Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel Hot Pool Details :: Somerville Road, Okoroire (Tirau), Waikato :: nzhotpools.co.nz for the hot pools, hot springs, geothermal pools of NZ

Great bush walk to the private pools which are surrounded by ferns. Listen to the birds and river while soaking in the spacious pools which are just right temperature wise. Good restaurant, homely historic hotel and enjoy a beer on the deck with the locals at the bar. Golf course across the road, what more do you need? Excellent getaway weekend location. [Raewyn Brooking, Hamilton New Zealand] [Raewyn Brooking, Hamilton New Zealand]

Thanks you for the wonderful stay we had on Saturday evening to attend a wedding at the Red Barn. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The only thing wrong with the room was the ensuit was very small. The breakfast was superb and the hot pools magnificant. We will be returning there at some stage. Thanks

Anne Leech - NZ
Rating: 8/10 8th March 2010
The focus in this business is the hotel and golf course. I asked the Boss about the camping ground. "down there on the other side of the road." I asked about the pools. "private pools down by the stream. Looked over the camping ground and could see only one power box. Walked up the stream from the bridge found dilapidated iron fence, concrete pool a third full of grunge, another visible pool with bad water.

David N - Putaruru
Rating: 3/10 13th January 2010
We were the only ones in the pool and can understand why when you see the condition of the area. The water was warm and deep but difficult to avoid all the floating debris. Very run down with graffiti on the changing room doors dating back to 2005 and no working toilets. Needs a good lick of paint and some TLC. Otherwise worth a visit.

Alan & Pat Buck - UK
Rating: 3/10 29th April 2009
absolutely outstanding, could of been hotter, but with the recent heavy rain the temperature was to be expected

nick - rotorua
Rating: 9/10 5th August 2008
Went back to Okoroire Hot Springs 24 Feb 08, 10 to 11 am. Was keen to try out their number 2 pool. It's on a higher level and is all concrete. On my last visit I hired the No 4 from 10 am to 11 am and upon leaving a cleaning crew had opened up the door to the number two pool building and had drained the pool. They were in it brooming it out.

Yesterday I discovered this action is (only ?) done on Wednesdays. That would explain what looked like quite a bit of fine debris floating (skin flakes) in the water, adding to what is naturally coming through from the embankment spring. Ideally it should be drained more often, and in line with usage. Maintenance on this unit was also very poor. Generally all is poor. Vandalism has accounted for one of the former two, toilets that stand alone in a separate building, so now one acts as unisex. No attempt has been made to paint out the graffiti. It looks like the local hoons delight in breaking in to the pools for a free swim. Bashed wall panels, broken security netting and the like. A pity because it has great potential, if the issues that are holding it back from modernisation were resolved. For what ever reason there is no incentive for the operators to keep them pristine like the Hotel, it's grounds and the golf course.

It's location, so close to the river, would lead me to believe they do not hold title. Possibly relying on historic use (squatters rights ?) There would also be issues with their septic tank.

I have an elderly friend at Tokoroa who could benefit from hot water exercise, but with every possibility of amoeba being in the water, and most importantly, no longer access steps into the big five foot deep pool, where he could benefit from supported walking exercises, we will not be going there. A pity because they are quite close. At this time Te Aroha, where he likes the hot tubs, is too far a drive away.

Alan Sharp
18th June 2008
hot pools very old & in our case out of action, the owner operator not very good to deal with is on the hyperactive side

Zanna - newzeland
Rating: 4/10 22nd May 2008
Have been in the big pool at the end - it's basic but surrounded by native bush and the sound of the river running alongside. We were there at dusk and as the sun went down the gloworms start to shine - quite simply, a magic New Zealand experience.

Juliet Field - New Zealand
Rating: 7/10 13th November 2007
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katherine - hamilton
Rating: 10/10 21st August 2007
old facillities but otherwise good family pools, we only saw outdoor one.it is deep so need float aids for kids under 1.6mtrs. nice temp. hot water comes up from floor so sandy. seems odd at first but actually clean and clear. there is a stone near the steps so watch your toe!!

steve - cambridge nz
Rating: 6/10 4th November 2006
good to jump over the fence for a night time dip after a few or many drinks. Wouldn't advise putting your head under the water and watch out for things on the bottom!

anon
Rating: 3/10 26th September 2005

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