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Polynesian Spa

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Polynesian Spa

Overlooking Lake Rotorua, Polynesian Spa is where you can relax in a wonderful array of hot mineral spring pools and indulge in sumptuous spa therapies.

Polynesian Spa is New Zealand’s leading international day spa, providing a unique thermal spa experience on the shore of Lake Rotorua.

In a picturesque, tranquil setting overlooking Lake Rotorua, visitors can enjoy a wonderful fusion of relaxing hot spring pool bathing, sumptuous spa and massage therapies and picturesque lake views.

We invite you to experience this World Top Ten Spa (thermal/natural/medical), as voted by readers of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller magazine 2004-2007, 2009 & 2011.

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Organisation

Polynesian Spa

Commercial organisation

Location

North IslandRotorua RegionRotorua

Categories

  • Activity__spas_thermal_poolsThermal Pools

Business Times

Retreat Day Spa operates Monday to Sunday, 10am – 7pm, with the first treatment beginning at 10:15am (pre-therapy soak at 9:15am). For pool opening hours, please check the contact page.

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Coordinates

-38.1378476748439

176.258254051208

Latitude
-38.1378476748439
Longitude
176.258254051208

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Reviews

    • Very relaxing.

      Icon__personKatja

    • After a raining day, it was so relaxing.

      Icon__personMartinG

    • Nice pools, lake views.

      Icon__personHaemnerli

    • Very good, relaxing, deluxe spa.

      Icon__personAndy & Louise Dutton

    • Rating the adult pools only.

      Icon__personAndrew

    3.8 133 Reviews Analysis
  • My wife and I came in on Monday last week.

    We used the skyview water fountain during our visit. However, we could not turn it off. As we were halfway through our experience, the pool started to cool down. Plus the cold water was splashing on us.

    Knowing we were near the end, we decided to jump out, get dressed and inform management. Not knowing that we had become the issue made our experience even worse! We went from two pool staff, to the front desk reception and ended with a manager. The manager grilled us for not letting the pool staff know. I said, we want a refund, he took my name and said someone will ring me. He didn’t give me his number. Then he proceeded to try sell me a local membership to save costs. I said, excuse me I gave you $70 for a poor experience. He said I’ll get someone to call you. Well over a week later, he still hasn’t rung. He was arrogant and made it our fault. We go to the pools regularly but my wife and I will never come back there again.

    Reviewed 12 days ago

    Michael's avatar

    Michael

    Customer

  • Really enjoyed this in Rotorua - very good location, good views and impressive facilities.

    I think the price could come down a touch.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    John Edwards's avatar

    John Edwards

    Customer

  • Traditional spa, very simple and convivial.

    Worth its price.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    Margot's avatar

    Margot

    Customer

  • Relaxing pools set beside the lake heated to different temperatures with geothermal activity.

    Very relaxing atmosphere but a little overpriced.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    Philip Sheridan's avatar

    Philip Sheridan

    Customer

  • Good opportunity to relax and public baths.

    Not crowded - easy to find your own space. Lots of pools to try.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    Cathy La Frenais's avatar

    Cathy La Frenais

    Customer

  • Hot water pool.

    Heated from 39 to 42 degrees. Very great to relax in after a walking day.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    Marie Bocquier's avatar

    Marie Bocquier

    Customer

  • Everything was nice and fine but there was too many seagulls near the pools.

    Some of the pools were so close to the screaming seagulls that you could not use those pools.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    Joonas Lehtomaki's avatar

    Joonas Lehtomaki

    Customer

  • Really nice place to relax for a couple of hours.

    The employees there are also very friendly.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    Felix's avatar

    Felix

    Customer

  • If you have time, the best place to relax but because the water is so hot one hour is enough.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

  • Great experience.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    Martina's avatar

    Martina

    Customer

  • A very cool place to relax.

    Plan to spend half the day there and bring some food, games and friends!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    Fabian's avatar

    Fabian

    Customer

  • Pretty cool pool area with hot pools.

    Sometimes too hot. Perfect atmosphere, not too many people.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    Juro's avatar

    Juro

    Customer

  • Disappointing, this was a Christmas present from our children.

    Quite expensive for what you get - pools and massage and only had a very short time in the pools because of the time of the massage.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    Sandra's avatar

    Sandra

    Customer

  • Great place to unwind, opt for a massage or just a soak in the thermal pools.

    Bot more expensive than other places but it is worth it.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • Nice, but you do not miss anything if you do not go - it is only hot pools.

    Nothing extraordinary.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2012

    Hanna Clement's avatar

    Hanna Clement

    Customer

  • My wife and I came in on Monday last week.

    We used the skyview water fountain during our visit. However, we could not turn it off. As we were halfway through our experience, the pool started to cool down. Plus the cold water was splashing on us.

    Knowing we were near the end, we decided to jump out, get dressed and inform management. Not knowing that we had become the issue made our experience even worse! We went from two pool staff, to the front desk reception and ended with a manager. The manager grilled us for not letting the pool staff know. I said, we want a refund, he took my name and said someone will ring me. He didn’t give me his number. Then he proceeded to try sell me a local membership to save costs. I said, excuse me I gave you $70 for a poor experience. He said I’ll get someone to call you. Well over a week later, he still hasn’t rung. He was arrogant and made it our fault. We go to the pools regularly but my wife and I will never come back there again.

    Reviewed 12 days ago

    Michael's avatar

    Michael

    Customer

  • Relaxing pools set beside the lake heated to different temperatures with geothermal activity.

    Very relaxing atmosphere but a little overpriced.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    Philip Sheridan's avatar

    Philip Sheridan

    Customer

  • Traditional spa, very simple and convivial.

    Worth its price.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    Margot's avatar

    Margot

    Customer

  • Everything was nice and fine but there was too many seagulls near the pools.

    Some of the pools were so close to the screaming seagulls that you could not use those pools.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    Joonas Lehtomaki's avatar

    Joonas Lehtomaki

    Customer

  • Really enjoyed this in Rotorua - very good location, good views and impressive facilities.

    I think the price could come down a touch.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    John Edwards's avatar

    John Edwards

    Customer

  • Good opportunity to relax and public baths.

    Not crowded - easy to find your own space. Lots of pools to try.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    Cathy La Frenais's avatar

    Cathy La Frenais

    Customer

  • Hot water pool.

    Heated from 39 to 42 degrees. Very great to relax in after a walking day.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    Marie Bocquier's avatar

    Marie Bocquier

    Customer

  • Great experience.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    Martina's avatar

    Martina

    Customer

  • If you have time, the best place to relax but because the water is so hot one hour is enough.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

  • Pretty cool pool area with hot pools.

    Sometimes too hot. Perfect atmosphere, not too many people.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    Juro's avatar

    Juro

    Customer

  • A very cool place to relax.

    Plan to spend half the day there and bring some food, games and friends!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    Fabian's avatar

    Fabian

    Customer

  • Really nice place to relax for a couple of hours.

    The employees there are also very friendly.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    Felix's avatar

    Felix

    Customer

  • Disappointing, this was a Christmas present from our children.

    Quite expensive for what you get - pools and massage and only had a very short time in the pools because of the time of the massage.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    Sandra's avatar

    Sandra

    Customer

  • Great place to unwind, opt for a massage or just a soak in the thermal pools.

    Bot more expensive than other places but it is worth it.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • Great location.

    Well presented. Good way to spend an afternoon.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    Matthew Trezise's avatar

    Matthew Trezise

    Customer

  • Pleasant experience - pools are a good temp, view is nice, could be a little cleaner.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    Jessie Sabine's avatar

    Jessie Sabine

    Customer

  • Relaxing!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • Excellent and relaxing.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • Really good but very expensive, $40 per customer.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2013

    Thi Baut's avatar

    Thi Baut

    Customer

    Hi Thi Baut,

    Thank you for your ranking. We are pleased that you enjoyed your Polynesian Spa experience.

    We do have a variety of bathing options for adults starting from $15.00 with our premium bathing area Lake Spa $45.00 per adult.

    Francisca's avatar

    Francisca

    Representative

  • It was a cold day, so it was wonderful to warm up in the pools.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    Alice Berg's avatar

    Alice Berg

    Customer