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Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

4.0 star property

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A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by rocks and trees.
A spacious lobby with wooden floors and a high ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area, and a view of the outside.
A couple seated at a table with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a meal.
A backyard with a hot tub, wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.
A spa room with two treatment beds, a hot tub, and a wooden deck with a view of greenery.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

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, Polynesian Spa
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two people seated at an outdoor table with a view of a pool and waterfall.

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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A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Rotorua

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort places you steps from Lake Rotorua and within a 10-minute stroll of Te Amorangi Museum. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 hot tubs and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Wai Ora Day Spa can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Business amenities include a meeting room, a conference centre, and a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Holdens Bay hotel include Haiku Pathway and Wonderworld Amazement Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Amorangi Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 15 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 24 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lime Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sequoia Eatery Rotorua - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 hot tubs along with a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort. A free area shuttle within 8 kilometres is available. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Rotorua hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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 selected days.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 per cent 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
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 25 for adults and from 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property class

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
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Rotorua
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Rotorua
Wai Ora Resort
Wai Ora Spa
Wai Ora Spa Resort
Wai Ora Lakeside Hotel
Wai Ora Lakeside Resort
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Rotorua
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Hotel
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Rotorua
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Hotel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

As of 28 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort on 29 July 2026 start from AU$115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

Yep, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

Yep, Wai Ora Day Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort have a pool?

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from January to December).

What makes Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort.

Does Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

No, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 663 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 663 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 663 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 663 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 663 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely quiet location with a good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cristian Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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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6/10 Okay

Luke

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dated and pool and spa not clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Restaurant had odd options for breakfast! Could only get beer cider or wine at the bar... no barman available for spirits! Diy style finish to bathroom. Staff lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was extremely friendly and kindly showed us hospitality upon knowing we were on our honeymoon. The only issue was that our AC unit didn’t work. Otherwise a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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
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10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely caring helpful staff. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Yang

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