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Wanaka Hotel
4.3/566 Reviews
We recently stayed at the Wanaka Hotel, attracted by its central location which did not disappoint being so close to the lake and the centre of town. However, our overall experience was marred by several discomforts. The hotel shows its age with a rather run-down appearance and old which could definitely use some modern upgrades. A minor, yet notable inconvenience was the provision of single ply toilet paper, of which there wasn't enough. The quality of toilet paper says a lot about a place. The bathroom was compact, to say the least, and while the heated mirror would be a thoughtful touch in winter, it made the room unbearably warm in the spring sunshine. The lack of a powerful shower further dampened our experience. The absence of air conditioning was felt, especially during the sunny afternoon when our room turned into a sauna despite opening the windows and sliding door. Parking was another challenge. It’s a game of luck to find a spot at times due to the pub . This could be quite inconvenient especially if you’re carrying a fair bit of luggage. The combined effect of these issues unfortunately outweighed the benefits of the location. We have decided not to return to Wanaka Hotel for our future visits to the area.
West Meadows of Wanaka
4.6/598 Reviews
'West Meadows Motel' hardly inspires the imagination - until you get here that is... A superbly designed and built complex that is both architecturally appealing and very well appointed. My phone booking, and reception experience with Matt was both casually relaxed yet thoroughly professional, and we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. Our 2 bedroom unit was really lovely - 2 identical and well proportioned bedrooms with clever light blinds and super comfy beds. Both tastefully done, and same with the lounge / dining area. Think modern contemporary with plush yet simple decor. Just perfect really. Sliding doors out to balcony, a user-friendly guest laundry and nicely designed car parking and gardens round out the overall impression that this place was designed and built with the guest experience in mind. For a 2 night stay I didn't expect to return after a long day hike on our first day to find the whole unit cleaned and beds tidied - this isn't 'usual' motel practice, yet it was here. Matt was also super helpful with local driving, hiking and 'insider' intel. Situated a km or two out of 'town', we worried about the walk in/out to forage for dinner, but that wasn't an issue once Matt told us about the excellent Stoaker Room 400m down the road, which was fabulous. Meat lovers rejoice! And if you didn't want to drive into Wanaka proper (only 2 mins drive or a 20-30 min walk) then they will happily drop you there and you can taxi home. A relatively new development, built in 2017, West Meadows both feels new, and yet well established at the same time. It is a superb place to stay, and all round one of my favourite motels in a 6 week tour of the country - and yes, I have stayed in many... Would return in a heartbeat and cannot recommend highly enough. Top job guys, may thanks, you were spectacularly good.
Aspiring Lodge Motel
3.6/563 Reviews
There is a big supermarket next to the hotel. It is very convenient to buy the ingredients and cook by yourself. There are microwave ovens, refrigerators and induction cookers in the room. It is very close to isite and 2 minutes' walk from the lake.
Manuka Crescent Motel
4/542 Reviews
Parking is very convenient, the clerk's attitude is very good, ten minutes drive to the town center, not far from the red dot of the network, the inside is very clean, there is no taste at all, it is very suitable for passing by.
Oasis Yurt Lodge
5/54 Reviews
We were a group of 20 (with 10 children ranging from 0 - 12) and the Oasis Yurts were perfect for our family holiday. The yurts were super comfortable, very roomy and kept cool in the hot weather with the black out curtains, fan and opening rooftop! With the log fires I imagien they would be super cozy in winter too! The central lodge was a perfect size and the kitchen was fit out with everything we needed. The extra spaces such as the teepee, large lawn complete with lawn games and hot tub just added to the fun! The location was also perfect - just a few minutes drive from Wanaka town centre, the lavender farm, puzzle world and Hook Salmon Farm. If your looking for a group get away you simply cannot do better than the Oasis Yurts!
Hampshire Holiday Parks – Wanaka
4/552 Reviews
I was bullied and harassed by the lady manager. I am writing this review at half past midnight after having somewhat recovered from the shock and horror of what I just went through. Reading other reviews, I now know others have had similar experiences with this particular person. I had perhaps the most rude, harassing behaviour at this holiday park by two individuals who apparently manage the place. The lady was just completely horrible in regard to how she spoke to me. The man was still somewhat better. This will be a long review as the owners and future guests of the Holiday Park need to know what a disgrace these people are to the otherwise awesome Kiwi Hospitality I have experienced everywhere in NZ. I am on a solo motorcycle trip and had reached the holiday park at half past ten in the night. I had phoned in advance about my late arrival and was told this wont be a problem and there would be an envelope for me at the reception. There was no mention of a lockbox on the phone. And the email (screenshot attached) simply mentions categorically a Blue Box which will contain the envelope. The said blue box was empty when I arrived. I was cold from the ride and very tired. So I parked the motorcycle inside the Holiday Park in a well lit area by the side of the road and started to look for my tent site. Suddenly I hear someone calling me from behind in a rather rude voice. It was this lady. Instead of asking me if I needed help as I was clearly lost, she rudely asks me, is this your motorcycle. I was in full riding gear, of course it was mine. I was still relieved that I had some help. But she was anything but. I told her my site was 266 and if she could point me to it. Instead of helping me, and despite having seen the email confirmation, she continued to rudely ask me to walk to the lockbox and grab the map. I asked her if there was a problem as she appeared annoyed. She asked me 'do you know what time it is?'. I said I did and that I had phoned in advance. To which she downright scolded me and said 'hey dont argue'. The man in the car was also saying soemthing but I could hear it properly as I still had my helmet on because of the cold. At this point I was fully in shock and gave up and walked to the lockbox to grab the map. When I returned the rude lady was gone. The man said that if anyone entered without a map, they would call the police on them as they would be tresspassing. And he is telling this to a person with a PREPAID BOOKING! It has taken me two hours to actually process this rude incident. I have a booking for two nights but I will be leaving here as early in the morning as possible because my entire holiday experience has been ruined by the rude lady who apparently is the manager. If the owners of the Holiday Park are reading this, please have a chat to your park managers as they are the furthest thing from service orientated. A simple conversation was all that was required instead of taking the persona of a bully

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  • How much do 3-Star hotels in Wanaka cost on the weekend?

    Based on hotel prices on Trip.com, the average twoStarWeekendCost per night on the weekend for hotels in Wanaka is NZD 252. 3-Star Hotel rates change often; this price is for reference only.

  • How much do 3-Star hotels in Wanaka cost?

    Based on hotel prices on Trip.com, the average twoStarAvgCost per night for hotels in Wanaka is NZD 306. 3-Star Hotel rates change often; this price is for reference only.

  • Of all the 3-Star hotels in Wanaka, which hotels have the highest user ratings?

    When travelling to Wanaka for the first time, many travellers find it difficult to choose a 3-star hotel to stay in. According to Trip.com data, Lime Tree Lodge and Lakeside Apartments are popular 3-star hotels with high ratings, making them good choices for your trip.

Property Information for Tourists

Highest PriceNZD 709
Lowest PriceNZD 65
Number of Reviews408
Total Properties88
Average Price (Weekdays)NZD 276
Average Price (Weekends)NZD 286