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      Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

      441 Reviews
      #28 of 92 Hotels in Rotorua
      77 Robinson Avenue | Holdens Bay, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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      Overview
      4.5
      441 reviews
      • Excellent62%
      • Very good22%
      • Average10%
      • Poor5%
      • Terrible1%
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      “mokoia restaurant” (16 reviews)
      “steam room” (10 reviews)
      “miri miri” (8 reviews)
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Breakfast Buffet
      Air Conditioning
      Beachfront
      Pool
      Non-Smoking Hotel
      Restaurant
      Airport Transportation
      Room Service
      Suites
      Bar/Lounge
      Fitness centre
      Multilingual Staff
      Spa
      Wheelchair Access
      Business Centre
      Dry Cleaning
      Self-Serve Laundry
      Shuttle Bus Service
      Babysitting
      4.5 Star Hotel
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      1 - 5 of 416 reviews

      Reviewed 3 days ago
      Weekend Getaway for Two

      A two and half hour drive from Auckland, 10 minutes outside of Rotorua town centre. My partner and I enjoyed a winter break by the shores of Lake Rotorua. The rooms are small but the bed was very comfortable, clean, bathroom a good size. The...More

      Thank visit453
      Response from WaiOra_Manager, Manager at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa ResortResponded 2 days ago

      Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to review our property. I am glad to hear regarding your overall WaiOra experience. It is very pleasing to hear that you enjoyed your stay, our service, and amenities. I would like to sincerely apologise on the...More

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Nice, quiet and relaxing

      Rooms are compact, only way to view TV was by sitting on a small couch in the corner. The hot pools and amenities were fine. Picturesque setting and decent restaurant, although the menu was priced at the higher end.More

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      Thank John E
      Response from WaiOra_Manager, Manager at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa ResortResponded 1 week ago

      Dear John E, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a feedback. I am happy to see that you enjoyed our facilities, location and also your visit to the restaurant! Rest assured that we will most definitely look into all your concerns...More

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Massage with the best service

      My family and I came here today to relax and have a massage together. It was my sister and I's first ever massage, and man was it a great first experience at Wai Ora. The staff were AMAZING and really looked after us well. thank...More

      Thank SavannaGoncalves
      Response from WaiOra_Manager, Manager at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa ResortResponded 1 week ago

      Dear Savanna Goncalves, Thank you for providing us with a 5-star feedback. Your comment has been shared with the spa team. We are delighted to hear regarding your overall WaiOra Experience. Our main focus is to ensure our guests have well looked after. We will...More

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
      Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou

      My partner booked a surprise anniversary, and I'd like to thank you guys for making it very memorable. The staff are amazing including the Spa and Restaurant staff. Thank you guys for making out stay very enjoyable. The service we received was top notch, the...More

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      Response from WaiOra_Manager, Manager at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa ResortResponded 1 week ago

      Kiaora Sefosworld, Wow! Thank you for such an amazing review. We are delighted to hear regarding your overall WaiOra Experience. It brings a pride in our team when our guests enjoy their time when staying with us. We do our best to ensure that we...More

      Reviewed 3 weeks ago
      Awesome Trip

      Very friendly and helpful staff. Service was brilliant. Very tranquil and surroundings were beautiful, the little we could see because it was very overcast and rainy. Food was outstanding and economical.More

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      Thank Debbie B
      Response from WaiOra_Manager, Manager at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa ResortResponded 1 week ago

      Dear Debbie B, Thank you for such an awesome 5-star feedback. It brings a smile to our team when our guests thoroughly enjoy their stay. I am delighted to hear regarding your overall WaiOra and Mokoia Restaurant dining experience. It is comments like yours that...More

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      About
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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Pool
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      • 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
      • Self-Serve Laundry
      • Babysitting
      • Breakfast Available
      • Room amenities
      • Air Conditioning
      • Refrigerator in room
      • Microwave
      • Things to do
      • Pool
      • Restaurant
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Spa
      • Hot Tub
      • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
      Details
      • Price range
      • US$127 - US$360 (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
      • #24 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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      • Location
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      • North Island >
      • Bay of Plenty Region >
      • Rotorua District >
      • Rotorua
      • Also Known As
      • Wai Ora Lakeside Hotel ,
      • Wai Ora Lakeside Resort
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      Nearby Restaurants
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      Nearby Attractions
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      Questions & Answers
      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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      Jeanette M
      2 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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      Room Tips
      "All the rooms face the lake, higher room numbers are closer to the lake and therefore a slight better view..."
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      "End unit feels more private, but you can still kind of hear upstairs or next door."
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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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