VR Rotorua Lake Resort hosts conferences, product launches, team-building days and private functions for up to 150 guests, as well as lakeside weddings, with 42 rooms on site. The resort sits on a seven-acre estate at Mourea, between Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotorua, about 15 minutes from central Rotorua, New Zealand.
Seminars and company events
Two main conference rooms, VR One and VR Two, are supported by up to six breakout rooms for smaller meetings. Both main rooms have daylight, air conditioning and French doors opening onto an outdoor break area. Standard equipment comes with each package, and audiovisual kit, data projectors, electronic whiteboards, flip charts and stationery are available, with a professional AV company for larger technical needs. Packages are built around the group and can combine food, accommodation, parking and Wi-Fi. For team building, the lawns host outdoor activities such as a giant chess set, morning or afternoon tea outside, themed events and marquees, and the team works with local activity operators for programs away from the resort.
Weddings and receptions
Ceremonies take place on the grassy banks of Lake Rotoiti at Okawa Bay. The resort offers three wedding packages as well as custom events, and every wedding includes a night in the bridal suite. Equipment, flowers and decorations come through the resort's own wedding hire service, and the team sets up centerpieces and decor on the day.
Rooms and capacities
VR One and VR Two are the main rooms, and up to six further rooms serve as breakouts. The overall maximum given by the resort is 150 guests. The Grill, the lakeside restaurant, seats about 100, and marquees can be put up on the lawn for larger outdoor functions, subject to conditions.
Accommodation
The resort has 42 rooms: 34 Superior Lake View rooms, 6 Deluxe Garden View rooms and 2 suites, including an Executive Suite with a spa bath. A queen room with accessible access is also available.
Catering
Food is prepared on site. The Grill serves breakfast as a hot buffet or à la carte, along with pizzas, barista coffee and a menu with gluten-free and vegetarian choices. An in-house bar covers drinks receptions and evenings after a conference.
History and setting
The estate covers seven acres on the shore of Lake Rotoiti, with lawns running toward the water, and most rooms look over the lake. The setting suits groups who want a working day away from the city, with time outside between sessions.
Getting there
The address is 366 State Highway 33, Mourea. Central Rotorua is about 15 minutes away by car, and Rotorua Airport, with domestic flights, is the closest airport.
