Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort  

On the shores of Lake Rotorua in Holdens Bay, minutes from Rotorua Regional Airport and a short drive to geothermal attractions, Te Amorangi Museum and the Polynesian Spa. A lakeside spa resort base for exploring Rotorua’s steam, mud and Māori culture.

Set in quiet, parklike gardens beside a meandering spring-fed stream, the resort keeps things polished and relaxed. Thirty air-conditioned rooms and suites boast private balconies or patios with lake views, in-room fridges, LED TVs and thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers. The vibe mixes modern comfort with a wellness focus — expect award-winning spa rituals rooted in local geothermal and Māori traditions.

Home to the Wai Ora Day Spa — a World Luxury Spa Award winner using Rotorua’s geothermal muds — the resort features hot and cold pools, steam room, sauna, multiple spa tubs, indoor and outdoor pools and a fitness room. Wake up to lake-breeze mornings, take the complimentary shuttle within 8 km, enjoy concierge and tour help, plus free self-parking and complimentary wired and wireless internet.

Conference center, meeting room and a business center make events straightforward. Wired and wireless internet is complimentary, and a roundtrip airport shuttle is available.

Mokoia Restaurant delivers award-winning fine dining with indigenous herbs and spices and a daily full vegetarian menu. Sip classics in the Manary English lounge bar, grab bites at the snack bar/deli, or order 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order English breakfasts are also available.