Title: Retreat on the Ridge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37595162&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Retreat on the Ridge ## Photo gallery for Retreat on the Ridge ![Indoor spa tub - Retreat on the Ridge (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37600000/37595200/37595162/20750280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | LED TV - Retreat on the Ridge (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37600000/37595200/37595162/242c8da4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio - Retreat on the Ridge (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37600000/37595200/37595162/b602452e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Retreat on the Ridge (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37600000/37595200/37595162/e7d7cc79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Retreat on the Ridge (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37600000/37595200/37595162/7cfeddbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Retreat on the Ridge provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Retreat on the Ridge A garden and free self parking are available at this smoke-free vacation home. The vacation home boasts a jetted tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a washer/dryer, and other amenities include a balcony and a dining area. Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer washers/dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Jetted bathtub - Separate bathtub and shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - LED TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: NZD 250 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services. ### Property is also known as Retreat on the Ridge Rotorua Retreat on the Ridge Private vacation home Retreat on the Ridge Private vacation home Rotorua ## About the neighborhood Lake Okareka, a neighborhood in Rotorua, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, while Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights. Rotorua Arts Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Rotorua travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Rotorua.dx6048125) [View more Vacation Homes in Rotorua](https://www.expedia.com/Rotorua-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6048125-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.17198%2C176.34598&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HXZM4kAHXbfqZtn9dPj5A04Ykwc=) 4 Ridge Road, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3076 ### What's nearby - ![Lake Okareka is a small lake near Rotorua with a beautiful little settlement. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135546/449d11ed-e693-49f5-bfe5-67d92afef4c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Okareka 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forests, night scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/5bad7f0c-8a42-483a-a9e9-18582cefd11f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest 7 min drive \- 3.3 miles - ![Polynesian Spa featuring a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/7dcc835d-d3bf-4b0d-a95e-6b3666a422cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Polynesian Spa 13 min drive \- 6.6 miles - ![Rotorua showing night scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754896551/a157f57e-fa78-46ea-828f-8c88fb250f81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Eat Street 14 min drive \- 7.0 miles - ![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/4baeead8-1912-47ba-8a95-9389a93a4532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Skyline Rotorua 19 min drive \- 9.9 miles ### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) 17 min drive ### Restaurants - Ciabatta Bakery 13 min drive - Pataka Kai 15 min drive - Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) 11 min drive - Wendy's Hamburgers 11 min drive - Eastwood 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Retreat on the Ridge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Retreat on the Ridge? ### What time is check-out at Retreat on the Ridge? ### Where is Retreat on the Ridge located? ## Have a question? 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