Wanaka Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (2490 reviews)
71 Ardmore Street , Wanaka , nz

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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

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 2490 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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Bas • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Terri Magno • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Very good location. The hotel also have a great cafe

Cons:

I find the shower a bit odd as it is not an enclosed space and I have to be mindful so the floor outside the shower won't be wet

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Junyi • extended_group • nz
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Owen • couple • au
8
Wanaka is a lovely place the hotel was a great place to stay there :)
Pros:

The location, the view, the friendly helpful staff, our lounge room and the comfortable beds.

Cons:

The grout in the bathroom needs updating

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Scottish Sarah in OZ • family_with_children • au
7
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

Shower pressure was poor. Could’ve done with a microwave or toaster in the room

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Nazalahar • family_with_children • id
8
Pros:

The room is clean and tidy, the location is very good near a convenience store

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • nz
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • au
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Karsten • family_with_children • nz
8
Pros:

Sehr gut gelegenes Hotel, alle wichtigen Einrichtungen fußläufig erreichbar.
Sehr sauber. Sehr bequeme Betten. Sehr freundliches Personal. Einfacher Check-in und Check-out.
Im 2. Stock toller Seeblick.

Cons:

Recht niedriger Wasserdruck. Duschen dauert folglich relativ lange.
Manchmal etwas laut, aber das liegt eher an den Gästen.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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nicholas • family_with_children • au
5
sweet but short. noisy but central.
Pros:

location is amazingly central

Cons:

noise insulation is real poor. if you have neighbour with kids, good luck. no lift, so request to stay on ground level if you’re travelling with stuffs.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • au
6
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Mai • couple • nz
7
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Renata • couple • ee
6
Okay for a one night stay
Pros:

Parking is organized well, location is central, beds were comfortable,

Cons:

We stayed in room 152, which is the ground floor/basement. The heater in our room did not work and there was a replacement heater, which wad clearly not enough for the size of the room. No outlets near beds. Sink is outside of the bathroom, which was a bit funny as well.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Aileen • family_with_children • au
10
Perfect stay
Pros:

Great location of the city centre. Lovely view from the backyard. Very nice and clean room, well heated in winter.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Monica Soo-Jin • extended_group • nz
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Pan • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Pan • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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JYUNYAN • couple • tw
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • au
10
Pros:

We booked Wanaka Hotel as an emergency accommodation for the day because the road to Lake Tekapo was closed and we were uncertain if we were going to make it the trip there so we decided to stay in Wanaka for 1 more night. The staff were super helpful and accommodating. I really appreciated that especially because it was our first time in Queenstown and we sort of panicked about not being able to make it to our planned destination. It gave us comfort.

Cons:

none

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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PATRICIA • family_with_children • nz
7
Cons:

There were not enough visible signs directing guests to the hotel rooms, especially at night in the dark.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee