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All with picnic tables, electricity and water. Paved hard standings for the campervan on grassed sites. Some with shade or close to the river bank.
Grassy sites for tents, some with shade. Plentiful picnic tables close to toilets and showers. Try the unique experience of camping next to a bubbling mud pool!
Comfortably sleeping 6 persons. Can sleep up to 7 with some loss of space using fold down sofa bed. Contains one double bed room with radio plus a second bedroom sleeping 2 in single beds. In the lounge there are built in bunks for 2 persons.
Ideal for 2 -5 persons. The lounge contains a queen sized bed, radio, table and chairs, couch and colour TV.
Popular for 2 – 5 persons on a budget. For comfort suggested maximum occupancy up to 3 adults and 1 child. Contains one double bed with bunks to sleep 2 at the end of the bed.
Popular with the more cost conscious guest and families on a budget. Ideal for 2 – 5 persons. Contains everything except a shower.
Popular with cost conscious guests and families on a budget. Ideal for 2 – 5 persons. For comfort suggested maximum occupancy up to 3 adults plus 2 children.
Natural hot pools, geothermally active environment. Campsites, powered sites and units/rooms available. 15 minutes' walk to city centre.
Holiday Park in the heart of Rotorua, providing affordable accommodation in the city of Rotorua.
The only campsite that offers thermal heated tenting sites, we also offer rooms with geothermal heating, powered campervan sites, and communal facilities. Pet friendly by arrangement, extra fees may apply.
While you are here, you may soak in our geothermal hot pools, cook with our Thermal Steam Oven, walk to the Rotorua lakeshore, where you can dig up hot springs in the sand. Explore the natural geothermal area around and within the holiday park to meet some of the friendly wildlife that share these grounds with us. All without traffic noise or sulphur smell, but within a 20 minute walk to the city centre of Rotorua.
Our staff are all well versed in the local attractions and can help you get the most out of your stay in with us while in Rotorua.
We welcome you to come and stay!
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Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park RotoruaCommercial organisation |
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Open all year round. Office hours: 9-10am and 2-6pm. Fri/Sat and school holidays to 8pm or by arrangement. |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. $49-$58 for camping, depending on season. Includes 2 people. Rooms start at $140 for 2 people, seasonal discounts may apply. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. Our sites are suitable for campervans up to 7.5m and caravans up to 5m. Please check with the office before booking if your vehicle is longer. |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Owner Operated Campsite This campground is independently operated by the owner. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. Check website for pricing $40 - $280+ |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. Bookings are recommended during peak season Dec-March, and any long weekends/NZ school holidays. Unbooked sites are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Feel free to give us a call on the day. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. Most of our powered sites are paved all-weather sites. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Our sites are suitable for campervans up to 7.5m or caravans up to 5m in length. If your vehicle is longer, please contact the office before booking. |
Cabins |
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CabinsDoes this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? No cabins This location does not offer cabins for rental accommodation. |
Cabin with Kitchen |
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Cabin with KitchenDoes this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? Cabins with kitchen available This location offers cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation. All our cabins include kitchens, but basic cabins do not have bathrooms. Use the communal bathrooms in the next building. Dorm guests must use communal kitchen. |
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En Suite UnitsDoes this holiday park have units with an en suite? En-suite units available This location offers en-suite units for rental accommodation. 2 Cabins with ensuite, 2 one-bedroom cottages and 9 two-bedroom units, all with their own bathrooms. |
Self Contained Units |
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Self Contained UnitsDoes this holiday park have self contained units? Self-contained units available This location offers self-contained units for rental accommodation. Ensuite cabins, one-bedroom and two-bedroom tourist flats. All have kitchenettes. |
Park Motels |
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Park MotelsDoes this holiday park have park motels? Park motels available This location offers park motels for rental accommodation. |
On Site Caravans |
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On Site CaravansDoes this holiday park offer on-site caravans as accommodation? On-site caravans available This location offers on-site caravans for rental accommodation. |
Non-powered Sites |
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Non-powered SitesDoes this holiday park offer non-powered sites? Non-powered sites available This site offers non-powered camp sites. Grass sites, not suitable for large vans. May accommodate small vans in dry weather only. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. No dogs Dec 25 - Jan 2. Please let office know when booking, extra charges apply. Room guests must place $50 cash deposit to have dogs in room. Dogs must be on leash at all times, not bother other guests, owners must pick up dog mess immediately. |
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Conference FacilitiesDoes this establishment offer conference facilities? No conference facilities This establishment does not offer conference facilities. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Must check in before driving in. Park on the roadside (NOT DRIVEWAY) while you check in and get the gate code. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? Free Customer WiFi There is free WiFi internet access available for paying customers only. Free limited WiFi on arrival, 300mb per device per day. Unlimited vouchers available for sale. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Local Ownership |
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Local OwnershipHow locally owned and operated is this business? Locally owned and operated A small company with one (or maybe a few) places of business. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Customer toilet There are toilet facilities available to the paying customers only. Free hot showers too. |
Barbecues |
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BBQ FacilityWhat BBQ facilities are provided? Shared Barbecue Shared BBQs are available The are BBQ facilities provided with the accommodation and they are shared with other guests. Gas bbq |
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Rubbish DisposalWhat facilities are provided for the disposal of household rubbish? Trash (large bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of large bags of household rubbish. Trash (small bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of small bags of household rubbish. Mixed Recycling (plastic, cans, glass) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable household items. Generally this includes small plastic, glass and metal items. Glass Recycling This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable glass items. Paper Recycling (paper, card) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable paper and cardboard items. |
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Cell Phone ServiceWhat level of cell phone service is available at the location? Excellent cell service There is good cell phone service at the location. You can make calls and get a fast data connection on a mobile phone. We are in a quiet city area with standard city cell service. |
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✓ Clean facilities
✓ Friendly staff
✓ Great hot pools
✓ Convenient to town
✓ Quiet location
𐄂 Small campsites
𐄂 Outdated facilities
We loved this place.
Good location in Rotorua.
Fantastic place..
Best holiday park in Rotorua!
A very nice camp site at the border of the lake.
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5.0/5
Really enjoyed this place.
Fair price and great ammenities!
Reviewed 7 months ago
Customer
4.0/5
Quiet.
Good value. Great hot pools. Showed goid but little run down. Washing $2.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
3.5/5
Great campsite.
Lovely people in reception. Very helpful and kind. Was tricky to park a larger camper in the powered site though not impossible. Advertised dog friendly but be aware there is a $5 charge per dog.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
2.5/5
Helpful reception staff.
The current rate in October school holidays for 2 adults and 2 children under five in a campervan is $75 per night. Thermal Pools Holiday Park has similar amenities for $55 per night for same group.
Reviewed 2 months ago
Customer
4.5/5
Clean, beautiful campsite with really helpful check in staff.
Location very convient to town. Only let down was limited free wifi
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Good little spot to stop for the night, campsite had some privacy with plants in between them.
Toilets a bit outdated, but clean and tidy, nice hot showers with good water pressure. Slight smell of Sulphur in the air.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Out of town quiet location Great for family Pools were clean Very impressed
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
A good place to have booked in advance of our trip.
Clean facilities and friendly staff. A slight whiff of sulphur but no way near as bad as in town! There were hot tubs available but we didn’t use them. Would say the walk into town was a bit further than advertised which is why I haven’t given higher.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Location: fantastic location at the waterfront of the lake.
Price: $20,00 for one person with power
Sitting on thermal grounds
Toilets: very clean
Shower: very clean, good powerful and free
Kitchen: very clean and don't forget to try the Hangi oven outside for amazing cooked meals
Laundry: good and clean
* We really recommend this campsite because of the lovely and warm thermal pools (the are free!) the are really relaxing and they are a treated. The have a nice tv-lounge with a table tennis table. You not far from a free kurau thermal park
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
We loved this place.
The amenities, kitchen, bathroom and laundry were good. Didn't need to pay for a hot shower. The staff were very friendly. It was great being able to soak in the hot thermal mineral water pools at the end of the day. There were two thermal spa's (one hotter than the other) and a thermal pool for the kids. It was close (short drive) to town and most of the main tourist attractions. We walked to the public thermal park (10 mins) where we were able to see a smoking lake, bubbling mud and even soak our feet in the hot foot pools. The caravan park has a track to the edge of the lake and has its own bubbling mud pit. It has play equipment for the kids and they were renovating the cabins while we were there (Sept 2016). We stayed in our motor home. They had a dump station for our toilet and grey water and a tap to refill our water tanks. We stayed for a week and were sad to leave. We had to go home sometime...
Reviewed about 8 years ago
Customer
Hi there Jeffrey Ross, Thanks for taking time to review us.We are glad to know that your stay was pleasent with us.Much appreciated.Happy travels,Management.
Cosy Cottage
Representative
2.5/5
Helpful reception staff.
The current rate in October school holidays for 2 adults and 2 children under five in a campervan is $75 per night. Thermal Pools Holiday Park has similar amenities for $55 per night for same group.
Reviewed 2 months ago
Customer
5.0/5
Really enjoyed this place.
Fair price and great ammenities!
Reviewed 7 months ago
Customer
2.0/5
Sadly it is nothing like the photos.
The parking space is very close together, would not be suitable for a large camper.
Although, clean it is very outdated both the kitchen and bathrooms.
The other issues is the use of the kitchen, you have to pay extra for a token to use the oven.
Easy access to town, with 25 minute walk.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
3.0/5
Quiet site with basic facilities.
20-25 minute walk to town. Showers could use a bit of tlc but were clean enough. Having the hot pools was nice but only available at certain times. Great access to the lake.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
3.5/5
Great campsite.
Lovely people in reception. Very helpful and kind. Was tricky to park a larger camper in the powered site though not impossible. Advertised dog friendly but be aware there is a $5 charge per dog.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
4.0/5
Quiet.
Good value. Great hot pools. Showed goid but little run down. Washing $2.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
1.5/5
Very outdated Small sites Asked if the had no power and was told they only did power and was $40 for one night for one person Not the most friendly staff and very expensive for what given
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
1.5/5
Not impressed.
Very small sites. Couldn't even open our awning.
Clean but run down.
Kitchen was tidy but not well stocked and the first time ever we've had to pay to use one.
Hot pools (small spa sizeand shallow were ok but don't get more than 3 people in or you're crowded.
Dump point: If a motorhome is using it you can't get passed in your vehicle.
Site says 20 minute walk to centre of town. More like 35 - 40 minutes. Definitely not in the heart of Rotorua.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
3.0/5
Electric site with 2 people is $52.
This gets you severely limited Wi-Fi and access to couple crowded pools, small and busy kitchen and washers and dryers that were always full.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Clean, beautiful campsite with really helpful check in staff.
Location very convient to town. Only let down was limited free wifi
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Good little spot to stop for the night, campsite had some privacy with plants in between them.
Toilets a bit outdated, but clean and tidy, nice hot showers with good water pressure. Slight smell of Sulphur in the air.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Out of town quiet location Great for family Pools were clean Very impressed
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
A good place to have booked in advance of our trip.
Clean facilities and friendly staff. A slight whiff of sulphur but no way near as bad as in town! There were hot tubs available but we didn’t use them. Would say the walk into town was a bit further than advertised which is why I haven’t given higher.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Customer
2.5/5
We didn't like so much.
The place was quite run down and not so clean. The staff was not so friendly and we wait a lot of time for check in. Our campervan site was "private" (small trees hedges) but very small and many have not this hedges. Despite there was quite few people they put all camping cars close to each others. The thermal pools are nicely decorated but small and always full of people even in low season ! (the biggest one was not open). Kitchen and showers room just minimum. Price is high for the quality. Be aware that even if it is a "Holiday park" it is not a "kiwi Holiday park" and they don't take the "Holiday park Card". Not so close to the city by walking, and quite far to the city center by foot. We were there in july 2020. We moved to the Rotorua Top 10 which we felt more better.
Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in July 2020
Customer
4.5/5
Location: fantastic location at the waterfront of the lake.
Price: $20,00 for one person with power
Sitting on thermal grounds
Toilets: very clean
Shower: very clean, good powerful and free
Kitchen: very clean and don't forget to try the Hangi oven outside for amazing cooked meals
Laundry: good and clean
* We really recommend this campsite because of the lovely and warm thermal pools (the are free!) the are really relaxing and they are a treated. The have a nice tv-lounge with a table tennis table. You not far from a free kurau thermal park
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Great facilities with the clean hotpools and hangi oven make this camping good value for money
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
This site has just about everything you will need.
The staff are very helpful and it was a very pleasant stay
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
2.0/5
Thus place was super run down and dirty.
The staff were unfriendly and the thermal pools were a bit gross. The beach is cute but I'd stay at one of the other parks cause it's not even cheap. The sites were private tho but they gave us the same site as someone else so go an angry knock on the door saying we were in the wrong site.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Fantastic place..
has everything you need...owners very friendly and helpful...will stay here again
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
$22 per person per night Powered site.washing for dollar drying for dollar, quick machines , kitchen good equipped, clean.Pools are perfect and nicely decorated The Maoristove it’s very interesting and
we cooked our meals while sitting in the pools, you get a pan to do it.
Nice place to stay.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Facilities like shower, bbq and kitchen are clean and tidy.
The site spots are really close to each other, but still ok. Also they have thermal natural pools which is open from 7-9
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
2.0/5
Booked powered got unpowered for same price, everything bit old and not really clean, lots of flying monsters.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
3.0/5
As others have said, sites very close together and you don’t have much in the way of privacy.
Toilets and showers all functional and clean, and the hot pools were a nice novelty. Steam ovens looked cool although we didn’t manage to try them. Walking distance to Rotorua and all town centre attractions.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
1.5/5
Were disappointing.
Really dirty and not very nice neighbours. Expensive. Not a nice place to spend time, in had booked because of the reviews and already paid, so we stayed. But we leave to Rotorua to spend more time outside this place. All was very compress.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
2.5/5
Crowded with poor space for the vehicle and problematic booking procedure over phone where I had to provide my credit card number.
In general the Holiday Park is in good standard and the location by the lake is good.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
1.0/5
We (couple in 30ies) made a reservaton for 2 nights, to spend new year 2019 in rotorua.
On arrival they made the reservaton for 2 adults/2 kids. Had to go to the reception twice on that day to get the money refunded. We drove to our "site", more a parking slot, and the owner was asking us what we were doing there and that we should leave soon. After telling him, that we were campers (surprise!) he shut up. Anyway, the site was crowded as to expect on NYE, so we had one night a powered, second a unpowered site. The unpowered smelled badly like dogshit, couldn't imagine to sleep in a tent there! Also there is a bright light illuminating the Tent area at night, hard to get a sleep with that. The Receptionist told us, there would be fireworks on NYE, so we made our plans for that evening to be an the campsite. When tried to get to the Lake through the Campsite-path, the Gate was locked. The Receprionist said she were sorry she didn't know the plans had changed. What the??? The area the Park is located in is a bit fucked up, didn't feel comfortable to walk into the city late.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
I am sorry there was a mix-up with the number of people in your group and we apologize for that. The smell from the thermal area can be strong at times, especially before the rain, which was the case over those dates. We are experimenting with the lighting in the tent area due to feedback we have had from the guests camping in tents. So far we have had positive feedback.
The information we were all given over the plans for new years eve was incorrect and the organizers have made a public apology.
once again we are sorry for the mix-up.
Cosy Cottage
Representative
4.0/5
A very nice camp site at the border of the lake.
Easy to access with bigger caravan and tiles to park in case of heavy rain. The place seems to be well visited and can be fully occupied. Hot spring bath on site.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
I am pleased you enjoyed our unique holiday park. Thank you.
Cosy Cottage
Representative
4.5/5
Very nice place near lakeshore, hot pool includid, very enjoyable, toilets and showers coud be tidier
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
Thanks for your comments. We will ensure the communal showers and toilets are checked more frequently. We appreciate your feedback.
Cosy Cottage
Representative
3.5/5
Perfectly nice campsite within walking distance of the town centre.
A little tight packed and basic but clean and friendly staff.
Reviewed about 6 years ago
Customer
Thank you for taking the time to give us your review, we appreciate it and will pass on your positive notes to the rest of the staff.
Cosy Cottage
Representative