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title: "Altamont Lodge vs Luxury on Lansdown: which hotel is better?"
description: "Altamont Lodge or Luxury on Lansdown in Wānaka? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/altamont-lodge-wanaka-vs-luxury-on-lansdown-wanaka/
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# Altamont Lodge vs Luxury on Lansdown

Both are in Wānaka, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse
## [Altamont Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/altamont-lodge-wanaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1116876/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment
## [Luxury on Lansdown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/luxury-on-lansdown-wanaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1804431/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Luxury on Lansdown

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Luxury on Lansdown if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (250 m / 660 m)
-   to walk to the sights (1.2 km / 2.2 km)

### Why is Altamont Lodge better than Luxury on Lansdown?

1.  More guest reviews (134 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×22)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Luxury on Lansdown better than Altamont Lodge?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1) (+0.2)
2.  410 m closer to the beach (250 m vs 660 m) (−410 m)
3.  1.1 km closer to the city centre (−1.1 km)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Altamont Lodge | Luxury on Lansdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Location | 3.8 | 5.3  (+1.5) |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 8.1 | 9.5  (+1.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.1) | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 134  (+128) | 6 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 219 | – |
| Rank in Wānaka | top 31%  (+13%) | top 44% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.8 | 5.3  (+1.5) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km | 1.2 km  (−1.1 km) |
| To the beach | 660 m | 250 m  (−410 m) |
| To the airport | 11 km | 10.0 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.1 km | 1.0 km  (−1.0 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | – | 2 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 17  (+13) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.2 km apart

Altamont Lodge: city centre: 2.2 km, Wanaka Airport (WKA): 11 km, beach: 660 m.

Luxury on Lansdown: city centre: 1.2 km, Wanaka Airport (WKA): 10.0 km, beach: 250 m.

## Weather in Wānaka

[Wānaka weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/new-zealand/otago/wanaka/weather)

## Altamont Lodge or Luxury on Lansdown: common questions

### Which is better, Altamont Lodge or Luxury on Lansdown?

Luxury on Lansdown leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Altamont Lodge or Luxury on Lansdown?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Luxury on Lansdown is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for Altamont Lodge.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Luxury on Lansdown is 250 m from the nearest beach; Altamont Lodge is 660 m.

### How far apart are Altamont Lodge and Luxury on Lansdown?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/altamont-lodge-wanaka-vs-luxury-on-lansdown-wanaka/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/