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Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay, 3042 Rotorua, New Zealand – Great location - show map

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Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
3,767 reviews

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Located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, this luxury hotel is just a 3-minute drive from Rotorua Airport. A free chauffeur is available and there is an outdoor swimming pool. All accommodations includes a private balcony or courtyard. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV and DVD player are provided. Free parking is available for guests. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage and sauna in the resort's award-winning Wai Ora Day Spa. The outdoor pool overlooks the lake. There is also an indoor hot tub. The classy Mokoia Restaurant serves fine dining, Pacific Rim cuisine using fresh local ingredients. Breakfast, high tea and lunch are also available. The Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is only a 7-minute drive from the city center of Rotorua and is a short drive from Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and the Tikitere Hell’s Gate Thermal Pools.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Spa

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wayne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Nice restaurant and food. Coupled with good service. Room very clean.”
  • Udovan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Comfortable, quiet stay. Facilities were good. Staff friendly & helpful.”
  • Erin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Boutique hotel with friendly staff, location and clientele. Spa in our room was excellent! Everything was in good working order.”

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Mokoia Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • British • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malayalam
  • Chinese

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. That's about $123. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving at the resort after 22.00 hours are asked to contact the hotel with an approximate time of arrival.

Vaccine pass required for entry.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Mokoia Restaurant

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort on this page.

  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Beachfront
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Happy hour
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach
    • Beauty services
    • Open-air bath
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Swimming pool
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy

  • Room options at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is 3.1 miles from the center of Rotorua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.