In Rotorua, there are lots of hot springs as it’s the geothermal city. Lots of tourists or local people are visiting Rotorua to enjoy the hot spring as one of the reason to visit. The city has full of Sulphur smell and steam all over the city.

So, I will introduce the best hot springs in Rotorua.

  1. Polynesian Spa (World famous spa)

Polynesian Spa is a health day spa retreat located in Rotorua, New Zealand. It is New Zealand’s original and iconic geothermal bathing experience, with multiple opportunities to indulge in both acidic and alkaline natural mineral springs, and unique day spa therapies for the ultimate in rest and relaxation. You can book pools for bathing options or day spa retreat wellness therapies which include a soak in the Deluxe Lake Spa hot pools beforehand to warm up the muscles, soften your skin and relax your mind. To make the most of your indulgent retreat experience, it is recommended that you allow at least three hours at Polynesian Spa to enjoy a hot mineral water soak, your spa treatment and their therapy relaxation lounge after.

   2. Hell’s Gate Mud Spa

Hell’s Gate mud spa is a historic New Zealand experience. The healing properties of the geothermal mud and Sulphur mineral water have been used by local Māori for over 800 years. You can open and clean your skin by lathering it in their unique mud, before exfoliating and cleansing with a soak in the Sulphur spa. Your body and soul will feel revitalized after this soothing experience.

   3. Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Secret Spot Hot Tubs is a unique hot tub experience located in Rotorua, New Zealand. You can relax in your own cedar hot tub surrounded by ferns, overlooking the stunning Whakarewarewa Forest and Puarenga Stream.

  4. Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools/Manupirua Springs Hot Pools

Enjoy the beauty of the surrounding native flora and fauna, with eight mineral hot pools to soak in and the clear blue lake waters to cool down in.
A unique and secluded slice of geothermal paradise, Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools has been rated one of New Zealand’s best hot pool locations and is open 365 days of the year. Soak away life’s stresses right on the lake’s edge, whiz down the slide into the lake, or grab a bite to eat from the fully licensed café.

All water vehicles can be accommodated for – simply moor your own boat at one of the jetties, arrive via Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools water taxi, or visit with one of the affiliate tour companies.
 Picnics are welcome, with outdoor seating and BBQs available for use. Whether it’s an early morning soak, a summer’s day picnic and swim, or a romantic evening under a starlit sky, Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools is a spot not to be missed.


  5. Waikite Valley Thermal Pools

Geothermal experience and hot pool bathing in 100% pure natural geothermal waters overlooking Waikite Valley, native bush and surrounding geothermal activity. Waikite Valley Thermal Pools is a unique place to come and experience the ‘Living Waters’ of the Te Manaroa Spring, the largest single source of 100% pure boiling geothermal water in New Zealand. 

The pure spring water of Te Manaroa Spring cascades into the main Settlers pool (35-38°C) and adjoining toddlers’ beach area as well as the sit ‘n’ soak pool (38-40°C) and luxurious tranquil garden and pergola pools. Spacious changing rooms, with toilets and high-pressure hot showers, are family-friendly and offer wheelchair access.