45-minute cedar hot tub experienceComplimentary Brass Monkeys cold plunge tubsFree Shinny Dip foot hot tubLocker for belongingsFresh forest spring waterTub-side drinks serviceAccess to café, bar and reception facilities

Opening hours: 9am to 10pm dailyLast hot tub booking: 9pmBooking times: Every 15 minutesArrival time: 15 minutes before your bookingGroup size: Up to 6 people per hot tubBest for: Couples, families, friends, wellness seekers and post-adventure relaxation

Secret Spot Hot Tub Experience in Rotorua

North Island

Secret Spot Hot Tubs

from

NZ$45

per person

Guest relaxing in a private cedar hot tub surrounded by native ferns and gardens at Secret Spot Rotorua

Experiences

Hot Springs, Spas, and Geothermal Attractions

Half-Day Tours

Family-friendly Tours

North Island

Start: Rotorua

Duration: 45 mins

Minimum Age: 5

Soak in a Rotorua Forest Hot Tub

Relax into your own cedar hot tub, tucked among native ferns beside the beautiful Whakarewarewa Forest. Listen to the gentle sounds of Puarenga Stream as you settle into warm, fresh forest spring water. This 45-minute Rotorua hot tub experience is a peaceful way to slow down, reconnect and enjoy nature.

The water is heated to a cosy 39.9°C, creating the perfect setting for a soothing forest soak. Each hot tub fits up to six people, making it ideal for couples, friends and whānau. For an extra treat, order drinks straight to your tub at the push of a button.

Aerial view of a secluded cedar hot tub surrounded by native forest at Secret Spot Rotorua

Aerial view of Secret Spot Hot Tubs illuminated at night in Rotorua

Family enjoying a private cedar hot tub experience at Secret Spot Rotorua

Guests enjoying a private cedar hot tub at night surrounded by illuminated native forest in Rotorua

Guests enjoying forest bathing in a private cedar hot tub at Secret Spot Rotorua

Couple enjoying a private cedar hot tub experience at Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua

Couple relaxing in a private hot tub surrounded by native forest at Secret Spot Rotorua

Group of friends relaxing in a private cedar hot tub at Secret Spot Rotorua

Aerial view of private cedar hot tubs surrounded by native forest at Secret Spot Rotorua

Guests relaxing in a private cedar hot tub overlooking Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua

Morning cedar hot tub experience surrounded by native forest at Secret Spot Rotorua

Guests in robes walking through native forest to their private hot tub at Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua

Couple relaxing in a cedar hot tub surrounded by lush greenery at Secret Spot Hot Tubs, Rotorua, New Zealand

Couple enjoying drinks together in a cedar hot tub at Secret Spot Hot Tubs, Rotorua, New Zealand

Group of friends laughing and enjoying drinks in a cedar hot tub at Secret Spot Hot Tubs, Rotorua, New Zealand

Couple relaxing in a cedar hot tub surrounded by lush ferns at Secret Spot Hot Tubs, Rotorua, New Zealand

Hot Tubs, Cold Plunges and Shinny Dips

Your experience includes a cedar hot tub soak, complimentary Brass Monkeys cold plunge tubs, a locker for your belongings and a free Shinny Dip foot hot tub. Move between warm water and the refreshing cold plunge for a revitalising contrast. Bring your own swimwear and towel, or hire what you need from reception.

After your soak, linger a little longer with a drink, snack or meal from the café and bar. Food cannot be eaten in the hot tubs, but there are plenty of cosy spots to relax afterwards. Enjoy your refreshments beside the campfire, in BaseCamp or with your feet in a Shinny Dip overlooking the forest.

45-minute cedar hot tub experience
Complimentary Brass Monkeys cold plunge tubs
Free Shinny Dip foot hot tub
Locker for belongings
Fresh forest spring water
Tub-side drinks service
Access to café, bar and reception facilities

Opening hours: 9am to 10pm daily
Last hot tub booking: 9pm
Booking times: Every 15 minutes
Arrival time: 15 minutes before your booking
Group size: Up to 6 people per hot tub
Best for: Couples, families, friends, wellness seekers and post-adventure relaxation

Adult: 15 years +
Children: 5-15 years

Children aged 5 and over are welcome in the hot tubs when supervised by an adult. Children under 5 are not allowed in the hot tubs for health and safety reasons

24 hours before departure: Full refund**
Within 24 hours/no show: No refund

**Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

Frequently asked questions

The Secret Spot Hot Tub Experience in Rotorua is 45 minutes long. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booking so you have time to check in, order drinks and get changed.

Children aged 5 and over are welcome in the hot tubs when supervised by an adult. Children under 5 are not permitted in the hot tubs for health and safety reasons.

Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua is open daily from 9am to 10pm. The last hot tub booking is at 9pm.

Secret Spot does not recommend hot tubs or saunas for pregnant guests, as the heat may be too much. Pregnant guests should seek medical advice before booking.

Yes, drinks can be ordered and delivered directly to your hot tub at the push of a button. Food is available from the café and bar, but cannot be eaten in the hot tubs.

You book your own cedar hot tub to share with your group. The tubs are spaced among native ferns and trees, creating a peaceful and secluded forest setting.