Palm Springs Hot Pool Details :: 155 Parkhurst Road, Parakai, Auckland :: nzhotpools.co.nz for the hot pools, hot springs, geothermal pools of NZ

Hi do you still have the nude bathing on the last saterday of the month? please a quick reply as only one day to go Ross

ross - nz
30th July 2010
very nice and relaxing also very friendly .

briarna - auckland
Rating: 10/10 17th July 2010
I love this place. There is not to much chlorine so these pool actually still have therapeutic effects. The presence of the occasional spot of algae on tiles at the water line is a good sign and attests to the natural, healthy quality of the water. If tired, after a soak you will be fully revived. Mellow music is played over speakers and one gets a transported to s different era away from the sterile homoganised nonsense that our consumer culture has become. Live a little!

jarad - New Zealand
Rating: 10/10 3rd July 2010
Was keen on taking the family to a different place, but after reading the reviews for these pools I think I might pass! Has anyone informed the council/health department about this place? Sounds disgusting to say the least.

Mel - Auckland
Rating: 1/10 30th June 2010
Review this place several years ago,and visited it for a brief moment the other to see if it has changed. WHY hasnt it been closed.Its disgusting. Interesting comment further back about blowing stuff into pool.I saw a similar thing but even worse.

paul rowland - new zealand
2nd May 2010
great, quiet , it relaxing . thats why i go to thermal pool, to relax. prices reasonable . you dont get a remote control camera to inspect the whole place before you pay , you dont get a slide , you do get to relax. try it

terry - nz
Rating: 6/10 18th April 2010
DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED!!!! returned to childhood memory visit. CHANGING ROOMS - ugggg floors looked like not cleaned for years, very smelly and slippery. Hot pool with many Asian people spilling beer from bottles even though sign says no alcohol. Mens changing smelled so bad of urine that we could'nt sit on seat outside. Pool sides and bottom covered in brown slime that stirred up when you moved showing white tile underneath. Slime and algre around spa pools and main pools. Elderly man slipped badly in this while we were there. Have been surfing net on how to put complaint into Public Health. We have visited many hot pools in NZ and these pools were the worst - loke bathing in a hot toilet as we say uuggg.

Patsy
Rating: 1/10 18th April 2010
Use to come here as a child, such fond memories, decided to take my own children on the weekend, however the kids pool itself was empty and just a pile of concrete, the 3 spa pools were surrounded by a mildew infested wooden floor (which my 2 year old slipped on) the spa's themselves had mould floating off the side of the pool and into the water (which my children were trying to drink). At that point after 20 minutes of arriving, I decided to pack up and leave and ask for my money back, I only got half. Then we headed to Paraki. Absoultely Disappointed!! And feel the council need to go in and check it out.

Davisty - New Zealand
7th April 2010
A blast from the past, Palm Springs takes you back to the carefree days of growing up in the early 70's before beauracricy and over regulation took over. The place is pretty much a time capsule from that era, very old concrete changing rooms and outdated seating areas but that just adds to the character of the place. Theres 2 large pools, the cooler one is the deepest at about 2m and the hottest pool on the top level has steps right accross one end which make their way down into the pool to a level of about chest deep, the steps are great to sit on and you can regulate your depth into the water and you can get a bit highter out of the water to cool off without having to get out. Theres also some open air spa pools around behind a fence but havent used them. Have been to the last Saturday of the month a few of times and found it to be a very social and chatty group and made pretty welcome, a lot of other couples and single males middle aged to elderly, some in suits and most without, that seems to be the busy social night. The place is definately one of NZ's best kept secrets and it'll be a sad day and the end of an era when the developers and investors arrive.

D & H - Hibiscus coast
Rating: 8/10 4th October 2009
Awesome hotpools, love the way that it is so run down. The water is fantastic with a great temperature range between the pools. Fantastic toasted sandwiches too. I'm a regular on nude night.

Captain Long Johnson - New Zealand
Rating: 10/10 26th September 2009
Thinking about trying the last Saturday clothing optional night some time, is it pretty low key for someone on their own or does it get pretty busy with large numbers of people? thanks!

Sarah - Auck
21st September 2009
i'm surprised no ones mentioned nude night?

parakai resident
21st September 2009
Such a relaxing place to be. It sure delivers on the HOT! One of the two main pools is a really good hot soak while the other is quite a bit cooler...more suited to kids and those who prefer a moderate temp. We've been a few times now and despite some shabby parts, these are our pools of choice. Great value for money and it's nice to be able to enjoy a relaxing, quiet drink in the pool. Haven't tried the last Saturday night swim but many seem to enjoy it and I'd have to say that the way things are laid out and lit, it wouldn't phase me at all. Great.

Pete & Sharon - Hibiscus Coast
Rating: 7/10 15th September 2009
Yes it run down, but we love that 70’s feel, we love the peace and quiet and no kids running about uncontrolled, bombing into the water The pools are the cleanest water of all the parks (and we’ve been to them all several times) Value for money Palm springs wins every time

Esther - Auckland
Rating: 10/10 14th August 2009
We choose to go to this rather than the hot pools across the road as it tends to be cleaner and less crowded - no kids running around unsupervised! However, the place is VERY rundown and requires a serious paint job of not only the pools but also the changing rooms and the outside tiles. This alone would dramatically decrease the customers who walk in but walk straight out because of the rundown nature of the place. If you can look past the environment, the pools are clean and the water is hot.

Stephanie - Kumeu
Rating: 4/10 19th July 2009
It is good place to visit especially last saturday every month, nudity evening after 6 pm ,BUT the second saturday is NOT for Naked People as some people mentioned it is normal ,may be it was

carl - auckland
12th July 2009
Disgusting state the pools are in also entire complex dirty, Owners do not care about hygiene at all - when told pools unclean we were yelled at and asked to leave.

kim - auckland
23rd April 2009
This place is in very poor state of (dis) repair. Could not recommend it at all, really third world and some.

Grant - Auckland NZ
Rating: 1/10 8th March 2009
70s feel, rundown but best in auckland great place to relax. going to try the last sat in the month :)

kevin - Auckland
Rating: 7/10 27th February 2009
Clothing optional swim night on the last Saturday of the month at PALM SPRINGS. This is popular outing with nature lovers.

Laura - Auckland
7th October 2008
it was lovely and everybody had cool togs.i had a headache after and my lady too but well be back quick as a flash im saving up for a consesshion card as i type

michelle - auck nz
Rating: 10/10 14th September 2008
Easily my favourite NZ hot pool, not because it's the best pool or facility, but because it's a blast from the past - a faded glory from the '70s. What's great about Palm Springs? It's NEVER busy, and usually quiet, so one of the few hot pools you can really relax in. The hot-hot pool is really hot, and the not-so-hot pool is great for swimming. The prices are astonishing ($10 or buy a concession card for $60, which works out to $6 per visit), and you can relax with a bear and a burger beside the pool. Sure it's run down, but that adds to the charm, and I couldn't afford to soak my aching bones so often at the kind of prices most facilities are charging these days. These days it's run by Koreans and I have to admit I've had a few incidents with Korean visitors to the pools (one male was blowing his nose directly into the pool!) but these incidents are incredibly rare. Aucklanders just don't realise how close Parakai is... a mere 40 minutes from downtown Auckland, and they can combine a day trip between the hot pools, the MacNut macadamia farm, bush treks or beach. Lovely.

Gary - Auckland
Rating: 8/10 12th July 2008
This place is classic. I come her often. A little bit shabby but hey,it's worth it for the general friendliness,lovely HOT pools,and the price! Long may it remain!

louise - auckland
Rating: 8/10 5th July 2008
The last time I visited Palm Springs I was disappointed. The decking was dangerously broken and the spas were green and slimey. I spoke to someone who told me they had ordered "home made lasagne" and got a lasagne topper. It appears that the positive comments are mostly from those who appreciate nude night. Not everyones cup of tea.

Ann Forward - Auckland
Rating: 1/10 15th April 2008
Chill, George. That is why its so special. Relaxed and friendly. There isn't another place like it, go to the main pools if u want beer free bathing.

Neville - Auckland
31st July 2007
Great value for money and splendid people running the pools. However, there are some,I presume, local reprobates that frequent the place and they drink stubbies of glass bottled beer in the pool. I find this objectionable aswell not to mention dangerous.

George - Auckland
Rating: 6/10 10th July 2007
Well I think it’s worth mentioning that there is only the clothes optional swim night on the last Saturday of each month from Feb to Nov, the nude swim night on the second Saturday of each month is no longer running.

Petrus - Aucklan, New Zealand
Rating: 8/10 24th May 2007
Would be nice if the site had opening hours,pricing info etc.And even better if they had their own website with food menus.

Renee - Auckland NZ
29th December 2006
Lovely relaxing deco style pools without the pretence of shiney boring newness and a great price. A bonus it's open until 10pm.

cherylee - Auckland
Rating: 8/10 30th July 2006
It would help if this listing had contact details (phone etc) and times of opening, otherwise, what on earth is the point of the listing?

Lynda - New Zealand
Rating: 7/10 16th April 2006
Fantastic laid back atmosphere, good food. Good place to try out some tiny swimwear, no one seems to mind. Nude nights are very sociable,

Peter Johnson - New Zealand
Rating: 10/10 18th November 2005
This may not be the flashest pool complex in NZ but they make up for it with great food, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. The last Saturday of each month from Feb - Nov is clothes optional and the second Saturday of each month is nude swimming only. This is aimed at families, bring the kids along, it's quite safe and a great opportunity to get into naturism. I take my two girls each night - they thoroughly enjoy it.

PRV - Auckland
Rating: 8/10 13th August 2005
Very run down the last time I saw it about two months ago.

paul rowland - auckland
Rating: 1/10 11th August 2005
Has clothing optional swim nights once a month and a nude swim night once a month, it is great to swim and relax as nature intended.

jdm - Auckland
Rating: 10/10 11th August 2005
Great management..Best price in town..Not too much chlorine which defeats the purpose..Fabulous food..Even discounts for groups..Definately worth the trip..

Gene Penman - Auckland
Rating: 10/10 11th August 2005

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