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The Moorings

2.5 star property
Travelers find their lakeside sanctuary in this peaceful garden retreat where the terrace beckons for morning coffee and evening barbecues by the water

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The Moorings sits lakeside, offering a quiet escape with a garden setting. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and practical touches like laundry facilities. Outdoor spaces feature comfortable furniture and barbecue grills, perfect for casual meals after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Double Bed Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Two Bedroom / Two Bathroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Wānaka, The Moorings is on a lake. Pembroke Park and That Wānaka Tree 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. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Wānaka travel guide
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Map
17 Lakeside Road, Wanaka, 9343

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park
    Pembroke Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wanaka Golf Club which includes golf as well as a small group of people
    Wānaka Golf Club
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Puzzling World featuring a garden and outdoor art as well as an individual male
    Puzzling World
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Gallery Thirty Three
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Picture Lounge
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Moorings

Motel by the lake
At The Moorings, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe, outdoor furniture, and bicycle parking
Room features
All guestrooms at The Moorings boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Heated floors, eco-friendly toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night
  • High chair fee: NZD 15 per night
  • Laundry fee: NZD 3
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Moorings Motel
Moorings Motel Wanaka
Moorings Wanaka
Moorings Hotel Wanaka
The Moorings Hotel Wanaka
Moorings Hotel Wanaka
The Moorings Motel
The Moorings Wanaka
The Moorings Motel Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Is The Moorings 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 The Moorings?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Moorings?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Moorings located?

Situated on a lake, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Gallery Thirty Three, Picture Lounge, and Pembroke Park. Wānaka Golf Club and Rhyme and Reason Brewery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Moorings Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 371 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy but comfy and quiet with an awesome location and 10/10 view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, minutes walk to Lake and Pub, cafes and restaurants. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, loads of space, cute cat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for two days. Our one bedroom apartment had everything we needed. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, location in proximity to the town was great and it certainly met our need. However, the reason for my rating was the price, being one of the more expensive hotels we stayed in yet the room was quite small. Pictures on-line were deceiving, yet perhaps there are better equipped and spacious rooms available other than Room 6 that was arranged for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was great, parking was a bit tricky as we were clearly the last people to check in that day!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect position, beautiful view and walkable to restaurants etc. room was lovely and clean too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfortable room. Handy to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

c susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, efficient service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great room, great view, great value.

Great room, great view, great value. Reception staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of the accommodation. Central to ask the restaurants and just across from the wonderful lake. Although it was clean and well presented it needs a little updating but I would still highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the lake view and very comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Great place

Great views in a decent motel. Just a few doors away from a great Thai restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

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

Perfect stay

The stay started with a marvellous friendly welcome. The room was fine, the beds comfortable and the view and location the best you could ask for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Redentor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quite location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and nice clean room. Helpful staff with suggestions on what to do for the day. Laundry facility was very helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Great location!

Comfortable room with view of Lake and mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient to the shopping and cafe area of wanaka and with stunning views. Easy car parking too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very clean and modern. Excellent vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Lake Wanaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property, it was like home away from home in that all the essentials were there, clean, warm and comfortable and we were finally able to cook something to eat instead of eating out all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a late arvo checkin due to another place letting us down but the Moorings did not and was a beautiful place overlooking the lake and mountains in the back ground, Warm, Clean would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and all the conveniences to cook in room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024