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Deluxe Studio
264 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Panoramic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View
527 square feet
1 King Bed
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527 square feet
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Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beach hotel with a full-service spa and a conference center

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort in Rotorua (Holdens Bay), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa. This beach hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Skyline Rotorua and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Te Amorangi Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 40-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 8 kilometers.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 spa tubs along with a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This hotel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This beach hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff. A complimentary area shuttle within 8 kilometers is available for guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is a smoke-free property.

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Number of spa tubs - 2
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Business center
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2007
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free area shuttle
  • Spa services on site
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 30
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free area shuttle
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Sofa bed
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Slippers
  • Separate dining area
  • Digital TV service
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 40
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Balcony or patio
  • LED TV
  • Towels provided
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Spa Services

Wai ora day spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.

  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Debit cards not accepted

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately NZD 20–26 for adults, and NZD 10–20 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Wai Ora
  • Wai Ora Lakeside
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Resort
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Rotorua
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Rotorua
  • Wai Ora Resort
  • Wai Ora Spa
  • Wai Ora Spa Resort
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Hotel
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Resort
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Rotorua
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Hotel
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Rotorua
  • Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Hotel Rotorua

We should mention

The seasonal outdoor pool closes in December.

Pool access available from 8 AM to 9:00 PM.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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