Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort - Rotorua

$$$$||View on mapRotorua, New Zealand77 Robinson Avenue Holdens Bay, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3042|
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Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort - Rotorua
77 Robinson Avenue Holdens Bay, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3042·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.5Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.6
Location8.3
Free WiFi8.2
Cleanliness8.1
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.8
Facilities7.4
Who stays here
Couples62%
Families16%
Groups11%
Solo11%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.5Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.6
Location8.3
Free WiFi8.2
Cleanliness8.1
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.8
Facilities7.4
Who stays here
Couples62%
Families16%
Groups11%
Solo11%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-20:00
from 08:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs NZD 25.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Chinese, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesian, Tagalog / Filipino
Building
Number of rooms:30
Former name
Clarion Collection Hotel Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
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Rooms and availability

Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Lake view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Superior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Lake view
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
24-hour services
Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Children's menu

Cribs

Private beach

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
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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

77 Robinson Avenue Holdens Bay, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3042
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77 Robinson Avenue Holdens Bay, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3042
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Robinson Ave
Te Amorangi Museum
100 yd
43 Robinson Ave
Rotorua Settlers and Steam Museum
100 yd
Restaurant
Mokoia Restaurant
100 yd

Reviews of Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

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