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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.

Felt very welcomed by the staff. The chalet had everything we needed. It was clean and very bright. Surroundings are very well kept and nice. Location is either good or bad depending on needs. Its a bit further away from town centre.

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9
Superb
1,175 reviews
Price from
€ 127
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.

Nice location! The owners are really kind!

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9
Superb
1,739 reviews
Price from
€ 100
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.

The room was clean and incredible. The appliances in the kitchen were great. Felt very much at home during our stay. Staff was incredibly friendly. Location was amazing. Loved being close to Wanaka.

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9.4
Superb
505 reviews
Price from
€ 187
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.

Great owners really helpful! Can’t get a better rooms anywhere else! Best place to stay in wanaka!

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8.2
Very good
1,340 reviews
Price from
€ 95
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.

very clean, warm and comfortable..

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8.3
Very good
1,098 reviews
Price from
€ 86
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.

I liked having a separate sofa and kitchen with a door. The front desk staff was very helpful on where to go and what to do.

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8.3
Very good
313 reviews
Price from
€ 124
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.

Great location and nice and quiet.

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8.1
Very good
349 reviews
Price from
€ 82
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.

The location was so perfect and the room so comfortable. Thank you so much

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8.8
Fabulous
790 reviews
Price from
€ 117
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.

Close to the city, comfortable beds and pillows. Nice and helpful host.

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8.1
Very good
205 reviews
Price from
€ 150
per night

Clearbrook Serviced Motels & Apartments offer an array of well-appointed studios and apartments in in the heart of Wanaka, just a short walk from Lake Wanaka and the town's shops and restaurants. All apartments have a private balcony or patio with stunning mountain views.

The counter staff was friendly and helpful. The location was good, with good eating places within short distances. The apartment was spacious and clean, and the bed wad comfortable. Whole neighborhood environment was nice and quite. We recommend this place for visitors to Wanaka.

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8.9
Fabulous
484 reviews
Price from
€ 124
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
     · 505 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.

  • Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,174 reviews

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

    Spa bath, full equiped of kitchen, big living room

  • Archway Motels & Chalets
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,739 reviews

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

    The chalet is perfect! It is very clean and comfortable.

  • The Moorings Motel and Apartments
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 791 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.

    The size of the room and the view overlooking the lake

  • Bella Vista Motel Lake Wanaka
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,098 reviews

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

    Comfy, clean, great location and amenities. Friendly staff

  • ASURE Brookvale Motel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 313 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
     · 1,344 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

  • 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.

  • Manuka Crescent Motel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 350 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.

  • Aspiring Lodge Motel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 646 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: € 108.08
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,098 reviews
    good location, free parking
    thitaree
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 108.08
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,098 reviews
    Great location. Quality motel perfect for our overnight stay. Staff were very helpful, even in the later hours. Some good food nearby and some provide a discount for people who stay in this motel, which the staff will inform you about in the welcome letter.
    Daniel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 142.59
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,739 reviews
    It's a lovely motel. Comfy bed, clean and very friendly owners. Free parking on site. Close to supermarkets and restaurants.
    Asha_C
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 123.75
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 614 reviews
    Excellent motel. Very modern, clean and comfortable. Very tastefully decorated. Large open-plan lounge dining kitchen area. Very comfortable couches and beds. Fully equipped kitchen and large fridge/freezer. Dishwasher, clothes washer/dryer, microwave. Good wifi. Close to the lake and town centre. View of the mountains beyond the lake.
    JustCoastin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 118.26
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,344 reviews
    Location is why we chose your Motel nice walk into town. Units are clean & tidy.
    R
    Raewyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 129.92
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 791 reviews
    The Moorings Motel and Apartments are very well located I'm the main part of Wanaka, a short stroll to the town, grocery stores, and restaurants. The apartment was very well set out with a view over the lake to the mountains. The manager, Darren, was very helpful and recommended a number of good options for grocery shopping and dinner.
    Greg
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 142.59
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,739 reviews
    Mark and Jacquie were lovely, very helpful and friendly with recommendations. The motel was clean and freshly renovated, well located to town and a great place to stay. Thoroughly enjoyed the cedar wood hot tub under the starry night sky.
    Elizabeth
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 142.59
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,739 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: € 129.92
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 791 reviews
    The friendly motel cat! Spacious room; bathtub; great location; lovely lake views from the room; free parking
    AdrenalineTravellers
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 108.08
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,098 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