The Lost Spring Hot Pool Details :: Whitianga, Coromandel :: nzhotpools.co.nz for the hot pools, hot springs, geothermal pools of NZ

A fairly modern complex with 2 main hot pool areas. The larger swimming pool has a long cool curve with a hidden cave fully equipt with electric glow worms and geode encased stalactites. The waters at this end are pleasingly tepid. At its deepest point its around chest height but the shallows are child friendly gentle slopes. Swimming up the gentle current under a bridge leads to the warmer mini hot pool where you can relax and sip your choice of a selection of alcoholic drinks - although the cocktails are a little pricey. Payment is by account number on your wrist band.Wander down a wee path through the bush and youll discover the smaller but much hotter sequence of 3 interconnected pools. The concrete cliffs with embedded gold tiles leave you thinking of an aztec influence however the birds are far from shy and Tuis are clearly at home amidst the bathers. [Susie, New Zealand]

As a whitianga part time resident, I brought 4 members of my family visiting from Scotland to visit the lost spring , they were just amazed at the setting from walking off the suburbian street to a tropical paradise - Fantastic.

Betty McClennan - New Zealand
Rating: 10/10 17th November 2011
I love this place! It feels like you're on a tropical holiday! I found they were quite lax about the 1 hr time limit (I guess it depends on visitor numbers?) I was pregnent at the time & the large pool was the perfect temp! The hot pool was beautifully constructed, like something you'd see in a movie! Loved it, loved it, loved it!

Kylie - Tauranga, NZ
Rating: 9/10 16th August 2011
It's nice but very annoying pricing. You can pay for one hour or the whole day. Nothing in between. They watch you to make sure you don't exceed your time. So not relaxing at all as you have to keep watching the time. It would be a truly awesome experience if they would change their charging method.

Andrew - NZ
Rating: 5/10 7th August 2011
Best thermal pools in the country + VERY VERY Friendly owner!!! Very clean and tidy, romantic and nice facilities. We will be back!!

Chung - Auckland
Rating: 10/10 11th October 2010
We had the most fantastic time. We paid for an hour but the owner (who is really friendly) said we were welcome to stay longer. Sadly we couldn't as it was getting dark and we had a long drive back to our accommodation in Coromandel township. All the lights were being lit just prior to us getting out - magic! I really appreciated the complimentary cool water beside the hotter pool there is also soap and shampoo in the showers. All the staff were friendly and courteous which was nice since we arrived muddy, wet and dishevelled after a long bush trek in the rain not to mention cold - that was soon fixed though! After a lovely soak in the hotter pool it was heaven to slip into the more tepid, larger pool. Even in there you could find hot spots if you wanted a little more warmth. Best things about the Lost Spring include; no young kids so very couple orientated, lots of space and privacy create a very romantic ambience and the water leaves your skin felling wonderful! I’m already planning a return trip and we will get an all day pass which will allow us to explore the gardens fully, sample the food, maybe have a massage from the spa and consume a cocktail or two. Just have to find accommodation we like in the vicinity and we’ll be back!! Thanks Alan for persevering with your dream, it is definitely a worthwhile outcome!

Diane - NZ
Rating: 10/10 17th September 2010
went there with my partner and we had the best time.. adults only so it was lovely to have some peace and quiet.. romantic setting with serene music playing. waterfalls and hidden caves.. reminded me of a balinese garden. complimentary tropical fruit was available to us so we had some pineapple and watermelon to go with our fresh cocktails as we lay in the water.. great atmosphere for new lovers.. and the shower area was equipped with shampoo conditioner and blow dryer and straightener.. so big thumbs up for the ladies.. the staff were very helpful and friendly.. loved it loved it loved it.

anastasia
Rating: 10/10 14th August 2010
This is the hanmer springs of the north island but better, lots of cool native trees for suncover & tui birds so no sunburn during summer, absolutly awesum during winter really cool as rock pools & surrounds a real credit to alan an team keep it up ill be back anyday

mal - nz
Rating: 10/10 30th May 2010
I also found the receptionist a bit rude. Nevertheless, it is a great place but you get the felling it is still a work in progress and therefore it needs to be priced accordingly.

Pete - NZ
Rating: 6/10 15th December 2009
We attended at the Lot Spring, along with two overseas friends of ours. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and will highly recommend to others. No wonder we took a couple of pamphlets with us to spread the word. We didnt even know about the Lost Spring, but it was overseas visitors, searching the net from afar, that they put us onto the experience. Many thanks

Barb kean-Williams - NZ
Rating: 10/10 26th October 2009
The lost spring is truly a place to remember!! The ambience is magical. It's a must see at night. There is simply no place in the North Island like it for me so far. Well done Allan and thank you for this marvelous gift.. keep up the good work team. we can't wait to return!!

Evelyn Park - New Zealand
Rating: 10/10 26th September 2009
Best thermal pools in the country. And I've been to them all! Magical at night time- rain or shine-a true treat after a day seeing the sights of the peninsula.

Louise Wilson - New zealand
Rating: 9/10 20th September 2009
A very special place to visit. The service, the style and the romantic setting were out of this world. A "magical" place!

Clare Louise
Rating: 10/10 18th September 2009
We called on Sunday 6/9/2009 and were not impressed by the receptionist. She was very unfriendly and if it was'nt for us coming to have lunch with an old school friend who had made a booking a few of us would have walked out. As it was one of the group decided to eat elsewhere. To put it briefly we weren't made to feel welcome and won't return.

Elaine Percy - New Zealand
6th September 2009
Probably one of the best commercial thermal pools in NZ. The setting is gorgeous and the water is great. Your skin feels fantastic afterwards. The Day Spa is lovely and the food in the restaurant first class.

Sue Collins - NZ
Rating: 10/10 3rd September 2009
Very nice hot pools and Excellent service

Taddy Ito - Japan
Rating: 10/10 17th August 2009
Fantastic! must see in NZ, WORLD CLASS!

Jade Tarry - NZ
Rating: 10/10 11th August 2009
This facility is 5 star all the way. Adults only with bar service, great resturant, amazing gardens and full spa treatment menu. You get what you pay for, this is a real treat. Can't wait to go again.

Julia - Hamilton
8th August 2009
The Lost Spring is not just a hot pool it is a magical experience in itself. Although in Whitianga when you drive in those big gates you are stepping into a tropical paradise. The pools have been made with love and passion and that is truly visible. Heaps of character and class. Wonderful place to spend time with friends. The restaurant is also highly recommended.

Jill Kaeppeli - NZ
26th July 2009
A luxurious collection of hot pools with beautiful surroundings - palm trees and tuis - crystals embedded into the labyrinth of caves between the pools. The temperature of the pools range from 30 - 42 and this is a nos under 14 thermal park with an excellent restaurant attached as well as the pure indulgence spa. Just spent a day there - it was bliss.

Natalie Cook - Auckland
28th June 2009
Called in to have a look when passing through but no time for a swim.This place would have to be the most magic one in the country.It is like a fairy land.All nice and new and tastefully set up.Great variety of pools and lovely bush walk.Has a neat cafe as part of the complex.

Brian Gallagher - NZ
27th May 2009
Beautiful setting in paradise. My husband & I forgot our swim togs but we were able to purchase nice new ones at a reasonable price. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Liz Cappeleon
Rating: 9/10 8th May 2009
this is the most amazing hot mineral pools complex I have ever seen.. luxurious trees/plant growth/tuis everywhere/adult only facility/just like Hawaii, 10 out of 10!. magic.

Robin France - nz
Rating: 10/10 5th May 2009
Fantastic experience, friendly staff, great service. Pools were beautiful and clean, imaginatively set amongst natural vegetation, with varying temperatures to alternate between. Highly recommended! A real piece of paradise tucked away in the little town of Whitianga.

Helen - Ngaruawahia
Rating: 10/10 28th April 2009
Probably the best and most luxurious geothermal pools in NZ. Crystal clear water, a fabulous bush setting. Excellent restaurant and a popular day spa for massage and beauty therapy. Great story which featured recently on TV3 and on cover of AADirections magazine.

Sue Collins - Whitianga
10th April 2009

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