Whether you’re a tight-knit business team looking to relieve the stress of your hard work, or a group of friends looking to relax and unwind in a stunning lakeview setting, the Polynesian Spa is the perfect venue for your wellness getaway.
For larger scale corporate functions, we can also bring the Polynesian Spa wellness and mindfulness magic to you.
Select your group type from the options below to discover more, or scroll down to explore all of the amenities and activities we have to make your group booking special.
You’ll be invited to select your ideal wellness group inclusions with our easy-to-use Group Enquiry Form, found at the bottom of this page or on the Corporate Group or Leisure Group pages linked above.
Below is some information about possible inclusions so that you can make the best rest and relaxation choices for your staff, friends or family.
We have multiple pools to choose from when building your ideal Group visit to Polynesian Spa.
Waters from two natural springs are fed into 28 mineral pools. Our Priest Spring Water is slightly acidic and great for relaxing muscles, bones and joints. Our Rachel Spring water features the antiseptic action of sodium silicate which nourishes the skin. It is said that those who bathe in the waters of the Rachel Spring are blessed with ageless beauty. Our pools range in temperature from 36 to 41 degrees.
Relax and rejuvenate in this area reserved for adults with calming hot pools, a beautiful reflexology walk and a deep pool to allow for a swim. Find out more here.
More Info and Booking Adult PoolsEmbrace nature’s sanctuary and slip into five mineral hot pools overlooking Lake Rotorua. Try the cold plunge pool, lounge on geothermal recliners and enjoy deluxe changing rooms. Find out more here.
More Info and Booking Lake SpaThere is a sumptuous selection of treatments available on our spa menu, all provided by highly trained therapists in either lakeside, garden or AIX therapy rooms. Our multi-award winning Spa Retreat has been recognised as one of the Top10 Spa’s in the World, so you know you’ll be in very good hands.
Our spa therapies are normally booked for 60 minutes. Some therapies can be booked for 30 minutes or 45 minutes, providing options for combining with other treatments or allowing for shorter therapy durations. There are also two dual therapy rooms available for booking.
*Please note, that in order to accommodate large groups, there will be staggered therapy scheduling times throughout the day. This is due to constraints on therapist & room availability.
Participants choose the Spa therapy they would like:
Massages
Aromatherapy Relax Your Body Massage
Body Polish & Mud Wrap options
Polynesian Spa Signature Mud Wrap
*Please note that we use Pure Source Mud Polish for the Mud Massage and Mud Wrap*
Facials
Nellie Tier Body Polish & Mini Facial
Our Spa Retreat Manager, Helena Keenan, is our resident wellbeing expert and co-leads regular Mindful Moments Weekend Retreats with Rachel Grunwell, our wellness ambassador.
Helena’s personal experience with meditation began in 1992, sparking a deep interest in its wellbeing benefits. She is a qualified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and has completed further studies in the practices of guided imagery and contemplation.
What is mindful meditation?
The Practice of Meditation allows you to train your mind to be present with a relaxed but alert awareness. With practice, you can improve your focus, memory, sleep habits, the ability to relax and overall mood.
In this session, Helena will take the group through practical breathing exercises which help trigger a relaxation response in the body and mind. She will also guide you through a series of mindfulness exercises that you can practice at home or at work to further your wellness journey.
Our contracted Yoga and Pilates instructors are available for 60-90 minute sessions to introduce a bit of heat and get everyone loosened up and ready for their soak in our geothermal pools.
Mats, blankets, balancing blocks and other related equipment are all provided by us.
Meet Our Yoga and Pilates Instructors:
Catered on-site by our very own 88-Ra Café, delicious and healthy platters, or lunch, breakfast, morning and afternoon tea options are available.
The hand-churned Little Lato Gelato is mouth-wateringly good, with an innovative array of vegan and dairy-free options. A must-have after your soak!
Herbal teas
Complimentary herbal teas and lemon water are provided for our guests.
The freshest smoothies, squeezed fruit or vegetable juices are available to order and can be enjoyed whilst bathing.
We’ll drop and collect your team
We can organise drop-off and collection of your group should they wish to visit the The Redwoods / Whakarewarewa Forest as part of their wellness day with us. It is one of Rotorua’s greatest treasures and incredibly soul-soothing.
Wellness Room:
The Wellness Room can take a maximum of 50 people standing.
For Yoga and Pilates Workshops – max 12 per group session, allowing for placement of exercise mats and movement
For seated meals in the cafe – 80 people, in the Wellness Room 30.
Pools:
We can accommodate 100 people per pool area (there are four pool areas)
Therapies:
Maximum of 8 therapies at a time – NB: subject to availability of rooms and therapists
Polynesian Spa is centrally located, on the lakeside edge of the CBD. We have a range of hotels in the immediate vicinity:
Individual hotel accommodation their t’s & c’s are applicable.
There is also a wide selection of luxury lodges, resorts, lake-side bachs and charming motels available in Rotorua, several within walking distance from us.
To see some available options, click here.
Take a virtual tour through Polynesian Spa to check out our different bathing areas, therapy rooms, cafe and gift shop. Not sure which area to visit? this is the perfect chance to take a sneak preview.
Take a Virtual TourBuilt on the site of historic bath houses, Polynesian Spa has been an icon in Rotorua since it was established in 1972.
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