Hawea Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (2468 reviews)
1 Capell Avenue, Lake Hawea , Wanaka , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful lake view
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Rooms need updates

Categories

Cleanliness
7.06
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including bed mites.
Service
9.53
Guests praised the customer service, highlighting excellent assistance.
Location
9.57
Guests appreciated the beautiful views and convenient location.
Room Quality
8.02
Rooms were described as comfortable but needing updates.
Amenities
8.05
Amenities were acceptable, though some facilities appear dated.
Value for Money
7.51
Some reviews indicated the price was not justified by the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Food quality was generally praised, though breakfast availability was lacking.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall a satisfying experience with beautiful views and good customer service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:23

Property Description

Stunning Lakefront Views

Experience the beauty of Lake Hawea and the surrounding mountains from every room at Hawea Hotel. Whether you're relaxing in your private balcony or dining at the on-site restaurant, the picturesque views will take your breath away.

Convenient Location for Outdoor Activities

Situated between the West Coast and Central Otago, Hawea Hotel is the perfect base for skiing, fishing, hiking, and more. With easy access to ski fields like Cardrona and Treble Cone, as well as the Te Araroa Trail, adventure awaits just outside the door.

Comfortable Accommodation Options

Choose between the Hotel rooms with private balconies and modern amenities or the Hostel Lodge rooms with shared facilities. Whichever you prefer, a cozy stay overlooking Lake Hawea is guaranteed.

Book now to experience the tranquility and adventure Hawea Hotel has to offer!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ZQN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for NZD 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8.4
Based on 2468 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.06
Service: 9.53
Location: 9.57
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 7.51
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
4
Pros:

Views and location

Cons:

Dated
smelly bathroom

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
7
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Renae • couple • au
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Anika • family_with_children • de
10
Super Zimmer mit toller Aussicht!
Pros:

Wir hatten ein Familienzimmer mit Blick auf den See. Die Aussicht war wirklich toll.

Cons:

Das Frühstück ist leider nicht zu empfehlen. Es gab lediglich Toast, Joghurt und Instant-Kaffee.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Bill • couple • gb
9
Lovely lakeside hotel with great staff
Pros:

Very comfortable; clean ; lovely staff ; Great Lake views

Cons:

Externally it needs a little redecoration- makes it look tired .

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Ching-Ying • extended_group • tw
7
Pros:

面湖的房間在有陽光的時候超美～
順帶一提，這裡的餐廳非常值得來一趟！超級美味，只是要有心理準備會等蠻久的，不趕時間的話很可以來～☺️

Cons:

總共訂了三間房，有一個房間的蓮蓬頭完全是壞的，完全沒辦法洗澡🥲，再加上浴室也沒有抽風機，所以非常的悶😭
不過其他兩間的沒有問題，有抽風機，也有浴缸可以泡澡很棒
另外房間只有電風扇，但是晚上又規定不能開窗，剛好我們去的時候天氣蠻好的，白天的時候十分悶熱，要到晚上11、12點才會開始涼，天氣熱的時候可能不太適合住宿

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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ZHAOLING • couple • cn
9
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • family_with_children • au
8
Beautiful view
Pros:

The view from our room was gorgeous. Spacious enough for a family of 5. Staff were very helpful.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • couple • us
10
Pros:

We loved the view!

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Hsiao • family_with_children • tw
10
飯店前方有個小步道，可以走向哈威亞湖，沿途景觀是皇后鎮最美之一。
Pros:

面湖的房間景觀太棒了

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • de
9
Schöne Aussicht!
Pros:

Der Blick auf den See war toll. Das Auto parkte direkt vor dem Zimmer, so dass das Auspacken unproblematisch war. Wir wurden freundlich empfangen. Ein sehr kleines Café, für ein Frühstück vollkommen ausreichend, gab es gleich nebenan.

Cons:

Wir sagten, dass wir schon um 14 Uhr da wären, dafür wollten sie einen Aufpreis von 15 NZD, so etwas hatten wir noch nie erlebt. Ansonsten gibt es in dem Ort nichts weiter, daher nach Wanaka fahren.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Marian • family_with_children • de
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • family_with_children • au
9
Amazing value place to stay in Hawea with fabulous views.
Pros:

Amazing view from our room.

Cons:

We had noisy neighbours in the room next door. Not the fault of the accommodation.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
6
A convenient place to stay
Pros:

The view was great and our meal nice from a limited menu.
Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Creaking from adjacent rooms and complete lack of character.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Denny • family_with_children • au
6
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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natalie • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

fantastic views

Cons:

need to refresh pain a bit on stairs

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Sureka • family_with_children • au
8
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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ERIC • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Localisation, chambre vue lac, taille de la chambre très bonne literie

Cons:

Les chambres ont besoin d'un rafraîchissement. Petit déjeuner proposé pas à la hauteur du prix demandé

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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MelohkW • family_with_children • au
7
Gorgeous lakeview
Pros:

The lake view

Cons:

The continental breakfast which is not worth it at all. The worst breakfast I had during my NZ trip, in terms of its quality and the price. It provides the same tea bag and instant coffee which are available in your hotel room. The worst is they only put a thermos kettle to provide you the hot water which is not hot (good) enough for tea or coffee. I could make a better tea/coffe in my room with the electric kettle. It is charged $25 for such a low quality breakfast at a hotel. Only one small pastry (staff explained it wasn't prepared enough and unable to refill when I asked for more), a few pieces of salami and thin cheese which is not good looking at all, and not having enough ham to share by all together 6 guests to share ( only 6 guests booked the breakfast), a few white bread and some summer fruits.
I am so so regret paying $25 for not even have a proper coffee which will only cost me $6-7. The food quality and quantity is just ridiculous.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee