Wanaka Hotel

Property class: 3

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Consider a stay at Wanaka Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a hair salon. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering a ski shuttle and ski storage. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Mexican cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned throw blanket, a bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, wall-mounted lights, a framed picture, and a large window with curtains.

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Wānaka, Wanaka Hotel is in the city center. Lake Wānaka and Pembroke Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Puzzling World and The Great Maze. Wānaka Lavender Farm and Crossfire Wānaka are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Wānaka travel guide
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71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, 9343

What's nearby

  • A night scene with a lake, a tree with colorful lights, mountains, and a city skyline with lights reflecting on the water.
    Lake Wānaka
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A park with a paved path, trees, a lake, and mountains in the background.
    Pembroke Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A golf course with a large tree and mountains in the background.
    Wānaka Golf Club
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A tranquil lake with a solitary tree in the foreground and mountains in the background.
    That Wānaka Tree
    5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Picture Lounge
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dripping Bowl
    16 min walk
  • Curbside Coffee & Bagels
    5 min walk
  • Water Bar
    5 min walk
  • Cork
    4 min walk
  • Big Fig
    3 min walk

About this property

Wanaka Hotel

  • Hotel in the city center
  • At Wanaka Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a hair salon. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering a ski shuttle and ski storage. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Mexican cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
    • A banquet hall, a computer station, and 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Wanaka Hotel offer comforts such as free WiFi and free weekday newspapers.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with DVD players
    • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wanaka Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wanaka Hotel?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wanaka Hotel on Oct 29, 2026 start from CA $172, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wanaka Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Wanaka Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Wanaka Hotel located?

Located near the slopes, this Wānaka hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Wānaka, Wānaka Golf Club, and Pembroke Park. Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Wanaka Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 775 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great central location, easy to walk to town for dinner and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Close to facilities and on site restaurants if you want.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Location was great. Great facilities, restaurants etc, just next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walk to everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely spacious, clean room. Awesome location and great guest facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well placed hotel - nearby basically everything. Friendly staff and well kept room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location. Price fair and good mountain and lake view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff, lovely room and laundry facilities a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and very comfortable room. Nice staff, and an added bonus was the Mexican restaurant right next door, Awesome tacos :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was well serviced nice towels and very convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and bathroom was very clean, plenty of onsite parking and good to have laundry machines available for guests. Hotel location was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great spacious room, lake views, walkable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
centrally located to the shore and local businesses. good recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great place to stay, close to eateries and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

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The room is clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable spotless room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location close to the lake. Nice back yard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location- just a short walk to the lake and shops. Room is clean and comfortable. The reception staff is helpful and friendly. Will definitely book this place if I visit Wanaka again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Very nice, so clean and good place to stay 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We got an adjoining room and it was perfect for grandparents/grandkids. Amigos is two steps away and the lakefront is 3 minutes away. It was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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parking is good... room clean... staff ok.. didnt use the laundry service. notice there is a big kitchen, but i didnt use it...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly staff , great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024