Hot Water Beach Travel Guide

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Aerial view of the sandy beach bustling with people digging near the rocky shoreline, edged by verdant cliffs, Hot Water Beach, Waikato Region, New Zealand.
Aerial view of the sandy beach bustling with people digging near the rocky shoreline, edged by verdant cliffs, Hot Water Beach, Waikato Region, New Zealand.
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In the chaos of trying to stay warm in the hot springs at hot water beach. #EndlessSummer
Awesome place to have a hot soak during New Zealand's winter months...if you're up to braving the chill in the air...plus it's a gorgeous view. Just find a spot at low tide, dig a hole and watch the warm water bubble up from the hot earth below #wanderlust

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Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
790 Hot Water Beach Road, Waikato Hot Water Beach
The price is NZ$136 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$136
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Hot Water Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews)
Loved our stay here! Had everything you could possibly need, communal kitchen, pool, laundry, small grocery store and restaurants ect! Cabins are so cute and you are a 5 to 10 minute walk from the beach!

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Albert Number 6 Motel

Albert Number 6 Motel

3 out of 5
6 Albert Street Whitianga
The price is NZ$184 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$184
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (417 reviews)
all good

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Albert Number 6 Motel
Oceans Resort Whitianga

Oceans Resort Whitianga

4.5 out of 5
18 Eyre Stree Whitianga
The price is NZ$324 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$324
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cathedral Cove and Hahei Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
Clean and spacious. Some properties are privately owned. There's a small pool, 30 second walk from the lake and a 10-minute walk from the small town centre

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Oceans Resort Whitianga
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oceans Resort Whitianga

Oceans Resort Whitianga

4.5 out of 5
18 Eyre Stree Whitianga
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cathedral Cove and Hahei Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
Clean and spacious. Some properties are privately owned. There's a small pool, 30 second walk from the lake and a 10-minute walk from the small town centre

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Oceans Resort Whitianga
Pacific Harbour Villas

Pacific Harbour Villas

4 out of 5
223 Main Rd Tairua
Stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (206 reviews)
Lovely ideal location

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Pacific Harbour Villas
Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

3.5 out of 5
2 Buffalo beach Road Whitianga WKO
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
Amazing stay wonderful service a great location and very clean and beautifully presented. A warm welcome and departure from reception. Hospitality at its best level. Thank you

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga
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Reviews of Hot Water Beach

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
10
5 - Excellent 59%
4 - Good
6
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I went to Hahei and Cathedral cove which was really close to Hot Water Beach. Been before so didnt even check it out

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Going in october meant there were not lots of other tourists.A unique experience to enjoy the hot water seeping thru the sand.Great!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful part of the world

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely quiet Beach - if you’re not into wallowing in sand holes with heaps of people, there’s still a beautiful beach to walk and explore.

5/5 - Excellent

Riasat

My kids loved the hot water beach Good place one of the Nz must see

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Would have given 5 stars but parking prices need to be cheaper at the beachs around that area

Cities near Hot Water Beach

Cathedral Cove Beach which includes a bay or harbour, a beach and rugged coastline

Hahei

If you’re looking for a winery with a bit of character, you have to check out Purangi Winery. There is nothing pretentious about this family-run winery, and prepare yourself for a large tasting of their wines and liqueurs and lots of great stories.

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