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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
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine
Suite | Lake view
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Reception
Nestled in the heart of the city, Wanaka Hotel offers a unique blend of eco-friendly charm and urban convenience. Take advantage of the ski shuttle, explore local flavors at one of three on-site restaurants or unwind with a coffee at our cafe.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥15,391
￥17,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
9343, Wanaka, 71 Ardmore Street

What's nearby

  • Wānaka Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wānaka Lavender Farm - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 12 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Fig - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Water Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Relishes Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Muttonbird - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coco Hut Asian Food Truck - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Wanaka Hotel

Eco-certified 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), free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • 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

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

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 Aug 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wanaka Hotel on Sep 29, 2025 start from ￥15,391, 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 at Wanaka Hotel?

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 Gallery Thirty Three, Wānaka Golf Club, and Pembroke Park. That Wānaka Tree and Picture Lounge are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Wanaka Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 691 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great and the room was very warm. Staff were friendly and it was just perfect for our ski trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhihui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with all amenities nearby, shops, restaurant, room is clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leng Suan Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service
Cafe and restaurant right under/around hotel so it got quite loud at times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy nice room, i was expecting sky for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to eateries and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and all accessories provided were very appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, friendly staff, central location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet, clean place, that was centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yat sin

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

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and hotel had everything we needed. Loved the fresh cherries at check in!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent location. Rooms very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a Wanaka pit-stop. Centrally located, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean. Good coffee shop in front.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

WAI MAN RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is acceptable for us. We only stayed for 1 night. Restaurants and supermarket nearby. Walking distance to lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very close to the waterfront and right in town centre. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great in all aspects
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with a great view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent ust service and a comfortable and clean.

An old hotel but well maintained. Noise from room above disturbed sleep. Convenient for town and the lake with a partial view of the mountains. Parking and WiFi were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice location

Nice location, could use a little bit of an update, but the location was great. Good parking and super safe and convenient to walk around town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025