This was a favourite campsite of ours when we were motorhoming around New Zealand for 6 months…read more The locations is beautiful- right by the lakeside- i mean RIGHT by the lakeside (we had wee chicks welcoming us out of the van in the morning); prices were amazing- we ended up staying for a week! And hospitality just amazing- we have such fond memories of this place. I would highly recommend it to any campers heading to Rotorua- dont bother with the campistes there in the town centre and head out here to Ngongotaha instead- bliss!

Great campsite, with very helpfula and friendly staff. Good facilites, busy site with large…read morekitchens, laundry, pool and all facilites you need, close to Rotorua.

From the owner: Only eight minutes from town, without the sulphur smells and close to Lake Rotorua, All Seasons…read moreHoliday Park is an ideal base for your visit to Rotorua's many cultural, natural and adventure attractions. With our indoor heated pool and spa complex we have you covered for all year round swimming. We have a variety of self catering accommodation choices; o Fully-equipped park motels with kitchens & ensuite bathrooms o Family tourist flats & studios o Standard cabins o 50 bed lodge for family, school & sports groups o Powered & unpowered camp sites for tents, caravans or motor homes. Camp facilities include; Modern kitchen with fridges, freezer, ovens and seating for 50 with large screen TV. Free use of Showers Laundry with coin operated washers/dryers, free use of irons/ironing boards Free use of Camp Barbecues and picnic tables TV room (can be used as a meeting room) Free enclosed heated pool with toddler pool attached Internet kiosk (includes Skype) and Wifi internet access throughout the park (prepaid) Grass tennis court, private spa pool, trampoline and children's playground Campervan waste station Fish cleaning area Bikes and kayaks for hire As the closest accommodation to Rotorua airport, we are often used for the first and last night stays. Stay any one night before or after you fly from the Rotorua Airport and we will not only store your car FREE of charge, but we will also drop you off and/or pick you up FREE of charge!

I agree with other reviews that its a little shabby and could do with a lick of paint. I think a…read morebetter shop and perhaps an upgrade on the changing rooms. Maybe its not popular to bring thru the money needed for the upgrade. The price is good and relevant for what it is. I wouldn't be happy paying more though. The pools could have done with one being a little hotter, there seemed to be very little difference between the two hotter ones so I just stayed in the hottest one the whole time. The main pool will be popular in Summer for the campground. I don't think I would go back when I think other hot pools in the North island are much better.

Beautifully kept little campsite and holiday park. The real treat is the private hot springs-…read morenestling down at the bottom of the park, a bamboo surrounded pool is available at next to nothing with hot hot lovely bubbling spring water. Also a pool available. its a perfect stopover on way down from Auckland to Rotorua, after visiting Matamata for the Hobbiton set. Highly recommended

Incredible camping spot right on the shores of Lake Taupo. Gets very busy during summer. Popular…read morefavourite with many. free to camp but no water or facilities except a very overused long drop toilet. 4 night maximum stay. Campers must take away all rubbish and not dump any waste water.

This place was awesome! We got a room with a queen bed and a bunk. The room was tidy, and spacious…read more The AC kept it cool the fan was really nice to have while we slept. IT was awesome that there are thermal pools on site! We enjoyed using the pools and meeting fellow travelers. The WiFi was very poor, as it is in many places we have traveled.

So Disappointing! So…read moredisappointing, small park unfriendly staff, although we had booked in advance no question of having our vans together, despite there being empty spaces the whole time next to us! Their hot pools were just everyday hot tubs and tiny swimming pool, far too small for the size of site! Digging your own pool on the beach is not what it seems, again very small area! Children's playground dangerously close to a real hot spring with very inadequate fencing! Facilities left a lot to be desired!

I can't believe how fun it is to be campervan traveling in new Zealand, and top 10 holiday park…read morecampsites are great for first timer / beginner for campervan experience. This is my second time doing campervan traveling in new Zealand, but first time at the hot water beach top 10. Like all the other Top 10 Holiday park. They offered full kitchen, full hot showers, and also powered parking for campervan . If you are just driving a car and wanted to use their facilities, they also have cabins for rental. They all look pretty cute from outside. I've always told my friends, I am really doing "glamping" than camping. We never have through it out in the wild , but fully equipped kitchen and bathrooms with good hot water pressured shower. The staffs are also very friendly in terms of helping you to book activities around and for recommendations. The unique name of hot water beach comes from the beach has lava rocks underneath that heat up the sand . At low tides, you can dig your own spa spots to lay around for hot water sipping through the hot sand by the beach. Ita quite an interesting experience. It is about 10 to 15 minutes walk from this camp ground and the holiday park do provide shovel for rental. It did took us about 30 to 45 min to finally got a spot that gives really good very warm water , so you definetly want the shovel. This park is also very close to the Hahei and catherdral cove and other small towns with lots of good restaurants, gardens and wineries. We can easily find things to do around regardless of the weather. Since we arrived with a rainy day, we end up walking around the nearby town and spent the next day by the beach. Another great thing at the top 10 park is that, they have a fun jumping pillows that we have not seen in the states. Not only.kids enjoys bouncing around, so do all the adults. It was such a fun easy, non attraction activities. Great for all ages. We even star.gazed at night in the magical new Zealand campgrounds. I am already missing the great time in new Zealand. Tips: reception closed at 8. So make sure to arrived before then, or you might not find your parking spot at the campground and your complimentary limited WiFi. We got 2- 250MB WiFi for free for 2 night stays. And check out time is at 10 am.

OK OK OK you have to do this!!!…read more Think about it, where else can you make a hot spring sand tub on the beach, watch a beautiful sunrise, and be surrounded by some of the most breath taking scenery... Nowhere! (if there is another place like this don't ruin it for me, I like to think it's one of a kind). I traveled all around New Zealand and did a lot of fun things, but this was and experience that I'll never forget. Of all the things we did in the North and South island this was my favorite. You need to time your visit with the low tide, I would suggest the morning time (check with the Holiday Park staff, they will let you know when the low tide is). Also, you can pay them $5 to rent a shovel if you don't have one. I'm sure the afternoon is fun as well, but I heard there are just more people and it gets crowded fast. Morning time you get your sunrise, and it's just an amazing way to start your day. This is a must, but I'd say it's only for the adventurer type.

An excellent place to stay - very inexpensive, great hosts with Helen and Wayne, clean and tidy…read more Loved the gardens where you can pick your own. Very peaceful and quiet, will be back.

Spreading the love! We are an Aussie family... We spent a wonderful Christmas at Omokoroa Kiwi…read moreHoliday Park. The facilities and the service are worth a rave! I found it to be a kid friendly, safe environment. My young grandson loved the playground and everyone enjoyed the natural hot pools and bbq facilities. We were well looked after by the friendly staff and I compliment them for metaculously upkeeping the gardens, pools and cabin rooms and supplying fresh towels every day. This place is worth visiting, put it on your list of places to stay.