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Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 star property
Soak in natural hot springs or splash in three outdoor pools at this holiday park, with an 18-hole golf course just steps away.

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Near Firth Tower Museum, Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park offers relaxation and recreation. Enjoy soothing hot springs, golf, or cool off in three outdoor pools. Practical amenities like laundry facilities and conference space make it ideal for families and business travelers.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Motel | WiFi

Family Motel

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchen
Refrigerator
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 28 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Cabin - Must Provide Own Linen and Blanket

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Kitchen Cabin - Must Provide Own Linen and Blanket

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bunk Cabin (Must Provide Own Linen and Towels) | WiFi

Bunk Cabin (Must Provide Own Linen and Towels)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Park View Cabin | WiFi

Park View Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio | WiFi

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Powered Site | WiFi

Powered Site

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

Non-Powered Site

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
257 Okauia Springs Road, Okauia, 3471

What's nearby

  • Matamata Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wairere Falls - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 29 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 50 min drive - 53.0 miles
  • Mount Maunganui - 53 min drive - 44.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Te Poi - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Redoubt Bar And Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Jockey Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brew Haven Café - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Holiday park near Matamata Golf Club
Located close to Firth Tower Museum, Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park provides an adjacent golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a playground. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, newspapers in the lobby, and barbecue grills
  • A TV in the lobby, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the pool
Room features
All 75 rooms offer amenities such as WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)
  • In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Hot springs
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 5 per day (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per day (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Bed sheets available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 9 AM–9 PM.

Is Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park located?

Situated in Okauia, this golf holiday park is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Matamata Golf Club and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Firth Tower Museum. Founders Park and Wairere Falls are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 501 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great nice place loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern room plenty of space. Staff are very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay - staff were very friendly and nice, loved the pool and the rooms were nice and comfy 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in building that looked like a house. It was clean, a little dated with some of the facilities, but it absolutely did us and what we needed. The views were stunning and it was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had everything we needed ,the added bonus of a nice hot soak after a busy couple of days
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chung Nga Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The studio motel is super clean and feels newly renovated. Staff are really friendly and helpful. The pool’s nice and warm, great for the kids! We’ll definitely be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Considering the complex is doing external renovations, the atmosphere as a whole is excellent. Personally I have been accomodated at Opal Springs on many occasions, this was an awesome 'Upgrade'. Well done to all, and thankyou for the Wonderful hospitality. Until we meet again,. Awhinui🌻na HUIA.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a night with my son in a kitchen cabin. Rooms are simple and clean. Pools were lovely, very clean and well kept. Staff were very friendly. Nice getaway thankyou, absolutely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had 2 units. One was fantastic whereas the older unit had issues
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our accommodation was brand new and beautifully designed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Lounge area for tv small. Cabin a bit old. A great hub for our cycle tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and accomodating. Great hot pools.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It suited our needes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zivarna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The roma pool is so beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely spot. Friendly staff and the other campers were too. Accommodation was just what I required. Beds comfortable, kitchen area well equipped. Have been here several times, love it, will definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great stay, value for money with amazing Pools and lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked it very much will be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zivarna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotsprings and swim
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable for a family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice peaceful spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jamaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, service and facilities, will know what to bring with us nextbround
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rene

Disliked: Amenities
The accomodation was basic but has so much potential. My kids loved the pools. I am hoping to go back once the bathrooms have been renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old establishment, but clean and perfect for a budget friendly stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were clean and comfortable ,the only small down side was the road to the tourist flat had large drop offs for low cars ,mabe some loose gravel to fill these would be a benefit , but this is only a small downside to a stunning stay ,thanks heaps guys....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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