Onsen Hot Pools
Hot pool wellness day spa
Onsen are Japanese hot springs bathing facilities and this day spa is offering such a bathing experience in New Zealand. These pools are very popular throughout the year, especially in the evenings. We ordered alcoholic drinks, chips and ice cream which were included in the price.
You can choose between the original, outdoor and oval Onsen. We tried the original Onsen experience (see the photo) where the bath is also located outdoor, but we could have closed the roof. The oval and original Onsen seems to be more private as they have walls between the next Onsen as the outdoor Onsen only have some bushes between the Onsen baths.
PICKING TIP
If you want to visit any Onsen baths, definitely book weeks or even months ahead. If you are flexible you can also check a few days before if a slot has opened up.