Wanaka Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (2350 reviews)
71 Ardmore Street , Wanaka , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Basic room quality
Some issues with shower pressure
Minor complaints about accessibility

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Most reviews mention that the hotel is clean.
Service
8.48
Friendly and helpful staff were frequently noted.
Location
8.82
Reviewers consistently praised the great location.
Room Quality
7.47
Some reviews mentioned rooms being basic or dated.
Amenities
8
General positive sentiment about available amenities.
Value for Money
7.96
Overall considered reasonable for the service and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Positive remarks about the on-site restaurant and food.
Overall Experience
8.18
A mostly positive experience with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:33

Property Description

Stunning Views and Convenient Location
Wanaka Hotel offers breathtaking views of the lake and mountains, just steps away from Wanaka's town centre.

Dining Options for Every Taste
Guests can indulge in a variety of culinary experiences with two restaurants and a cafe on-site, including Mexican cuisine with lake views and evening margaritas.

Convenient Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking, tour desk services, communal kitchen access, and a shared laundry during your stay at Wanaka Hotel.

Ready to experience the beauty and convenience of Wanaka Hotel? Book your stay now!

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

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.

  • 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 5 years old stay for free 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2350 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 8.48
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.18
J
Jayne couple au
6
Great location but a little run down and not very soundproof.
Pros:

Location of the hotel is great. Easy walk to the Main Street and close to the lake. Nice coffee shop / bakery on site.

Cons:

Older hotel, needs a make over. Thin walls, you can hear the neighbours. No access to heating the room, even though it’s summer there at the moment it’s still cold if you come from Qld, in the previous 10 hotels we stayed at we could pop the heater on just to take the chill off when needed. Having said all this, great location, but expensive for what you get.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
S
Stuart couple nz
8
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
Y
yvon couple fr
8
Chambre confortable proche de tout
Pros:

La superficie de la chambre, la vue sur le lac, la proximité des restaurants, commerces et du lac.

Cons:

La literie trop moelleuse à mon goût.
L'absence de mitigeur au niveau du lavabo de la salle de bains.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
M
MARION family_with_children nz
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The stairs and the shower

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
R
Ricki couple au
7
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
J
Janine family_with_children nz
8
Pros:

Was great being close to the main street so we could easily walk everywhere.

Cons:

Room was good for what we needed.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
S
Sylvie couple fr
8
Rapport qualité/prix correct
Pros:

Emplacement bien - Parking pratique - Vue sur le jardin - le café pour le PDJ est très bien !

Cons:

Accueil désorganisé - Manque d’insonorisation des chambres.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
G
Gay solo_traveller us
7
Well situated in town, a pretty view.
Pros:

Our stay was fine.

Cons:

The ceiling in the shower was peeling. There was no air conditioning and our room was quite hot.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
D
David family_with_children au
8
Pros:

Facilities

Cons:

The price

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
L
Lengra couple au
8
Perfect location, stunning lake views.
Pros:

Perfect location, close to shops and restaurants. Restaurant attached.

Cons:

Water pressure when running a bath was poor. Bed was not very comfortable. Had to use a cup to fill the kettle as the tap in the bathroom vanity was too low. No aircon, just heating.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
H
HONG-CHE couple tw
10
Pros:

員工親切,地點非常好,可以走路到用餐地點Riverside market!

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
C
Corina family_with_children ro
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
N
Nabarun extended_group au
8
Great location and a grand hotel.
Pros:

The property and the room we got was exceptional. We were given the Royal Suite, our bedroom and sitting room opened up to the views of the Mountains and lake. Was a surreal experience! The room had everything - microwave, electric kettle, enough coffee/tea sachets, the toilet was quite big with a jacuzzi with enough towels and toiletries. The beds were spacious and quite comfortable, the pillows perfect. We requested for 2 fans which were promptly provided to us. The location was fabulous, bang in the town, 2 mins from the lake and restaurants. Definitely a great place to stay and will stay here again when I visit Wanaka in future.

Cons:

Pls provide a door lock in the bathroom

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
P
Patrick couple us
9
Nice location in the heart of town.
Pros:

Very nice hotel located in the heart of town. Our room had a view overlooking the lake so felt very private. Great location for walking into the shopping and dining area. We also liked the well-stocked shared kitchen area for guests, as we used it for making breakfast the following morning. It was convenient to have the mall grocery store directly across from the hotel.

After walking around town we ended up eating at Amigos Wanaka, attached to the hotel. The food was very good and the service was exceptional, despite being very busy.

Cons:

The parking area was a bit confusing and clustered, as it shared with a pub next door. Access to the room with luggage did require a number of steps but was manageable.

There was a large group visiting when we were there and they were quite loud in the common lawn behind the hotel late at night. While that’s not the fault of the hotel, it’s something to consider if you have a room with a balcony overlooking it.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
T
Tamara couple au
7
Pros:

Close to lake & town centre. Walking distance to lake & restaurants

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
N
Nadine family_with_children de
8
Pros:

Alles in Ordnung, waren 2 Nächte dort. Lage super

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
J
Jane solo_traveller nz
10
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
B
B M Geale family_with_children nz
9
Nice
Pros:

Location was fantastic. Surrounded by cafes, restaurants and a short stroll to the lake.

Cons:

Reception area was lacking bjt stf9f were lovely.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
J
Joel solo_traveller nz
10
Awesome
Pros:

Friendly clean and awesome

Cons:

Was raining

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
K
Katharine couple nz
10
2026-01-27 via Nuitee