Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa

Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Experience cultural wellness at our award-winning adult Spa located on the foreshore of Lake Rotorua.
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This new luxury spa offers an array of expeiences, including the popular 2hr Restorative Journey - a combination of geothermal heat, water, mud & steam. Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is a luxury spa and wellness centre set to open on Rotorua’s lakefront in early 2023. Situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa will deliver health and wellness experiences infused with aut

hentic te arawa and Māori culture, to create a rejuvenating experience to remember and share. With Māori culture at its heart, the development draws on the 650 year legacy of the local Maori tribe, Ngāti Whakaue’s and Rotorua’s famed spa heritage. Its name, Wai Ariki or “chiefly waters”, is a reminder of the origin of Rotorua’s healing thermal waters, which have drawn visitors to the city for more than 130 years. Wai Ariki’s unique features combine with therapeutic mineral waters to deliver a world class bathing, spa and wellness facility that provides a place to relax, sustain and heal. Developed by Pukeroa Oruawhata, in conjunction with acclaimed spa and wellness provider Belgravia Leisure, Wai Ariki will be necessary to visit, and leave a desire to return.

Happy Pāpā’s Day.Today we celebrate the dads, koro, uncles, mentors and father figures who bring so much to the lives of...
05/09/2026

Happy Pāpā’s Day.

Today we celebrate the dads, koro, uncles, mentors and father figures who bring so much to the lives of others. Wishing you a day filled with connection and time together 💙

04/09/2026

As Winter gives away to kaonga (spring), take time to reset, restore and reconnect with Wai Ariki's signature Restorative Journey💫

During September, New Zealand residents can experience the two-hour Restorative Journey for just $145, using promo code AOTEAROA when booking.

Book your Restorative Journey today: https://www.wai-ariki.co.nz/aotearoa/

Only available for bookings between 1-30 September for New Zealand residents. Proof of New Zealand address and valid photo ID required at check-in. Please note that rates notices and PO Box addresses are not accepted as proof of residential address. Valid for new bookings only.

03/09/2026

✨ Discover Petals of Light, a beautiful spring floral exhibition now showing at Te Rourou cafe at Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa.

The perfect reason to stop by, wander through the exhibition and enjoy a coffee while surrounded by creativity, colour and inspiration.

Petals of Light, a vibrant spring exhibition by local artist Anahera Pedersen is now open at Wai Ariki! 🌸With a passion ...
02/09/2026

Petals of Light, a vibrant spring exhibition by local artist Anahera Pedersen is now open at Wai Ariki! 🌸

With a passion for crafting extraordinary giant floral sculptures, the exhibit celebrates Anahera's love for the beauty, strength and wonder of nature.

Make sure to head down and see it for yourself, exclusively on show at our Wai Ariki Te RouRou Café from 1 Sept to 30 Nov. Showing hours are 9am-5pm on weekdays, and 9am-7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Give Dad some time for himself this Pāpā’s Day.Choose a targeted Muscle Focus Massage, enjoy our Bathe & Brew September ...
02/09/2026

Give Dad some time for himself this Pāpā’s Day.

Choose a targeted Muscle Focus Massage, enjoy our Bathe & Brew September experience, or give him the freedom to choose with a Wai Ariki gift voucher.

Explore our Father’s Day experiences here: https://www.wai-ariki.co.nz/fathers-day-2026/

Experience Wai Ariki's Restorative Journey for just $145 this September 🌿Our signature two-hour wellness experience guid...
31/08/2026

Experience Wai Ariki's Restorative Journey for just $145 this September 🌿

Our signature two-hour wellness experience guides you through:

💧 Cleansing waterfall showers
🔥 Rejuvenating bio, hay, and salt saunas
❄️ Ice pools and frigidarium
🌋 Restorative bathing pools
🪨 Geothermal mud lounge
🌿 Detoxifying steam room

Offer is valid for 1-30 September June bookings only, and exclusively to New Zealanders.

Proof of NZ address and photo identification and must be presented on arrival, available on Restorative Journey only. Book your Wai Ariki experience here: https://www.wai-ariki.co.nz/bathing/restorative-journey/

As the days become warmer and longer, spring is the perfect season to embrace renewal and restoration. Escape to Wai Ari...
28/08/2026

As the days become warmer and longer, spring is the perfect season to embrace renewal and restoration. Escape to Wai Ariki, where you can unwind, reconnect and restore your wellbeing. Immerse yourself in our mineral rich waters and discover the soothing, restorative benefits of this timeless natural treasure.

Book your Wai Ariki experience today: https://www.wai-ariki.co.nz/

Wai Ariki is the perfect retreat for solo travelers. Our experiences allow you to enjoy the centuries old healing practi...
26/08/2026

Wai Ariki is the perfect retreat for solo travelers. Our experiences allow you to enjoy the centuries old healing practices of the Ngāti Whakaue people, reconnect, and experience deep relaxation at your own pace🩵

Available until 31 August, there's still time to experience the healing warmth of our Takurua Volcanic Stone Ritual.The ...
23/08/2026

Available until 31 August, there's still time to experience the healing warmth of our Takurua Volcanic Stone Ritual.

The experience begins in the geothermal pools of Ahuru Mōwai, where soothing waters invite you to unwind. Next, enjoy a 60-minute hot stone massage to ease tension and restore balance before the journey ends in our tranquil sanctuary with a comforting hot chocolate.

Book your experience today: https://www.wai-ariki.co.nz/seasonal-offer-winter/

We are so happy you enjoyed both our restorative journey and private pool experience. Thank you for leaving this kind re...
22/08/2026

We are so happy you enjoyed both our restorative journey and private pool experience. Thank you for leaving this kind review and we hope to welcome you back in the future 🤍

Address

1047 Whakaue Street
Rotorua
3010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 10:30pm
Thursday 9am - 10:30pm
Friday 9am - 10:30pm
Saturday 9am - 10:30pm
Sunday 9am - 10:30pm

Telephone

+6473497111

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