Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Stunning views
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
High prices
Outdated facilities
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Some reviews mentioned mold in the bathroom and outdated facilities.
Service
9.8
Numerous reviews complimented the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.8
Multiple reviews highlighted the hotel's fantastic location by the lake.
Room Quality
8.3
Some negative feedback on dated interiors and basic room quality.
Amenities
8.8
Some missing amenities reported, but generally acceptable for the hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.8
Frequent remarks on pricing being high for the facilities provided.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast buffet noted as below average with limited options.
Overall Experience
9.8
Many guests expressed overall enjoyment and satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:20

Property Description

Picturesque Lake Views and Relaxing Amenities

Edgewater in Wānaka offers stunning lake views, serene green lawns, relaxing spas, a rejuvenating sauna, and a tennis court for guests to unwind and enjoy.

Dining with a View and Sustainable Cuisine

Guests can indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and café, both boasting panoramic lake views. The menu features contemporary cuisine with a focus on sustainability, showcasing the best local ingredients from Central Otago.

Concierge Services and Exciting Activities

The hotel's concierge can help arrange a variety of activities, from leisurely walks along the Wānaka Millennium Walkway to adventurous mountain biking, hiking, skydiving, and exploring the vibrant local food and brewery scene.

Experience the beauty of Wānaka at Edgewater - book your stay now for a memorable lakeside retreat.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.
Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please inform the property of the number and age of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: WKA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for NZD 50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2061 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Trevor • couple • nz
9
Great !
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Dario • couple • it
1
Sovrapprezzo a sorpresa
Pros:

Posizione panoramica, ristorante annesso.

Cons:

Chiedono un sovrapprezzo per il pagamento in carta di credito, è una cauzione, cosa lecita, ogni hotel ha regole sue, purtroppo sul sito di Booking nel prezzo è scritto “ il prezzo include tasse e costi” dovrebbero specificare meglio le condizioni.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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zhenni • family_with_children • cn
1
很差
Cons:

酒店房间陈旧，虫子超级多，被子上都是虫子，而且向酒店反馈了，说没有房间给我们换，帮我们驱虫，用杀虫剂驱虫马上让我们再进去了，也不知道对身体有没有危害，窗户也不敢开，另外一个房间洗头洗到一半没热水了，真的体验感太差了

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Liu • couple • au
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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BlueSky79 • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Excellent place. We only stayed for 1 night. It is close to everything (including that wanaka tree). But, also very serene and peaceful. Very well equipped apartments and wonderful staff.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
M
Maroun • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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SANAZ • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Regine Anne • couple • hk
10
A pleasant and relaxing stay.
Pros:

A clean and spacious room (premium hotel room) with a beautiful view of the lake. We enjoyed the trail along the lake right outside the room that led us to That Wanaka Tree. The drive to the town centre was about 5 minutes, which was convenient. We enjoyed our stay very much and will likely come back when we visit Wanaka again.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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XINYU • family_with_children • cn
10
Pros:

幸运地订到了一楼带庭院的房间，出门就是大草地直通瓦纳卡湖边。房间还带有厨房可以做饭，完美！

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • nz
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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julie culligan • family_with_children • gb
10
Lakeside location great restaurant with outside seating
Pros:

Lovely lakeside location

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Room looked brand new, was very large with great views and walkable to the town centre.

Cons:

Hotel charged a supplement for using a credit card which I consider to be unnecessary as most businesses in Wanaka do not charge it. The sooner the New Zealand Government outlaw this the better

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
J
Jianyong • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

It's a large property with a lot of rooms. Gardens are good, close to the lake.

Cons:

The facility is quite old, feel floor is not very clean. It's quite expensive but the overall experience is below expectation.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
C
Chengpeng • couple • cn
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Litvinenko • couple • us
10
Good place to stay
Pros:

Great room and nice bed. Views from the room on the lake are beautiful. Location is great for hikes and strolls. We were happy that they had hot tub, but (see below)

Cons:

The only problem was that hot tub was not hot and controls were not fully operational. Temperature in some of the tubs was just warm and it was impossible to change. While we took it. it did not gave us necessary relaxation after long hike.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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tian • couple • cn
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jiayu • family_with_children • au
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Riley • couple • au
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jacky • couple • au
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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marion • couple • au
10
We loved our stay at Edgewater in Wanaka and wish we could have stayed for longer, or perhaps return another time.
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful resort on the edge of lake Wanaka, easy walking distance to the township. Facilities were fantastic.

Cons:

Nothing to note.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee