RELAX AND REJUVENATE AT POLYNESIAN SPA – 1972 – 2023 (celebrating 50 years)
In the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal region lies the historic Polynesian Spa, a world-leading, natural mineral bathing and luxury spa retreat, overlooking Sulphur Bay on the tranquil shores of Lake Rotorua.
For centuries these natural mineral hot springs, discovered by New Zealand's earliest inhabitants, have been the definitive bathing experience due to its amazing effects. They recognise the healing properties of the hot springs and used the black geothermal mud saturated with iron oxide to treat scalds, burns and war wounds.
Channeling these geothermal marvels in our backyard, waters from two natural springs are fed into the 28 mineral pools inside the complex. The slightly acidic Priest Spring water relieves tired muscles, joints, aches and pains, while the alkaline waters of the Rachel Spring nourish the skin.
Specialising in a range of health and wellness treatments, Polynesian Spa offers a decadent spa therapy menu. From Aix (water) spa therapies to signature geothermal mud treatments, body wraps, massages and facials, Polynesian Spa is the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature’s gift.
Reviving the body inside and out, the contemporary urban Café 88-Ra offers a wide range of healthy treats, epic hand-churned gelato and freshly squeezed juices or smoothies, beautifully prepared lunches and teas, as well as traditional café classics.
The Spa Essentials Shop has a range of high quality face and body treatment products, as used in the Retreat Day Spa Retreat therapies, as well as a range of luxurious home essentials, bathing suits, towels and wraps.
Open 7 days and all public holidays from 9am to 11pm. Last pool entry is 10:15pm
Pools – 28 pools
- Accessible pools (assistance required for pool entry), spa therapy area, retail spaces and bathrooms.
- Four pool areas: 3 public and 1 private area. Deluxe Lake Spa Pools (all ages), Pavilion Adult pools 12 yrs plus.
- Family Pools (all ages) and Private Pools (all ages).
Café
- Full commercial kitchen facilities with a café area seating up to 60 guests.
- USB charging ports, plug points, free wifi and wide open double volume spaces with nooks for group get togethers.
- Outdoor café area with seating for 40 guests.
- Breakfasts and lunches can be served.
- Morning and Afternoon teas.
- Platters for large groups.
- Freshly made juices/smoothies and bespoke hand-churned gelato are signature products.
- Licensed café.
Day Spa Retreat (13 therapy beds)
- Two dual therapy rooms (two people simultaneously) with private lounges, dual showers.
- 8 single therapy rooms. 3 of these are garden suites and 2 are lake view suites.
- There are 3 AIX wet room therapy rooms.
Deluxe Lake Spa Pools - Relaxation Lounge
- Seats up to 30 guests
- Licensed area
Capacity in the Wellness Room
- Can seat up to 60 guests cocktail style.
- 40 for catered seated meals.
- 20 Yoga or meditation guests in one class.
Capacities in the Pools
- Pavilion Adult Pools - Up to 200
- Deluxe Lake Spa Pools - Up to 35
- Family Pools - Up to 60
- Private Pools - Up to 45
Large changing rooms with open showers and cubicle showers service each pool area. Free storage tubs for belongings are available.
Towels, toiletries, lockers, bathing suits are provided for hire on site.
The Deluxe Lake Spa area and the Lake View Private Suites include these facilities in the entrance fee (not bathing suits)
Free RV and campervan site across the way in Government Gardens.
Fantastic Central Location:
Polynesian Spa is located on the edge of the Central Business District within walking distance to hotels, Events Centre, Performing Arts Centre, Government Gardens, The Village Green (concerts and events), Restaurants, Rotorua waterfront playground and activities, shopping.
Free parking for visitors, and ample covered parking for tour buses to drop and collect in front of the spa complex.
Our new Wellness Room is available to book for tailored group sessions. These can be small intimate groups, corporate or leisure, looking for wellbeing opportunities to reset and rejuvenate. This sanctuary can accommodate bookings for yoga, mediation, and mindfulness sessions, private lunches and connects to the Pavilion Adult pools to include hot soaks for a blissful event.
Complete Reset Day Retreat Programmes have been curated for those that would like to offer an entire wellness day package, encapsulating all the holistic benefits from a day in healing waters surrounded by nature's bounty. These include walking with your programme leader in the renowned Redwood Forests or around Sulphur Bay Wildlife Reserve.
Our Group offering includes the Rejuvenating Geothermal Spa Day, or the Wellness Reset Day.
REJUVENATING GEOTHERMAL SPA DAY
Escape to a world of blissful relaxation and natural rejuvenation with our therapeutic geothermal spa day. Our spa harnesses the elemental power of geothermal waters to provide you with a truly unique and revitalising experience. Picture yourself soaking in a mineral rich hot springs surrounded by breath-taking landscapes and embracing the therapeutic warmth that permeates your entire being.
WELLNESS RESET DAY
At our wellness retreat, we have carefully crafted an immersive experience that combines the restorative properties of thermal spa therapies with a nurturing environment dedicated to your overall well-being. Our exclusive destination invites you to embark on a transformative journey that nurtures you mind, body and soul awakening a renewed sense of vitality and harmony. From the moment you arrive, you will be enveloped in a sanctuary of tranquility and immerse yourself in a world of profound rejuvenation.