If you’re looking for things to do in Rotorua that go beyond the usual tourist trail, Secret Spot Hot Tubs is a private hot pool and forest spa experience that’s become a favourite Rotorua activity for visitors and locals alike.
Popular with couples, travellers and groups, Secret Spot Hot Tubs offers private cedar hot pools, sauna, cold plunge and craft drinks delivered to your hot tub, all beside the Whakarewarewa Forest. Whether you’re recovering after mountain biking the Redwoods, looking for a unique evening activity in Rotorua, or simply wanting to slow down and recharge, Secret Spot Hot Tubs is the private spa and wellness experience locals and visitors keep coming back to.
Unlike many Rotorua hot pools, Secret Spot offers private cedar hot tubs surrounded by native forest beside the Whakarewarewa Forest and Redwoods mountain biking trails. It’s a peaceful, adults-focused experience designed for relaxing and recovering after riding, exploring or sightseeing in Rotorua. You can even enjoy a drink delivered to your hot tub while you soak!
Yes. While we’re set in a natural forest rather than a traditional day spa, Secret Spot Hot Tubs offers the same sense of privacy, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Think private hot pools, sauna, cold plunge, and drinks delivered to your hot tub.
Yes. Secret Spot Hot Tubs is located beside the Whakarewarewa Forest and Redwoods mountain biking trails, making it a popular place to relax after riding. Soak tired muscles in a private cedar hot tub, enjoy a sauna with cold plunge, and unwind with food and drinks in the forest setting.
Yes. All hot tubs at Secret Spot are private cedar hot tubs that you book for your own group, or just for yourself. Surrounded by native forest beside the Redwoods trails, they’re designed for relaxing, soaking and enjoying food or drinks in a peaceful setting. As this is an outside environment, hot tubs are sectioned off by screens and native plants, but you will still catch a glimpse of the neighbouring hot tubs 8-metres away.
We are open every day from 9am to 10pm, making it a great option for daytime relaxation or evening activities in Rotorua after biking, sightseeing or exploring the Redwoods. It’s also a great for a unique date night in Rotorua.
We are closed Christmas Eve from 4pm and Christmas Day. Please look at our social media or Google listing for our street food kitchen hours.
Absolutely! Winter is actually one of the best times to visit. Soaking in a private hot pool or warming up in the sauna while surrounded by misty native forest is a seriously cosy experience. Secret Spot Hot Tubs is open year-round, making it one of the most popular winter activities in Rotorua for both locals and visitors.
Yes. Secret Spot Hot Tubs is a popular Rotorua date night and couples experience, with private cedar hot tubs tucked beside the Redwoods forest trails. Guests can soak with drinks delivered to their hot tub while enjoying the quiet native bush surroundings.
Bookings are recommended, especially during weekends, evenings and busy holiday periods. While walk-ins are sometimes available, booking ahead is the best way to secure your preferred hot tub or sauna session time.
Yes. Secret Spot Hot Tubs has an onsite café and bar serving coffee, cold drinks, craft beer, street food, and the best smash burgers in Rotorua. Guests can also order drinks to enjoy while soaking in their private cedar hot tub.
1. Book online
2. Arrive at Secret Spot Hot Tubs 15 mins early
3. Relax in your private hot tub or sauna
4. Order drinks to your hot tub
5. Unwind beside the forest
It’s as simple as that!
