Reviews of Lakeview Small Studio 4 stars
5 Arnold Street, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 30 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat quiet spot right on the lake front. Great view of the sunrise from our room over the lake. Perfect place to relax after enjoying the many activities in the region. Owners were very friendly.
Wifi wasn't great, couldn't stream reliably.
Reviewed: 17 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery quaint and interesting. Just opposite the lake with grand views. Was clean and tidy
The kitchenette could have been a little better. Apart from that it was great.
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNo shampoo, no tea towels, mould in bathroom. There was a big crack in the window looking out to the lake and we were offered a different room but we decided to stay in the room we paid for . The window is apparently getting repaired. . Sitting on the balcony was lovely looking to the lake. The whole property needs to be restored and cleaned. The laundry was disgustingly dirty.
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNice and close to lake with really nice views' kayaks were free to take out
Room was not what the pictures show' bed was very uncomfortable' very dark room' Shower had a dome on top of it that had other people's hair over it' Prity average place' Wouldn't stay again
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewOwner interesting conversationalist. Very accommodating and helpful. View of lake very cool and interesting to watch activity. Good chair & table to watch from
It was a little tight fit. Not recommended for someone with a disability. One side of bed hard to get to. Interesting kitchen layout with sink outside. Shower step up into was high. Not good for someone with bad hip or knee.
Reviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewabsolutely nothing, we had to sleep in the car because of how dirty the place was.
The place was filthy, dirty sheets, couch, carpet, bathroom, pillows, and towels. The room was Full of spiders, bugs of all kinds, including one that crawled on my back. we ended up sleeping in the car and cancelling our trip and booking never refunded us because they await the "admission" of the property that they didn't provide the proper service. Absolutely terrible. Avoid at all costs, it looks nothing like the pictures, and it's not a resort, it's the cheapest motel for such a high cost. I will be rethinking booking with booking.com in the future because of this stay.
Reviewed: 14 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewOpposite to the lake and studio was perfect for a short stay
Put a door mat at the front door, no tea towels or dish rack
Reviewed: 26 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewHost was super nice and location cannot be found elsewhere
I don’t think the barbecue is working ..
Reviewed: 25 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful view, comfortable beds
Strong chemical smell in room, like fly spray everywhere. Front patio covered in cobwebs. No indoor kitchen sink. Rooms were cluttered and dated, bathroom has mould. Just overall grotty feeling and not pleasant to stay in the rooms to relax. Ants went into our suitcase (no food in there).
Hi you have booked a studio by the lakefront for two nights. We have informed you in checking in as the weather causes trout flies around the unit which we have no control over of the insects. We are well trained clean staffs take good care of the facilities as we are running a commercial operation. If you have complaints about the flies and the chemicals, people like you so fragile should be held in the green room, as the sun’s rays can damage your skin and the dust will harm your lungs. Stay in your green room is sway more better.
Hi you have booked a studio by the lakefront for two nights. We have informed you in checking in as the weather causes trout flies around the unit which we have no control over of the insects. We are well trained clean staffs take good care… Show more
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLocation is great.
noisy neighbours
Thank you for your genuine feedback on our property. We do have some guests were not applying house rules during Xmas and New Year Period. Sorry for the inconvenience caused by the noisy neighbors.
Reviewed: 23 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLocation is good
The lock outside door need extra lock coz 1 yellow car baystanders people yealling outside.
Thank you for your genuinef feedback. We appreciate your staying and look forward to hosting you and your whanau again. Thank you.
Reviewed: 14 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewIt was comfortable and had everything we needed
It is a little dated
Thank you for your genuinef feedback. We appreciate your staying and look forward to hosting you and your whanau again. Thank you. Cody will be trained to delivery the key to you next time when you arrive.
Reviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewSuch a peaceful location on the lake! The owner was super friendly and very good.with communications too. The place had everything I needed.
Thank you for your genuinef feedback. We appreciate your staying and look forward to hosting you and your whanau again. Thank you. Cody will be trained to delivery the key to you next time when you arrive.
Reviewed: 21 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe bed was comfy, very clean and the view was wonderful.
Thank you for your genuinef feedback. We appreciate your staying and look forward to hosting you and your whanau again. Thank you. Cody will be trained to delivery the key to you next time when you arrive.
Reviewed: 19 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewvalue for money, nice location, smart tv
room was set up different from photos
Reviewed: 10 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified review