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Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa

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Experience cultural wellness at our award-winning adult Spa located on the foreshore of Lake Rotorua.

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 authentic 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.

07/03/2026

Kia hari te Ra Wāhine o te Ao - Happy International Women’s Day!

Today, and every day, we celebrate the wāhine who inspire, lead, and nurture 🙌

06/03/2026

Designed for two to four guests, Puna Tūmataiti (Private Geothermal Pools) offers an intimate and deeply restorative bathing experience. 💧

Immerse yourself in mineral-rich geothermal waters, naturally heated to 36–39°C, while taking in serene views across Lake Rotorua.

Perfect for couples, friends, or small groups seeking privacy and tranquility, this exclusive experience blends the healing properties of geothermal waters with the beauty and mana of place.

Your private moment of calm awaits. 🌿

04/03/2026

Our priority is to create an experience that leaves each of our manuhiri (guests) feeling satisfied and renewed.

To see that sentiment come to life through such beautiful words means everything.

Thank you for the kind review 🩵

01/03/2026

March has begun, which means Ngahuru (Autumn) is here! 🍂

Traditionally, Ngahuru is the time of harvest, and is all about gathering resources, strengthening communities ties, and preparing for Winter.

Find stillness in the warmth, book in for your world-class wellness experience today: www.wai-ariki.co.nz

26/02/2026

As we near the end of summer, take time to rest and recharge before the new season arrives ✨

A luxurious spa treatment or soothing mineral soak is the perfect ritual to help your body unwind and prepare for the cooler months ahead.

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

24/02/2026

From saunas to pools, mud to steam - every step of the journey is designed to build, restore, and leave you feeling exactly as promised.

We love hearing when guests say the timing felt just right and that they left feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and completely restored.

Thank you to this manuhiri (guest) for sharing their experience!

23/02/2026

All products used in Āhuru Mōwai (Spa Sanctuary) are made using natural botanicals, sourced right here in Aotearoa New Zealand! 🌿

Each product used in our massage and facial treatments incorporates natural actives, essential oils, botanical extracts, and herbal preparations, carefully selected to restore balance and promote wellbeing.

This, combined with the traditional and expert touch of our therapists, offers a deeply restorative experience ✨

Book your Spa Sanctuary treatment and discover the unique healing properties for yourself: https://www.wai-ariki.co.nz/spa-sanctuary/

22/02/2026

Manaakitanga – the concept of showing respect, generosity, hospitality and care for others 🤎

Authentic manaakitanga is at the heart of the Wai Ariki spa experience. Combined with the centuries-old healing practices of Ngāti Whakaue, we share our healing waters and compassion with manuhiri (visitors) to create a unique journey of wellbeing, connection and renewal.

Let us extend our manaakitanga to you. Book your Wai Ariki experience today: https://www.wai-ariki.co.nz/

19/02/2026

Don't miss out on our seasonal specials – offer ends 28 February.

Whether you're looking for a quiet soak, a replenishing solo treatment or a celebration with friends, our Summer (Raumati) packages are the perfect escape.

Designed to rejuvenate body and soul, each package offers the perfect balance of warmth, healing and indulgence.

Book today: https://www.wai-ariki.co.nz/seasonal-offer-summer/

18/02/2026

Rongoā Māori is a traditional system of healing grounded in te ao Māori - drawing on the natural environment, whakapapa, and a deep connection to whenua.

At Wai Ariki, these principles of balance, care, and connection are woven through every experience, honouring knowledge that has been passed down through generations.

16/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year ✨

May the year ahead be filled with abundance, wellbeing and meaningful moments of rest and reconnection.

15/02/2026

From mountain trails to mineral pools.

Wai Ariki is designed as the perfect place to restore after a day exploring Rotorua - where natural elements, thoughtful design, and geothermal waters come together to create a truly world-class experience.

Thank you for the lovely review! We can’t wait to welcome you back 🩵

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

Website

https://wai-ariki.co.nz/

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Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is a luxury spa and wellness centre set to open on Rotorua’s lakefront in early 2022. Situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa will deliver health and wellness experiences infused with authentic 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. page policy As a community leisure centre that is welcoming and inclusive of all members of the community, we’d like to extend the same standards to our page. Please consider this when making comments. Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa reserves the right to remove spam and any comments, images or statements considered to be inappropriate, that do not display an all-inclusive community spirit, off-topic or harmful to others. Offensive users will also be blocked from the Page. Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa does not accept responsibility for the comments posted on this page.