Parakai Springs Lodge

This place is fantastic.
I have had some pretty bad experiences with accommodation in Parakai, which made finding this place such a relief.
Its modern, stylish and mega clean and tidy.
Our room (the premier) looked brand new, everything clean and neatly organized.
There was a Spa Bath, King bed, TV, Kitchenette and a balcony with a nice little view. I couldn’t believe how little we payed for all of this. Plus the thermal pool!
If you are looking for an affordable getaway from the city, this is it.

This is a little bit of a surprise in the very quiet and dated Parakai neighbourhood, a contemporary development, that is totally needed in the area.
I stayed here for a night over the weekend, to escape the rush of the city and enjoy some quiet time.
This was a wonderful first time experience, the property I would say has been functioning for less than a year, as it all was very new and fresh.
I loved the well planned and designed rooms, with kitchenette, bathroom along with a jacuzzi bath and out on the balcony your very own spa bath with thermal water.
Located on a suburban street across the road from a small commercial thermal pool, the west setting sun in the winter afternoon was sublime.
Take a five minute walk to the main village shops, where you can purchase groceries and any items you might have forgotten to bring.
Before I arrived, my partner and I had to pop into the mineral park motel near by and pre pay the accommodation at the office and pick up keys, however this might just be a present occurrence, as at the lodge I could see that a reception area was in place but at the time not in use.
The Premier rooms are the bigger of the two choices, with a super king bed and the thermal outdoor private pools, located on the downstairs block, whilst the upstairs rooms have smaller beds and only the indoor jacuzzi bath.
For forty dollars extra I would always recommend the premier room.
A wonderful relaxed spot, do explore and check it out.