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Aspiring Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy evening drinks at Aspiring Lodge Motel's cozy bar and quiet reading time in the library between outdoor barbecues.

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Aspiring Lodge Motel (Wanaka)
Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Aspiring Lodge Motel (Wanaka)
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Aspiring Lodge Motel (Wanaka)
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Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Aspiring Lodge Motel (Wanaka)
The Aspiring Lodge Motel offers a cozy retreat with a library for good reads and a bar for drinks. Free WiFi keeps guests connected, and daily newspapers keep them informed. Outdoor barbecue grills provide ideal spots for casual meals and socializing.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King Studio)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Family Unit

  • Sleeps 6

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Wānaka is home to Aspiring Lodge Motel. Lake Wānaka and Pembroke Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Puzzling World and Wānaka Lavender Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Wānaka travel guide
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Map
16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka, 9192

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park
    Pembroke Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Wanaka Golf Club which includes golf as well as a small group of people
    Wānaka Golf Club
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Picture Lounge
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gallery Thirty Three
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Basecamp Wānaka Climbing Centre
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wanaka Brew Bar
    6 min walk
  • Firebird
    4 min walk
  • Kai Whaka Pai
    3 min walk
  • Big Fig
    4 min walk
  • Charlie Brown
    1 min walk

About this property

Aspiring Lodge Motel

Motel near Lake Wānaka
Aspiring Lodge Motel provides amenities like a library and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Aspiring Lodge Motel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Aspiring Lodge Motel Wanaka
Aspiring Lodge Motel
Aspiring Wanaka
Aspiring Hotel Wanaka
Aspiring Lodge Motel Motel
Aspiring Lodge Motel Wanaka
Aspiring Lodge Motel Motel Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspiring Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aspiring Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aspiring Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aspiring Lodge Motel located?

Situated in Wānaka, this motel is steps from Pembroke Park, Picture Lounge, and Gallery Thirty Three. Wānaka Golf Club and That Wānaka Tree are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Aspiring Lodge Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

zheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, nice staff, designated parking and close to town. Good money for the value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Very cosy and great size double room, and close to the lake. Perfect for whole family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes nice and clean and great position in the middle of town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tadashi

Convenient location, next to supermarket, next to a park and close to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, tidy and comfortable. The lodge is in a great location, close to the water, town and supermarket.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ishbel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Julian (house keeping services) was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A convenient comfortable place to stay with a nice big room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel is clean, well appointed, and has a great location right in downtown Wanaka adjacent the New World supermarket. Lake front is one block away, and several excellent restaurants are all within easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marlyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lots of dining options 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yan

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

Very good location

Very good location for staying in wanaka, can walk to the beach and the motel is right next to the supermarket. The interior is a bit old but well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Su

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here last night at room 2. The hotel is very clean and equipped with the cookware. The super market is just a mini walk, hence it's so convenient. Checked in and out were super easy. We highly recommended the hotel. Parking is also free and easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jaclyn Su Phin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing and compensated for any of the minor imperfections (dated and rather musty smelling toilet). Being so close to the lake and to all the shops and restaurants is simply amazing. For the price, it’s a great and affordable accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to town and the lake. The rooms are a bit dated but well maintained.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great greeting, property clean & amenities fine. Handy to shopping, dining, bars etc, would definitely use again and suggest to other travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Great location and service.

Fantastic location! Clean, comfortable, friendly staff. The all-wood building creaks a lot, so be prepared for a few bumps in the night!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant as always, great property super friendly and efficient staff. awesome locality five star all round
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night the room was comfortable for what we wanted the drapes were in a bit of poor order which I thought would have been fixed very easily other than that it was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Greig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Late check in was easy, even when office was closed for the day. Overall, the room was great and clean & tidy. One TV remote wasn't working, but the second one was. Unfortunately I could not get a peaceful night's sleep due to random noises on the roof each night I stayed. I suspect a possum was jumping & running around on the corrugated roof which was heard clearly through the ceiling. Although this was outside of the motel's control, I strongly recommend they get a professional to trap it. I would easily return to this motel, if I knew this particular issue was fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is in a great location. Close to the water, shopping, dining, etc. However it is quite dated and could definitely use a spruce-up, and new pillows. It was clean so it was ok for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Wānaka, easy walk to all shops and lake front. Rooms are a little dated, but very tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Friendly and excellent location. Condition and decor dated but that is outweighed by great location and friendly staff. This was my 3rd stay at this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bouen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 minute walk to all the restaurants and bars in Wanaka. Plenty of parking in the motel or outside on the road. The staff are super friendly and accommodating 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent accommodation in convenient location

Accommodation was decent, however there were some squeaky noises every now and then and we had no idea where that came from, although this was a non-issue to me. It will also be great if a kettle had been provided. Location wise, this was in the centre of Wānaka and there is a New World supermarket behind. Parking spaces can be tight and limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If the parking lot is full there are tons of spaces across the street after 7pm (it was packed before then though). There are limited hours at the reception but they were great about leaving instructions to check in and had the key drop off for early in the morning. It was a great area within walking distance of all the restaurants and the traffic calms down a lot in the evening!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025