Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Overview

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Chinese

Japanese

English

French

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Experience the rejuvenating powers of the world-famous mud bath & sulphur spas at Hell’s Gate. Used by local Maori for over 800 years, open and clean your skin by lathering it in the unique mud, before exfoliating and cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa. While you relax, take the opportunity to admire the geothermal reserve. Your body and soul will feel revitalized after this soothing experience.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operating days and hours may vary, please see the Hell’s Gate website for latest updates and last entrance times.

We recommend that women do not use our bathing facilities whilst pregnant. However, it is an individual’s choice and we recommend that you seek advice from your health professional if you are wanting to bathe.

Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions

The minimum age for the Mud Bath is 2.5 years, and for the Sulphur Spa is 6 months.

Children are considered those aged 5 -15. Under 4s are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bathe in Mud Bath & Sulphur Spas

Food and drinks

Swimwear and Towels available to hire onsite

What To Expect

Experience the healing and rejuvenating powers of the world-famous mud baths and Sulphur Spas at Hell’s Gate. Open and clean your skin by lathering it in our unique mud, before cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa. Your body and soul will feel revitalised after this soothing experience. Towels & swimwear can be hired at reception on arrival, or you are more than welcome to bring your own.

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Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Reviews

4.35

395 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

253

Worth it
Rebecca Z,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
My husband and I had a lovely experience. The mud was nice and the hot pool afterwards was very relaxing. We read previous reviews which warned about the sulfur smell hanging around so we packed old bathing suits to throw away at the end. Our skin did smell for a couple days but nothing too terrible. Was a cool experience overall
Great way to destress
Pam J,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very enjoyable way to destress. It felt great to smooth on the mud and soak then wash off and continue to soak longer in the hot spring. Wish I could do it every day!
Very nice and relaxing...
Tanmay A,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very nice and relaxing experience. Went there with my wife and had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend others 😊
Fun, unique experience!
Mike d,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It was the first thing we did after checking into our Rotorua hotel. We arrived a couple minutes passed our allotted window, but they were very understanding and nice about it. Staff was clear in their instructions/recommendations. Wish we had more time in the actual mud bath, as the prep/cleaning in between took more time than I thought. Hot water in the showers and huge towels definitely helped afterwards though. Nonetheless, the mud felt very soothing and relaxing to the skin. Probably not something one needs to do repeatedly, but it certainly for a unique, (probably) once-in-a-lifetime outing. Would recommend as a bucket-list check off :)
Mud baths Rotorua
Paul E,
Mar 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Some false advertising about 1 hour mudbath. It is a very short time 20mins in mud baths. Barely enough time to cover with mud, then they tell you to get out!