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      Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

      448 Reviews
      #27 of 92 Hotels in Rotorua
      77 Robinson Avenue | Holdens Bay, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
      011 64 7-808 1200
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      Overview
      4.5
      448 reviews
      • Excellent62%
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      1 - 5 of 423 reviews

      Reviewed 3 days ago
      Enjoyable stay

      We stayed here with our family of 5 in the October school holidays. We stayed in 2 superior suites and especially the last room facing the lake has lovely views. The room is spacious, clean and nicely laid out. We arrived at midday and were...More

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      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Ok without being great

      Long way out of main part of town. Overall experience was OK without being great. Check-in was disorganised and clumsy with me having to explain we had booked 2 rooms and what the configuration of the rooms was to be despite having already confirmed this...More

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      Thank Shane W
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
      Best accommodation in Rotorua for the money

      I stayed here for 2 nights on business. Let's start with my arrival - very friendly person on reception, who greeted me on arrival and showed me around the complex before taking me to my room. The room is very comfortable with a large bed,...More

      Thank CoffeePlease2003
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Great end of winter break

      We had 2 rooms for 3 adults which were comfortable and well appointed. Rotorua can be cold in September/ October and the warmth of the aircon was most welcome. The ladies in the Spa looked after us very well. We couldn't use the outdoor hot...More

      Thank Trevor S
      Reviewed 4 September 2017
      Great resort

      Quality does not come cheap. I received what i paid for. Binod came with an umbrella to receive us at the car park when the weather was terrible. The weather was not perfect but we enjoyed every minutes of our stay here. The rooms were...More

      1  Thank avilla s
      Response from WaiOra_Manager, Manager at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa ResortResponded 5 September 2017

      Dear Avilla S, Thank you for such an amazing review. Our team prides its service and facilities. It is very delighting to hear regarding your overall WaiOra Experience. We look forward to your next visit. I hope you have enough time to spend time and...More

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      About
      Awards & Recognition
      Certificate of Excellence
      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Pool
      • Restaurant
      • Room Service
      • Free Parking
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Beachfront
      • Spa
      • 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
      • Self-Serve Laundry
      • Babysitting
      • Breakfast Available
      • Room amenities
      • Air Conditioning
      • Refrigerator in room
      • Microwave
      • Things to do
      • Pool
      • Restaurant
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Spa
      • Hot Tub
      • Heated pool
      • Outdoor pool
      • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
      Details
      • Price range
      • US$124 - US$348 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      • Hotel class
      • Hotel Style
      • #2 Top resorts Hotel in Rotorua
      • #7 Business Hotel in Rotorua
      • #12 Spa Hotel in Rotorua
      • #24 Luxury Hotel in Rotorua
      • #30 Romantic Hotel in Rotorua
      • Room types
      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Accessible rooms ,
      • Suites ,
      • Family Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 30
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      • Location
      • New Zealand >
      • North Island >
      • Bay of Plenty Region >
      • Rotorua District >
      • Rotorua
      • Also Known As
      • Wai Ora Lakeside Hotel ,
      • Wai Ora Lakeside Resort
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      Megan231
      30 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
      19 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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      "Superior Suite #24 has lovely lake views!"
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      "The executive rooms are certainly the pick of the rooms"
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      "Most rooms were in a "V" facing Lake Rotorua with excellent views and outdoor courtyard dining was..."
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