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The 10 Best Motels in Wanaka, New Zealand

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Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views. Just 4 minutes’ drive from Lake Wanaka, the property features free WiFi and barbecue facilities.

We liked everything. The beds were soft & comfortable, the bathroom is large & beautiful. The kitchenette has a washing machine, which was very useful. The location is quiet & close to town. We had a mountain view which was beautiful. The owners are very welcoming & lovely. My son enjoyed meeting Romeo the horse & feeding him.

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9
Superb
1,159 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Archway Motels & Chalets offers quiet and secluded accommodation, only 200 metres from Lake Wanaka. Set on 2 acres of gardens featuring native trees, tulips, roses and fruit trees, the spacious grounds include a covered BBQ area with picnic tables.

Great location, close to the center and hiking trails. Nice and informative receptionist recommended us restaurants with delicious food. The hot tub experience was very comfortable as well.

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9
Superb
1,678 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Situated in Wanaka with stunning alpine views, just 1.6 kms from Wanaka Town Centre. West Meadows Motel of Wanaka offers complimentary Wi-fi and parking.

The Motel has ski/bike storage space and is within an easy drive from Cardrona and Treble Cone ski fields.

Everything, the size of the room and the parking, service, amazing experience, would love to come back ❤️

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9.4
Superb
507 reviews
Price from
£158
per night

Fairway Motel and Apartments offer self-contained accommodation within a 10-minute walk from Lake Wanaka town. Features include an outdoor swimming pool and BBQ facilities. Guests enjoy 2GB of free WiFi.

The room felt almost new, and was very clean. Friendly owner.

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8.2
Very good
1,336 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Bella Vista Motel Lake Wanaka is located in a quiet street in the heart of Wanaka. The motel is only 150 metres away from the lake and within easy walking distance there are many restaurants, cafes and wine bars. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

Bed was comfy. All shops and restaurants in walking distance. Friendly staff

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8.3
Very good
1,106 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

Just 300 metres from Lake Wanaka, Brookvale Motel offers free WiFi. All apartments feature a kitchenette and satellite TV. Some apartments feature a balcony offering mountain views.

ASURE Brookvale Motel is 2 minutes’ walk from Wanaka’s town centre. It is a 5-minute walk from Wanaka Golf Course and 3 minutes’ drive from Puzzling World. The Cardrona and Treble Cone Ski Fields are a 35-minute drive away.

The room is very comfortable and has a small kitchen area, which was very nice. The location is excellent, walking distance to town center. Staff is very lovely.

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8.3
Very good
310 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

Located in a quiet area, just a 3-minute from Lake Wanaka, this motel offers fully self contained heated accommodation with free unlimited WiFi in all areas. Each apartment offers free parking and a 32-inch flat-screen TV with free-to-air channels and some satellite channels.

The place was very clean, comfortable and quiet. The manager is super nice.

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8.1
Very good
336 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

The Moorings Motel and Apartments are just 5 minutes’ from Wanaka’s town centre and offer lakeside accommodation with views of the mountains. All rooms feature under-floor-heating and Netflix. There are barbecue facilities and a ski equipment room on site.

Beautiful lake view Comfortable room

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8.8
Fabulous
768 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi and a ski drying room, Wanaka View Motel is 200 metres from Wanaka’s restaurants, shops and lakefront. All accommodation includes an LCD TV with satellite channels. Some apartments boast views over Lake Wanaka.

The lady that greeted us was so lovely and we went early just to get our bearings, but she let us book in early no problem we didn't though and the room was super clean, great shower and bed was super comfy.

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8.1
Very good
205 reviews
Price from
£127
per night

Just 5 minutes' walk from the heart of Wanaka's town centre and access to the beachside of the beautiful Lake Wanaka, Alpine Motel offers self-contained accommodation with free off-street parking and 5GB of free WiFi per day. All accommodation offers satellite TV and a well-equipped kitchen or kitchenette.

extremely friendly staff, accomodation was simply perfect, everything we needed was there, don’t hesitate to book this one!

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8.4
Very good
908 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • West Meadows of Wanaka
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 508 reviews

    Situated in Wanaka with stunning alpine views, just 1.6 kms from Wanaka Town Centre. West Meadows Motel of Wanaka offers complimentary Wi-fi and parking.

    Nice and clean and modern. Great, super friendly staff.

  • Archway Motels & Chalets
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,678 reviews

    Archway Motels & Chalets offers quiet and secluded accommodation, only 200 metres from Lake Wanaka.

    Very helpful staff, beautiful hot tubs and great location

  • Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,159 reviews

    Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views.

    Like friendiness and room was clean and comfortable

  • The Moorings Motel and Apartments
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 768 reviews

    The Moorings Motel and Apartments are just 5 minutes’ from Wanaka’s town centre and offer lakeside accommodation with views of the mountains. All rooms feature under-floor-heating and Netflix.

    Proximity to town, excellent facilities and warm host

  • Alpine Motel
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 908 reviews

    Just 5 minutes' walk from the heart of Wanaka's town centre and access to the beachside of the beautiful Lake Wanaka, Alpine Motel offers self-contained accommodation with free off-street parking and...

    Quiet location; clean well appointed room, comfy bed

  • Bella Vista Motel Lake Wanaka
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,106 reviews

    Bella Vista Motel Lake Wanaka is located in a quiet street in the heart of Wanaka.

    Great location could walk to town and surrounding areas.

  • ASURE Brookvale Motel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 310 reviews

    Just 300 metres from Lake Wanaka, Brookvale Motel offers free WiFi. All apartments feature a kitchenette and satellite TV. Some apartments feature a balcony offering mountain views.

    Comfortable, spacious suite with terrace and view.

  • Fairway Motel & Apartments
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,336 reviews

    Fairway Motel and Apartments offer self-contained accommodation within a 10-minute walk from Lake Wanaka town. Features include an outdoor swimming pool and BBQ facilities.

    great value, very warm and comfortable and spacious

  • Manuka Crescent Motel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 336 reviews

    Located in a quiet area, just a 3-minute from Lake Wanaka, this motel offers fully self contained heated accommodation with free unlimited WiFi in all areas.

    Great clean motel with cooking facilities a little outside of town.

  • Wanaka View Motel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 205 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi and a ski drying room, Wanaka View Motel is 200 metres from Wanaka’s restaurants, shops and lakefront. All accommodation includes an LCD TV with satellite channels.

    The perfect location near town with the most amazing views.

  • Aspiring Lodge Motel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 632 reviews

    Featuring panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, Aspiring Lodge Motel offers accommodation with a balcony or a private courtyard.

    great location, was able to get room earlier than expected.

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Motels that guests love in Wanaka

  • Avg. price/night: £91.02
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 908 reviews
    Excellent motel right on the edge of the town centre and Lake Wanaka so everything was an easy walk away
    Saurav
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £66.91
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 520 reviews
    It was a nice, comfortable stay with a good shared kitchen and lounge space. Lots of free parking around and close to a big supermarket
    Jessica
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £72.76
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 611 reviews
    Good value for money and lovely staff. Not a far walk from town. Free parking. Great shower facilities.
    Elliot
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 29 reviews
    The studio was like a motel room. It had no cooking facilities except a kettle. I had expected it would have a small cook top & a toaster. Great location.
    Patricia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £187.34
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,678 reviews
    We had an excellent stay at the Archway. Staff were terrific and the motel is in an excellent location. Highly recommended.
    William
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £85.55
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 336 reviews
    Great clean motel with cooking facilities a little outside of town.
    Evelin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109.44
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,222 reviews
    - excellent location - free parking - great lakeside mountain views from balcony
    Cheng
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £187.34
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,678 reviews
    A newly furnished motel room in a good location. The accommodation was roomy and free parking was perfect.. We were given a very friendly reception on arrival. Strongly recommended.
    Geoff
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £113.48
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 768 reviews
    The friendly motel cat! Spacious room; bathtub; great location; lovely lake views from the room; free parking
    AdrenalineTravellers
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £87.46
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,106 reviews
    The bella vista are a chain motel so you get what it says on the "can!" Clean and comfortable.The purpose of our visit was to go Christmas shopping so the motel was perfectly placed in the centre of town with free parking. The relief managers Sue and Craig were very friendly and helpful.
    andrew
    Family with young children