This is one of NZ's most popular hot thermal mineral complexes, with a huge range of accommodation options, spectacular views, free WIFI and quiet location; Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs and Pools is the perfect solution a day activity while visiting the volcanic zone holiday or an overnight stay.

Families, couples, groups and individual travellers give glowing feedback about the Thermal Hot Springs. Featuring two large outdoor mineral pools, twelve indoor private mineral pools, a fresh water pool, two spa’s, warm interactive children’s playground with tipping bucket and a three heated waterslide. The pools are naturally heated from a geothermal spring and contain many natural health benefits; they are drained and cleaned every single day!

The resort boasts a professional and elegant spa that has a range of treatments for those looking for a pampering. There are romantic getaway packages available for couples bundled with treatments and accommodation. Body wraps and scrubs, facials, massages, pedicures and the ever popular fassage (a combination of a facial and a massage!).

The resort is brilliant for families (check out our reviews) as there is lots of open space for children to run around, activities to keep them busy; a brightly coloured themed playground, a giant jumping cushion, trampoline, volleyball net, board games but best of all the hot mineral spa pools! Kids absolutely love splashing around in the pools; there is a warm interactive playground, a huge dragon water slide and a giant chess game. Children are literally entertained for hours.

A variety of accommodation to suit all budgets is available ranging from standard cabins, kitchen cabins, ensuite cabins to Qualmark accredited 5 star Holiday Park chalets, superior lodges and villas. There are spacious motel units also on offer from studio units to one and two bedrooms. If you are tenting or have a campervan the shared facilities are well equipped.