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Wanaka Hotel

3.0 star property
Wānaka ski hotel with ski shuttle and ski storage

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Equipment storage
Reception
Suite | Lake view
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

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Ski facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Ski shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $123
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22

Room options

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

Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room

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

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

Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, 9343

What's nearby

  • Wanaka Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Puzzling World - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 9 min drive
  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 61 min drive
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Whakapai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪B.Social Brewery & Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel features a ski shuttle and puts you near winter activities like downhill skiing and snowboarding. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Amigos Mexican Grill, one of 3 restaurants, which serves Mexican cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Skiers will appreciate access to ski storage. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 47 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
DONE

Offsite

    • Ski shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Golfing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1964
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Ski

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski storage
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Amigos Mexican Grill - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Bullock Bar and Grill - This pub serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Beanie Cafe - Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 25.00 to 40 per person
  • Ski shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Hotel Wanaka
Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka Hotel Hotel
Wanaka Hotel Wanaka
Wanaka Hotel Hotel Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Does Wanaka Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Wanaka Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Wanaka Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Wanaka Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wanaka Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Wanaka Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like kayaking, rock climbing, and skydiving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Wanaka Hotel?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Mexican cuisine, and garden views.

Does Wanaka Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Wanaka Hotel like?

Wanaka Hotel is in the heart of Wānaka, a short 7-minute walk from Pembroke Park and 8 minutes' walk from Wanaka Golf Club.

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Wanaka Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Location
Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Towns
Lake
Balcony
Children
View
Store

What guests liked

  • The property's location offers excellent dining options, including a Mexican restaurant and cafe, within walking distance. (7 reviews)
  • Good parking was available and the location was super safe and convenient to walk around town. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

8/10

Great place to stay, close to eateries and shops.
1-night trip

10/10

Very clean, friendly staff, central location
1-night trip

10/10

perfect for our needs
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely place to stay
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Hotel is acceptable for us. We only stayed for 1 night. Restaurants and supermarket nearby. Walking distance to lake.
1-night trip

8/10

Perfect for a Wanaka pit-stop. Centrally located, friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

Great location
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful location and hotel had everything we needed. Loved the fresh cherries at check in!
1-night trip

10/10

Great location just a couple of minutes walk into the town centre and the lake. Lovely staff on the front desk who were incredibly helpful. Room was a decent size with a fridge and kettle and had the added bonus of a balcony which overlooked the gardens.
1-night trip

8/10

Very well located - easy walk to the lake.
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay, very close to the waterfront and right in town centre. Would recommend!
1-night trip

8/10

Absolutely lovely town on the shores of Lake Wanaka. Lovely room, quiet and very close to all amenities.Highly recommended
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent location
1-night trip

10/10

Everything perfect
1-night trip

10/10

Clean, tidy, quiet and the bed was awesome.
1-night trip

8/10

Very friendly and patient reception lady on 24/01 shift, answered all our questions nicely, 5 stars to her. Good location, very easy parking.
1-night trip

10/10

Really good
1-night trip

10/10

It's good for holidays 👍
1-night trip

8/10

This property was comfortable, clean and convenient to the main town centre.
1-night trip

8/10

Hotel a bit dated, but comfortable. Great location.
2-night trip

8/10

Good place to stay
1-night trip

2/10

We really enjoyed our stay at the Wanaka Hotel including the daily paper
2-night trip