Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
North Island
Overview
Reconnect, Relax & Recharge in Nature - a We Retreat and New Zealand must do! In the heart of New Zealand’s mountain biking haven, Secret Spot Hot Tubs offers the perfect place to unwind, reconnect, and rejuvenate. Soak in fresh spring water while surrounded by native forest, sharing moments with friends and family. With stunning views of the Whakarewarewa Forest and Puarenga Stream, it’s a sanctuary for both body and mind—helping you reset and restore your sense of well-being. In addition you can enjoy craft drinks delivered straight to your tub at the push of a button, or refresh with an included cold plunge. Then, continue the experience at BaseCamp, Secret Spot's street food café and craft bar, serving up hearty food, local craft beer, wine, and cider. Gather around the outdoor campfires, play lawn games, and enjoy a complimentary Shinny Dip foot hot tub—because true wellness is about connection, nature, and taking time to relax.
What's included?
Your ticket purchase includes your private Forest Hot Tub
Immerse yourself in pure tranquility with your own handcrafted red cedar hot tub, nestled among native ferns and overlooking the breathtaking Whakarewarewa Forest and Puarenga Stream. Designed for up to six people, each tub offers a private escape where you can unwind with drinks delivered straight to you at the push of a button.
The Forest hot tubs are filled with fresh, crystal-clear forest spring water, naturally sourced from an untouched aquifer high in the forest. Heated to a blissful 39.9°C and purified using the Enviroswim treatment system, our water meets NZ Pool Water Quality Standards with minimal chemicals—gentle on you, kind to nature.
Take a refreshing dip in our ‘Brass Monkeys’ cold plunge cedar tubs. Sitting at a chilly 12 degrees Celsius, these plunge tubs are a great way to cool down during your hot soak, and are complimentary
with your hot tub. Hot and cold hydrotherapy is known to improve blood circulation, ease muscle tension, and reduce fatigue, perfect for the busyness of every day life, travellers, hikers and of course in Rotorua mountain bikers.
Reconnect, recharge, and soak in the beauty of the outdoors with an unforgettable hot tub experience.
See optional extra’s below for more details on what’s available at Rotorua’s Secret Spot…
Why us?
No minimum booking for your private hot tub. Be it a private wind down alone, romantic date for a couple, a group of mates off of the mountain bike trails or a family of 6, each booking secures your very own private tub. Secret Spot is in the Waipa MTB carpark next to the Whakarewarewa Forest so people can walk and ride in the forest, meditate or do forest yoga then roll into Secret Spot. There is a self-contained campsite next to us https://www.rotoruanz.com/accommodation/camping-holiday-parks/waipa-forest-camp Rotorua is famous for its MTB hire and guides, across the carpark is Mountain Bike Rotorua
Optional Extras
New Zealand Cold Plunge
Your cold plunge is included with your ticket entry. It is however optional. Whilst the team at We Retreat love a cold immersion experience we know it can sound a little daunting to some. If you choose to take part its a great way boost your bodies recovery from travelling or simply a long week at work. It’s a great refreshing pick me-up to aid your well-being. If you are a beginner to cold immersions we recommend you chat to the friendly team at Secret Spot about cold plunge best practice for any tips and timing. Immersing yourself helps reduce muscle tension and soreness, improve circulation, and certainly awakens your senses—leaving you feeling super refreshed and really recharged. It’s the perfect way to balance the heat of your hot tub soak, promoting relaxation, resilience, and overall vitality.
Press for champagne…
Each forest hot tub has a service buzzer. Simply press for service and one of the amazing Secret Spot team will take your drinks and / or ice cream order. Both soft & alcoholic drinks are able to be served.
Experience a ‘Shinny Dip’…
Allow yourself some extra time to enjoy the Basecamp cafe and Bar pre or post soak. Secret Spot have 8 ‘Shinny Dip’ tubs to rest & revive those travelling feet as you sip a brew around the campfire. They are completely free with any drinks purchase, and offered on a first come, first served basis on the day.
A quintessential kiwi spa experience, perfect after hitting those Rotorua mountain bike trails or hiking through one of Rotorua’s many forest trails.
Whanua friendly
With its stunning forest setting, BaseCamp café, and outdoor gathering spaces, Secret Spot is the perfect place to relax and connect—even beyond the hot tubs (hence the name!). While the hot tubs are for guests aged 5 and over, younger tamariki (children) are always welcome. If your family has booked a hot tub, little ones can still join in the experience, as long as they remain fully supervised by an adult outside the tub.
Duration
Your private hot tub session is allocated for 45 minutes. You are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your selected booking slot, as this is the start time of your Hot Tub experience. This will ensure
you have enough time to check in, order drinks, and get changed into your swimwear.
Swimwear
Please bring your towel and swim wear. Alternatively, these can be hired, along with robes,
from our reception for $5 each.
BaseCamp Events
Within a luxe safari tent, BaseCamp, is perfect for functions and get-togethers, featuring its own cedar bar, firepits, antler chandeliers, and seating for up to 65 people. Basecamp is a fantastic place to eat and drink. Choose from a variety of lunch options, featuring fresh-baked goods from local artisans and delicious street food made in our BaseCamp kitchen, like our popular smash burgers and hot chips. Craft drinks include manuka-roasted coffee, Mills Reef wine, and Good George craft beer and cider – as well as seasonal offerings of sangria and mulled wine. Contact us for corporate bookings and group itineries at [email protected]
Opening Hours
Secret Spot Hot Tubs and BaseCamp venue
9am to 10pm, 7 days a week. Closed Christmas Eve from 4pm and Christmas Day.
BaseCamp food: Sunday to Thursday 11am to 6pm, Fri & Sat 11am to 7pm. Closed Christmas Eve from 4pm and Christmas Day.
Three hot tubs are available every 15 minutes. Hot tubs are booked for 45-minute time slots.
Free unlimited car parking is also available.
Please bring your towel and swim wear. Alternatively, these can be hired, along with robes,
from our reception for $5 each.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time.
Refunds & Cancellations Bookings can be rescheduled up to 4 hours before your reservation.
Cancellation requires 12 hours’ notice to receive a full refund.
Six people maximum per hot tub.
Inclusion: Hot tub, free lockers and plunge tubs.
No minimum numbers.
Children: no children under 5 years in the hot tubs, child rates apply (5 – 14 years), all children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Free unlimited carparking until 11pm.
You must highlight and inform us of any Health/medical limitations: conditions in which heat may affect the client. Please make Secret Spot aware of this or any hip injuries.
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