Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Pavilion (12+ yrs) Hot Pool Bathing
Description
Immerse yourself in an exclusive retreat for adults and young adults aged 12 and above, featuring serene hot pools and a reflexology walk. Rejuvenate in the Three Priest Spring acidic mineral hot pools (39°C–41°C), known for their soothing effects on joint and muscle pains, or the cascading Rachel Spring alkaline mineral hot pools (38°C–40°C), ideal for promoting healthy skin. Enjoy a stand-up pool for light activity and take in breathtaking views of Lake Rotorua. Stimulate pressure points on the reflexology walk and unwind in spacious changing rooms. The Pavilion Pools area offers the perfect environment for relaxation, providing a peaceful, rejuvenating escape in nature’s embrace. Exclusively for adults and young adults, the Pavilion Pools offer an experience of tranquility, soothing both body and mind.
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Itinerary
Admission is for the day of booking, and is not limited to a particular time of the day. Treat yourself to a relaxing spa experience at adults-only Lake Rotorua hot pools, where pre-booking admission gets you access to acidic and alkaline pools, a reflexology walk, and a hot pool with views across the lake. It’s a serene and soothing alternative to the all-ages Rotorua spas, and the included unlimited spa time (on the day) ensures you’ll never feel rushed. Lake Rotorua spa experience is perfect for tired muscles and soothing aches and pains. Choose between a range of soaking temperatures, Included changing room access features optional private cubicles. Enjoy Lake Rotorua views from naturally heated geothermal mineral pools. 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. The Pavilion Pools Ticket provides access to 8 mineral pools at varying temperatures from both acidic and alkaline mineral springs.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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
Reviews(176)
I visited this attraction on midday of Wednesday in rotorao .it's not crowded and very relaxed with the hot thermal swimming pool sized bath where I can swim . the pool with view of lake is very extraordinary experience . please take care of your jewel or valuable necklace which might change in colors after soaking in the thermal water .it finished with drinks or sweets(ice cream) of my choice at the café.
Thank you for visiting us and for your lovely review. It really is something quite special to sit alongside the geothermal lake and enjoy our large alkaline geothermal pool for light exercising. We hope you felt rested and rejuvenated.
Apart from problems with the locker I had a relaxing experience
Thanks for your review. We apologise that you had issues with the locker system, hopefully your pool experience left you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
$59.95 per Adult entry fee? You must be kidding. Main pool closed - all under cover with sign up - sorry closed due to maintenance. Pools and facilities managed by Rotorua City Council - absolute rip off
Hello Tony, We're sorry to hear that your visit did not meet your expectations. To clarify, Polynesian Spa is a privately owned business and is not managed by Rotorua City Council. During your visit, our large historic pool was temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This pool is the original women's bathing pool and dates back to the early 1900s. Despite this closure, guests still had access to the other Pavilion Pools, including both acidic Priest Spring pools and alkaline Rachel Spring pools, as well as our foot reflexology walk. Pavilion Pool entry also includes unlimited bathing time, allowing guests to enjoy the facilities at their own pace. We understand that value is subjective, but we believe our pricing reflects the unique geothermal bathing experience, heritage, facilities, and unlimited access provided. We appreciate your feedback and hope you may consider visiting again in the future. Kind regards, Polynesian Spa
Lovely relaxing experience next to the lake. Be warned the water is very hot and I had to take lots of breaks.
Thanks Stephanie. The pools range in temperature from 38 to 41 degrees in this bathing area. There are cold showers outside to cool down and taking breaks is definitely a must, as is drinking water to stay hydrated.
It was lovely and relaxing and there is no time limit. So value for money.
Great, thanks for that feedback. We appreciate your visit and look forward to welcoming you back.
Great experience. Well worth the money. Highly recommended. The spas were immaculate and extremely relaxing. I throughly enjoyed my time there.
Staff were friendly, experience was great, was not busy and weather was perfect. With the discount it made the choice to go there right for us. We enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing this, sounds like everything lined up nicely for your visit. Good to hear the timing, atmosphere, and value all worked well for you.
I will never book with yous again. I was quoted $66.00 for 2 adult's, checked my account and $114. was taken. I changed the dollars to NZ Dollars, when I checked my account $116 US was taken.
Thanks for raising this, we understand how frustrating that would feel. It sounds like the booking may have been made through a third-party platform where pricing can appear in different currencies or include additional fees. We don’t have control over how those platforms display or process payments, but we’d recommend contacting the provider you booked through so they can clarify the charges.
No hair dryer in Men's bathroom. Asked staff and they were not helpful with it, dismissed my request like I'm asking for something out of ordinary, men have hair too!
Thanks for raising this. Hairdryers aren’t currently available in the men’s changing area, and we understand that’s not ideal. It’s not something we’re often asked about, but your feedback highlights that it matters and we’ll take that on board. We also apologise for how this was handled on the day, it should have been communicated more helpfully.
Beautiful lakeside setting, great selection of pools... they're all pretty warm though so make sure to drink plenty of the water from the many free stations throughout. We went on a fairly clear night, it was so relaxing lying there looking up at the stars.
Thanks for sharing this, an evening soak under the stars with the lake right there is a pretty special way to unwind. Good tip on staying hydrated as well, especially with the warmer pools.
