Lake Okareka Lodge by lebua, Rotorua, Neuseeland

Lake Okareka Lodge by lebua is a stylish 657 square metre (7,072 square foot) lake house with just three luxury suites, including the flagship Lake Okareka Suite occupying most of the top floor. This expansive suite features a lounge, large spa bath, office, walk-in wardrobe and panoramic lake and mountain vistas.

The five star ultra-luxurious lodge offers three spacious suites, each with lake views, and accommodates couples, families or groups of up to nine people. Lodge facilities include living room, library and den with baby grand piano, casual breakfast room, elegant dining room, climate controlled wine cellar, massage room, gym and fitness studio. Guests also have access to a 24 hour butler/concierge service and outstanding cuisine prepared by the lodge’s internationally trained chef. Dine at a number of locations indoors or outside under the clear sky, enjoy after dinner drinks in the lounge, balcony or garden - it's all yours to redefine luxury.

Enjoy a world of your own, where a well-stocked wine cellar and trout-stocked waters await you. Fishing enthusiasts can fly fish from the property's lake edge or jetty, or cruise Lake Okareka's pristine waters by boat. Guests can explore the lake by kayak, and speedboat, windsurfing, sailing or water skiing can be arranged. You can also enjoy a stroll on the nearby Okareka Walkway, a 5.5 km (3.5 mile) boardwalk over re-generating wetlands and farmland.

• Private swimming beaches

• Outdoor hot spa

• Year-round fishing

• Kayaking

• Jet Skiing

• Baby grand piano

• Dining & lounge areas

• Library/den

All suites are beautifully furnished and spacious with air-conditioning, ensuite bathroom and shower, Bvlgari amenities, private balcony with lake view, sitting area/study, internet access, in-room music system, DVD player, iPod dock and plasma screen TV. The gated-estate features a boat and floatplane jetty, helipad and private beaches. Baby sitting services can be arranged.

Lake Okareka Lodge by lebua is only 15 minutes’ drive to Rotorua CBD and Rotorua International Airport.