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    Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

    433 Reviews
    #26 of 92 Hotels in Rotorua
    77 Robinson Avenue | Holdens Bay, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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          Overview
          4.5
          433 reviews
          • Excellent62%
          • Very good22%
          • Average10%
          • Poor5%
          • Terrible1%
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          “mokoia restaurant” (13 reviews)
          “steam room” (9 reviews)
          “miri miri” (8 reviews)
          Free Wifi
          Free Parking
          Breakfast Buffet
          Air Conditioning
          Beachfront
          Pool
          Non-Smoking Hotel
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          Airport Transportation
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          4.5 Star Hotel
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          1 - 5 of 433 reviews

          Reviewed 2 days ago
          Wonderful plece to stay

          Very comfy and pleasant, staff members were very helpful, nice place to relax and unwind Room was very clean and warm. We had lovely meal at restaurant, it was not very crowd at all, good service Would recommend this place to visit :)

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          Hotel's Favourite
          Reviewed 21 August 2016
          If I could describe this place in one word it had to be “SPECIAL”

          We are from Auckland & both my husband and I have birthdays in August. We booked a deal a couple of months ago to celebrate our birthdays on a night away. All I can say is a massive thank you to each and every staff...More

          1  Thank Jonell M
          Response from WaiOra_Manager, Manager at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa ResortResponded 23 August 2016

          Dear Jonell M, Thank you for such a wonderful review. Wow! Once again, Happy belated Birthday to you and your husband from WaiOra Lakeside Spa Resort Family. Your comment has been shared with all our team and we are very delighted. It is very pleasing...More

          Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
          Pleasant stay

          We stayed here for 2 nights and booked the Discover Rotorua package, well worthwhile. We were able to visit Hells Gate, have a massage, and use the mud pools. What a great experience! The room was spacious, we booked overlooking the lake - it was...More

          1  Thank Danigal0
          Reviewed 1 week ago
          Weekend away

          The resort facilities are excellent and the staff very helpful and polite.Dining in the restaurant was excellent and the food is outstanding no matter what you ordered. Unfortunately the bed was very hard and made sleeping quite restless.More

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          Thank greggch62
          Response from WaiOra_Manager, Manager at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa ResortResponded 6 days ago

          Dear greggch62, Thank you for providing us with a feedback and an awesome 5-star rating. Your comment has been shared with the team and we are delighted to hear about your overall Waiora Experience. I am also very pleased, particularly, to hear regarding your Mokoia...More

          Reviewed 2 weeks ago
          A Romantic Getaway

          Hubby & I celebrated our 15 Anniversary and treated ourselves to a little getaway. Spa was amazing and we had the Miri Miri Massages, . We were blown away and would definitely recommend and would love to visit again.More

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          Thank Melanie E
          Response from WaiOra_Manager, Manager at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa ResortResponded 2 weeks ago

          Dear Melanie E, Congratulations and happy belated 15th Anniversary. Thank you for providing us with a feedback and a 5-star rating. Our team here at WaiOra is very delighted to hear regarding your overall experience. Your comment has brought a smile around and has made...More

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          About
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          Amenities
          • Top amenities
          • Pool
          • Restaurant
          • Room Service
          • Free Parking
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Beachfront
          • Spa
          • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
          • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
          • Hotel Amenities
          • Room Service
          • Free Parking
          • Dry Cleaning
          • Meeting Rooms
          • Laundry Service
          • Multilingual Staff
          • Conference Facilities
          • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
          • Shuttle Bus Service
          • Airport Transportation
          • Business Centre with Internet Access
          • Banquet Room
          • Babysitting
          • Breakfast Available
          • Room amenities
          • Air Conditioning
          • Microwave
          • Refrigerator in room
          • Things to do
          • Pool
          • Restaurant
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Spa
          • Hot Tub
          • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
          Details
          • Price range
          • US$127 - US$350 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
          • Hotel class
          • Hotel Style
          • #3 Top resorts Hotel in Rotorua
          • #7 Business Hotel in Rotorua
          • #12 Spa Hotel in Rotorua
          • #22 Luxury Hotel in Rotorua
          • #30 Romantic Hotel in Rotorua
          • Room types
          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Suites ,
          • Family Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 30
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          • North Island >
          • Bay of Plenty Region >
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          • Rotorua
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          • Wai Ora Lakeside Resort
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          Questions & AnswersAsk a question
          Megan231
          How much does it cost for a morning spa or massage? As planning to come on Queens Birthday Weekend and come Sunday morning before the BYM Youth leaders Conference starts on Sunday Afternoon? Thank you
          29 May 2016|
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          Response from WaiOra_Manager | Property representative |
          Hi Megan, Thank you for your inquiry. On Sunday- 5.06.16, we have only one availability at the moment at 9am in the morning for either 1 hour miri miri massage ($135) or 1/2 hour miri miri massage ($85). However, our all... More
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          GaryT4418
          Is there fishing for guests in the lake?
          18 February 2015|
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          Response from Renee B | Reviewed this property |
          I don't know about the fishing. You can contact the resort. Yes, I was on an OAT trip. Fantastic!
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          Jeanette M
          Are rooms equipped with hair dryers?
          1 February 2015|
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          Response from Anne S | Reviewed this property |
          Yes. Also, washers and dryers are available at the resort. I think there is even no charge to use them!
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          "If possible, get an end room by the lake - less human traffic walking by and a nicer view."
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          "Easy to access, a short distance from the main road. Plenty oh hot tubs , pools, etc"
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          "Bottom rooms have covered porches for sun or rain.. NEVER OPEN YOUR WINDOWS AT NIGHT - the bugs will get in."
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          "Rooms near to the lake end looks much nicer."
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