Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort - Rotorua
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5-star lakeside resort with an award-winning spa and Pacific Rim dining in Rotorua
Accommodations
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offers luxury accommodations with private balconies that overlook Lake Rotorua. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and tea and coffee making facilities. Suites provide additional space including a separate sitting area and spa bath.
Dining
The onsite Mokoia Restaurant specializes in Pacific Rim cuisine using fresh local ingredients and indigenous herbs and spices. Breakfast, high tea, and lunch are available alongside fine dining dinner service. The English styled Manary Bar serves pre-dinner drinks and snacks with vegetarian and special dietary options available.
Wellness & Spa
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort was awarded Best Luxury Spa Award for its holistic wellness offerings including Mirimiri healing practices. The Wai Ora Day Spa provides a full water experience with hot pools, saunas, and walking tracks on beautifully landscaped grounds. Guests can access the outdoor swimming pool, indoor hot tub, and spa facilities including body treatments, facials, and massage services.
Location & Activities
The resort sits directly on the shores of Lake Rotorua, a 3-minute drive from Rotorua Airport and a 7-minute drive from the city center. Nearby attractions include Whakarewarewa Maori Village, Redwood Park, and Puketawhero Park within short driving distance. A free chauffeur service is available for guests, and the property provides direct access to the lakeside walking trail.
Business & Events
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offers flexible conference facilities that cater for up to 100 delegates with full audio-visual capabilities. The venue includes a business centre, fax and photocopying services, and meeting and banquet facilities. Corporate clients can host business retreats while accessing the resort's wellness amenities and lakeside surroundings.
- Awards: Best Luxury Spa Award and Best NZ Relaxation and Resort Spa Hotel
- Dining: Mokoia Restaurant serving Pacific Rim cuisine with indigenous herbs and spices
- Wellness: Wai Ora Day Spa with Mirimiri healing and full water experience
- Location: Lakeside on Lake Rotorua, 3 minutes from Rotorua Airport
- Business: Conference facilities for up to 100 delegates with full AV
- Spa Packages: Unique New Zealand Cultural Day Spa Experience available
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Lake view
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Lake view
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Children's menu
Cribs
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Services
- Shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/Lounge area
- Picnic area/Tables
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Open-air bath
Room view
- Lake view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
| 💵 Lowest room price | 84 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 3.2 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 1.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Rotorua Regional, ROT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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