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Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

📍 Hornby, Canterbury

★4.4(112 Google reviews)💰$4-$7👶All ages

Brand-new aquatic centre in Hornby with stepless-entry lane pools, a hydrotherapy pool, large spa, and multiple family changing rooms. Friendly lifeguards, music playing poolside, and a spin dryer for togs.

✓ Stepless entry pools✓ Hydrotherapy pool✓ Large spa✓ Family changing rooms✓ Spin dryer✓ Friendly lifeguards

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Stefan L is 'deeply impressed — brand new pools, easily accessible by stepless entry, and kids will have lots of fun. Friendly staff around all the time.' Philip Sampson praises the hydrotherapy pool and the 'fantastic clothes drying device'. Scott Nelson calls it 'awesome — everything you could want.'

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Multiple family changing rooms on site — some include both toilet and shower
⏰Spin dryer available for swimwear after your swim
🎟️Hydrotherapy pool available — well regarded for pregnancy and therapy use
🚗Lane pool tends to be quieter on weekday afternoons

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

112 Google reviews

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Stefan L

a year ago

★★★★★

“I'm deeply impressed! First and foremost: Yes, there is a fare for showering only. For 3 dollars, you can use the hot showers inside the super clean and comfortable changing rooms. But I highly recommend visiting the pools, though. They're brand new, easily accessible by a stepless entry in every pool, and the main one has a useful depth about 180 cm. Choose a lane depending on your swimming speed. Friendly staff's around all the time, on Saturdays at least 3 lifeguards, 2 instructors, and 1 supervision. Kids will have lots of fun playing. The best thing on top is that they play music there, which creates a chilled atmosphere.”

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William Stewart

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Good pricing, clean spacious facilities. Spa was very large and felt nice. Cold pools were temperate and nice to use even during winter. Changing rooms were very good, warm, with hot showers. They also have multiple family changing rooms, some with a shower, some with a toilet and a shower. Cafe had a pretty minimal cabinet selection, good if you are already there or want a hot drink, but not enough if you want meal options.”

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Philip Sampson

5 months ago

★★★★★

“Fantastic modern pool. The hydrotherapy pool was great, especially for my pregnant wife. The lane pools have not been too crowded at 3:30pm and 5pm on weekdays when I’ve gone. The spa pool is good but can be a bit crowded. And the clothes drying device for after you’ve swum is fantastic!”

💬 What parents mention

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Overview

Matatiki Hornby Centre has stepless-entry lane pools, a hydrotherapy pool, a large spa, and a cold pool usable year-round. Multiple family changing rooms — some with shower only, others with toilet and shower. Lifeguards and instructors on deck. A spin dryer for togs is available. Café serves hot drinks and cabinet snacks. Birthday party packages available.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday05:30 – 21:30
Tuesday05:30 – 21:30
Wednesday05:30 – 21:30
Thursday05:30 – 21:30
Friday05:30 – 21:30
Saturday07:00 – 20:00
Sunday07:00 – 20:00

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