The best spa hotels in Bay of Plenty

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Bay of Plenty easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Resort. Located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, this luxury hotel is just a 3-minute drive from Rotorua Airport. A free chauffeur is available and there is an outdoor swimming pool. All accommodation includes a private balcony or courtyard. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV and DVD player are provided. Free parking is available for guests. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage and sauna in the resort's award-winning Wai Ora Day Spa. The outdoor pool overlooks the lake. There is also an indoor hot tub. The classy Mokoia Restaurant serves fine dining, Pacific Rim cuisine using fresh local ingredients. Breakfast, high tea and lunch are also available. The Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is only a 7-minute drive from the city centre of Rotorua and is a short drive from Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and the Tikitere Hell’s Gate Thermal Pools. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 360 NZD.

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• 2 Millennium Hotel Rotorua Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Millennium Hotel Rotorua is perfectly situated next to mystical Lake Rotorua and the Polynesian Spa and offers rooms facing Lake Rotorua, the city or the hotel's garden courtyard. Guests receive unlimited free WiFi. Facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, a communal hot tub, a day spa, and a fitness centre. All air-conditioned rooms at Millennium Hotel Rotorua include satellite TV, a desk and a refrigerator. Restaurant Nikau offers evening meals using local produce. Brasserie Poolside Restaurant serves delicious breakfasts. Bar Zazu is open daily from noon until late. Nearby attractions to this eco-friendly hotel include Puarenga Park, Kuirau Park and Motutara Golf Course. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 426 NZD.

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• 3 Ibis Rotorua Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Located just 3 minutes’ walk from Lake Rotorua, ibis Rotorua offers air-conditioned rooms with beautiful lake, city or garden views. The hotel features a restaurant, a bar and free parking. Ibis Rotorua is 10 minutes’ walk from Rotorua’s city centre. The Polynesian Spa and Rotorua Museum are each a 15-minute walk away. All rooms have cable TV, ironing facilities and a tea and coffee maker. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer, fluffy towels and guest toiletries. The Ibis Restaurant serves European cuisine, and is open for breakfast and dinner. iBar is the perfect place for a relaxing drink with friends. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 328 NZD.

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• 4 Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa Rotorua, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Featuring rooms with a spa bath and free Wi-Fi, Silver Fern Rotorua is just 1 kilometre from Rotorua Golf Club. It features a hot tub and a day spa. Free parking is available on site. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa is 10 minutes’ drive from the famous Polynesian Spa and Mitai Maori Village. Rotorua Airport is a 15-minute drive away. All rooms have a kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Each modern room includes cable TV, a DVD player and electric blankets. Some rooms have access to a shared balcony. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace, or enjoy a meal in the barbecue area. The property also offers free bicycle rental, free DVD rental and a tour desk. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 338 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a spa hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!