Groups & Events at Polynesian Spa

Whether you’re a corporate team seeking a wellness retreat, a group of friends planning a relaxing getaway, or an educational group aiming to enrich students’ learning experiences, Polynesian Spa offers tailored packages to suit your needs.

Educational Groups

Situated on the edge of Lake Rotorua, Polynesian Spa provides students with a unique opportunity to explore the region’s geothermal wonders and understand the role natural hot springs have played in shaping local tourism.

Our mineral-rich pools, fed by two natural springs, offer a hands-on introduction to Rotorua’s geothermal activity and its significance in cultural and tourism development.

Curriculum-Based Learning Opportunities:

Polynesian Spa offers experiences linked to NCEA and unit standards in key subject areas:

Geography:

AS 91241 – Examine the urban pattern of tourism in Rotorua
AS 91427 – Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
AS 91431 – Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue

Tourism:

US 24728 – Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism
US 24730 – Explain the business of tourism

Teaching resources and worksheets are available through the Rotorua Education Network website to support your visit.

Group Talks and Insights:

Schools are welcome to request a short introductory talk from our team upon arrival. This provides students with insights into the history and operation of Polynesian Spa, with time to ask questions relevant to their studies.

Booking Your School Group:

All school group bookings are managed through the Rotorua Education Network (REN), which offers assistance with itinerary planning, quotes, payment arrangements, and transport and accommodation guidance.

Contact REN:

Email: school.groups@rotorualc.nz
Booking Form: REN Booking Form

Corporate & Leisure Groups

For corporate teams and leisure groups, Polynesian Spa offers a range of wellness packages designed to rejuvenate and inspire. Choose from our thoughtfully crafted itineraries, each accommodating up to 10–20 people and offering up to 5 hours of relaxation and rejuvenation.

Itinerary Options

Bookings for Wellness Reset Day itineraries are to be made with ideally 7-days notice, and need to be booked through the Retreat Day Spa. Wellness Reset Day cancellations are required to be made with 5-days notice. Cancellations made after this will incur a 100% cancellation fee. In the event of a no show, a 100% cancellation fee will apply.

Package 1: Blissful Journey 

$432 per person for 6 – 10 pax, discounts applicable for 11 – 20 pax. Maximum 20 guests.

• Welcome & Morning refreshments (30-minutes)
• Vibrational Sound healing (30-minutes)
• Catered healthy lunch (45-minutes)
• Meditation & Mindfulness (1-hour)
• Yoga (1-hour)
• Afternoon refreshments (15-minutes)
• Therapeutic Pavilion hot springs soaking

Package 2: Serenity Fusion

$451 per person for 6 – 10 pax, discounts applicable for 11 – 30 pax. Maximum 30 guests.

• Welcome & Morning refreshments (30-minutes)
• Vibrational Sound healing (30-minutes)
• Catered healthy lunch (45-minutes)
• Kawakawa Balm/Tincture making (1-hour)
• Afternoon refreshments (15-minutes)
• Therapeutic Pavilion hot springs soaking

Package 3: Revitalise & Enlighten

$449 per person for 6 – 10 pax, discounts applicable for 11 – 20 pax. Maximum 20 guests.

• Welcome & Morning refreshments (30-minutes)
• Yoga (1-hour)
• Catered healthy lunch (45-minutes)
• Food & Wellness Workshop (creating nutrient dense food and beverages, e.g Kumbucha, kefir, relish, etc.) (1-hour)
• Afternoon refreshments (15-minutes)
• Therapeutic Pavilion hot springs soaking

Package 4: Refresh & Rebalance

$534 per person for 6 – 10 pax, discounts applicable for 11 – 30 pax. Maximum 30 guests.

• Welcome & Morning refreshments (30-minutes)
• Health & Wellbeing Talk (a nutrition focused presentation highlighting the mind and gut connection) (60-minutes)
• Catered healthy lunch (45-minutes)
• Creative Arts Therapy (2-hours)
• Afternoon refreshments (15-minutes)
• Therapeutic Pavilion hot springs soaking

Package 5: Harmony Retreat

$479 per person for 6 – 10 pax, discounts applicable for 11 – 20 pax. Maximum 20 guests.

• Max group size is 20 (in two groups of 10)
• Welcome & Morning refreshments (30-minutes)
• Yoga (1-hour)
• Meditation & Mindfulness (1-hour)
• Catered healthy lunch (45-minutes)
• Health & Wellbeing Talk (a nutrition focused presentation highlighting the mind and gut connection) (1-hour)
• Afternoon refreshments (15-minutes)
• Therapeutic Deluxe Lake Spa hot springs pre-therapy soak (1-hour)
• Therapy of choice (1-hour)

Package 6: Nature & Nourish

$507 per person for 6 – 10 pax, discounts applicable for 11 – 20 pax. Maximum 20 guests.

• Welcome & Morning refreshments (30-minutes)
• Yoga (1-hour)
• Food & Wellness Workshop (creating nutrient dense food and beverages, e.g Kumbucha, kefir, relish, etc.) (1-hour)
• Catered healthy lunch (45-minutes)
• Redwoods Guided Walk (including transport and an experienced guide) (2-hours)
• Afternoon refreshments (15-minutes)
• Therapeutic Pavilion hot springs soaking

Package 7: Radiant Wellness

$655 per person for 6 – 10 pax, discounts applicable for 11 – 20 pax. Maximum 20 guests.

• Welcome & Morning refreshments (30-minutes)
• Meditation Session (1-hour)
• Yoga (1-hour)
• Food & Wellness Workshop (creating nutrient dense food and beverages, e.g Kumbucha, kefir, relish, etc.) (1-hour)
• Catered healthy lunch (45-minutes)
• Afternoon refreshments (15-minutes)
• Therapeutic Pavilion hot springs soaking

Custom itineraries can be designed to meet your specific needs and budget. Bookings for Wellness Reset Day itineraries should ideally be made with 7 days’ notice and need to be booked through the Retreat Day Spa. Cancellations require 5 days’ notice to avoid a 100% cancellation fee.

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.

Pool Area Options

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.

Explore all four of our pool areas below:

Capacity

Wellness & Events Room:
The Wellness & Events Room can take a maximum of 60 people standing.
For Wellness Activities such as yoga, sound bathing, etc – max 20 per group session, allowing for placement of exercise mats and movement
For seated meals in the cafe – 80 people, in the Wellness Room 40.

Pools:
We can accommodate 100 people per pool area (there are four pool areas)

Therapies:
Maximum of 10 therapies at a time – NB: subject to availability of rooms and therapists

Accommodation

Polynesian Spa is centrally located, on the lakeside edge of the CBD.  We have a range of hotels in the immediate vicinity:

Sudima Hotel Rotorua

The Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Historic Prince’s Gate Hotel

Pullman Rotorua

Distinction Hotel

Novotel Lakeside

For 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.