Relax and rejuvenate as you enjoy the soothing healing benefits of the Pavilion Pools reserved for Adults and young adults 12+ only.
Take a relaxing soak in the Pavilion Pools natural oasis at the Polynesian Spa.
Pavilion pools is natures haven reserved specifically for adults and young adults 12+ to enjoy. Get treated to breathtaking views of Lake Rotorua while soaking in nature's therapeutic properties at this secluded site.
Start off with a beautiful reflexology walk stimulating pressure points in your feet encouraging energy and blood flow throughout your body. When you’re ready, alternate between the five Rachel Spring alkaline mineral hot pools known for nourishing the skin and the three Priest Spring acidic mineral hot pools to relieve tired muscles, aches and pains. Indulge in true relaxation.
When you're done, you have access to spacious changing facilities and showers with private cubicle options provided. Free storage tubs are available and secure lockers are available at an extra cost.
Come witness for yourself why this spa attracts visitors from all over the world and is ranked as one of the top ten spas in the world!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
Thank you for coming and relaxing at our spa. We appreciate your visit.
Das schönste war der Blick auf den See. Ansonsten wirkte alles etwas herunter gekommen, die Umkleiden kalt und ungemütlich (nicht einmal einen Fön gab es), die Pools nicht besonders gut gepflegt. Da habe ich schon schönere Thermalbäder für den halben Preis erlebt, z.B. die Hanmer Spa's
Thank you for your review. The change rooms you entered are underfloor heated and this is switched on as winter approaches. Hairdryers are provided in the deluxe lake spa pools. There is a regular schedule of maintenance undertaken on our site, with pools refurbished constantly. Our pools are all geothermal sulphur-rich and sulphate-laden pools and our complex in the middle of a geothermal zone. Our site is heritage-protected and historic with the first deep pool you saw upon entry built in the late 1800s. The area that is cordoned off in the middle of this adults only area houses the old iconic Priest Springs and pools which no-one bathes in, they are protected.
Eintritt ab 21.30h war super...sehr ruhig, wenige Leute. Die Pools sind schön angeordnet, alle finden einen guten Platz. Blick auf den See auch abends top. Sehr fein zum Abschalten und Entspannen!
Thank you Ursula! Hope you can return one day.
Not as quite nice as the deluxe spa but still lovely
Thank you for spending time with us and for sharing your feedback. The Pavilion Pools sit at the heart of our heritage, with a long history of geothermal bathing on this site, and they continue to offer a more traditional style of soak. We appreciate you taking the time to experience this part of Polynesian Spa and hope to welcome you back again.
The Pools Were Dirty and After already paying an entrance fee we also had to pay to use a locker and could Not Open it multiple Times. All of the Pools hat the Same temperature and all in all it was very small.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. The historic Pavilion Pools are maintained at a range of different temperatures to allow guests to move between warmer and cooler options, rather than all pools being set the same. This is our biggest pool area and featured 8 mineral pools. Lockers are available to hire, and if there are any issues accessing one, our front desk team can assist immediately or provide an alternative locker on request. We are always happy to help resolve this on the spot so guests can continue their visit comfortably. Our team monitors pool cleanliness continuously throughout the day, and we appreciate feedback that helps us review and improve our guest experience. If anything feels amiss during a visit, speaking with the Duty Manager at the time allows us to assist straight away.
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anl3 from Germany wrote on 19 March 2025
Auszeit im Spa
Wir haben ca 2 Std entspannt im Polynesian Spa in Roterua verbracht (man kann länger bleiben, aber für uns waren 2 Std ausreichend). Man hat Zugang zu ca. 7 Pools, die Temperatur jeweils unterschiedlich, von 38 - 41 Grad. Das war sehr entspannend u. eine schöne Abwechslung zu unseren sonstigen Wanderungen/ Aktivitäten.