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    Waikite Valley Thermal Pools

    914 Reviews
    #8 of 113 things to do in Rotorua
    Hot Springs & Geysers, Nature & Parks
    Waikite Valley | RD1, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
    +64 7-333 1861
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    “Nice, but would not do it again”

    If this is not the first time you visit a thermal pool, this activity does not have much to offer... read more

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    CorMit
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    Guatemala City, Guatemala
    “Dirty water with debris, lack of shows ”

    Water is dirty with different debris. There is only two shows in change room. That is not enough... read more

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Vladimir B
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    Waikite Valley Thermal Pools provides the opportunity to relax and experience the pure natural geothermal waters from the Te Manaroa Spring. Facilities include The Pukeko in the Ponga Tree Cafe, a splash pool with adjoining toddlers play area, passive bathing pools, private spas, nature trail and separate changing, toilet and shower area for families. Waikite Valley Thermal Pools also offers powered and non powered campground sites.

    About Waikite Valley Thermal Pools

    Waikite Valley Thermal Pools provides the opportunity to relax and experience the pure natural geothermal waters from the Te Manaroa Spring. Facilities include The Pukeko in the Ponga Tree Cafe, a splash pool with adjoining toddlers play area, passive bathing pools, private spas, nature trail and separate changing, toilet and shower area for families. Waikite Valley Thermal Pools also offers powered and non powered campground sites.
    4.5
    914 reviews
    • Excellent64%
    • Very good28%
    • Average6%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    “thermal pools” (168 reviews)
    “eco trail” (46 reviews)
    “private pool” (70 reviews)
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    Waikite Valley | RD1, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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    1 - 10 of 849 reviews

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Nice, but would not do it again

    If this is not the first time you visit a thermal pool, this activity does not have much to offer. The pools are nice, but not much more than average.

    Thank CorMit
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Dirty water with debris, lack of shows

    Water is dirty with different debris. There is only two shows in change room. That is not enough, special if every one wants to wash skin after dirty pools. Should be minimum to be four shows . Owner must thinks about customers, not just takes...More

    Thank Vladimir B
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Range of pools and temperatures

    Love this place. Range of pools and temperatures to choose from and some nice geothermal hot pools to check out. Coffee shop offers fresh homemade food.

    Thank Phila987
    WVTP, Manager at Waikite Valley Thermal Pools, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Really pleased that you enjoy our facility,see you next time that you are in need of a hot soak!

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A bit disappointed

    We expected the pools to be more natural rock pools. The whole setting is very picturesque but the pool area and the pools themselves rather small. We were lucky it wasn't too busy as I would feel uncomfortable with more than 10 people in each...More

    Thank inga517
    WVTP, Owner at Waikite Valley Thermal Pools, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience. The old tiled swimming pool you refer to was built in 1972 by volunteers of the Waikite Valley community and something that the community is very proud of as it resembles the beginnings of the...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Definitely Take the Drive

    Don't be put off by the 30 minute drive. When we where there it was uncrowded clean and prestine. The scenery just added to the experience.

    1  Thank Andrew M
    WVTP, Manager at Waikite Valley Thermal Pools, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thanks for a great review!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Thermal Pools afternoon

    We (2 adults, 2 teenagers) spent the afternoon at Waikite Valley Thermal pools. There are six pools, 5 for passive bathing, and one bigger pool good for smaller kids to splash about. It was reasonably quiet with not too many people there, which made the...More

    Thank Nicky_BMNTS
    WVTP, Manager at Waikite Valley Thermal Pools, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Great that we were able to provide some relaxation for your family!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Serenity

    So wonderful relaxing and peaceful. Service was okay - Staff were nearing the end off a days work hence looking forward to hometime - well thats the excuse I give them. The views are simply spectacular from the pools overlooking the beautiful Waikite Valley which...More

    Thank Lynley V
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Very theraputic

    These natural thermal pools are wonderful. It is in an unspoilt setting and so lovely to relax in the beatutiflly warm waters.

    Thank eliza836
    WVTP, Manager at Waikite Valley Thermal Pools, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thanks, look forward to seeing you next time!

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Relaxing thermal water

    I enjoy Waikite Vallery pools for the location, out of Rotorua and in the middle of farmland, and the relaxed atmosphere at the pools. The water always seems clean and there's a mix of locals and tourists at the pools.

    Thank 660megan
    WVTP, Owner at Waikite Valley Thermal Pools, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thanks for awesome review!

    Reviewed 10 September 2017 via mobile
    Really enjoyable evening disk in the thermal pools.

    Really enjoyed the soak we had in the private pool. We turned up on a Sunday evening after a long drive. The pools were not too busy and we had a very relaxing time. Well worth the visit and enjoyed the fact we had most...More

    Thank Hayden B
    WVTP, Manager at Waikite Valley Thermal Pools, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Really pleased you enjoyed your experience!

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    farmgurl13
    14 October 2017|
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    Response from Alysha P | Reviewed this property |
    The season pass includes the use of all there spas except the private spas
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    Rose H
    6 July 2017|
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    Response from WVTPManager | Property representative |
    Hi there if you pay for the private pool or spa plus this also gives you access to the other public pools and Eco trail
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    julieteng
    21 February 2017|
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    Response from 87,181 | Reviewed this property |
    Hi Julie The facility is open every day except Christmas from 10 am. I don't recall the exact price, but think it was something like $25-30 per adult for general admission. It's about 30 minutes from Rotorua
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