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Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Rippon Vineyard

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BBQ/picnic area
Flat-screen TV, toys
Front of property
Lismore Cottage | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Flat-screen TV, toys
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages is surrounded by stunning scenery. Guests relax on the garden terrace, gather around the firepit, or soak in the spa tub after a day outdoors. The property offers convenient bike rentals and laundry facilities for longer adventures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Super King Lodge Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Super King Lodge Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Laundry detergent
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Special Deal King room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Special Deal King room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Desk
Laundry detergent
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ruby Cottage | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Ruby Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Lismore Cottage | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Lismore Cottage

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Homestead Close, Wanaka, 9305

What's nearby

  • Rippon Vineyard - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • That Wānaka Tree - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Wānaka Lavender Farm - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 15 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Water Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪鼎點168 (Gusto) - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

Upscale bed & breakfast near Rippon Vineyard
Located close to That Wānaka Tree and Wānaka Golf Club, Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages provides a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this bed & breakfast. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, outdoor furniture, and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Irons/ironing boards and laundry detergent
  • Housekeeping and desks

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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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges NZD 2.2 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For same day bookings, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 19 and May 26.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 2.2

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Wanaka Homestead Lodge Cottages
Homestead Lodge Cottages
Wanaka Homestead Cottages
Wanaka Homestead Hotel
Wanaka Homestead & Cottages
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages Wanaka
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages Bed & breakfast
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages Bed & breakfast Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Is Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages located?

Situated in Wānaka, this bed & breakfast is within 2 mi (3 km) of Rippon Vineyard, Wānaka Golf Club, and Lake Wānaka. That Wānaka Tree and Mount Iron Lookout are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Naomi Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garnett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alan was very helpful with tips about restaurants, road conditions, places to visit. The property and amenities were great. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hershell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for our one night stay in Wanaka
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Home as in Homestead - Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just fantastic service and super friendly host. Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and awesome spot. Great host.

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful lodge, and even better than the pictures would suggest. The only thing better than the room was one of the most genuine and friendly hosts you will ever have, our favorite New Zealander!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic two nights at the Lodge. Gabby was the most welcoming host - your smile could brighten any day! Cosy, comfortable, and peaceful. I felt so relaxed and at home. Thank you sooooo much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

Great experienc

We had a lovely stay with all we could need in a wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to the park and the Wanaka tree. Also walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at various places during our 3 week tour of the South Island, the Homestead Lodge was head and shoulders above everywhere else we stayed. It's a lovely place, the owners have worked hard to make it elegant, well-equiped, extremely well looked-after and friendly. The Homestead Lodge is a very pleasant walk along the lakeside into the town centre, with spectacular views the mountains. The owner couldn't have been more helpful, he even gave us a lift 12k to the start of a beautiful walk back into town. Make a point of talking to him, he will tell you the best places eat, where to get cheap petrol, where to find the best pastries and how to make the most of your stay. If you are interested in doing the Wanaka Park run, it's only about 100m to the start. It's a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property, felt like a little sanctuary. Close walk to Wanaka Lake and a lovely walk to downtown Wanaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

Lugar incrível!

Lugar é incrivel. Vale muito a pena. O proprietario é atencioso e amigavel! Quarto limpo, espaçoso, e e tremamente organizado.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed in a room in the lodge. It was very comfortable. Alan welcomed us and when we asked for a second night, he was able to juggle the rooms so we could stay. We were close enough to town to walk to plenty of eateries and bars and the lake. Alan also provided loads of information about what to do and where to go while in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room for a night stay and skiing near by. The room is modern with a nicely appointed bathroom. Restaurants are 3 min drive away. Walks around the lake is nearby. We walked for 20 minutes to the Rippon winery for a tasting. Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host Allan was very accommodating and friendly. The lodge was lovely, clean and inviting. I only wish we stayed more than one night to be able to explore all that the area has to offer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience all around! Highly reccomended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, warm and cosy. Bed was big and comfortable. Staff were wonderful. Hot tub was private and seperate spaces for bbq and out door fire. Solid built place in a very nice setting of trees and lush grass. Easy walking to the lake, parks and to the township.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts, Allan and Kaaleen. Nothing was too much problem. Welcomed like friends and family. Comfortable nights sleep and a decadent breakfast with fresh baked cheese scones!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eine super Adresse in schöner Umgebung, sehr freundliche, hilfsbereite Eigentümer, top Frühstück - einfach alles stimmig und zudem auch für Alleinreisende gut geeignet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

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

Wonderful

Staying at Wanaka Homestead is like visiting old friends. Kaalene and Allan were so kind and thoughtful. We felt genuinely cared for, and could have easily stayed for weeks. Breakfast is delicious, with nice variety. The property is lovely with a rustic vibe, yet completely modern, spacious, and comfortable. Our room felt both posh and homey; the kind of place you could happily laze in all day if it weren’t so nice to be outside. The location is ideal: close to town but not right in the hustle and bustle. From there, we enjoyed walks to the lake and into town. In fact, we so loved being there that we got take-away and enjoyed meals out on the patio or lawn tables. We never quite made it to the jacuzzi under the stars. Next time! We left rested and happy, feeling like we’d made life-long friends. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

chun-fu

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

Has to come again

床可以再好一點
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge with lovely decoration and warm hospitality. Also very handy location close to the lake and walking distance from most restaurants. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Seattle, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is just a beautiful place, the best service, breakfast was great. Made it feel like home! Thank you guys! Can't wait to stay with you again!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

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