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Wanaka Hotel

3.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with 3 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Equipment storage
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Reception
Suite | Lake view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, 9343

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wanaka Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Puzzling World - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Whakapai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪B.Social Brewery & Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Wanaka Hotel

Eco-certified hotel in the city centre
At Wanaka Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a hair salon. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel, which offers a ski shuttle and ski storage. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Mexican cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, a computer station and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Wanaka Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and free weekday newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; NZD 25 to 40 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Amigos Mexican Grill
  • Beanie Cafe
  • Bullock Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Hotel Wanaka
Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka Hotel Hotel
Wanaka Hotel Wanaka
Wanaka Hotel Hotel Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Is Wanaka Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wanaka Hotel?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wanaka Hotel on 4 Apr 2025 start from AU$214.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Wanaka Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wanaka Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Wanaka Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Wanaka Hotel located?

Located near the slopes, this Wanaka hotel is situated in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Gallery Thirty Three, Wanaka Golf Club and Pembroke Park. That Wanaka Tree and Picture Lounge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Wanaka Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 655 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela

Great place to stay, close to eateries and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nader

Perfect for a Wanaka pit-stop. Centrally located, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Beautiful location and hotel had everything we needed. Loved the fresh cherries at check in!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Absolutely lovely town on the shores of Lake Wanaka. Lovely room, quiet and very close to all amenities.Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karta

Great stay, very close to the waterfront and right in town centre. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Very well located - easy walk to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gail L

Nice clean ensuite room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

WAI MAN RAYMOND

Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Really good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yat sin

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TU

It's good for holidays 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joam

Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shahnaz

This property was comfortable, clean and convenient to the main town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Hotel a bit dated, but comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Convenient and well priced
Very convenient and well priced for a busy weekend in Wanaka.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

We really enjoyed our stay at the Wanaka Hotel including the daily paper
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth Ann

friendly staff, convenient to everything in Wanaka!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Handy to facilities, accommodation dated but totally adequate!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Great stay, clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024