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If you’re having trouble locating a motel in Wanaka, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 541 lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transport.

Motels often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. Motels began in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the tired traveller driving along America’s major roadways.

Bella Vista Motel Wanaka: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Archway Motel & Chalets: Free WiFi, free parking and 2 hot tubs are available during your stay. Fairway Motel and Apartments: Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Aspiring Lodge Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a kitchenette. The Moorings: Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

Expedia has 12 motels in Wanaka.

Take time out to enjoy the scenic lakeside in this family-friendly, walkable area while you’re sightseeing. People who visit Wanaka love its shops, mountains and restaurants. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Wanaka Lavender Farm, Lake Wanaka and Pembroke Park. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Puzzling World and Wanaka Paintball. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka Golf Club and Mount Iron Lookout.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Wanaka to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 12°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Wanaka is 1126 mm.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Wanaka to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Wanaka (WKA), which is located 5.5 mi (8.8 km) away from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.), which is 30 mi (48.2 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.