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title: "Manuka Crescent Motel, Wānaka: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Manuka Crescent Motel in Wānaka: rated 8.5 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Motel · ★★★★
# Manuka Crescent Motel

Wānaka, Wānaka, New Zealand

8.5 ·  Very good 322 reviews ·  #34 #34 of 39 in Wānaka ·  4.2/5 on Google, 182 reviews ·  2.2 Location score
## About Manuka Crescent Motel

Manuka Crescent Motel is a motel in Wānaka, Wānaka, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 322 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Wānaka. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Wanaka Airport (WKA), is 10 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 13

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

51 Manuka Crescent [manukacrescentmotel.co.nz](http://www.manukacrescentmotel.co.nz/)

## How Manuka Crescent Motel scores

Better rated than 13% of hotels in Wānaka

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **2.2**
-   Beach access **6.1**

Wānaka average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

182 Google reviews

-   5★43%
-   4★35%
-   3★18%
-   2★3%
-   1★1%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<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="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 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="">10 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 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="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Wānaka War Memorial1.7 km

## Manuka Crescent Motel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The motel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the motel's ticket service and tours. During your stay at this fantastic motel, experience comfort and warmth from the delightful on-site fireplace on those chilly days and nights. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The motel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at motel, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the motel at its BBQ facilities. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Manuka Crescent Motel. Enhance your winter enjoyment by visiting the pristine white slopes each day with ski slopes. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool.

### Compare

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## Questions about Manuka Crescent Motel

### How do guests rate Manuka Crescent Motel?

Manuka Crescent Motel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 322 reviews, which is better than 13% of rated hotels in Wānaka.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Manuka Crescent Motel?

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

### Does Manuka Crescent Motel have a pool?

Yes, Manuka Crescent Motel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Manuka Crescent Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Manuka Crescent Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Wanaka Airport (WKA), is 10 km away in a straight line.

### Is Manuka Crescent Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Manuka Crescent Motel have?

Manuka Crescent Motel has 13 rooms.

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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