Hawea Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (2776 reviews)
1 Capell Avenue, Lake Hawea , Wanaka , NZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2776 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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Donna • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

The location was beautiful

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Libo • couple • cn
10
amazing lake view
Pros:

Hawea湖真的太美了 太美了 wonderful
百年老店的牛排也确实不错 黑虎虾也好吃
就是风太大了 呜呜呜的 木质小屋走路咚咚响 但是这个景色可以让人忘却一切烦恼

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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phil • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Food and service was fantastic 👍

Cons:

Room was clean, but old . Could do with a revamp. Bed had a sunken hollow in the mattress.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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LUY • extended_group • jp
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • family_with_children • au
9
Nice quiet little hotel.
Pros:

The view was awesome. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant food was awesome.

Cons:

Not a fan of a shower over the bath.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Brad • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Toni • couple • au
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • couple • au
10
Gorgeous views
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful views from the balcony & really enjoyed our meal from the restaurant too! Lovely staff.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • au
5
Not worth the money
Pros:

The view

Cons:

Old, outdated and very noisy, the walls are very thin.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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tarni • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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thedegails • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Prageeth • family_with_children • au
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Maddalena • extended_group • it
7
Bel riposo dopo gita in montagna impegnativa
Pros:

Posizione fantastica sul lago

Cons:

Acqua fredda per doccia in quanto acqua calda condivisa con altro appartamento

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • au
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • au
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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McMartin • solo_traveller • au
1
Another person was able to unlock our room at night whilst we were getting into bed
Cons:

At 830pm as we were getting into bed someone else managed to unlock our room door with their key. It was incredibly unnerving and left us feeling completely uncomfortable for the remainder of the night resulting in a sleepless night for both myself and my partner as we werent sure if someone else was going to unlock our room during our stay.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • couple • es
9
Pros:

Tuvimos mala suerte porque llegamos un día con un tiempo terrible (gran tormenta) y no pudimos disfrutar de las vistas desde la habitación y de los alrededores del lago, pero la habitación estaba muy bien y era muy amplia

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • family_with_children • gb
8
Great
Pros:

Unreal location the view was stunning !! The staff were super friendly! We were given drink vouchers and had a fantastic meal !! The staff were the best so friendly

Cons:

The room was a little outdated and old fashioned but overall was comfortable

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Yamei • family_with_children • tw
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee