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Wanaka Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Equipment storage
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Reception
Suite | Living room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, 9343
  • Wanaka Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Puzzling World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rippon Vineyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wanaka (WKA)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, Garden View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, Lake View

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Wānaka

With a stay at Wanaka Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Wānaka, just a 5-minute walk from Gallery Thirty Three and 6 minutes by foot from Picture Lounge. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Pembroke Park and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Wanaka Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Wanaka Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 12 min drive - 3.7 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

Mountain ski retreat with 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
Wanaka Hotel offers 47 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Wānaka hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional amenities at this hotel include a hair salon, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. The ski shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the slopes a breeze.
Enjoy Mexican cuisine at Amigos Mexican Grill, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Amigos Mexican Grill - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Bullock Bar and Grill - This pub serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Beanie Cafe - Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Smoke-free property

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 cribs 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Wanaka Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 676 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 676 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 676 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 676 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 676 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, friendly staff, central location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Jamboree Heights

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent location. Rooms very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

raveevun

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

ELIZABETH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gail L

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean ensuite room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nader

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a Wanaka pit-stop. Centrally located, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to eateries and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and patient reception lady on 24/01 shift, answered all our questions nicely, 5 stars to her. Good location, very easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ravi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very close to the waterfront and right in town centre. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, quiet and the bed was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taranjit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent . It was too hot and no air conditioning other than that it was perfect .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Man Sze

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024