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Hotel Description

Beach hotel near Polynesian Spa

Holdens Bay stay

A stay at this Holdens Bay hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Te Amorangi Museum and 3 miles (5 km) of Haiku Pathway. Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Full-service spa, dining

A full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 spa tubs are featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy a meal from the restaurant and perks like free self parking and a free area shuttle.

Deluxe Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$87* Per night/room May 7 - May 8

Superior Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Panoramic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
1.0 out of 5 1.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 1.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Couples (1)
1 out of 5
It is a pig with lipstick. Half the things in our room were inoperable.

Posted by on Mar 8, 2020

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Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Property Features

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 spa 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 tour/ticket assistance 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 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free area shuttle
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Sofa bed
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free area shuttle within 8 kilometers
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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 and Netflix. 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.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.

  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

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 English breakfast: approximately NZD 20–26 for adults, and NZD 10–20 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 2.75 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Wai Ora
  • Wai Ora Lakeside
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Resort
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Rotorua
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Rotorua
  • Wai Ora Resort
  • Wai Ora Spa
  • Wai Ora Spa Resort
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Hotel
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Resort
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Rotorua
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Hotel
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Rotorua
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Hotel Rotorua

You should know

  • 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.