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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
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Front of property – evening/night
Superior Suite | Living area
Superior Suite | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay, Rotorua, 3042
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, LED TV

Panoramic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 49 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Suite

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as massage/treatment rooms and a children's pool.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Rotorua. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, body treatments, or manicures and pedicures at wai ora day spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Lake Rotorua and 5 minutes by foot from Te Amorangi Museum
  • Free local-area shuttle service
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 center 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 kilometers is available. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Rotorua hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 to 26 for adults and NZD 10 to 20 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)

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: 9:00 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 - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

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

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 per night.

Payment types at the property

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 English breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 26 for adults, and NZD 10 to 20 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 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 566 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 566 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 566 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 566 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 566 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome quiet spot on the lake, perfect if you have a car to get you around to the local spots. Airport 5 mins away, lovely staff that had all the intel on the what-to-dos. Jacuzzi and massages were a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leiana, Whangarei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is the second time I’ve stayed here and it’s been good. The room we booked was perfect area was good but we didn’t have hot water in our room for the few days we stayed there which was a bummer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to lake, quiet, safe, clean, excellent service, plenty of on site amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Divikesh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay the staff were lovely. The accommodation was clean. They are in the middle of completing some maintenance the property will be amazing once this is completed. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were not warm or friendly. Room was dirty - showers were yellow and worn. There is no way this is a 4 star property. You can see how it might have been in the past but it certainly is not now.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Other than a “dead” deadbolt on our room door it was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the staff was ridiculously rude and unprofessional. I followed up with a request that was agreed upon by a different member with the said rude and unprofessional staff, they refused to offer us the service and was dismissive and disrespectful. Eventually they agreed to provide the service again, however we waited for more than an hour so we sorted out our situation between ourselves. We bumped into the said team and they spoke about us in a bad manner in their own language - which I happened to understand. I did confront them and said I do not deserve to be treated this way. The resort itself looks like it has given up on renovations since late 90s to 2000s, in conclusion this is the first time ever I’m providing such a low rating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

AARON

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Hayley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff working were very polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

The room was very comfortable and we slept well. Went for a swim in the lake. Staff were helpful. Food was good. A little way out of town, which we liked Convenient for local attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vijay Kumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Austin, the manager,s behaviour excellant He accomodate all the time thanks Austin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken Air conditioning, no screens in windows so lots of sand fleas inside. Shower temperature inconsistent. Sofa not very comfortable and felt stained. No cooktop.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet place. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff and location were great! However I would not necessarily call this a “resort” but it’s a nice hotel and it does the job! Quiet area but the walls are thin so you’ll hear your neighbor occasionally. Pool is not heated but there is a spa and sauna if you need it. Would recommend as a hotel but not as a resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pictures on the advert is nothing close to what the property was like,boring is the word i would use. You can see the that the property is not a busy one as the garden wasnt done. No room cleaning only new towels were left. I specified 2 separate beds but I was given a double. They did rectify the mistake. There is nothing special about this place and i definitely will not be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Navnith, Mangere

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sherie

Liked: Staff & service
Very old and needed a bit more aroha however staff were amazing and our Whanau enjoyed it. Just a bit of a walk with our bags up stairs etc.. would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jenifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location, cozy room, lovely spa

Beautiful location! I recommend booking services with the spa while you stay here. Rooms are lovely and the beds were comfortable. The onsite restaurant serves decent food and the bar was cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

sharon Killen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marks on walls that could have been cleaned. For the money paid I should have stayed at the Novotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024