Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
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The Deluxe Lake Spa offers a serene lakeside retreat to relax and rejuvenate. Set against the peaceful backdrop of Sulphur Bay on Lake Rotorua, it features five mineral-rich hot pools, including four alkaline and one acidic, ranging from 36°C to 41°C. Refresh in the cold plunge pool or unwind on geothermally-heated loungers. This family friendly space encourages quiet enjoyment, with families welcome to share the experience, though children must remain quiet to preserve the peaceful atmosphere. Amenities include towels, secure lockers, and complimentary NZ made toiletries. Adult supervision is required for children under 8. Optional swimsuit rentals are available for convenience. Immerse yourself in legendary mineral waters. This is an untimed bathing product, so you leave when you're ready.
Your experience
Stop 1
Admission is for the day of booking, and is not limited to a particular time of the day. Relax and unwind at Rotorua’s Polynesian Spa – a world-leading, natural mineral bathing and luxury spa retreat. Geothermal waters nourish the skin and relieve tired muscles, aches and pains, while decadent therapies rejuvenate through ancient and modern techniques. Combined with the healthy café, Polynesian Spa restores the body inside and out. The world-leading natural hot mineral bathing and spa treatment facility was built on the site of historic bath houses for which the city first became world famous in the 1800s. The Spa continues to evolve and focus on health and wellness, introducing passive and active bathing experiences for increased immunity and greater energy levels. At Polynesian Spa, elements of early buildings and baths have been carefully retained and the site is registered by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. This ticket provides access to the premium bathing area 'The Deluxe Lake Spa' which includes a range of mineral rock pools at various temperatures. Utilizing both alkaline and acidic mineral springs, the Deluxe Lake Spa is ultimate in geothermal bathing experiences. The therapeutic waters at Polynesian Spa come from two different natural springs: The Priest Spring is named after Father Mahoney, a Catholic Priest who was ‘cured’ of his crippling arthritis from bathing in the waters in 1878. The slightly acidic water from the Priest Spring relieves tired muscles, aches and pains. The Rachel Spring is a source of alkaline water, which features the antiseptic action of sodium silicate nourishing the skin. It was historically said that those who bathe in the waters of the Rachel Spring are blessed with ageless beauty The combination of these two types of mineral waters is only found at Polynesian Spa.
What’s included
- Cold plunge pool for hot-cold hydrotherapy to detoxify –alternate between hot and cold pools three times for best results
- 0.7m Pool Depth (Onsen Style)
- Children under 8 must be actively supervised by a caregiver in the water who is over 16 years old
- Large indoor relaxation lounge
- Four shallow Rachel Spring alkaline mineral hot pools
- Changing facilities with towels, secure lockers, beautiful NZ made toiletries.
- 36oC – 41oC
- Geothermally-heated poolside recliners
- One Priest Spring acidic mineral hot pool
Not included
- Adult swimwear can be hired or purchased onsite
- Infants and children under 2 years are free of charge
- Babies are required to wear swimming nappies
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please consult your medical practitioner for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Please consult your medical practitioner for pregnant women
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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