Ranginui Retreat was mostly what we had expected. It was a good lakeside location near the town of Rotorua. The house was tidy, but I would recommend a good cleaning in areas that are not addressed by routine cleaning and possibly upgrading some of the furniture, as it is a little worn and dated. I think the additional cleanliness and updated furniture that I mentioned would make the cost more reasonable, as it seemed just a little high. Overall, the stay suited our needs.