Private and public traditional Japanese hotpools and plunge pool in a spectacular mountain setting. The heat for these pools is managed through the natural thermal activity that occurs in the area, so after heavy rainfall the pool temperatures can be affected. Time it right though, and you will experience nature in its most sensational form. [Sue Irvine-Danner, Hokitika]
Maruia Springs Thermal Resort
Commercial
State Highway 7, Lewis Pass
Description
Directions
These pools are on highway 7 and just a few kms after you enter the Lewis Pass highway. If you are coming from christchurch it is on the right handside of the road. [Rachael, NewZealand]
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Bather Reviews
My partner and I (and our 4 month old twins) stayed at Maruia hot spring for 3 nights at the end of 6 weeks travelling around NZ. We had an amazing stay, the staff are all lovely and very accommodating. We are big fans of natural baths and these are completely natural. They do have an algae that forms from…
It’s a real shame that the segregated Japanese Bathhouse is no longer the same under the new owners. It used to be so relaxing and traditional. Prices are a bit steep too now.
I have been here many times over the years and often stopped en-route to or from Christchurch but in January called to find new owners and new prices, $40 per person. No more visits at that price.
Unfortunately the springs were not to what you would expect. One was closed for cleaning, which if it was anything like the one left open was in desperate need of it. One would expect algae with natural springs, one would not expect to lose sight of your feet within said algae. There was clearly a slip mat there once upon…
We stopped there on a cycle ride from Chch to Nelson back in 1978.Then it was just a hotel and a concrete hot pool;the water was piped across the river from the actual spring on the right bank.You carried your jug of DB down to the pool’stuck it into the 6″ of snow around the edge and dipped-for free.They even…
Natural hot pools beautiful setting, no chlorine 🙂 Hot concrete floor in changing rooms (lovely) Does have black algae – very natural and shows pools are not chlorinated. Lovely service. We are lucky to have these Japanese pools here in NZ I will come here again and again.
A beautiful place to stop and enjoy a soak. We were on honeymoon and stopped in for the night. It was really enjoyable to sit an relax in the natural setting. I couldn’t believe the scenery was so nice. While lazing in the pool with my head resting back I lay there looking straight up to snow covered mountains just…
The location is beautiful, the one night stay was awesome it was simple and had really good customer service the food was really good, but we made the mistake to order too much and unfortunately couldn’t finish it. the stay overall was very basic and very relaxing, we will defiantly visit again.
Sublime. Perfect for adults wanting to get away from the everyday. Not cheap but a wonderfully peaceful experience, just the two of us sitting in the outdoor rock pool enjoying the sunset on the snowy peaks, then the stars and the moon. Very special.
excellent. had a great time. Pleasent staff . nice and quiet lovely setting. We will be back.