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Wanaka Hotel

3.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with 3 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Equipment storage
Suite | Lake view
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

Explore the area

Map
71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, 9343
  • Wanaka Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Puzzling World
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rippon Vineyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wanaka (WKA)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Wanaka

Wanaka Hotel puts you in the heart of Wanaka, within just a 10-minute stroll of Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge. Highlights at this ski hotel include 3 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Amigos Mexican Grill, serves Mexican cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Bullock Bar and Grill is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of a ski shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Wanaka hotel include Pembroke Park and Wanaka Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wanaka Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Puzzling World - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Whakapai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪B.Social Brewery & Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Wanaka Hotel

Mountain ski retreat with 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with the hotel's ski shuttle (surcharge). At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Wanaka hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 1964
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
Wanaka Hotel offers 47 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Wanaka hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; NZD 25 to 40 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Amigos Mexican Grill
  • Beanie Cafe
  • Bullock Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25.00 to 40 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Hotel Wanaka
Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka Hotel Hotel
Wanaka Hotel Wanaka
Wanaka Hotel Hotel Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wanaka Hotel?

Wanaka Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Wanaka Hotel?

As of 9 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wanaka Hotel on 4 Apr 2025 start from NZ$236.92, including 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.

Is parking available at Wanaka Hotel?

Yep, Wanaka Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

What makes Wanaka Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Wanaka Hotel.

Is Wanaka Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Wanaka Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Wanaka Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered weekdays between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wanaka Hotel?

No, Wanaka Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wanaka Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Wanaka Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wanaka Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Wanaka Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Wanaka Golf Club is a short 8-minute walk away.

Wanaka Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 654 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and patient reception lady on 24/01 shift, answered all our questions nicely, 5 stars to her. Good location, very easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ravi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. The rooms are inaccessible. If you have luggage, it is a big problem to carry them all the way to the room. Some of the rooms are located one level below. The luggage has to be carried there. There is no provision to roll it there. 2. The staff are not very helpful in providing directions and in accommodating the request to provide a room that is easily accessible for someone plots of luggage. 3. The bathroom does not have a wash basin. 4. The kitchen does not have a microwave. I wouldn’t recommend this property for families.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, quiet and the bed was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located - easy walk to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and well priced
Very convenient and well priced for a busy weekend in Wanaka.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenbelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Room wasnt too bad, not very soundproof as we could hear next door and cleaning staff early in the morning. Clean room, comfy beds.

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shahnaz, FLAT BUSH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property was comfortable, clean and convenient to the main town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony, Templestowe Lower

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel a bit dated, but comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An older hotel but comfortable and convenient. Unusual to not have any utensils etc in the room but there is a communal kitchen od site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very close to town centre. Clean and tidy rooms. We had a balcony room which had a lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Feng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Wanaka Hotel including the daily paper
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT stay both the first week and last week of our holiday. LOVED the close proximity to cafes, restaurants, bars & shopping, a fantastic Mexican restaurant, cafe & bar right next door. Very welcoming and accommodating staff (Marisol & another lovely female staff member, thank you again 🙏 who didn’t hesitate to help me with posting a key back to previous hotel as I had an early departure this morning). Very clean modern rooms & bathrooms, heating and comfy beds. We would definitely stay again here at Wanaka Hotel, couldn’t recommend it enough 10/10 - Jan & Graeme AUSTRALIA
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Uday Kumar

Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wandered around the town centre, but ultimately chose the restaurant in the hotel: great cocktails, great atmosphere, great food (Mexican theme), great service. The breakfast restaurant has an in-house bakery. OMG forget the diet. Although centrally located, we enjoyed a nice quiet night. Woke to falling snow, what a bonus from the sheltered deck. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Loved this spot, the only thing was the lack of water pressure in the shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kwan Onn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Just walk across the road to eateries and shops. Rooms are clean and updated. Comfortable bed. There is a kitchen for guests to cook their own food. Recommended for couples.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was renovated, bed was extremely comfortable. There was a bit of noise but only when other guests were walking past. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024