Mount Hot Pools — Attraction in North Island

I went to the mount hot pools with my 7 years old boy, we were hanging in the smaller pool next to the kids swimming area with me and a Man. My youngest one asked to go back on the slide and from there I caught the man taking photo of my child, asking him to pose. Yes, you heard me right. I called my son back to me and went straight to the office to talk to the lady there. I asked her to tell the man de delete pictures taken she replies "why don't you go ask him yourself tight now?" I said the man is obviously unstable and I was not feeling safe. She them said "what do you expect me to do, to force him to delete his pictures?" I replied perhaps just ask him politely to start with and take it from there, yes. She didn't seem to be willing to help at all (she was in her 20's so no wonder she has no clue) in this situation that she couldn't handle. She started worrying about him getting upset, as he is a REGULAR COSTUMER there, so I suggested perhaps she should call her manager. Eventually the manager was being called. She took my contact number, and promise to keep me updated on what happens when he is been asked to remove the pictures. In the mean time I called the police, which by the way were absolutely amazing. They took it very seriously and sent me a police officer straight away at home. A couple of hours later I received a call from the swimming pool and the manager tell me he agreed to delete the pictures and was given his second warning, as this was NOT THE FIRST TIME! She also informs me that if that happens again he will be banned from the pool. I am so worried for our little ones going there knowing he can be there anytime on the...

We recently visited Mount Hot Pools and overall, I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars. While there were a couple of areas that fell short of expectations, there were also some standout features that made the experience worthwhile.

One aspect that didn't quite meet my expectations was the water temperature. I had assumed that the pools would be hotter, given the name "Hot Pools." However, the water wasn't as hot as I had anticipated. This was a bit disappointing as I was looking forward to a more indulgent and relaxing soak.

Another downside was the overcrowding. The pools were incredibly busy, to the point where it was challenging to move freely. It would have been more enjoyable if there was more space available to comfortably navigate between the pools without feeling cramped.

On the positive side, the view of Mount Maunganui from the pools was absolutely stunning. The sight of the majestic mountain in the background added a beautiful touch to the overall experience. Additionally, the showers and facilities were clean and well-maintained, which was greatly appreciated.

In summary, while the water temperature and the overcrowding were drawbacks, the breathtaking view of Mount Maunganui and the cleanliness of the showers were definite highlights. If you're willing to overlook the slight disappointments, Mount Hot Pools can still provide an enjoyable experience. Just be prepared for the possibility of crowds...

I want you to put yourself in my shoes for a minute here. You're a 23 year old primary teacher, enjoying summer break and a much needed catch up with your friends (also teachers). You'd think the last place 3 teachers would want to go in their holidays would be a place undoubtedly swarming with kids, nonetheless, this was where we found ourselves on a medium cold day in January (to cold to swim in the ocean kinda cold). We started off sitting maturely in the shallower end of the pool, but approximately 3.7 minutes later my friend was asking if anyone wanted to play mermaids. Of course the answer was yes, and so began a good few hours of us reliving our best childhood experiences. We had handstand competitions, hold your breath competitions, forward and backward roll competitions, and trying to balance all 3 of us in one of the floating doughnut tubes they have there. I genuinely thought we were going to get kicked out for being to loud, but clearly the life guards recognised that girls really do just wanna have fun. My 5 stars is not just for the quality of the pools, but for giving me the opportunity to forget my age and swim with the joy, excitement, and energy of a child again, and to create lasting memories. Stay...