Sapphire Springs Holiday Park Hot Pool Details :: 247 Hot Springs Road, Katikati, Bay of Plenty :: nzhotpools.co.nz for the hot pools, hot springs, geothermal pools of NZ

Set in a picturesque natural bush surrounding with a crystal clear stream running through the property. Large kidney shaped swimming pool around 94 deg F, smaller soaking pool a little warmer, Childrens shallow pool and two quite large enclosed private pools. [Glenys Daniel, Whangarei]

Agree with some of the previous comments which did not read before going there. Nice place & grounds but the unit was below par for the price. Website says hot thermal pools but these are luke warm (not 32C). Unit was clean but smelt damp. Don't mind older units but do like to have sky(free channels only) and there were no wine glasses. Microwave wasn't useable. Had to request replacement towls and empty rubbish bin for 2nd night. No one asked how we were going even though we were the only ones in the units, so hence didn't bother to say anything when we checked out. A pity as the place is attractive. Should have gone to Taupo like we intended originally.

Ross Garner - New Zealand
Rating: 3/10 29th April 2011
WoW! these reviews are so wrong, But i cant comment on the motels or cabins, We stayed in the camp site it was clean tidy and everyone we spoke to was friendly, a nice cool stream running around the camp was good on the hot days the toilet and kitchen do need an update but were kept clean As for the pools comments say luke warm, great this time of year you dont want hot, some say the hotpools are cold i have been through the web site and did not find anywhere that it said they were hot pools The staff were very friendly and helpfull If the place is that dirty and horrible why was it so packed most of the time we were there, some people are so hard to please i call them (A tight arse) wanting to pay nothing for everything the price we paid and what we got was really good value, Dont go by what you read here check it out for yourself To sum up in one word AWESOME! i give it an 8 out of 10 Good on you Sue & Ed you doing a great job

Peter
Rating: 8/10 2nd January 2011
Well, having read these reviews, was not expecting the best. We booked into a unit and took our own linen and janola wipes just encase. Just as well as we did. The sheets on the bed were worn and pilled, no mattress protector on the bed. I wiped the shower tray with the janola wipe which did not give nice results. The cleaning in this place needs improving, dirty floors and skirting, no cleaning behind the doors. Place smelled dusty. The website says the pools are kept at 32 degrees, unfortunately these were found to be lukewarm and although clean, the surrounding area was dirty. The communal toilets were old and had grubby floors. We will definately not be staying there again or recommending this place to our friends.

Kat - New Zealand
Rating: 2/10 14th November 2010
In answer to the notes that say the Motel Units are smelly and unclean I have spoken with the people who do the cleaning and they are doing their job much better. Sorry

Sue Harvey
11th September 2010
I am Truely sorry for upsetting you Kylie and I hope you except my appology. Sue

Sue Harvey
11th September 2010
Loved leaving the place. The lady that managed the park treated us like we were wothless. We stayed there for 6 nights and she tried telling us we paid for 5. On the third night she said we were not allowed to see my parents who were staying in an "appartment" and we were staying in a tent. I have and will continue to tell people that it is not worth the money to stay there. Just went back to read other comments SUE YOU NEED TO START TO TRUST YOUNGER TRAVELLERS. I was 21 when I stayed there and I don't drink, smoke, take drugs but you treated me like I was going to trash the place WRONG I even picked up the rubbish YOU walked past. EPIC FAIL

KYLIE - AUS
Rating: 1/10 23rd August 2010
we stayed in a self contained unit a day ago and were slightly disappointed. I know th price is low so I didn't expect luxury but this was very dated and not clean. Bedding were smelly, bathroom dirty and our bedroom also dirty. I wouldn't go back again!

jacqueline Tameris - new zealand
Rating: 5/10 19th February 2010
We recently stayed 2 nights in one of the self contained units. The accommodation is basic and dated, and also very smelly. The bedding looked like it was the original from 1979. Kitchen facilities cramped and almost dangerous - water coming into close contact with electrics. Facilities of the park are nothing to get excited about. A shame as it could be so much better. Perhaps that's why we seemed to be the only people staying there in the units.

S Marshall - Australia
Rating: 4/10 30th January 2010
These pools were lukewarm not hot at all, a big open pool that was so cool on an 18 degree day that we stayed 2 mins and left again. Be nice on a hot day - could get in the cooler pool to cool down, but dont go there expecting a nice soak in a hot pool!!

Claire - NZ
14th April 2009
Our family caravanned here when I was a youngster; it's taken me 30 years to come back and do the same with my family! We all loved it. Very relaxing, and being able to have a powered site so close to the river was a bonus! (We could watch the ducks as they emerged from wandering under our caravan and skidded down the bank into the water!) The facilities are more than adequate, and the pools are better than I remember! Pool temperatures were perfect. A very relaxing time, only wish we had stayed longer! We'll be back again.

Andre - Wairarapa, New Zealand
Rating: 9/10 5th February 2009
I always enjoy my stay at Saphire Springs. The hosts are very down to earth and enjoy a good laugh. Recently, they have done a lot of maintenace and the units are starting to look real good.

Pete - New Zealand
Rating: 8/10 2nd October 2008
my friend and I visited sapphire springs in 1994 when we had a private spa. The temperature was 41 degrees and it was just wonderful. It was raining heavily when we were leaving and we had to drive across the little entry bridge which was completely covered in flood water. We really enjoyed our spa.

pat duff - australia
Rating: 9/10 17th December 2007
shaari - thames
Rating: 9/10 14th June 2007
Hi Everyone Just an update on what has been happening here at Sapphire Springs Motor Camp. Well we finially got pasterers and painter and got the Toddlers and Medium size pools repaired and painted, they are looking good even if we do say so ourselves. Come and see for yourself if you dont believe me (lol) just a little light hearted fun there. We never got the hotter water alas but we did try. The next thing on the list is going to be underway shortly also. Thats it for this time. Thanks for reading this and also THANKS to the many people who have come in and said how tidy the camp and pools are looking now. From Us. Ed and Sue Harvey

Ed and Sue Harvey - Katikati
3rd May 2007
Just to let the people know that we bought Sapphire Springs Holiday Park and renamed it Sapphire Springs Motor Camp in August 2005. Since then we have done a fair bit of work around the place and at this moment in time we are trying very hard to get someone to come a plaster the small and medium pools so we can get the painted and looking a bit nicer. We have even been drilling of warmer water but alas dont know the outcome of the expensive job yet. but when we do i will surely be letting you know via this site. Thank you for your time. Regards, Us.

Ed and Sue Harvey - Katikati
30th January 2007
it was such a shame to see how the lack of maintenance over the past few years have had its toll on this once beautiful campground. My last 2 visits home i have stayed here hoping that it had been improved. sadly no. my family have been visiting this place for over 15 yrs and mother has just spent 2 days there with my sister and she has now confirmed she will not go back. to the owners please can you not do anything to bring it back to its former glory.

Deborah Mortimer - uk
Rating: 3/10 26th January 2007
We visited on a cool summers day - not hot or cold, but still the pools were too cold to spend more than half an hour in. The main pool was so cold I didn't even bother to get in it other than to dip my feet in. We were also bored in the warmer pool as the water level was low and the sides were high - there was nothing to look at. Everything was generally run down. The private pools were even more skanky, and my grandmother had real difficulty getting in and out of one due to the wobbly steps.

Helen - Wellington
Rating: 2/10 6th July 2006
My husband and I took our family of 6 children early 2005 as we were invited to join many other families that had children struggling with healthy eating habits, and My husband and I swore that in all the years we'd been travelling with a huge family it was the best weekend we'd had! The peaceful surrounding and the "home away from home" feeling. I guess you could say that the atmosphere was totally stress free. We personally wouldn't hesitate to book another holiday back there if we had half the chance! Only downfall was the cafe cost mega $$$$!! Renovations? No complaints THAT'S WHAT MADE IT FEEL LIKE CAMP!!!! Toilet and shower facilities, kitchen and laundry I would rate a 10!!!

Pania Ward - Paeroa New Zealand
Rating: 9/10 7th March 2006
I played in these pools as a kid more than 40 years ago and took my family there with fond memories - pity it was so dirty and scruffy - the surrounding bush used to come to the edges, but now there's just one small tepid soak pool, and one large cooler swimming pool layed out in a muddy paddock! Nice setting, shame about the maintenance. Needs redoing.

Murray Steward - UK
Rating: 4/10 12th August 2005
First visited in 1979. It was then AMAZING. All brand new, the large pool with its partner paddling pool was a great place to be, nestled in the bush, with pathways and picnic places. I have stayed there over the years, last time was 2001, and sadly, little had changed including lack of maintenance and the motels were also the same, with little or no upgrading. Had the repairs not been so apparent I would have sworn I had gone back in time. Still, a beautiful place on a fine summers day. Yes, the water is not that hot either. BUT - I prefer the rustic, non commercialised pools so this is great for a visit.

Denise Moffitt - Auckland NZ
Rating: 8/10 11th August 2005
Superb bush surroundings but pools and buildings have sadly deteriorated from what they once were. A substantial restoration of facilities is urgently needed and would return Sapphire to the splendid attraction it has the potential to be

Andrew A
11th August 2005

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