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Wanaka Hotel

3.0 star property
Savor authentic Mexican dishes at three on-site restaurants or relax with a coffee while exploring this vibrant city's attractions and activities

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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine - Wanaka Hotel (Wanaka)
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Located in the heart of the city, Wanaka Hotel combines eco-friendly practices with urban convenience. Guests can hop on the ski shuttle to nearby slopes, enjoy diverse flavors at three different restaurants, or take a moment to unwind at the hotel's welcoming café.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Wānaka, Wanaka Hotel is in the city center. Lake Wānaka and Pembroke Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Puzzling World and Wānaka Lavender Farm. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Wānaka travel guide
Map
71 Ardmore Street, 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
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Puzzling World featuring a garden and outdoor art as well as an individual male
    Puzzling World
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gallery Thirty Three
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Picture Lounge
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wanaka Brew Bar
    2 min walk
  • Firebird
    5 min walk
  • Kai Whaka Pai
    4 min walk
  • Big Fig
    3 min walk
  • Relishes Cafe
    3 min walk

About this property

Wanaka Hotel

Hotel near Lake Wānaka
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), tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 is parking?

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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Reviews

Wanaka Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 728 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got an adjoining room and it was perfect for grandparents/grandkids. Amigos is two steps away and the lakefront is 3 minutes away. It was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wai Shir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location- just a short walk to the lake and shops. Room is clean and comfortable. The reception staff is helpful and friendly. Will definitely book this place if I visit Wanaka again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shai

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location close to the lake. Nice back yard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

NICOLA

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was comfortable however no air con and it was warm throughout the night. When checking in the receptionist just handed out key with no explanation of where the room was, not v welcoming. Location of hotel is good, near bars, restaurants and lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Wen

Bathroom is too small. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

azna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic but clean. A bit dated but adds to the charm of the town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean with a comfortable bed, a good shower over the bath, and a balcony with a view in the direction of the lake, but the soundproofing around the connecting door between my room and the next one was poor, and I could hear everything. The hotel has its own restaurant, and is close to many others. Easy parking, friendly staff and fast wifi. I made use of the laundry ($2 per wash and $3 for drying), and I also used the communal kitchen to make sandwiches to take out - it's very well-equipped, but I could only find one sharp cook's knife in the whole kitchen, which is a problem when more than one person is preparing food in there. I would probably stay here again next time I visit Wanaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly Recommended! The staff were amazing — very friendly and helpful. A receptionist kindly helped us with our heavy luggage and showed us a shortcut to the car park. The room was cozy, clean, and the bed extremely comfortable. We had a pleasant stay and would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a solid place to stay if you need a bed for the night. What got me was the movies are on DVD and you have to call the front to order them and have them play it for you..kinda odd. But overall great location with lots of food nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Thuy

Very nice, so clean and good place to stay 👍
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

8/10 Good

Dianne

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

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

8/10 Good

Tanya

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

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

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly staff , great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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