686 reviews
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$30017 Kerswell Terrace, Rotorua, 3015, New Zealand
686 reviews
1/88
Skiing
Restaurant
Business center
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Geyser Lookout BnB is a charming bed-and-breakfast located in Rotorua, New Zealand, about 2.3mi from the city center. Breakfast is offered to guests, making mornings a little easier before daily adventures. The address is 17 Kerswell Terrace, providing a welcoming base with views and comfortable spaces for travelers.
Features abound: free Wifi, private on-site parking, and a private entrance, plus a terrace, garden and a choice of views—lake, mountain and landmark views. On-site conveniences include a restaurant, bar, spa (free), room service, and streaming service (like Netflix), with non-smoking rooms and soundproofing for a peaceful stay; kitchen facilities add homey flexibility.
686 reviews showcase the property's appeal for Rotorua visitors, underscoring a popular option among travelers looking for a well-equipped BnB at 17 Kerswell Terrace.
On-site dining is centered around Shami's Bar, a family-friendly, traditional spot that invites guests to linger over a diverse menu. Cuisines run the gamut from American and British to Indian, Italian, Mexican, Thai, and Mediterranean, with options spanning many tastes and cravings.
Payment is straightforward and convenient, with cash accepted and major cards including Visa and Mastercard welcome.
A wide range of accommodations caters to solo travelers, couples, and families alike. Notable room types include Deluxe Suite (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child), Deluxe Super, King, Single Use (accommodates 3 adults and 2 children), Suite Grand Deluxe (accommodates 8 adults and 5 children), and Double Room, Garden View (accommodates 4 adults and 3 children). Several options offer appealing views, such as lake view, garden view, pool view, or courtyard view, with selections like Premier Double Room, Queen Room, Garden View (Single Use), Superior, Queen (Single Use), and Premier, Queen, Lake View among the choices.
Closest airports
Rotorua Airport
6miTauranga Airport
34.6miTaupo Airport
40.1miWhakatane Airport
40.5miHamilton International Airport
53.8miSkiing
Restaurant
Business center
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Free spa
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
Kitchen
Lake view
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden view
Kitchenette
Landmark view
Picnic area
Garden
View
Soundproof
Balcony
Free toiletries
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Barbecue
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Deluxe Super, King Size, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
3 Twin Beds
540 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
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Deluxe Suite, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
970 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Hot tub
x4
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Double Room, Garden View
1 Queen Size Bed
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Microwave
Minibar
x4
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x3
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Superior, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
Balcony
Free wifi
Microwave
Minibar
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Queen Room, Single Use
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
440 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
x3
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Queen Room
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
440 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
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Superior, Queen Size, Single Use
1 Queen Size Bed
280 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
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Queen Room, Garden View, Single Use
1 Double Bed
485 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
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Deluxe, King Size
1 King Size Bed
Kitchenette
Free wifi
Microwave
Minibar
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Deluxe Suite
Kitchenette
Balcony
Microwave
Minibar
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Superior Ensuite, Queen Size, Lake View
1 Queen Size Bed
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Premier, Queen Size, Lake View
1 Queen Size Bed
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9.3
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Featured reviews:
Elizabeth
10
June 2025
What a fabulous B&B!! The rooms and attached bathrooms are very large and super comfy, beautiful decor in a big house w classic wood floors and newly upgraded bathrooms and other details. The bed.... felt like I was a princess. Loved the terrace off the room. View was spectacular. I travel a lot for work and leisure and know the details that make a stay more comfortable and enjoyable for me. Literally every detail I care about, was well done (place to sit, work space in room, plugs and adapters in the right place, electric kettle/assortment of coffee, tea, etc, spotlessly clean, comfortable bed, good shower w great water pressure and water that gets both hot enough and cold enough, easy to find, easy offstreet parking,... the list goes on). And then there are the hosts. Dave and Shami are wonderful. Easy, interesting, a wealth of information, recommendations, (and history!) if you want it.... Breakfast was fantastic. I was the only guest, but they put out a spread for a full house. Freshly baked foccacia was some of the best I've had. It's a "mediterranean" breakfast: Fruit, yogurt, muesli, breads, meat and cheese board, and the homemade marmalade and jams.... really good. Finally, the location is really special - sitting up on the rim of the ancient volcano, overlooking the geyser, super close to Whakateratera. I'll be back.
Honestly, what I didn't like was not being able to stay longer. No negative points to review.
Taryn
10
April 2025
This was a great accommodation choice for me, as I had a car that I could use to get to where I needed to go. Up high above Rotorua, it had a great view, and the room I was in was very spacious, comfortable and clean. There were many extras included in the kitchen and bathroom that were appreciated (including the resident cats: optional in your room, of course!). As host, Dave was very helpful and friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about the area. The continental breakfast was very good. I would certainly recommend this accommodation to others.
If you do not have your own transport, this area may be a little far from the centre of town (although I am sure the hosts would be able to give you advice on how to get around).
Robert
8.2
November 2024
The property is in a quiet residential location on the edge of Rotorua, ideally located for exploring all the geothermal parks in the area, which ranged from 10 mins to 30 mins away by car. We stayed for 4 nights and found the accommodation very comfortable, although some of the furnishings in our room were starting to feel a little tired and dated, albeit the bathroom had just been upgraded and was excellent. Our hosts, Dave and Sharmi were very friendly and helpful and provided an excellent communal breakfast each morning.
There is a shared kitchen, which was fine for making a drink or heating up some food in the evening, but lacked a lot of basic facilities if you were intending to cook something a little more substantial. Some of the fixtures/fittings in our room needed a little maintenance, but it didn't spoil our stay.
Mary
10
July 2024
Property was in a fantastic location near all of the major Rotorua tourist spots. It had a fantastic view of the geysers in Te Puia. The rooms were spacious and comfortable with en suites. The breakfast was fantastic - fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, cold meats and cheeses and fresh toast / breads. Dave and Shami were excellent hosts. They gave great advice as to where to go / what to do. They made us a lovely cup of tea / coffee in the morning. They were so welcoming upon arrival and wished us safe travels on our departure. We wished we could have stayed longer! Thank you for having us! :)
Nothing!
Evangelos
9.1
June 2024
The hospitality of the owners was amazing. I enjoyed the discussions I had with them and the various tips they gave me. We also arranged a dinner with them at the premises which was also very tasty! Overall I enjoyed my stay there a lot and I would stay again.
The only thing that I did not like was the processing of the payment. Instead of a machine where I could just tap my card it had to be done through an online system which notifies my bank and sends an sms that I have to approve. This could have been fine but I was on a local SIM card so had to reactivate my regular sim card to be able to have the payment processed.
Smith
10
January 2025
Shami & Dave have been the most delightful hosts I've had the pleasure of knowing. Their home is clean, comfortable, and has a beautiful view over Rotorua. My room was spacious, well-provisioned, and very comfortable. It also had its own private deck with views toward the city center. Shaming and Dave made me feel quite at home and I enjoyed getting to know them during my stay. In the morning they provided a delicious and diverse spread of a Mediterranean breakfast including homemade breads and jams.
My only complaint was that I didn't book a couple more nights as I was enjoying my stay here!
Karen
10
January 2025
Amazing stay in Rotorua in a perfect location. Hosts friendly and accommodating, and the room was perfect. The recommendation to take a tour of the Maori village nearby was excellent and much appreciated. This is absolutely a must-do in Rotorua and complimented the evening plans we already had for Te Puia (which is practically walking distance from the B&B). The provided morning breakfast was also excellent, filling and just what we needed for our plans for hiking that day. We will definitely choose to stay here again next time we are in the area!
Nothing - stay was perfect.
Leanna
10
May 2025
Hosts were very hospitable, Free on-site parking, beautiful view and nice big room. Warm shower, comfortable bed, reliable Wi-Fi, and a really delicious breakfast which included cheeses, cold meats, fruit and more. The hosts have put in lots of nice extra touches including double USB charging ports, tourist brochures, a fun ball maze, tissues, chocolates at check-in, and more. Definitely would recommend.
You can hear the upstairs folks through the ceiling/walls, probably not an issue unless you are a light sleeper like me.
Elizabeth
8.2
February 2025
The stay was enjoyable and the host was very friendly. Our room was comfortable, the breakfast was a lovely continental breakfast. My husband doesn't drink coffee and the second day at breakfast he was presented with a teapot for his tea. Across from our room was a fully equipped kitchen where we could make our own tea and coffee and could of made lunch and dinner. There was a garden that we could use as well. You can see they geyser from the back garden. The accommodation was ideal for exploring Rotorua.
Janet
10
January 2025
This was by far the best accommodation on our trip so far (hotels, apartments, B & Bs). The home is five minutes outside of central Rotorua, so you need your car, but that is the case everywhere in Rotorua. There is parking on the property the room was very comfortable, the beds were the bed was excellent, the bathroom very light and spacious. The best thing was it was so clean I felt like I was in my own home. In the morning we had breakfast in the dining room, finely presented and very good espresso. Our hosts were friendly.
Attractions
Te Pā Tū (Tamaki Māori Village)
2.2miPolynesian Spa
2.5miBlue Baths
2.6miGovernment Gardens Rotorua
2.6miRotorua Museum (Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa)
2.7miSulphur Point
2.7miRedwoods Forest Whakarewarewa
4.3miLake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
5.2miLake Rotokakahi (Green Lake)
5.4miLake Okareka
5.8miVelocity Valley
6.1miWaimangu Volcanic Valley
11.2miLady Knox Geyser
14.4miWai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
14.4miMt. Tarawera
15miAttractions
Te Pā Tū (Tamaki Māori Village)
2.2miPolynesian Spa
2.5miBlue Baths
2.6miGovernment Gardens Rotorua
2.6miRotorua Museum (Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa)
2.7miSulphur Point
2.7miRedwoods Forest Whakarewarewa
4.3miLake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
5.2miLake Rotokakahi (Green Lake)
5.4miLake Okareka
5.8miVelocity Valley
6.1miWaimangu Volcanic Valley
11.2miLady Knox Geyser
14.4miWai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
14.4miMt. Tarawera
15miAirports
Rotorua Airport
6miTauranga Airport
34.6miTaupo Airport
40.1miWhakatane Airport
40.5miHamilton International Airport
53.8miShami's Bar
Cuisines
Ambiances
Skiing
Restaurant
Business center
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Free spa
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
Kitchen
Lake view
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden view
Kitchenette
Landmark view
Picnic area
Garden
View
Soundproof
Balcony
Free toiletries
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Barbecue
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Bicycle rental
Bike tours
Canoeing
Cooking class
Cycling
Fishing
Golf course
Happy hour
Hiking
Horseback riding
Live sports events (broadcast)
Movie nights
Ping-pong
Skiing
Themed dinners
Tour or class about local culture
Walking tours
Water park
Windsurfing
Bathroom
Additional bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Walk-in closet
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Suit press
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Books, DVDs or music for children
Indoor play area
Outdoor play equipment for kids
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Grocery deliveries
Kids' meals
Minibar
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Executive lounge access
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Hypoallergenic room available
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Room service
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Coffee machine
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Streaming service (like Netflix)
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Barbecue
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Drying rack for clothing
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
Air purifiers
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Foot bath
Free spa
Hot tub
Spa facilities
Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
City view
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Lake view
Landmark view
Mountain view
Pool view
View
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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