Hot pool

Polynesian Spa

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Lakeside hot pools in the Government Gardens, with views over Lake Rotorua.

Price
Entry fee, check website
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
2 hours
Polynesian Spa
Bex Walton · CC BY 2.0

A long-running mineral spa on the edge of the lake, with a range of pools at different temperatures and some with lake views. It is a proper soak after a day of driving.

Good to know

  • Go late evening for fewer people and lake lights
  • Private pools are available if you prefer quiet
Best time
Evening
Open
All year
Getting there
Hinemoa Street, parking close by
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Showers
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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