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    City Lights Boutique Lodge

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    #8 of 57 B&Bs / Inns in Rotorua
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    56c Mountain Road | Western Heights, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
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    290 reviews
    #8 of 57 B&Bs / Inns in Rotorua
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    Free Wifi
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    Breakfast included
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    City Lights is a Boutique Lodge half way up Mount Ngongotaha overlooking Rotorua with spectacular views over the city and surrounding countryside, only 8 mins drive from the city centre. We have 3 en-suite rooms with all the comforts of home.Our fantastic facilities include a guest...
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    56c Mountain Road | Western Heights, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
    10.4 km to Rotorua Airport
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    Reviewed 10 June 2018 via mobile
    Best b&b

    Best b&b we have stayed in. Made very welcome. Looked after 5 stars. Angie and Leigh couldn't help enough. Gave us lots of ideas of things to do and places to go. They have been and done most so they tell you from experience not...More

    Thank Howard B
    Response from citylights10, Owner at City Lights Boutique LodgeResponded 11 June 2018

    Thank you for taking the time out of your holiday to write a review about our B&B. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and had plenty of time to relax and enjoy some of the things Rotorua has to offer....More

    Reviewed 25 May 2018
    Outstanding & genuine

    Leigh & Angie go out of their way to share their knowledge and obvious love of where they live. This ensured we made the very best of our time in the area. The homemade touches to breakfast and thoughtful extras in the rooms, make this...More

    Thank sloggit
    Response from citylights10, Owner at City Lights Boutique LodgeResponded 27 May 2018

    Thank you Ann & Ian for your lovely review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and we enjoyed meeting you. We do hope you return one day, we would love to see you again and spend more time with you, hopefully.Thanks...More

    Reviewed 4 May 2018 via mobile
    Look No further, this is it.

    This is the best place to stay in Rotorua. The hosts Leigh and Angie are so warm and welcoming. You will experience true hospitality here. Their homemade breakfast that we enjoyed here each morning was delicious, healthy and filling. It is the perfect to start...More

    Thank Lauzy07
    Response from citylights10, Owner at City Lights Boutique LodgeResponded 7 May 2018

    What can we say but thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us so much and appreciated the tips we gave you so that you could make the most of your time in Rotorua....More

    Reviewed 26 April 2018
    Great place to stay

    City lights is a little distance from the main town, but we were fine with this. We had been travelling for several weeks and this was a great little haven. We were booked into the apartment which had lots and lots of space and excellent...More

    Thank Martin and Sue C
    Response from citylights10, Owner at City Lights Boutique LodgeResponded 27 April 2018

    Thank you for your review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in our apartment and managed to relax after your long trip. We love being out of the city because of the peace and quiet but being near enough (6K or 10...More

    Reviewed 17 April 2018 via mobile
    Hospitality second to None

    We had a very enjoyable couple of nights at City Lights whilst exploring the Rotorua area. We had a very spacious room with a sitting area and great view over Rotorua. The shower room was large and well equipped with everything you could need. The...More

    Thank BainFam41
    Response from citylights10, Owner at City Lights Boutique LodgeResponded 17 April 2018

    Thank you very much for your review. We are very sorry we missed you during your stay but are extremely happy that you were very well taken care of by Ronel in our absence. Thank you for the recommendation too. We hope you enjoy the...More

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    City Lights is a Boutique Lodge half way up Mount Ngongotaha overlooking Rotorua with spectacular views over the city and surrounding countryside, only 8 mins drive from the city centre. We have 3 en-suite rooms ...More with all the comforts of home.Our fantastic facilities include a guest lounge with computer station including FREE WIFI, real fire and heat pump/air conditioner, outdoor spa overlooking the city, gym with infrared sauna. Continental breakfast included for B&B guest rooms. Less
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    Julie R
    2 July 2017|
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    Response from citylights10 | Property representative |
    Hi Julie, Yes we do provide hairdryers in all the rooms.
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    Kate287
    9 March 2017|
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    Response from Angie R | Property representative |
    Hi Kate, We are 6K (10 mins drive from the main restaurants in the city. There is nothing within walking distance, sorry.
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    "Tui room if you want space but all three are good"
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