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Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
View from room
Superior Suite | Living area
40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, LED TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, LED TV

Panoramic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 49 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Living area

Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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Pool
Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
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About the area

Map
77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay, Rotorua, 3042

What's nearby

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Eat Street - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 15 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lady Jane's Ice Cream Parlour - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Upscale hotel located in Holdens Bay
A terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment and a massage at wai ora day spa, the on-site spa. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and a front desk safe
  • Wedding services, free newspapers and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort boast comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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

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: 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 per cent 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
  • Restaurant

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 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 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 per cent

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 9:00 PM.

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

As of 18 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort on 19 Dec 2024 start from AU$206.24, 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 Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 50.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort located?

Located in Holdens Bay, this beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Te Amorangi Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Haiku Pathway. Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 531 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Joan

Stayed 1 night 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

2/10 Terrible

sharon Killen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameeka

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

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend for a family event. There is so much to do within the resort premises and outside. 2 spa pools (a spa bath in rooms) 2 pools with seating areas. Very good, will definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and comfy bed. Great spa bath. However lounge room felt old and tired. No restaurant or swimming pool available during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Holly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is not a resort and is misleading. We booked 3 rooms for 4 adults on the same booking thru expedia & at the motels end, the bookings come thru separately so we were not grouped together. The main feature pool was empty for 'maintenance' which is not advertised anywhere AND I had called 2 days before check in to see if it was heated & I was told it was not... it had no damn water in it! A good 10min drive from cbd. The area is quiet, the room walls are thin & I could hear the people next door we had room 2 - the shower curtains were moldy and pink with scum. The toilet door design is ridiculous, if your trying to sleep & someone needs the loo, the whole room is lit up. Beds where firm and I found them comfortable but everyone else did not Overall, would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qihua

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Swimming pools (2) were green or empty - was not mentioned on the site the pools were not operational. Spa pool water was murky and smelly. Shower grout and walls were disgusting - wiped with face cloth and it turned black Dust and stains in room Restaurant advised they were award winning - could only see latest award from 2016. Only had breakfast - runny scrambled eggs. Didn't see any others dining
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, bed comfortable, shower grouting discoloured, looks dirty. Off putting… drinks in the bar expensive. Breakfast was amazing, best salmon eggs Benedict ever. Will definitely go again and try restaurant for dinner..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shu

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Prue

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unwelcoming staff and a room like a dungeon. Our tv turned itself on in the middle of both nights and wasn't repaired despite requests. Someone's sock under the bed. Leaking tap handle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Colin, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, great surrounds, comfortable room. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lakeside views. Downside restaurant and bar were cold but food beautiful. Would of liked more choice for breakfast. Staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

leila

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great place to stay as a get away, nice tidy room and good service, little disappointed the outdoor pools are not heated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaochen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and good area, service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5