Top 8 Rotorua Geothermal Spas in Rotorua

1.From Auckand: Waiotapu and Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $235Our pick

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua in a small group of up to 11, walk through Wai-O-Tapu’s colorful geothermal park, and relax in Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa pools. Guides such as Jason and Jamie add local detail, with downtown pickup and drop-off included.

“Jason (JJ) was a great guide for the day. He has a good sense of humor and is an efficient driver. He provided a lot of good information about local customs. Seeing Lady Knox Geyser erupt was really cool. The thermal pools in the park werRead more”

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2.Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 12 hours · from $221Best value

Travel from Auckland in a small group with an English-speaking guide such as Matt, Jason, or Dean. Walk through Wai-O-Tapu’s vivid geothermal parks, see Rotorua’s lakes, then spend two hours at Polynesian Spa beside Lake Rotorua. Spa entry, transport, and hotel pickup are included.

“Guide Jason fun and full of bits of info. Really enjoyed experie ce but do find all the tours pricey”

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3.Rotorua Te Puia with Haka & Polynesian Spa Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $245

Leave Auckland at 6:00 am for Te Puia’s geothermal valley, Māori carving workshop, kiwi enclosure, and cultural show with haka, poi, song, and welcome. Then spend two hours in Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa before returning by small-group vehicle.

“This trip was amazing and I 100% recommend. First, we stoped at a small cafe on the way there to get breakfast. Then we traveled to rotarua. We were taken on a tour of the Māori workshop and then we got to go and see kiwis in an enclosRead more”

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4.Rotorua Te Puia, Haka & Polynesian Spa Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 12 hours · from $236

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua with an English-speaking guide, then tour Te Puia, watch Pohutu Geyser erupt, and see a Māori haka in Te Aronui a Rua. Finish with two hours in Polynesian Spa’s mineral pools. Guides such as Jamie, Jo, and JJ have earned praise for friendly service.

“Best of the best activity from Auckland , verry well organized , verry nice guide/driver . Best conbination of nature , culture and relaxation in a fairy _ tale land . Gheiser s park , kiwi first meeting , maori haka and complex specific show... unforgettable . Verry well spended money”

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5.Te Puia & Hells Gate incl. Mud Spa Experience Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $713

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua in a private, air-conditioned minibus for a full day of geothermal sights and Māori culture. You’ll visit Te Puia for Pōhutu geyser, mud pools, a hangi buffet and cultural performance, then bathe at Hell’s Gate in mineral-rich mud and sulphur pools.

“The private tour was nice as we could move at our own pace. However the mud spa experience seemed rushed and only allowed you 20 minutes in the mud spa itself. However this time limit is not set by the tour company”

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6.Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & Treewalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,299

Travel from Auckland with a private driver-guide to Hobbiton, Hell’s Gate geothermal reserve, and Rotorua’s Redwoods Treewalk. You’ll get an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, WiFi, drinks, and child seats on request. Carlos can also help with dietary needs and schedule changes.

“Carlos did a great job planning the entire day for us, and was responsive to all our needs, including dietary restrictions and when I needed to get some work done in the middle of the day. My parents and I really enjoyed Hobbiton and the difRead more”

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7.Rotorua Highlights inc Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $229

Travel from Auckland through the Waikato to Wai-O-Tapu, where you’ll walk among Champagne Pool and bubbling mud pools. A guided Rotorua drive follows, then two hours at Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa. Mark or Jeoff may lead the day, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and return drop-off included.

“Loved the thermals steam and bubbling , quite prehistoric looking . Mark was Friendly and knowledgeable . Did a breaky/ coffee stop . Loved the relaxing Polynesian Spa and time to chill .”

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8.Wai-O-Tapu, Polynesian Spa & Maori Haka Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $242

Leave Auckland at 6:00 am for Wai-O-Tapu’s hot springs and mud pools, a Māori haka at Whakarewarewa, and two hours at Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa. A small group of up to 11 travels with a guide such as Aaron, with pickup, entry fees, water, and transport included.

“Wai-o-tapu Great guide- friendly and knowledgable. He got us to our two main sites the Wai-o-tapu and the Polynesian day spa! We loved the two experiences.”

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