Rotorua Aquatic Centre is a swimming pool at 18 Tarewa Rd, listed under Waikite, Rotorua, with a Google rating of 4.2.
A good public pool is clean, well supervised and clear about what is on offer, with water that is kept at a sensible temperature and lanes or areas set aside for different uses. If you are choosing a pool, check the timetable before you go, since lane swimming, lessons and family sessions often run at set times, and ask whether there is a learners' or toddler area, a hydroslide or a spa, as facilities vary. Regulars know that early mornings and weekday afternoons are usually quieter for lane swimming, and that school holidays and sunny weekends are the busiest. Bring a towel, a lock for the locker and a change of clothes, and shower before you swim. Children need an adult close by, and staying within the posted rules and lifeguard directions keeps everyone safe.
For people in Rotorua, Rotorua Aquatic Centre on Tarewa Rd is a well-rated local place to swim.