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Wanaka Hotel

Otago- Queenstown · New Zealand

71 Ardmore StreetView location

8.2/10Excellent775 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort7.8/107.8
Condition7.6/107.6
Location9.4/109.4
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Value7.8/107.8
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Wanaka Hotel

Enjoy garden views and amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and ski storage at this hotel. Additional amenities include a hair salon, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. A ski shuttle (surcharge) provides easy access to the slopes.

Dine at Amigos Mexican Grill, one of the hotel's three restaurants, offering Mexican cuisine, or enjoy room service during limited hours. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee. The hotel also features a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self-parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guest rooms, each featuring a refrigerator and a flat-screen television, along with private balconies or patios. Complimentary Wi-Fi and DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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With a stay at Wanaka Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Wānaka, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Wānaka and Gallery Thirty Three. This ski hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Picture Lounge and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Pembroke Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25.00 to 40 per person

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Lake Wānaka 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Gallery Thirty Three 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Picture Lounge 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Pembroke Park 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Wānaka Golf Club 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Rhyme and Reason Brewery 1.6 km / 1 mi
That Wānaka Tree 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Puzzling World 2 km / 1.3 mi
The Great Maze 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Basecamp Wānaka Climbing Centre 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Mount Iron Lookout 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Rippon Vineyard 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Snowfarm NZ 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Wānaka Lavender Farm 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Crown Range 6.2 km / 3.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 47
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
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  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • FireplaceExtra charge
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hall
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • GolfExtra charge
  • SkiingExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

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    GARDEN VIEW

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  • Room LAKE VIEWRoom • LAKE VIEWROO.LK

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    LAKE VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.LK

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  • DOUBLE GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • GARDEN VIEWDBL.GV

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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.GV

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  • Double or Twin GARDEN VIEWDouble or Twin • GARDEN VIEWDBT.GV

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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: DBT.GV

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  • DOUBLE LAKE VIEWDOUBLE • LAKE VIEWDBL.LK

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    LAKE VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.LK

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • SUITE LAKE VIEWSUITE • LAKE VIEWSUI.LK

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    LAKE VIEW

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  • TRIPLE LAKE VIEWTRIPLE • LAKE VIEWTPL.LK

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    LAKE VIEW

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  • SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN

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    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.QN

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • SUITE ONE BEDROOMSUITE • ONE BEDROOMSUI.B1

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    ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: SUI.B1

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  • TRIPLE GARDEN VIEWTRIPLE • GARDEN VIEWTPL.GV

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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: TPL.GV

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  • TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDTRIPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDTPL.QN

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    TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    TRIPLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: TPL.QN

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  • Double or Twin LAKE VIEWDouble or Twin • LAKE VIEWDBT.LK

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    Double or Twin
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    LAKE VIEW

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    Room code: DBT.LK

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • Room GARDEN VIEWRoom • GARDEN VIEWROO.GV

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    Room GARDEN VIEW

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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.GV

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Wanaka Hotel

8.2
Excellent
775 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Location
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Value
7.8 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Kim
Perfect location right in town so can walk everywhere. Beautiful views of the lake and mountains from our room. The room and bathroom was clean & tidy. Reception was friendly and helpful.
Reasonable price for peak ski season. Would recommend as a good option
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Dan
Wonderful location, friendly staff and great restaurant + cafe attached 😀
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Ruth
Close to facilities and on site restaurants if you want.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Mark
Good
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Sue
Location was great. Great facilities, restaurants etc, just next door.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Charity
Great location with a cafe just outside and good access to other shops and restaurants as well. Room was modern and well presented. We got the room with a balcony and the views were great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Chirag
Right in the heart of wanaka. Everything is walking distance.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2026
Luana
Fabulous stay as usual 😊
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2026
Helen
Great location, walk to everything
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
OI PING TRACY
parking is good... room clean... staff ok.. didnt use the laundry service. notice there is a big kitchen, but i didnt use it...
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Alessandra
Lovely spacious, clean room. Awesome location and great guest facilities.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2026
Myron
centrally located to the shore and local businesses. good recommendations.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
Fan
Excellent location. Price fair and good mountain and lake view.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Feb 2026
Malcolm
The staff were very good.
Everything was clean.
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2026
Phil
Great spacious room, lake views, walkable
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2026
Lesley
Comfortable spotless room
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2026
Christopher
Good location and quiet room.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2026
Dana
Big room with a view. Lots of space and very clean. The only issue was no fan in the bathroom and no plug ins in the bathroom. Other than that it was a great hotel close to everything and staff were helpful
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jan 2026
NICOLA
Room was comfortable however no air con and it was warm throughout the night. When checking in the receptionist just handed out key with no explanation of where the room was, not v welcoming. Location of hotel is good, near bars, restaurants and lake.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2026
Darren
Great location and very comfortable room. Nice staff, and an added bonus was the Mexican restaurant right next door, Awesome tacos :-)
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Ani
We got an adjoining room and it was perfect for grandparents/grandkids. Amigos is two steps away and the lakefront is 3 minutes away. It was absolutely perfect.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jan 2026
Linda
We were surprised that there was no elevator and no air conditioning. It’s an old hotel that needs to upgrade to the current times. And no USB ports for our devices. We would not have stayed there if we had known all of the above.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jan 2026
Albert
Nice view
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
Matt
My room was clean with a comfortable bed, a good shower over the bath, and a balcony with a view in the direction of the lake, but the soundproofing around the connecting door between my room and the next one was poor, and I could hear everything. The hotel has its own restaurant, and is close to many others. Easy parking, friendly staff and fast wifi. I made use of the laundry ($2 per wash and $3 for drying), and I also used the communal kitchen to make sandwiches to take out - it's very well-equipped, but I could only find one sharp cook's knife in the whole kitchen, which is a problem when more than one person is preparing food in there. I would probably stay here again next time I visit Wanaka.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
Marilyn
Room was well serviced nice towels and very convenient location
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2026
Richard
Helpful staff, lovely room and laundry facilities a bonus!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2026
NANSEOL
The best hotel that I have stayed in this NZ trip! Perfect Hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
Linda
Room and bathroom was very clean, plenty of onsite parking and good to have laundry machines available for guests. Hotel location was excellent.
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2026
Len
Clean but tight rooms. Small fridge, only one side table and one chair vs 2 chairs on terrace.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2025
Wai Shir
Excellent location- just a short walk to the lake and shops. Room is clean and comfortable. The reception staff is helpful and friendly. Will definitely book this place if I visit Wanaka again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2025
Aaron
Clean comfy room. Great location. We didn’t hear a lot of noise from the surrounding rooms like others have said
6/10
Pleasant
15 Dec 2025
Wen
Bathroom is too small. Good location
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2025
azna
The room was basic but clean. A bit dated but adds to the charm of the town
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
11 Dec 2025
Shai
Good location close to the lake. Nice back yard.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2025
Pubudith
Location
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
P
Good sized room, quiet clean and comfortable. Good reception and easy parking.
Great location for quick walk into town/lake front
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2025
Ng
Highly Recommended!
The staff were amazing — very friendly and helpful. A receptionist kindly helped us with our heavy luggage and showed us a shortcut to the car park. The room was cozy, clean, and the bed extremely comfortable.
We had a pleasant stay and would definitely come back!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
nathan
It’s a solid place to stay if you need a bed for the night. What got me was the movies are on DVD and you have to call the front to order them and have them play it for you..kinda odd. But overall great location with lots of food nearby
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
Peyman
Quite sufficient for my intended purpose.
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2025
Ruth
All in all okay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2025
Marie
The property is in a great location near the pickup and drop off points for the Cardrona ski bus and is good value for money with a guest kitchen for skiers that want to make their own breakfast early in the morning and have two excellent cafes next door - Scroggin cafe for delicious lunch and Amigos for fabulous dinners
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2025
Ellen
ok
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
Wayne
Clean simple room for good value
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2025
chris
It was good
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2025
Leng Suan Priscilla
Cafe and restaurant right under/around hotel so it got quite loud at times.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2025
Maki
The location is great and the room was very warm. Staff were friendly and it was just perfect for our ski trip.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Ascher
Wanaka hotel was perfect in every way. Central to everything, clean and the use of kitchen and laundry facilities was excellent. I have rebooked for next year.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2025
Cem
Very comfy nice room, i was expecting sky for the price.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Claus von
Easy and nice. Good location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2025
Zhihui
Good location with all amenities nearby, shops, restaurant, room is clean and tidy
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2025
Sue
Very clean and nice. Very quiet
Leisure
4/10
Poor
07 Jun 2025
Paul
The manager decided to have all the Lake View room carpets washed at the same time which meant that there were NO lakeview rooms available. We have travelled nineteen thousand km and booked A LAKEVIEW ROOM only to be told that all the carpets were still wet and therefore unsuitable. Who does this kind of thing to customers???

The receptionist was lovely. Really kind and friendly, but she was having to cover for someone who clearly did not care about the hotels guests. We paid for the view. They decided to withdraw all lake view rooms with no corresponding offer of either a refund or discount. In fairness we we provided with breakfast - but hey, I can get breakfast anywhere - I can't travel nineteen thousand km everyday to wake up to a Lake Wanaka view!!

There was absolutely no point in complaining to the manager - because there was absolutely nothing which could be done. The decision had been made to make all Lakeview rooms inaccessible to customers - nothing could be done to dry them out.

I would AVOID this hotel because the manager clearly does not care about the hotels guests.

For context, I stay in hotels around the world for over a hundred nights a year and experience all kinds of excellence and ineptitude. Our stay at the Wanaka Hotel sinks to a new level of disregard for customers. Please chose another hotel if you are able to! (Revised review approved by hotels.com)
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2025
Alison

Excellent ust service and a comfortable and clean.

An old hotel but well maintained. Noise from room above disturbed sleep. Convenient for town and the lake with a partial view of the mountains. Parking and WiFi were excellent.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Apr 2025
Jeff
They charged me $50 dollars over what Expedia quoted. This after I checked out without my consent. I showed them the Expedia paperwork and they even made a copy. Over rated
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
SENTHIL
Neat and tidy
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Thuy
Very nice, so clean and good place to stay 👍
Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2025
Iris
Hotel is acceptable for us. We only stayed for 1 night. Restaurants and supermarket nearby. Walking distance to lake.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Karen
Comfortable beds and all accessories provided were very appreciated.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2025
Laurence
perfect for our needs
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2025
Tanya
A quiet, clean place, that was centrally located.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Apr 2025
Kerry
A fairly basic property and not the views of the lake that you are given to believe in the advertising
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Jan
Great location. Room was clean. Good coffee shop in front.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2025
Bianca

Clean

This was a comfortable place to stay, and there were only a few things I would critique. As far as the critiques go, I wish this hotel had an elevator, or some way to get luggage around besides just having to carry luggage up the stairs! Otherwise I loved that the rooms had a deck, the sunsets were beautiful and there isn’t a bad view at the place! The hotel room was very clean, and bathrooms were in fine condition. Water pressure wasn’t the best. There also wasn’t a good way to keep the water from the shower from getting all over the bathroom. There was only a small panel of glass.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2025
Mary
Super location to enjoy Wanaka town and lakefront. Squeaky clean. Very comfortable bed. Restaurant and coffee shop part of the hotel but also lots of dining options in short walking distance. Very quiet with carefully maintained grounds. Laundry is very helpful! Would stay here again
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
David
Beautiful room with a great view
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
Klara
Great in all aspects
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Kimberley
Very clean, friendly staff, central location
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Stephen
Great staff and excellent location. Rooms very clean and tidy
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2025
Jennifer
Perfect location
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2025
Verified traveler

Great place, great people. A bit warm for my taste

The people were very nice, and the location was excellent. I really appreciated the parking in the middle of overloaded Wanaka - and the stunning views from our room. But it was too hot, and the instant coffee sachets were low quality. I even had a plunger provided, but no coffee to go with it.
Having said all of that, I'd think about staying there again. It was originally a 1970's/80's THC complex, but has been well looked after.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
raveevun
Room was clean and functional. Beds were good.
Quiet even though it’s next to the main road.
Location is the best, can walk anywhere.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
ELIZABETH
Great location just a couple of minutes walk into the town centre and the lake. Lovely staff on the front desk who were incredibly helpful. Room was a decent size with a fridge and kettle and had the added bonus of a balcony which overlooked the gardens.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Donna G

Nice location

Nice location, could use a little bit of an update, but the location was great. Good parking and super safe and convenient to walk around town.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2025
Gail L
Nice clean ensuite room.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2025
Nader
Perfect for a Wanaka pit-stop. Centrally located, friendly staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
Charles
Really good
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2025
Gary
Absolutely lovely town on the shores of Lake Wanaka. Lovely room, quiet and very close to all amenities.Highly recommended
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Feb 2025
Pamela
Great place to stay, close to eateries and shops.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Jan 2025
Nina
Very friendly and patient reception lady on 24/01 shift, answered all our questions nicely, 5 stars to her. Good location, very easy parking.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
anthony p

Great location

Everything perfect
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Kathleen
Lovely place to stay
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2025
Shane
I booked a suite and was glad I did. It felt very spacious and had a balcony with a (partial) lake view. The bed and sofa were comfortable, the wifi was fine, ans shower pressure/temperature good.

I liked that there was a communal kitchen where guests could cook their own food, and that there was a communal laundry too (charged at low rates).

This hotel is right in the heart of Wanaka, and I’d definitely book here again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Jan 2025
Michael

Lovely but hot

Lovely clean hotel but no air con. Quite hot in the room. Had balcony door open all night with the fan on. It was only a 28 degree day.
The lady who checked us in didn’t bother to tell us where our room was, just the car park. We had to figure out where to go ourselves with no lifts either.
Partner
4/10
Poor
15 Jan 2025
Ravi
1. The rooms are inaccessible. If you have luggage, it is a big problem to carry them all the way to the room.

Some of the rooms are located one level below. The luggage has to be carried there. There is no provision to roll it there.

2. The staff are not very helpful in providing directions and in accommodating the request to provide a room that is easily accessible for someone plots of luggage.

3. The bathroom does not have a wash basin.

4. The kitchen does not have a microwave.

I wouldn’t recommend this property for families.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Karta
Great stay, very close to the waterfront and right in town centre. Would recommend!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2025
Andrew
Clean, tidy, quiet and the bed was awesome.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2025
Colin
Great location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2025
Taranjit
Excellent . It was too hot and no air conditioning other than that it was perfect .
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2025
Man Sze
Spacious motel in clean and tidy. Laundry service provided but we did use this. Free parking available. It's close to the restaurants and lake wanaka with around 15mins walk.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
Marci
Beautiful location and hotel had everything we needed. Loved the fresh cherries at check in!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2024
TU
It's good for holidays 👍
Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Dec 2024
Kevin
Good overall.
In summer the rooms get a little too warm and there was no aircon to cool them down (although fans were provided)
Water flow rate was a little too low.
Shower and basin too small
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
WAI MAN RAYMOND
Excellent location
8/10
Excellent
05 Dec 2024
Dianne
Very well located - easy walk to the lake.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
R

Convenient and well priced

Very convenient and well priced for a busy weekend in Wanaka.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2024
Paul
Room wasnt too bad, not very soundproof as we could hear next door and cleaning staff early in the morning. Clean room, comfy beds.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Oct 2024
Shahnaz
This property was comfortable, clean and convenient to the main town centre.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Jamie
Great
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2024
Anthony
Hotel a bit dated, but comfortable. Great location.
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2024
Peter
An older hotel but comfortable and convenient. Unusual to not have any utensils etc in the room but there is a communal kitchen od site.
Partner

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Wanaka Hotel
71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand

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