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Clarion Collection Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Rotorua’s only Destination Hotel Spa Resort accommodation located on the shores of Lake Rotorua.
Perfectly located on the eastern shores of Lake Rotorua and only five minutes drive from Rotorua Airport, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is a contemporary, culturally-themed resort featuring luxurious accommodation that has been awarded the 4 Star Plus rating from Qualmark, New Zealand's independent quality rating organisation backed by Tourism New Zealand and the New Zealand Government. A trusted rating which reflects the quality, services and amenities on offer at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort. Awarded the Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award for 2010 as New Zealand’s leading relaxation and spa hotel.

This beautifully landscaped lakefront property offers 20 Deluxe Studios and 10 1-bedroom Superior Suites. All rooms are beautifully decorated, have individually controlled air conditioning units with DVD’s and LCD TV's. A fully cooked breakfast is included in most rates (apart from advertised Room Rates only) that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your room or in the stylish "Mokoia Restaurant.”

With an English - styled bar and large screen TV, the Manary Bay is the perfect place to relax. Mokoia Restaurant specializes in a fine dining experience with creative Pacific Rim cuisine. The unique 'shared dining' experience and quality food offered by the Mokoia Restaurant has earned the reputation from the locals of being "Rotorua's Best Restaurant". Another unique feature of the “Mokoia Restaurant is the full vegan menu on offer daily as well as unique New Zealand Spa cuisine that can be enjoyed in the Wai Ora Spa.

Internationally-acclaimed Wai Ora Spa therapies offer a myriad of superb spa facilities with no less than nine treatment rooms, private and public hot spa pools, steam room and "Kawakawa" infused steam sauna. Wai Ora Spa features the award winning "New Zealand Cultural Spa Experience" based on New Zealand's healing waters, geothermal muds and traditions of the Maori -New Zealand's indigenous people. The signature range of therapies, lead by the "Wai Ora Traditional Massage" , a full body relaxation massage based on the healing and wellness massage techniques of Miri Miri massage of the Maori, add to the unique experience offered by the Resort. Lap up the tranquility of the babbling brook surrounded by native gardens or just relax on the day spa balcony. The surrounding park areas to the Spa Resort are ideal for early morning wellness walks or jogs or use the kayaks for an early morning or evening paddle on the tranquil waters of Lake Rotorua.
Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, conference room, 24-hour room service, DVD library, secured valet parking, complimentary computer station with high speed internet and courtesy shuttle. Services include daily Newspaper delivery, in-room fresh fruit bowl, dry-cleaning and laundry service, daily maid and turn down service. Exclusive beachfront activities are also on offer.

All rooms include private direct dial phone, high speed internet, LCD TV, DVD and CD player, alarm clock & radio, safe, individually controlled heat pump air conditioning for heating and cooling, luggage rack, iron & ironing board, mini fridge with minibar, tea & coffee station, hair dryer, 2 robes & slippers, plush towels and exclusive bathroom amenities.

Within the Wai Ora Group of Companies are the Award winning Hellsgate and Wai Ora Spa - Rotorua's most active geothermal reserve and home to New Zealand's unique geothermal mud bath spa experience using the geothermal mud of Hellsgate, as well as Mokoia Island Wai Ora Experiences - a tour to the Sacred Island of Mokoia located in the centre of Lake Rotorua. This native bird wildlife sanctuary also has a number of natural mineral water spas on its shores. Packages to these unique Rotorua attractions including all transfers are available a reception.

Your dream of a Destination hotel spa resort within the inspiring environment of Rotorua, New Zealand has now been fulfilled.
Business Facilities
All internet services are free of charge. 24 hour internet station is available for guests to use at Reception. Complimentary local faxing. Photo copying, printing, scanning, typing, secretarial services are available for a charge.

The resort features modern conference facilities seating 100 people with a stage set up, there is also a dance floor and we can organise stage configurations to suit your requirements. There is full suite of business amenities available to you.

Conference facilities include both indoor and outdoor break-out and entertainment areas, restroom amenities and there is a small kitchenette available for catering purposes.
Check in/out Procedures
Early check in's welcome pending availability. Luggage storage available. If arriving to check in after 10.30pm please contact reception so that arrangements can be made to meet you.

Bring confirmation letter and photo I.D. for check in.
Car parking
On-site complimentary valet parking is available. Entrance locked with intercom from midnight to 6am.

Price guide
The tarrif ranges from $199 per night through to $325 for the Deluxe Studio. For the 1 bedroom Superior Suite the tarrif is $309 to $495. These rates are subject to a number of conditions which may include a mimimum night stay/ room rate only /cancellation policies.

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Features and services: On site at the Wai Ora Lakeside Spa resort spa therapies including massage, aromatherapy along with signature treatments based on Maori culture and spa products exclusive to the Wai Ora Group. Beauty therapies including waxing, facials, wraps, scrubs are also available. Our spa products utilize the unique healing properties of some of New Zealand’s indigenous flora and fauna and mineral-enriched geothermal mud. Walk or jog around the surrounding parks and lakefront areas to the Wai Ora Lakeside Spa or ultilise our kayaks and paddle the beautiful waters of Lake Rotorua. For those looking for other boating experiences a boat launching ramp is located 400metres from the Resort. Enjoy the geothermal and cultural heritage that has made Rotorua, New Zealand’s most favorite visitor destination by visiting Hellsgate Geothermal Reserve – Rotorua’s most active geothermal park and follow the footsteps of warriors from centuries ago on a guided tour and then experience bathing in the unique geothermal muds that have been used for more than 700 years for healing and wellness. Feel the silky smooth geothermal muds on your skin at the New Zealand Tourism Award winning historic spa at Hellsgate, the only Mud Bath Spa complex in New Zealand. Jump aboard the “Mokoia Express” either from the Rotorua Lakefront or from the Resort’s own jetty and ply the waters of Lake Rotorua to our sacred Island of Mokoia –the cultural and historic centre of the local Te Arawa Maori people. Be guide around this private Island and learn about is history and cultural significance from our knowledgeable guides, see and hear many of New Zealand’s native birds that have made Mokoia Island their home creating a native bird sanctuary for some of our most endangered bird life. Taste the unique indigenous herbs and spices grown on Mokoia and then try the tasting pestos and Maori bread while your guide retells the famous love story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai (New Zealand’s own Romeo and Juliet) at the hot thermal pool that bears Hinemoa’s name.

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