Set on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Novotel Lakeside offers luxurious accommodation with lake or city views It features a day spa, a Maori cultural centre, and free use of the unique geothermal hot pools Matariki Hangi and Culture Centre offers nightly Maori cultural performances and a traditional Hangi buffet Guests can relax in the sauna, or exercise in the well-equipped fitness centre The geothermal hot pools are rich in minerals and offer the same quality of the Polynesian spas All air-conditioned rooms have a 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels Each room includes a large work desk, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities Novotel Lakeside Rotorua is only a 10-minute walk from Rotoruas city centre The Rotorua Museum of Art and History and the Polynesian Spa are each a 15-minute walk away Atlas Cafe and Restaurant offers an extensive range of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner Clarkes Bar serves classic cocktails and local beers, and features live entertainment on weekends