Wanaka Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (2518 reviews)
71 Ardmore Street , Wanaka , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2518 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
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Sadeeshan couple au
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Adela solo_traveller au
10
Fantastic family stay
Pros:

The view from our room was breathtaking. The hotel and our room itself was very clean and cosy. The hotel location itself was perfect with the lake and a kid's playground 100 meters down the road. I also loved that the coffee shop and Mexican restaurant were attached to the hotel so you could just walk down without having to put layers of clothing on. Or if you want to cook, the communal kitchen on the ground level is fantastic. The staff were all super friendly. Definitely a place I'd recommend.

Cons:

Honestly nothing comes to mind

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Agapito solo_traveller ph
6
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Claire extended_group au
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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nzvdb solo_traveller nz
10
A happy repeat customer
Pros:

I am a repeat customer. Wanaka Hotel is located in the heart of Wanaka within walking distance to excellent cafes and shopping. The rooms are clean and tidy. The staff are efficient and helpful.

Cons:

This evening I struggled to find a park. A large bus had parked accross the parking bays and took up a a number of the parks. Parking is at a premium in this area and I almost missed out on a park which would have created an unforeseen problem. Maybe they should rearrange the parking area to create a bus park, and reduce the impact of buses on other guests.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Kaye solo_traveller au
6
Good location but would not stay again.
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

No lift. Very little hot water for showers.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Georgia couple au
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Paul couple au
9
Good value for money
Pros:

Great location, good value for price, close to town centre excellent parking. Clean and affordable compared to ther accommodation available. Staff very helpful.

Cons:

No complaints would stay there again.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Jasmine couple au
10
Pros:

Beautiful view. Amazing location for all food places.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Harry Stranger solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children us
9
Our stay was pleasant. I would not hesitate to return and will recommend to my friends. Love Wanaka.
Pros:

The room was extremely clean. The quality of the housekeeping was outstanding. Bathrooms were spotless. The washers and were great for us trekkers as we had a lot of laundry after two weeks in NZ. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The rooms were a bit tight, but very workable. Parking was a bit confusing on arrival but after finding the rear of the building it was easy to utilize. Everything else was great.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Jingping family_with_children cn
10
Pros:

The staff is very helpful. We left our baby stroller near the lakefront and they were able to help us to find the stroller and stored it at the reception.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple nz
6
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Yu-shiang couple tw
9
Pros:

簡單、溫馨、乾淨

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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TSU-CHING couple au
9
Pros:

有廚房和洗衣機,暖氣也很暖

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Artur family_with_children fr
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Javier solo_traveller es
6
Motel bien ubicado
Pros:

Ubicación y el restaurante anexado que sirve los desayunos (no sé si es del hotel o independiente)

Cons:

Limpieza regular, olor a tabaco, paredes finas que dejan oír a las habitaciones contiguas

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple au
9
Overall the perfect place to base yourself for a ski holiday with great food and scenery and comfy warm rooms.
Pros:

Modern fresh clean and simple rooms with great heating and a lovely mountain view.

Cons:

There were no spaces to get together other than the rooms, and no drying room for wet ski clothes and boots.. A communal lounge and fireplace would have pushed it to 10/10 for me.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Peyrolle family_with_children nc
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee