Swain-selected stayLake Tarawera, New ZealandSolitaire LodgeA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Solitaire Lodge sets nine newly refurnished suites on Lake Tarawera near Rotorua, each with floor-to-ceiling windows onto a private balcony facing the lake and Mount Tarawera volcano directly. As a member of Luxury Lodges of New Zealand, Solitaire holds one of a select handful of memberships awarded only to properties that meet the association's exacting standards for accommodation, hospitality and cuisine.A private launch trip to Lake Tarawera's natural hot springs is Solitaire's signature outing, accessible no other way, and a hike to summit Mount Tarawera, the volcano responsible for the area's dramatic 1886 eruption, covers the more active days. The full-board tariff folds in a five-course dinner each evening and free use of the lodge's own dinghies and kayaks, since access here is by boat only. A closer lookSolitaire Lodge, in detail.View all 12 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyA private launch trip to Lake Tarawera's natural hot springs is Solitaire's signature outing, accessible no other way and made all the better by arriving on the lodge's own boat rather than a shared tour. Helicopter rides over the lake and a hike to summit Mount Tarawera, the volcano responsible for the area's dramatic 1886 eruption, cover the more active days, while Maori cultural displays add historical context to a landscape shaped by that same eruption. The full-board tariff folds in a five-course dinner each evening, pre-dinner canapes, and free use of the lodge's own dinghies and kayaks. Plan with SwainAdd Solitaire Lodge to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →
