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title: "Wanaka Hotel, Wānaka: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Wanaka Hotel in Wānaka: rated 8.5 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★
# Wanaka Hotel

Wānaka, Wānaka, New Zealand

8.5 ·  Very good 709 reviews ·  #35 #35 of 39 in Wānaka ·  4.0/5 on Google, 495 reviews ·  8.3 Location score
## About Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel is a hotel in Wānaka, Wānaka, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 709 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 260 m from the centre of Wānaka. The nearest beach is 180 m away. The nearest airport, Wanaka Airport (WKA), is 9.2 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

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

- **Rooms:** 47

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 1964

- **Last renovated:** 2016

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 36

71 Ardmore Street [wanakahotel.co.nz](http://www.wanakahotel.co.nz/)

## How Wanaka Hotel scores

Better rated than 11% of hotels in Wānaka

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **8.3**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **9.7**

Wānaka average

## Rating on Google

4.0/5

495 Google reviews

-   5★32%
-   4★42%
-   3★16%
-   2★5%
-   1★5%

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

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **65**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **70**

- **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="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 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="">9.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 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="">260 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Wānaka War Memorial300 m
-   Puzzling World1.9 km

## Wanaka Hotel: in detail

At Wanaka Hotel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Amenities at shuttle offered by Wanaka Hotel simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Wanaka. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hotel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures. Chilly nights become more delightful than balmy ones, as you snuggle near the hotel's inviting hearth. At the hotel, utilize the convenient laundromat to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Wanaka Hotel, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. All adore a delightful cup of coffee! An on-site coffee shop ensures you can relish a cup of authentic, freshly-brewed coffee every morning -- or whenever you desire it. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at hotel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available. At Wanaka Hotel, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. At the hotel, a wide array of leisure activities guarantees a fulfilling experience during your visit. Enjoy skiing every day as the ski slopes on the premises provides seamless access for your convenience. Conclude your days in complete tranquility by visiting the salon situated precisely at the hotel.

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## Questions about Wanaka Hotel

### How do guests rate Wanaka Hotel?

Wanaka Hotel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 709 reviews, which is better than 11% of rated hotels in Wānaka.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Wanaka Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Wanaka Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

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

The nearest airport, Wanaka Airport (WKA), is 9.2 km away in a straight line.

### Is Wanaka Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 180 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Wanaka Hotel have?

Wanaka Hotel has 47 rooms on 3 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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