Best Hotels in Okauia, New Zealand

My wife and I used to come to the Opal Hot Springs way back in the late 70's. Then it was one of the best destinations around. Today, it's welcoming management and staff along with the friendly locals,still make it a good destination. The countries economic situation must be having an effect on how much money is available to be spent here, it is crying out for modernisation and upgrading of the pool complex. Nothing beats making friends in a small cosy camp/motel situation and this weeknd was no exception, for that alone we will be coming back. Thanks guys for a quiet nights sleep after a good soak in a safe and well loved establishment.

If you are looking for a relaxed place to stay, then consider the Horse and Jockey. There are an array of room options, shared bathrooms or ensuites, which were basic but very clean. Breakfast is your typical continental and the only negative is to be aware that there is music playing every night. However on Friday and Saturday nights, we read that they offer reduced rates and a later check out as compensation. There is also free parking and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Located in Lower Kaimai, Poripori Homestead is a 4-minute drive from Mclaren Falls Park and 9 minutes from Tauranga Golf Club. This guesthouse is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Fernland Spa and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Waimarino Adventure Park.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.Planning an event in Lower Kaimai? This guesthouse has facilities measuring 807 square feet (75 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee.

The 7 of us had a lovely stay at the hotel, it is a historic hotel so not really many mod cons like you'd have at a city motel, like air con, sky tv and the modern room services, but the staff were amazing and they were very short staffed, and most staff were on duty from breaky to close. The food was to die for, I think over the 4 days we tried at least 1 of everything and it was all 10/10 A free continental breakfast is available to guest, and each morning there were delicious surprises for the guests, which had you guessing each day what it would be, and hoping for donuts The cabins were kept very nice, clean, warm and towels were serviced daily, a few things had been removed from the room but on request we were given replacements, such as fan (it was 24c), a hand basin plug and a missing tv remote, each cabin had its on spa pool which we had on cold as it was refreshing, coffee/tea were available also but no milk. On the grounds there is a camping ground, tennis course (rackets available) , 3 thermal spring pools, a 9 hole golf course (clubs available to hire) a bar area with a cool jukebox, outdoor cafe/restaurant area, indoor restaurant and internally there were lots of comfy rest areas to sit and chill or play chess/drafts or read and books were also available. I'd recommend this place to all, it was def a great venue for our group to spnd new year, we would go back for sure, and the staff made it the experience it was, thank you each and everyone of you