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Polynesian Spa

Hot springs & thermal baths ·Rotorua ·Open now
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Polynesian Spa in Rotorua, New Zealand: a geothermal bathing retreat with 28 mineral pools fed by two springs, on the shore of Lake Rotorua.

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Why go

  • The seven mineral pools of Priest Spa, an adults-only area, six of them overlooking Lake Rotorua
  • Private soaks in alkaline Rachel Spring water in the Sky View Private Pool

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 23:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 23:00
Tuesday09:00 – 23:00
Wednesday09:00 – 23:00
Thursday09:00 – 23:00
Friday09:00 – 23:00
Saturday09:00 – 23:00
Sunday09:00 – 23:00

Pools and water temperature

Lake Spa
36–42°C, alkaline mineral pools 4 pools
Priest Spa
4 alkaline and 3 acidic mineral pools
Private lakeside pool
38.5°C, overlooks the lake for at least two adults

Passes and prices

Private pool hire
30-minute hire 13 private pools can be hired
Combo package with a World War II amphibious vehicle tour
includes a soak in the Deluxe Lake Spa other combos pair the spa with other attractions such as Velocity Valley Adventure Park

Good to know before you go

  • Spa therapies and Lake Spa bathing need a booking.
  • Payment is cashless; contactless Paywave works in all payment areas.
  • The Priest Spa and Pavilion Pools areas are reserved for adults.

What you see

  • Sulphur Bay on Lake Rotorua, which the hot pools overlook.
  • The lake view relaxation lounge in the Lake Spa changing area.
  • Native plants surround the Lake Spa Retreat.

With kids

  • The Family Spa has a large pool with a small hydro slide.

Treatments and prices

Retreat therapies
Aix water therapies, geothermal mud and aromatherapy wraps, Swedish massage
Facials
Pure Source Mud Mask or Skin Deep Manuka Honey Mask
Lake Spa Retreat
massage and hydro therapies, set among native plants
Retreat packages
packages with private bathing, alongside massage and mud wraps

Facilities

  • Changing rooms Lake Spa changing rooms, with towels, lockers, soap, shampoo and hairdryers.
  • Café The 88Ra café serves juices, smoothies, gelato and cabinet or à la carte food. It is open to the public without a pool booking.
  • Shop The Spa Essentials Shop sells spa products, swimwear, towels, homeware and linen. Goods can also be bought online and posted out, gift wrapped.

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  1. The lake beside the spa lies within a volcanic caldera formed by a collapsed magma chamber.

    Visit Us | Polynesian Spa

  2. Conde Nast Traveller magazine voted the spa a World Top Ten Spa.

    Rotorua - Wikivoyage (do)

  3. TripAdvisor ranks the spa 7th best hot spring in the world.

    About Us | Polynesian Spa

  4. Polynesian Spa is Qualmark Gold accredited.

    About Us | Polynesian Spa

  5. Priest Spring is acidic and relieves tired muscles, aches and pains.

    About Us | Polynesian Spa

  6. Rachel Spring is an alkaline source rich in sodium silicate, valued for nourishing the skin.

    Rotorua Hot Springs Spa And Pools | Polynesian Spa

  7. Priest Spring and Rachel Spring are fed by the same geothermal forces that shape the Whakarewarewa valley.

    Rotorua Hot Springs Spa And Pools | Polynesian Spa

History

After several months his arthritis was greatly eased, and the reputation of the water spread abroad. The Priest Spring that feeds the pools is named after him. Its waters have been piped to the spa since 1902. The spa was built on the site of historic bathhouses that made the city world famous in the 1800s, and it is the original geothermal bathing sanctuary of New Zealand. Since then the spa has carried its present name and been an icon of Rotorua's tourism industry.

  1. Before 1878Māori bathed for centuries in the acidic pool now called Priest's Bath, valuing its healing water.
  2. 1878Father Mahoney, a Catholic priest, bathed regularly in the hand-dug pools; his arthritis eased.
  3. 1882The Pavilion Bath House opened, the first bath house on the site.
  4. 1901A duchess visited, and the Duchess Bath was named after her.
  5. 1902Saint Mary MacKillop came for treatment in the Duchess Bath; in a letter she wrote that the baths eased rheumatism in her knees.
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  1. 1931The Ward Baths opened, named after Sir Joseph Ward, an early New Zealand prime minister.
  2. 1972The government leased the Ward Baths to Polynesian Pools Limited, and the spa took its present name.

Shorts

Sources: Polynesian Spa - Wikipedia · Rotorua - Wikivoyage (do) · Rotorua Hot Springs Spa And Pools | Polynesian … · Visit Us | Polynesian Spa · About Us | Polynesian Spa · checked 19 Oct 2026

Where
1000 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua

Questions and answers

Where is Polynesian Spa in Rotorua?

Polynesian Spa is at 1000 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua, on the shore of Lake Rotorua.

What are the opening hours of Polynesian Spa?

Polynesian Spa is open every day from 09:00 until 23:00.

Do I need to book at Polynesian Spa?

Spa therapies and Lake Spa bathing need a booking.

Are children welcome at Polynesian Spa?

Yes. The Family Spa has a large geothermally heated pool. The Priest Spa area is for adults only.

What is the water temperature at Polynesian Spa?

The four alkaline mineral pools of the Lake Spa run at 36–42°C. A private pool overlooking the lake is kept at 38.5°C.

Can I buy Polynesian Spa products online?

Yes. Goods from the Spa Essentials Shop can be bought online and posted out, gift wrapped.

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