Lovely stay in Wanaka! Fantastic for Comfortable room, and we couldn't believe the amazing…read morelakefront view from our studio motel room. Staff was friendly and helpful, with great recommendations. Very convenient location for walking around town.

The Moorings is set right on Lake Wanaka only a short stroll away from the main town... in terms of…read morelocation, it doesn't get much better. We stayed in a studio which has some pretty rad views, it's clean, and friendly service. If you have stayed next door in the lakeside apartments you will be disappointed in the quality, but hey it's half the price! The only drawback for me was the lower quality build means there is some traffic noise from the road out front. Wanaka has become a super busy tourist destination over the past decade, which has unfortunately brings crowds of people. Overall The Moorings is a decent value for money place to stay. But if your not so worried about what comes out of the wallet, hit up lakeside apartments... best place in town for sure!!

This place is perfect for a quick stay in Wanaka. It's right around the corner from the lake,…read morerestaurants, shopping, has a grassy area out front where kids love to run around, and has a view of Mt. Aspiring! Request rooms 101/201-103/203 for view from your room (in winter). Very clean and remodeled.

I stayed here during a business trip and absolutely fell in love with it. Fraser and Anne are so…read moresweet and welcoming and have thought of everything when it comes to amenities in the rooms. Between the room heaters, space heaters, and bed warmer I was beyond toasty while looking at the beautiful views of the mountains. Their kitchen and breakfast are wonderful and everything about my stay was perfect. Thank you for everything!

My wife and I stayed here for two nights and our experience was wonderful. Fraser and Anne are…read moreexcellent hosts and their social hour was an excellent way to meet other adventurers and settle dining accommodations. Super easy to walk to/from town center. The room was private, quiet, and the mattress in our room was of good quality. Breakfast was excellent. Highly recommended!

If you don't want to trek back to Wanaka, Hawea Hotel is a good option for drinks or a meal in…read moreHawea! I got the chicken sandwich with gluten free bun and fries. Nothing to write home about but well prepared and satisfying. My partner got the wings and felt they were a bit undercooked - he didn't feel the best after eating them. We enjoyed some drinks on happy hour here, and looks like they have some game and trivia nights onsite. They also have a large patio outside and billiards inside. The bartender that took our order was awesome and gave us some good recs for the area.

We grabbed takeaway from here when we were staying at the Geo Domes nearby. I thought the food was…read morereally good. I had the fish and chips, which were gluten free. I'm from the US and gluten free fish and chips is pretty much unheard of. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Everyone else I was with enjoyed their food as well.

Great place to stay in Wanaka. We stayed in the basement studio which was great as it shielded us…read morefrom the hot summer sun! Not sure how they other rooms are but the walls were a bit thin as we could hear guests in adjoining rooms moving around. The other rooms appear to have a kitchen as we noticed many guests cooking their own meals. Wifi is free and fast and there is free laundry except coins are required for the dryer.

I wanted to transplant my space here to a warmer clime (it was cold)...So lovely. My group went on…read morea hike, but I chose to hang...enjoyed a bit of warmth out on my porch, with this peaceful scene. Then meandered into Wanaka, via the lake walk and also the neighborhoods. What an ideal locale. I was enchanted. The Edgewater is ideally located and beautifully maintained. Feel so lucky to have spent time here.

The hotel is more on the rustic side i.e. could use some remodeling. We had a ground-floor suite…read morewith access to a large grass area and a limited view of the lake. There is a path close by that will take you around the lake to the restaurant/shopping area. Access to the lake is just beyond the path. The suite was comfortable and had plenty of room for 2 of us but we did hear some noise from the suite above us.

The person at check in was very nice. The room was basic clean and also nice. They have some…read morebeautiful pools, jacuzzi, lap pools spa and workout room. The cons were the WiFi connection is not strong or consistent but the real downer was going to Jacobs Grill, the bartender pretty much totally ignored us as we walked in for happy hour. We also noticed that the bartender was also the restaurant host and the one who takes the reservations. He was wearing so many hats that we were waiting for an extended period of time for our drinks. Very slow and poor customer service.

The Oakridge Resort is set a couple of kms from the centre of Wanaka & you would require a car or…read morealternative transport to get to & from the town centre. The hotel has a lovely looking leisure pool & also a lap pool, the former is heated so even in cooler weather it could be nice to take a dip. The studio room that I was allocated was pleasant enough. That said I was disappointed with the extras provided. The toiletries were randomly just shampoo & moisturiser. There was no pen or paper provided either which is usually a given in a hotel of this standard. I had an issue with my shower cubicle not draining the water away very efficiently & found the bathroom floor had become somewhat of a swimming pool during the short shower I took. I reported the problem to reception as a mop to soak up the mini lake would have been useful. Sadly no one ever materialised so I had to use all available towels to address the problem. The wifi was very disappointing & generally worked better outdoors than in my room. I felt that $22 for the continental breakfast was a very steep price as the choice was quite limited. I was very glad that I hadn't paid the extra money for the hot breakfast as this appeared to consist of just 5 items. Personally I wouldn't stay here again as the location is not great & possibly accommodation that is better value for money exists closer to the town.

We loved Wanaka, and Manuka Crescent was a good place to lay out heads. We weren't in the room much…read morewith all the amazing outdoor activities, but it was a good price and an efficient space with a separate sleeping room, living room and a small kitchenette. Their front desk closes fairly early (by US standards), but you can easily arrange a late check-in. About a mile from the downtown area if you want to walk.

Stayed here for two nights (should have stayed in Wanaka for much longer. It's so nice)…read more I booked on Expedia prior to coming down from the Christchurch area but couldn't make it during normal hours. I emailed the motel & they sent me instructions on after hours check in (which was an envelope on the door). So check in was a breeze. The room itself is spartan, clean, and small but suitable for the price and location. The there's a kitchenette, a bed, small tv, and a shower. I think there's a laundry facility on the property but I didn't use it. Free parking was nice. The motel is a few blocks from all the shops in downtown Wanaka. The restaurants are all by the lake area. There's a large chain grocery store a block away. The worst thing about the room was that the walls are super thin so if you have noisy neighbors, your stay might be affected. Mine was fine. Would 100% recommend.

We stayed upstairs in a room with a queen and twin bed. It was clean and well maintained. We…read morearrived after hours and our key was waiting in an envelop since the front desk was closed. There was easy parking in the attached lot. The room had a fridge, microwave, and dishes. The bathroom has a light bulb heater. The tv had a good variety of stations. The volunteer fire department is close by and every time they get a call, the sirens sound and you can hear them. I heard them once during the night and once in the morning. The location is right in the middle of town. You can walk to the lake and restaurants.

Not the most romantic retreat, but loved its rustic charm and simplicity. Great on value which is…read morealso complimented with a wonderful, large self-catering kitchen. Only downside for us were the communal bathrooms (which were nice and clean, just inconvenient in the middle of the night) and the lack of free wifi (which is rare to find in NZ anyways). Super convenient location to shops, pubs and slopes. Would certainly recommend for a family on a budget or a getaway for people looking to be sociable. Lastly, the owners were gracious hosts with great knowledge of the surrounding area.