About Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Secret Spot Hot Tubs is a boutique hot spring experience hidden in the native bush of Whakarewarewa Forest, just a two-minute drive from central Rotorua and steps from the famous Redwoods mountain bike trails. Each private cedar hot tub is fed by natural geothermal spring water and nestled among tree ferns beside the Puarenga Stream, offering an intimate soak that feels worlds away from the city.
Guests book private tub sessions in one-hour blocks, with each cedar tub accommodating up to four people in a secluded bush setting. The water is naturally heated by geothermal springs — no chemicals or artificial heating required. They also operate a licensed bar and cafe on-site, so visitors can enjoy a cold drink while soaking. Evening sessions under the stars are particularly popular, and the proximity to Whakarewarewa trails makes it a perfect recovery stop after mountain biking.
Secret Spot has won the World Luxury Spa Award for Forest Bathing Spa two years running, a testament to the quality of the setting and experience. Unlike the larger commercial hot pools in Rotorua, Secret Spot offers genuine privacy in a natural bush environment — no crowds, no chlorine, just cedar, ferns, and geothermally heated water. Their location at the entrance to the Redwoods makes them uniquely positioned for the mountain biking community.
