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Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Restaurant
Property grounds
Lobby
Superior Suite | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay, Rotorua, 3042
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Amorangi Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Studio

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, LED TV

Panoramic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Rotorua

With a stay at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort in Rotorua (Holdens Bay), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Lake Rotorua. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Te Amorangi Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Haiku Pathway.

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Amorangi Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 15 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lucky 7 Takeaways - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Wai Ora Day Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 40-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 8 kilometers.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 8 kilometres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 50.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Wai Ora
Wai Ora Lakeside
Wai Ora Lakeside Resort
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa
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Wai Ora Resort
Wai Ora Spa
Wai Ora Spa Resort
Wai Ora Lakeside Hotel
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Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 657 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely quiet location with a good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location and very friendly and helpful staff at check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with pool, spa, restaurant and bar. We really enjoyed our time there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean and staff very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely and clean and the lady at reception was kind and helpful.
Relaxing poolside area.
The lake is just beyond the property. Beautiful gardens and rockery surround the pool.
Looking from our studio room towards the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very helpful staff. Clean rooms. The dining room was pleasant and both the breakfast and dinner of good quality, tasty and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in good condition but the walls are a bit thin. We were placed next to the table at the pool and could hear every word. Good room and decent bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ranjith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, parking was good, Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice unit by the lake. Didn’t use restaurant. Loved the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely caring helpful staff. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice getaway for 2 nights. Loved the lake view from the room and having my own spa. Best to prebook hotel transfer to airport as it's not always ready on the go.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good staff Good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely , was a nice relacing place right next to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tan Yin

Room is spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very sensitive and accommodating to your every wants and needs. outstanding customer service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This “resort” feels a bit tired and in need of some TLC. Staff are overworked but friendly. Location is good just a few miles out of Rotorua’s busy town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

JOseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy access accommodation, a little out of town, easy to get to redwoods
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean , more then enough supplies for the stay we had that were topped up before they ran out,staff was lovely also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
didnt use the restaurant, but looked nice towels changed and room tidied nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was OK and the limited staff were run off their feet and not answering the telephone when dialing from the room to reception. The dinner to our room was only mediocre for the price. very narrow corridors to the rooms. Booking in was slow and long winded considering that we had booked well in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

DAVIN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was very average dor the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sameeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a few times & always enjoy my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024