Treetops Lodge & Estate
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Disconnect. Reconnect. Nestled in 2,500 acres of 800 year old native forest, this award-winning luxury lodge is a life-long dream realised by owner and passionate naturalist John Sax. This uniquely New Zealand experience is a sanctuary and retreat of breath-taking terrain, offering the ultimate in world-class accommodation and adventure. Located outside Rotorua, the Maori heartland and trout fishing capital of the world (plus Hobbiton, just a 45 minute drive), the Lodge’s elegant, ecology-inspired and architectural style was derived from the country’s pioneering past, with timber and stone finished echoing the natural beauty and simplicity of the great outdoors. Treetops offer seven…
Nestled in 2,500 breathtaking acres of 800-year-old native forest, Treetops Lodge is a uniquely New Zealand experience. This wildlife sanctuary offers outdoor activities centered around seven streams, four lakes, and 43 miles of adventure trails. The spa combines traditional therapies with unique indigenous Maori treatments – the specialty Maori therapeutic massage is a must after a day on the nearby Kinloch Club. Adventures abound for the whole family: junior cooking classes, photography safaris, helicopter tours, Maori poi making and flax weaving, mountain biking, and hiking to spectacular waterfalls and active volcanoes.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
- A gourmet picnic lunch hamper for two with a bottle of New Zealand premium wine (must have minimum value of $100 USD equivalent)
- Stays of 3+ nights will receive $200 USD equivalent lodge credit, applicable towards activities
- Stays of 7+ nights will receive $300 USD equivalent lodge credit, applicable towards activities
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
Current offers
- Forest to Fairway — through 2027-03-31 · Forest to Fairway Stay 5 nights at our Virtuoso lodges, with your 5th night complimentary at your choice of Treetops or Kinloch Spend two nights at Treetops Lodge plus two nights at Kinloch Manor and enjoy an additional fifth night on us at the lodge of your choice. Explore the wilderness of Treetops Estate or enjoy a round of world-class golf overlooking Lake Taupo and combine two iconic experiences.Escape to Treetops for two nights and sink into the embrace of a genuine welcome as you discover the wealth of activities that await just outside your door, beckoning you to explore the pristine…
In the know
Be sure to try the excellent manuka honey produced on the estate. –Eileen Spear Boston, Massachusetts
The property, in facts
| Where | RD 1, 351 Kearoa Road, Horohoro, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Category | Lodge / Safari |
| Property type | Lodge, Ranch, Camp |
| Rooms | 13 |
| Room types | 5 |
| Nearest airport | Rotorua (ROT) · 7 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Casual |
| Known for | Adventure, Seclusion, Wellness |
| Sustainability | Preferred by Nature Sustainable Tourism Standard for Accommodation |
Rooms and suites
- Owners Retreat - Lodge Wing — The Lodge Wing is totally self-contained, a large dining and living area and four beautifully appointed guest rooms with private ensuite. It is perfectly…
- Villa Double/Twin — There are 8 ultra luxurious villas in the grounds of Treetops all with their own unique character, individual design and New Zealand original artwork an…
- Villa Single — Villa Single
- Lodge Room Double/Twin — While we have the perfect secluded villas to offer couples wanting some time on their own, we also have 4 lodge rooms located in the main lodge, the lodge wing…
- Lodge Room Single — Lodge Room Single Upgrade: Villa
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Connecting Rooms · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Kitchen · Kitchenette · Microwave · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail · Wheelchair Accessible
What advisors say
100% of the 1 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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