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Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Polynesian Spa

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2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Suite | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, LED TV
Lobby
Front of property - evening/night
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay, Rotorua, 3042
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, LED TV

Panoramic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 527 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, LED TV

Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Holdens Bay stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Holdens Bay hotel, you'll find Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum. Also, Haiku Pathway is within 3 miles (5 km) and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Eat Street - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Yaki Yaki - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dak Jib Korean Fried Chicken - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Vnam Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

4-star beach hotel near Polynesian Spa
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 hot tubs along with a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort. A free area shuttle within 8 kilometers is available. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Rotorua hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Wai Ora Day Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 8 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 50.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort to the airport?

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is 1.8 mi (4-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort.

Does Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in costs NZD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort have a pool?

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Wai Ora Day Spa, where you can enjoy aromatherapy, massages, and body treatments.

How close is Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort to downtown Rotorua?

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is 3 mi away from Rotorua.