This winter, wrap yourself in a robe and rediscover the joy of slowing down. At Polynesian Spa, you’ll feel it the moment you slip into one of our thick, cuddly spa robes — a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and just be. Whether you’re visiting with whānau, friends, or flying solo, it’s your time to soak, unwind, and let the world wait.
Robe Trip is a city-wide celebration of rest and rejuvenation — where the dress code is comfort and the itinerary is pure relaxation.
Across Rotorua, local favourites are inviting you to take a breather this winter. From wellness and nature to food, culture, and adventure, it’s all about pressing pause and finding what feels good — whether that’s a family day out, a romantic escape, or a solo reset.
At Polynesian Spa, we’re proud to be a cornerstone of the Robe Trip experience. Every visit begins with a soothing soak in our natural geothermal waters. If you’re booked in for a therapy, you’ll robe up in one of our famously fluffy robes after your geothermal soak — a cosy ritual that signals it’s time to truly let go. While robes are part of the therapy journey, that sense of comfort surrounds every experience, whether you’re soaking in the main pools or enjoying the privacy of your own Lake View Private Pool with your special someone.
Start with a soak in our geothermal mineral pools, sourced from the Priest Acidic Spring to ease tired muscles and achy joints, and the Rachel Alkaline Spring to soften and nourish skin — all with stunning views over Sulphur Bay, Lake Rotorua.
Book a therapy and enjoy the added comfort of robed relaxation. Our qualified therapists offer deeply restorative massages, facials and body treatments designed to help you unwind. Our dual therapy rooms are perfect for two! All therapies include a pre-therapy soak in the Deluxe Lake Spa hot pools.
Prefer your own space? Our Private Pools offer peaceful, 45-minute sessions with uninterrupted lake views — perfect for couples and friends to reconnect and restore.
Whether you’re here for family time, quiet reflection, or quality moments with a loved one, our Pavilion Pools (ages 12+) and Deluxe Lake Spa provide calm, restorative spaces for all.
Make time for something nourishing at 88Ra Café — our onsite spot for warm drinks and wholesome bites before or after your soak. Enjoy NZ’s supreme gelato winner, Little Lato, exclusively served at Polynesian Spa. Add one of our delicious grazing platters with some champers to end your session on a high note.
No visit is complete without a visit to our Spa Essentials Shop for a curated range of premium and NZ made skin therapy products, homewares and gifts. Our own signature range of Rachel products make outstanding gifting or a spoil for yourself.
We’re open until 11 pm every day, leaving plenty of time to grab something delicious while you mooch about finding something special to take home.
To make your Robe Trip even more effortless, we’ve partnered with Millennium Hotel Rotorua, located just a short stroll from Polynesian Spa. With geothermal heating, onsite dining, and spacious rooms designed for rest and comfort, it’s the perfect place to robe up and wind down this winter.
Whether you’re soaking by day or enjoying fine dining at night, everything you need is close at hand, including Nikau Restaurant, their elegant on-site dining experience. After your spa visit, take your time. Read a book, order room service, or simply do nothing at all. You’re on robe time now.
Choose your Robe Trip Escape:
Millennium Hotel is offering two exclusive overnight packages for Polynesian Spa guests, each including accommodation, breakfast for two, and your choice of spa experience:
Pavilion Pools Combo (ages 12+): From $293.92 for two guests (save up to $95.98!)
Deluxe Lake Spa Combo: From $344.92 for two guests (save up to $86.98)
Upgrade Option:
Enhance your stay with a Deluxe Spa Room, complete with a private hot tub and deck. Available from $443.92 for two guests.
To book, contact: millennium.rotorua@millenniumhotels.co.nz
Reference Polynesian Spa Robe Trip with your preferred dates.
Soak, spa, sleep, and reset — all just steps away.
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World Luxury Spa Awards Winner 2024
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