1 / 3Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park
📍 Athenree, Bay of Plenty
Two-time Spirit of Hospitality Award winner combining natural hot mineral pools — drained and cleaned every night — with powered campsites, cabins, motel units, kayak hire, a pizza oven, trampoline, and BBQ facilities in a tree-lined Tauranga
Camped here for a long weekend with friends. Can't fault this campground for the price. These days some campgrounds in nz charge through the roof for sub-par camping where I felt this was a great spot and great value for money. The cleanest bathroom facilities I've ever seen at a campground, loved the touch of music in the bathrooms and the showers were great! Kitchen facilities were awesome, BBQs were amazing they even had a pizza oven. They had games you could borrow for a gold coin, kayaks etc to hire. Great, safe location for kids. The customer service was great, there was a slight muck up with our site being changed upon arrival which was quickly sorted with no issue. Hard to find good quality spots like this these days! Will definitely be back 😊
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families wanting a multi-night stay with built-in activities. The nightly-cleaned pools, spotless facilities, and social layout mean children and adults both settle in quickly. Kayak hire and the trampoline extend the day well beyond pool time.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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aimee davies
a month ago
“Camped here for a long weekend with friends. Can't fault this campground for the price. These days some campgrounds in nz charge through the roof for sub-par camping where I felt this was a great spot and great value for money. The cleanest bathroom facilities I've ever seen at a campground, loved the touch of music in the bathrooms and the showers were great! Kitchen facilities were awesome, BBQs were amazing they even had a pizza oven. They had games you could borrow for a gold coin, kayaks etc to hire. Great, safe location for kids. The customer service was great, there was a slight muck up with our site being changed upon arrival which was quickly sorted with no issue. Hard to find good quality spots like this these days! Will definitely be back 😊”
Lisa Conley
2 months ago
“We had a fabulous time at Athenree Hot Springs and Holiday Park. While we rented cabins, there were so many happy campers (and RV / van camping) and (well behaved) kids running around everywhere. Clearly everyone was having a great time! The common facilities were plentiful and clean, and we were surprised that there were kayaks for hire with just a small contribution toward maintenance. The property is so well maintained, everything super clean, all the staff very friendly and helpful and responsive to any question. We especially loved that this is really a place loved by locals, as we met folks visiting from all around the north island.”
Penni Heu
3 months ago
“Really enjoyed our stay. All amenities were always clean, I loved how towels were left in showers and kitchens so guests could wipe down areas. Plenty spaces for parking, friendly and helpful staff. My grandys loved meeting all the other kids on the tramp. Will definitely recommend.”
terry cox
a month ago
“Lovely spot, great hot pools that are emptied and cleaned every night. Super friendly staff. Good little shop for campers needs. LOVED the art work inside the pool building.”
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Overview
Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park sits in a tranquil tree-lined setting at the northern end of Tauranga Harbour. The mineral pools are drained and cleaned nightly. Accommodation spans powered campsites, cabins, and self-contained motel units. Shared facilities include well-equipped kitchens, BBQs, a pizza oven, a trampoline, kayak hire, an on-site shop, and shower blocks with music. Won the Holiday Parks NZ Spirit of Hospitality Award in 2022 and 2024.

