Rural location, not at all commercial. Beautiful setting and very well priced. Six different pool styles plus private pools. Highly recommend Waikite if you are looking for thermal pool experience.

We arrived in our motorhome and were greeted by a friendly reception team who made us most welcome. The Pools are an amazing experience and great value for money. Must do

Very relaxed atmosphere in a quiet remote area of Rotorua. Nice location lovely thermal pools. Friendly and helpful staff.

We stayed here in our motorhome for two nights, enjoying the facilities and waking up to steamy views from the hot pools and river. The Eco walk was a delight with a good view of the boiling pond. The pools were lovely with differing temperatures...More

It takes about 20 mins from Rotorua via car but well worth the trip to this relaxing, non-bustling spot with beautiful pools and very clean area.

The pools are not that easy to find, away from the main road, but the hidden location adds to the beauty and serenity of the place. There are several pools of hot water in a quiet valley surrounding, and you can also walk to the...More

The pictures I'd seen of this place made it look fairly nice/romantic but I felt it had more of a feel of a holiday park.

A short 25 minute drive from Rotorua, this is the perfect wind down for the most hectic of days. + Features six different hot pools with the usual admission, with private pool rooms available for an extra fee. Booking ahead for these is highly recommended...More

While staying in Rotorua ,my cousin & I made a trip to Waikite Valley thermal pools Awesome pool complex, so well laid out, maintained and run - a credit to the locals involvement in developing this wonderful natural resource - Choice of bathing pools -...More

After spending about four hours biking in the Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forrest we decided to drive out to the Waikite Valley hot pools about half an hour south of Rotorua. The road is well sign posted and we travelled through some picture rest country side on...More