Polynesian Spa

7.3 / 10

open now, until 23:00

Day spa Spa, Beauty & Personal Care Pool or beach

Voted a World Top 10 Spa many times over. The perfect leisure or corporate group activity. Be well! Polynesian Spa is New Zealand’s leading international day spa, providing a unique thermal spa experience on the shore of Lake Rotorua. In a picturesque, tranquil setting overlooking Lake Rotorua, visitors can enjoy a wonderful fusion of relaxing hot spring pool bathing, sumptuous spa and massage therapies, retail therapy and delicious food from the on-site cafe. Read more Meditation, yoga and wellness days or weekends are offered on site. We invite you to experience this World Top Ten Spa , as voted by readers of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller magazine many times over. HISTORY OF POLYNESIAN SPA Polynesian Spa is a mineral spring spa that has been privately owned and operated by the Lobb family for fifty years. Prior to that time, the New Zealand Government, through its Tourist Department, operated three mineral bathing facilities starting with the Pavillion Bathhouse in the 1880s, with the last being the Ward Baths, opened in 1931 and eventually closed in 1971. Polynesian Spa (Polynesian Pools back then) along with their investment partners Rangatira Investments Ltd, began a series of re-developments transforming the old, government-owned bath-houses into a modern commercial spa, with developments continuing today. Today, Polynesian Spa offers hot mineral bathing in 28 bathing pools including both public and private pools, family pools and a luxury day spa retreat. There is also a contemporary cafe on site - 88Ra, and a Spa Essentials Gift shop which sells high quality spa and signature geothermal mud products. The day spa has been voted a World Top 10 Spa by the Conde Nast Traveller many times over. The complex retains a significant remindersof it’s past history with several of the pools and buildings being survivors of the 1931 Ward Baths and declared protected heritage sites. WHAT'S UNIQUE ABOUT THE HOT SPRINGS ON SITE? Polynesian Spa has access to two types of mineral water; one alkaline and one acidic which is a unique point of difference. Local Māori acclaimed the therapeutic benefits of the water and bathed for centuries in the acidic pool 'Te Pupunitanga', now called the Priest’s Bath. European thermal bathing history at Polynesian Spa began in 1878 when a Catholic Priest named Father Mahoney bathed regularly in the thermal spring water of hand dug pools on the shores of Lake Rotorua. Over several mo Update description

Address:

1000 Hinemoa Street
Rotorua

Telephone:

+6473481328

Web site:

polynesianspa.co.nz ⇒

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:00-23:00

Tuesday: 09:00-23:00

Wednesday: 09:00-23:00

Thursday: 09:00-23:00

Friday: 09:00-23:00

Saturday: 09:00-23:00

Sunday: 09:00-23:00

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Hayley H. 2016-06-13

Excellent value for money, so relaxing and overlooking the Lake and mountains it's just fab I spent 4 hours in the different waters, besides the eggy...

Steph Kennedy S. 2016-06-11

Amazing!! Would recommend to all. The private deluxe spa was beautiful and the best way to unwind, worth every cent!! The staff are all so friendly...

Cacol Wang W. 2019-06-16
经常泡的话的确有效果...

Alice L. 2018-08-02

staff are fantastic, excellent customer service. especially during winter it's brilliant to enjoy a hot soak and exercise too. the views across lake...

Lynda C. 2018-07-21

The mud massage was in no way a massage as described on website. It was a rub down with exfoliating cream, a shower then rub down with a cream. Lots...

Wendy T. 2018-07-21

Had a great time arrived 1.30pm. Adult pools quiet and spa treatment excellent. Got really busy at about 4pm but by then we were on our way home

Galina L. 2018-07-19

Pro: lovely setting, a great variety of pools, excellent service, towels and lockers are now included- great. Definitely worth a visit - or many.

Marcus M. 2018-07-15

Went around 6:30pm,quite full with kids and babies, but not too noisy.

Adrianna G. 2018-07-14

Absolutely fantastic experience. Super friendly & professional staff . Will definitely be back again .

Frances S. 2018-07-10

Love every experience in the pools - whether exercising or relaxing, rain or shine. The cooler the weather the warmer the water. xxx

Lee-Anne N. 2018-07-08

Couples. A private spa on the lake is a bucket list item. One of our favourite NZ holiday experiences

Ayshia C. 2018-07-07

Absolutely amazing! Lovely staff!

Debs W. 2018-07-04

I always enjoy a private spa with my husband but it is very expensive for half an hour...especially with noisy kids in the private spa next door, not...

Cuong Nguyen V. 2018-06-24

Very good !

Joe L. 2018-06-03

Only issue we had was we paid for locker but lady at desk never gave us token put the nice guy at private spas did once we finished. And the lockers...

Andrew B. 2018-06-01

Terrible experience, we drove 30min with our 3 kids (under 4). Arrived 6pm to be told the family pools are closed and we would have to go to the $50...

Shannon E. 2018-05-23

Went there 12 years ago and love it. Went back today and the packages are confusing and not family friendly. ALSO KEEP YOUR RECEIPT IF YOU RENT A...

Debbie M. 2018-05-20

Really great the pools the view and the massage. Be sure to book but it is well worth the money and the view over Lake Rotorua is amazing whilst...

Mike L. 2018-05-11

So over priced it's out of reach for general public to use. $76 for a family of 5 to go into the basic family swimming area.

Angela E. 2018-05-08

I’ve never been a to spa quite like this before! Really beautiful setting and very relaxing experience

Updates from Polynesian Spa

Polynesian S. 2017-12-04
Have you visited our new cafe 88RA and tried any of our stunning new New Zealand made Gelato and Ice Creams yet? Photo credit:

Polynesian S. 2017-12-02
Come by and see our amazing staff onsite at Mudtopia today, we have great products for you to try and buy!

Polynesian S. 2017-12-01
Polynesian Spa is at Mudtopia Festival this weekend with all your favourite natural & locally made skincare products & fun accessories! Stop by for some great Christmas gift ideas or to just treat yourself! Sample & take home your own exclusive Mudtopia

Polynesian S. 2017-11-28
Life is the moment we’re living right now. #PolynesianSpa #Rotorua #NewZealand

Polynesian S. 2017-11-27
HAPPY TUESDAY MORNING EVERYONE - This mornings Mudtopia winner of a Double Pass - Fraser Allan!!! Watch this space and get all your friends to enter by clicking below and sharing... 2 x Double Passes still to be won... Next draw will be this afternoon!

Popularity of Polynesian Spa

Social Media Popularity Score:

7.3 / 10

This value is based on the number of visitors, checkins, and likes on Facebook in the last few months.

Most activity in January:

Polynesian Spa has a total of 59422 visitors (checkins) and 48171 likes.

19 reviews of Polynesian Spa. Average grade 3.9 av 5.

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