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title: "Hawea Hotel, Wānaka: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hawea Hotel in Wānaka: rated 8.6 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Hawea Hotel

Albert Town, Wānaka, New Zealand

8.6 ·  Very good 449 reviews ·  #32 #32 of 39 in Wānaka ·  4.0 Location score
## About Hawea Hotel

Hawea Hotel is a hotel in Albert Town, Wānaka, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 449 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 13 km from the centre of Wānaka. The nearest beach is 560 m away. The nearest airport, Wanaka Airport (WKA), is 13 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Floors:** 1

- **Opened:** 1996

- **Last renovated:** 2011

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

1 Capell Ave [haweahotel.nz](https://haweahotel.nz/)

## How Hawea Hotel scores

Better rated than 18% of hotels in Wānaka

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **4.0**
-   Beach access **8.4**

Wānaka average

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **15**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">560 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wanaka Airport (WKA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wānaka</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">30 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Settlers Museum Dunedin680 m

## Hawea Hotel: in detail

Hawea Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Taxi offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Wanaka. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Relax and feel the warmth in the hotel's inviting lobby, featuring an enchanting on-site fireplace. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Hawea Hotel due to the hotel's laundromat ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar.

### Compare

## Compare Hawea Hotel with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Mt Maude Country Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mt-maude-country-lodge-wanaka/) Inn 2.8 km away
    
    9.3 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hawea-hotel-wanaka-vs-mt-maude-country-lodge-wanaka/)

## Questions about Hawea Hotel

### How do guests rate Hawea Hotel?

Hawea Hotel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 449 reviews, which is better than 18% of rated hotels in Wānaka.

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

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Hawea Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Hawea Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Wanaka Airport (WKA), is 13 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hawea Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 560 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hawea Hotel have?

Hawea Hotel has 12 rooms on 1 floors.

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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