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Mount Hot Ocean Water Pools - Entry

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Rest, Relax and unwind in the only Hot Ocean Water Pools in the World. Located at the base of Mauao in the heart of Mount Maunganui, you can listen to bird song during day and look at stars at night

Rest, Relax and unwind in the only Hot Ocean Water Pools in the World. Located at
the base of Mauao in the heart of Mount Maunganui, you can listen to bird song during
day and look at stars at night

Highlights

  • Rebalance & detoxify your body by soaking in the relaxing salt water pools
  • Ideal pool facilities for the whole family, including a dedicated toddler pool
  • Relax and unwind with the powerful massage jets included in the pools or burn some energy off in the activity pool
  • Only Hot Ocean Water Complex in the World

WELCOME TO THE MOUNT HOT POOLS!

Embark on total relaxation at the heart of Mount Maunganui.

Beneath the majesty Mountain 'Mauao', rest, relax and unwind in the only hot Pacific Ocean Water complex in the world!

Enjoy the healing properties of bathing in heated ocean water and top it off with a massage from friendly and experienced therapists to really treat your body, mind, and soul. Walk on in and feel like you are 'floating' on out totally and completely relaxed.

Move through the 5 outdoor pools ranging from 32 - 39 Degrees Celsius, to find that perfect temperature or water jet on your legs, backs or shoulders.

As far back as 500BC, Hippocrates recognised the benefits of warmed seawater for its ability to rebalance and detoxify our bodies.

Salt water bathing was believed to improve mobility by easing muscle and joint inflammation, and general aches and pains

Adult $27.30 (16 years +)
Senior $18.80 (65 years +)
Child $15.80 (3-15 years old)
Infant $2.70 (1-2 years old)
Family Pass $70.40 (2x Adults + 2 Children OR 1x Adult + 3x Children)

Location

  • Mount Hot Pools
  • 9 Adams Avenue
  • Mount Maunganui
  • 3116

Notes

  • Family Pass: 2x Adults + 2 Children OR 1x Adult + 3x Children

    Infant under 1 year old is free with Adult entry

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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heejeongn from South Korea wrote on 21 November 2018

좋아요

소금온천? 이라서 물에 몸이 저절로 떠서 재밌기도 하고, 노천이라서 하다 더우면 일어서서 있으면 너무 딱좋기도 하고 해지는 거 보면서 수영해도 너무 좋았어요

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carloss from New Zealand wrote on 02 February 2026

Nice locations

The pools are very good, they were renovated and look great. I would like to return.

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Su Joshua from New Zealand wrote on 20 January 2026

Very nice and clean

Our first time here and it was awesome with all the different pools for all age group. Outside shower was great and changing rooms nice and clean.Highy recommended 👍

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steffit from New Zealand wrote on 19 January 2026

Always a lovely experience

Great choice in hot pools, the amenities are spot on, we already repeat customers :-)

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kiakaha from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2026

Pools great; music far too loud

The Mount Hot Pools are awesome; always an enjoyable experience. All amenities are well maintained and staff are friendly, helpful, and welcoming. However, in such peaceful surroundings, the music played over loudspeakers at the pools are far too loud and not conducive to relaxation at all. One goes to the hot pools for both mental and physical wellbeing. But, the blaring, tinny music completely destroys the ambience, creates physical and psychological stress, and ultimately is a health and safety hazard. Not keen to go again if this unpalatable noise continues.

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