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Sapphire Springs Holiday Park and Thermal PoolsCommercial organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Katikati |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Shop Hours: Daily from 8am to 8pm
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. Unpowered sites are $20 per adult and powered sites $24 per adult. Hot showers are coin-operated and $2 for 6 minutes. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Owner Operated Campsite This campground is independently operated by the owner. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. There is a Dump Station located approximately 5 minutes drive away, in Katikati. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. Bookings are strongly advised during peak season and school holidays |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. We have approximately 50 powered camp sites. Access to our outdoor mineral pools complex is included in the rate |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Cabins |
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CabinsDoes this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? Cabins available This location offers cabins for rental accommodation. We have nine Cabins with several different sleeping configurations. These are bed-only so guests will be required to bring their own linen, and will use the camp kitchen, toilets and showers. Access to our outdoor thermal pools is included. |
Cabin with Kitchen |
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Cabin with KitchenDoes this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? No cabins with kitchen This location does not offer any cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation. |
En Suite Units |
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En Suite UnitsDoes this holiday park have units with an en suite? No en-suite units This location does not offer en-suite units for rental accommodation. |
Self Contained Units |
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Self Contained UnitsDoes this holiday park have self contained units? Self-contained units available This location offers self-contained units for rental accommodation. We have six Self Contained Motel Units (2 x One Bedroomed and 4 x Two Bedroomed. Each of these units has it's own kitchen, toilet, shower and tv, and comes with all linen and kitchen equipment. Access to our outdoor mineral pools complex is included. |
Park Motels |
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Park MotelsDoes this holiday park have park motels? No park motels This location does not offer park motels for rental accommodation. |
On Site Caravans |
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On Site CaravansDoes this holiday park offer on-site caravans as accommodation? No on-site caravans This location does not offer on-site caravans for rental accommodation. |
Non-powered Sites |
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Non-powered SitesDoes this holiday park offer non-powered sites? Non-powered sites available This site offers non-powered camp sites. We have a large field at the front of our property where guests can pick their own spot on arrival. Access to our outdoor mineral pools complex is included. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Dogs are welcome for guests staying on powered and unpowered sites, with a maximum of 2 dogs per site. They must be kept on a leash at all times, cleaned up after immediately and are not allowed in the communal facilities or pools area. |
Conference Facilities |
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Conference FacilitiesDoes this establishment offer conference facilities? No conference facilities This establishment does not offer conference facilities. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. Unfortunately we do not have Wifi at the park at the moment due to our rural location |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Local Ownership |
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Local OwnershipHow locally owned and operated is this business? Locally owned and operated A small company with one (or maybe a few) places of business. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Customer toilet There are toilet facilities available to the paying customers only. |
Barbecues |
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BBQ FacilityWhat BBQ facilities are provided? Shared Barbecue Shared BBQs are available The are BBQ facilities provided with the accommodation and they are shared with other guests. Communal BBQ's. $2 coins provide 15 minutes' use |
Rubbish Disposal |
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Rubbish DisposalWhat facilities are provided for the disposal of household rubbish? Trash (large bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of large bags of household rubbish. Mixed Recycling (plastic, cans, glass) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable household items. Generally this includes small plastic, glass and metal items. |
Cell Phone Service |
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Cell Phone ServiceWhat level of cell phone service is available at the location? Limited poor service There is little cell phone service at the location. You may be able to make calls or get a poor data connection on a mobile phone at certain spots. |
✓ Clean and well maintained
✓ Friendly and helpful staff
✓ Beautiful pools
✓ Great for families
✓ Lovely park-like setting
𐄂 Facilities slightly dated
𐄂 Pools open to public
Spent the weekend here with friends.
Nice friendly new owners as of dec 20.
We stayed there for 2 nights in a motel unit.
Clean tidy and well kept.
Really nice little place in a cool area.
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10/10 | 6 |
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23% |
9/10 | 5 |
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19% |
8/10 | 6 |
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23% |
7/10 | 2 |
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8% |
6/10 | 2 |
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8% |
5/10 | 4 |
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15% |
4/10 | 1 |
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3/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 0 |
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5.0/5
Clean tidy and well kept.
Hosts are friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our stay and fully recommended this as a group/family vacation spot.
Reviewed 11 months ago
Customer
4.5/5
We had a wonderful stay.
They were very friendly. At that price range I was expecting some sort of exaggeration in the descriptions however we were more than pleasantly surprised. Gorgeous area, lovely pools and a very tidy, clean and charming hotel room. It was a superb place to holiday with little kids and we will definitely be back for longer next time.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
4.0/5
Very clean facilty with beautiful pools and cedar hot tubs.
Friendly and helpful staff. Nice park like setting with beautiful landscaped camping areas.
Swimming pool area is open to the public (for a fee) and has a covered BBQ area. There are 3 pools to choose from. Very nice facility.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
3.5/5
Spent the weekend here with friends.
Had a great time. Grounds and pools are very well kept and though the facilities are a little dated thy are kept well maintained and clean. Staff were great. Thanks
Reviewed about 3 years ago
Customer
Really glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, Phil and Dianne. We try to keep everything looking as clean and smart as possible -both inside and outside - so thanks for noticing! The park is under new ownership as of November last year, so there are lots of little plans afoot to update the facilities - hopefully you'll notice these next time you come to stay! We'd love to have you and your friends back another time.
Have a great week!
Kind regards,
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
4.0/5
Some nice sites alongside the river running through.
Facilities basic. Heated pools a lot of fun with the kids. No wifi. Cabins appear to be used by seasonal workers from many Islands which added to the holiday feel to be honest!
Reviewed over 3 years ago
Customer
Thanks for the review, guys! We're lucky to have a stream running through the park and the sites right next to them are beautiful, and also a great place for kids to play. Unfortunately we don't have WiFi at the park, but we're surrounded by beautiful nature, a natural spring and forests instead! Hope to see you guys again in the future.
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
4.0/5
Nice friendly new owners as of dec 20.
Bit expensive $20 p/p p/n unpowered camp site, plus an extra $2 for a 6 minute hot shower, and had to vacate by 10 am like a motel, price includes access to pools tho, nice and clean, lots of bush walks around and quiet surroundings.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
Customer
Thanks for the rating, Grubs. Glad you enjoyed your stay. We're always open to feedback so appreciate your thoughts.
Have a great weekend,
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
3.5/5
Kids enjoyed the pools and playground, and our dogs loved the bush walks and stream running through the campground.
Showers weren’t great, considering they cost extra. Staff were really friendly.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
Customer
Hi there Jo, thanks for the review. Glad your kids enjoyed the pools and playground and the dogs were entertained too! That's unfortunate about the showers, sorry to hear that.
We hope to see you again,
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
2.5/5
Beautiful spot, camping has a river going through.
Very nice hot pools but I wouldn't stay there more than one night, facilities very dated, they charge you for showers no Internet, no dump station, so basically you are paying $24 dollars per person just for power. Lovely lady at the reception.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
Hi Ellie, thanks for the review. The park is under new ownership as of 30th November 2020, and we have lots of plans to make positive changes to the park so our guests enjoy their time here even more. We welcome all feedback and hope you'll come back again in the future to see what we've been up to since you were last here! Kind regards, Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
Glad you enjoyed your stay a while back, Neil. Come and see us again soon, we're still here and looking more beautiful than ever!
Kind regards,
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
5.0/5
Stayed for three nights, friendly welcoming staff, very clean, the children enjoyed the pools, playing in the river and playground.
Highly recommend for families as there was a safe feeling and lots of happy children running around enjoying their time.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
Thanks for the awesome review, Beth and Leo. Come back and see us again any time, we're under new ownership but still a great place for families!
Kind regards,
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
5.0/5
Clean tidy and well kept.
Hosts are friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our stay and fully recommended this as a group/family vacation spot.
Reviewed 11 months ago
Customer
4.5/5
We had a wonderful stay.
They were very friendly. At that price range I was expecting some sort of exaggeration in the descriptions however we were more than pleasantly surprised. Gorgeous area, lovely pools and a very tidy, clean and charming hotel room. It was a superb place to holiday with little kids and we will definitely be back for longer next time.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
4.0/5
Very clean facilty with beautiful pools and cedar hot tubs.
Friendly and helpful staff. Nice park like setting with beautiful landscaped camping areas.
Swimming pool area is open to the public (for a fee) and has a covered BBQ area. There are 3 pools to choose from. Very nice facility.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
3.5/5
Spent the weekend here with friends.
Had a great time. Grounds and pools are very well kept and though the facilities are a little dated thy are kept well maintained and clean. Staff were great. Thanks
Reviewed about 3 years ago
Customer
Really glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, Phil and Dianne. We try to keep everything looking as clean and smart as possible -both inside and outside - so thanks for noticing! The park is under new ownership as of November last year, so there are lots of little plans afoot to update the facilities - hopefully you'll notice these next time you come to stay! We'd love to have you and your friends back another time.
Have a great week!
Kind regards,
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
4.0/5
Some nice sites alongside the river running through.
Facilities basic. Heated pools a lot of fun with the kids. No wifi. Cabins appear to be used by seasonal workers from many Islands which added to the holiday feel to be honest!
Reviewed over 3 years ago
Customer
Thanks for the review, guys! We're lucky to have a stream running through the park and the sites right next to them are beautiful, and also a great place for kids to play. Unfortunately we don't have WiFi at the park, but we're surrounded by beautiful nature, a natural spring and forests instead! Hope to see you guys again in the future.
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
3.5/5
Kids enjoyed the pools and playground, and our dogs loved the bush walks and stream running through the campground.
Showers weren’t great, considering they cost extra. Staff were really friendly.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
Customer
Hi there Jo, thanks for the review. Glad your kids enjoyed the pools and playground and the dogs were entertained too! That's unfortunate about the showers, sorry to hear that.
We hope to see you again,
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
4.0/5
Nice friendly new owners as of dec 20.
Bit expensive $20 p/p p/n unpowered camp site, plus an extra $2 for a 6 minute hot shower, and had to vacate by 10 am like a motel, price includes access to pools tho, nice and clean, lots of bush walks around and quiet surroundings.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
Customer
Thanks for the rating, Grubs. Glad you enjoyed your stay. We're always open to feedback so appreciate your thoughts.
Have a great weekend,
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
2.5/5
Beautiful spot, camping has a river going through.
Very nice hot pools but I wouldn't stay there more than one night, facilities very dated, they charge you for showers no Internet, no dump station, so basically you are paying $24 dollars per person just for power. Lovely lady at the reception.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
Hi Ellie, thanks for the review. The park is under new ownership as of 30th November 2020, and we have lots of plans to make positive changes to the park so our guests enjoy their time here even more. We welcome all feedback and hope you'll come back again in the future to see what we've been up to since you were last here! Kind regards, Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
3.0/5
Clean but a bit old facilities.
You can use the thermal Pool during the stay without extra costs. Free WiFi, friendliy Staff. Shower costs 2$. With 22$ pp pn with CV and using of electricity a bit expensive.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
Customer
Hi there Stefan and Kristin, thanks for your review a while back.
The park is under new ownership as of 30th November 2020, so we are taking note of all old feedback and using it to develop an even better camping experience for future guests.
We hope to welcome you back again in the future to see what we've been up to since you were last here!
Kind regards, Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
Glad you enjoyed your stay a while back, Neil. Come and see us again soon, we're still here and looking more beautiful than ever!
Kind regards,
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
5.0/5
Stayed for three nights, friendly welcoming staff, very clean, the children enjoyed the pools, playing in the river and playground.
Highly recommend for families as there was a safe feeling and lots of happy children running around enjoying their time.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
Thanks for the awesome review, Beth and Leo. Come back and see us again any time, we're under new ownership but still a great place for families!
Kind regards,
Sapphire Springs Management
Sapphire Springs Management
Representative
5.0/5
We ended up spending two nights here due to problems with out campervan.
Enjoyed our stay very much. Had a site next to the river. Showers are good, cost $2 for 8 minutes. We didn't use the pool and hot tubs, but they looked very nice.
Reviewed about 6 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Really nice little place in a cool area.
Pools were really nice and whole campsite was well kept
Reviewed about 6 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
This is the most beautiful site we’ve had on our month long holiday through the North Island, with the bush outlook and crystal clear stream, great for a cool dip!
The pools where great for our little boy who dislikes cold water. However, a lot of the facilities and pools are still dated, but adequate and clean. We were certainly glad we stopped here though and would come back!
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
Customer
2.0/5
Disappointed with the pools not hot.
WiFi terrible. Pricy for what you get. More than the normal add on costs.
Pools quite a distance from the camp ground so would get quite cold.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
Customer