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Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

77 Robinson Avenue | Holden's Bay, Rotorua 3021, New Zealand
64 73435100
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Ranked #22 of 40 attractions in Rotorua
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Spas
Owner description: Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Rotorua, central to Rotorua Airport, the city and the famous geothermal... more » Owner description: Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Rotorua, central to Rotorua Airport, the city and the famous geothermal attractions of Rotorua. This contemporary lakeside resort features luxurious accommodation, and superb day spa facilities centred on New Zealand’s geothermal, cultural and natural heritage. « less
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Tauranga
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Just did the "Great Spa Escape" package there for our anniversary & had a lovely weekend. The dinner at the restaurant was delicious. The massages were top class (and we have been to some great spas in the past). Room was modern and comfortable. All the staff were very friendly, helpful and polite. Would definitely recommend it. If you want... More

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Rotorua
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Enjoyed a lovely High Tea ... very attentive and polite but friendly service. Lovely High Tea, lots of selection. Although scones with cream and jam would have been a lovely addition. We had very fresh tasting sandwiches and wraps, tiny cheese scones, tiny muffins and a small selection of slices, biscotto and a cream cake. Very nice.. tasted really fresh!... More

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Chicago, IL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Wai Ora is a nice hotel with helpful, friendly staff. They handled bookings for several activities for us and generally were just interesting people who we enjoyed talking to, when given the chance. There was one staffer, however, who was a little too pushy in trying to upsell and get us to dine in the restaurant. We hadn't been onsite... More

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auckland new zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Had a nice weekend in rotorua the hotel and spa didn't live up to my expectations and hopes Staff very nice but standoffish Breakfast poor choice lovely presentation of food but not tasty Dinner ok but again not great Spa facilities nice one pool cold and a spa pool not working so again disappointing

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Papamoa, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Away from town so peaceful. Great staff a wonderful Restaurant and can highly recommend the spa. Great place to stay.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Had a private thermal pool which overlooked lake rotorua. Complete relaxation in beautiful surroundings. Lovely shower as well and plenty of changing area for 3 of us. Nice and clean too. Cafe area after was nice and reasonably priced and lots of nice manuka honey cosmetics on sale.

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San Jose, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

My grandmother passed away unexpectedly during our new Zealand family trip so we called to cancel with 24 hr notice but they still charged us $365 NZ for one night. $365 is not a lot of money for a large company, but certainly is a lot for a family. That's $365 that could have gone towards my grandmother's funeral services.... More

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Berkshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

We only went for dinner but it was a really lovely meal. Try the taster menu - 3 dishes for NZ$66 which is plenty for two people.

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tauranga
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

great place for a dinner for 2 and a romantic nite

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Auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

I cant wait to go back to Wai Ora. The resort accomodation is very modern and clean and you can really see why they won all the awards, when you dine at the restaurant. The food was amazing ! Such an experience. The staff in the spa and resort are very friendly and the spa facilities are very resonable priced.

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