This B&B is absolutely fabulous. We have been traveling a lot, in different countries, but the quality in Nicara Lodge is the highest we have ever seen. The location is great, directly near the Lake of Rotorua, but also the rooms are of high quality. Furthermore, the hosts, Mike and Heather are very friendly and helped us where ever necessary.... More

Thank-you so much Heather and Mike! You welcomed us into your gorgeous B and B and made our journey from so far immediately seem like we had arrived back home. Your kindness and generosity are unsurpassed from all of the many places we have stayed around the world. We recommend that anyone who is staying in the Rotorua area put... More

We were welcomed more warmly than we could have hoped, with evening aperitifs served in the lounge by our very helpful hosts. The views across the lake were stunning, with swans in the evening and flocks of birds flying across in the morning. The room was spacious and also had beautiful views of the lake. Breakfast was delicious. All in... More