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A modern building with a glass balcony, a parking lot, and outdoor seating.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern building with a dark facade, a visible entrance, and a sign indicating a direction.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a bed.

1. West Meadows Motel

West Meadows Motel
20.7 km from Lake Wānaka
United States
Lei
€177
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
West Meadows Motel
A modern house with a large lawn, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a garage.
A modern house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a view of mountains.
Front of property
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

2. Mishika Retreat and Lodge

Mishika Retreat and Lodge
19 km from Lake Wānaka
Australia
Colin
€140
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Mishika Retreat and Lodge
A wooden cabin with large windows, surrounded by lush pink flowering bushes and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a balcony with a view.
A bottle of Maude wine and a glass of red wine on a wooden table in a cozy room with a fireplace.
A cozy reading nook with a large window, a bookshelf filled with books, and a comfortable seating area.

3. Te Wanaka Lodge

Te Wanaka Lodge
18.9 km from Lake Wānaka
United States
Andy
€93
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Te Wanaka Lodge
A modern building complex with a central courtyard, surrounded by mountains.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a view of a backyard through large sliding glass doors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a black sofa with decorative pillows.

4. Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
18.4 km from Lake Wānaka
Australia
Philip
€103
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
A room with a large window offering a view of a grassy area, trees, and a body of water.
A forested campsite with three tents, each with a porch and seating area.
A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a body of water, and a wooden structure.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a lake and mountains, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.

5. The Camp - Lake Hawea

The Camp - Lake Hawea
13.8 km from Lake Wānaka
Australia
Shona
€58
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Camp - Lake Hawea
An outdoor patio area with wooden benches, a stone wall, and a covered seating area.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, sink, and refrigerator.
A pool area with a wicker sofa and a speaker.
A neatly made bed with white and teal pillows, a dark throw blanket, and two towels. A gold-framed mirror hangs above the bed.

6. Fairway Motel and Apartments

Fairway Motel and Apartments
18.6 km from Lake Wānaka
United Kingdom
Nicholas Peter
€109
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Fairway Motel and Apartments
A gravel driveway leading to a row of modern, single-story houses with a mountain backdrop.
A reception area with a flag, a car, and potted plants.
A modern house with a covered driveway, a white car parked in the garage, and a mountain in the background.
A compact living space with a bed, a TV, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

7. Manuka Crescent Motel

Manuka Crescent Motel
17.3 km from Lake Wānaka
United States
Wells
€107
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Manuka Crescent Motel
A cozy tented room with a bed, a heater, and a view of the outdoors.
A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a sink, and a coffee machine.
A series of geodesic dome structures in a natural setting with a mountainous backdrop.
A bottle of Maude champagne and two glasses on a table outdoors.

8. Cross Hill Glamping

Cross Hill Glamping
13.6 km from Lake Wānaka
Canada
Chris
€292
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Cross Hill Glamping
A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating areas and a well-maintained lawn.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a window with a view, and a ceiling light.
A sign for 'Clearbrook' with an arrow pointing left, indicating the direction to the property.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a mountain view.

9. Clearbrook Motels Wanaka

Clearbrook Motels Wanaka
19.1 km from Lake Wānaka
Australia
Natasha
€164
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Clearbrook Motels Wanaka
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of snow-capped mountains.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of mountains, and a black carpeted floor.
A modern living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a purple sofa.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, a wooden front door, and a garage.

10. Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
17.5 km from Lake Wānaka
Australia
Cindy
€165
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a scenic mountain view in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a marble table, a wooden wall panel, a small sink, and a mirror.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. It features wooden walls and a large window with curtains.
A sign for Archway Motels & Chalets with a mountain backdrop.

11. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
18.7 km from Lake Wānaka
Australia
Jason
€110
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Archway Motel & Chalets
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of a mountain.
A motel with a signboard, a staircase, and a view of a lake with mountains in the background.
A modern hotel room with two single beds, a dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a trash bin.

12. ASURE Brookvale Motel

ASURE Brookvale Motel
18.9 km from Lake Wānaka
United States
Allan
€112
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
ASURE Brookvale Motel
A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with a lake, trees, and buildings in the foreground.
A modern building with large glass windows, a brick chimney, and a clear view of the surrounding landscape.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the outdoors, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating areas.
A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a dark base and a light countertop. There are three pendant lights hanging above the desk, and a vase with flowers on the left side.

13. Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
18.7 km from Lake Wānaka
Australia
Merran
€115
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Wanaka Hotel
A modern, compact building with a deck, two chairs, a sofa, and a large window.
A modern, compact cabin with a deck and outdoor seating, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a mountain backdrop.
A modern bedroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a neatly made bed.
A modern interior with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a grey sofa with a cushion, and a small round table.

14. Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka
19.5 km from Lake Wānaka
United States
Esther
€62
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror on the wall, a wardrobe, and a small bench.
A row of modern multi-story buildings with balconies, large windows, and a paved driveway.
A stone structure with a hot tub, surrounded by rocks and plants, under a night sky.
A residential area with multiple apartment buildings, a road, and mountains in the background.

15. Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
21 km from Lake Wānaka
Australia
Richard
€112
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
A dining area with a table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A row of modern, single-story mobile homes with large windows and a central driveway.
A single-story house with a patio area, a fenced yard, and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a view of mountains, and a parking lot.

16. Wanaka View Motel

Wanaka View Motel
19.2 km from Lake Wānaka
United States
David
€137
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Wanaka View Motel
A wooden cabin bedroom with two beds, a dining area, and a large sliding glass door to the outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees and mountains.
A lodge with a wooden exterior and a metal roof, located near a lake with mountains in the background.
A wooden cabin room with a sofa, a bed, a table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony.

17. Aspiring Lodge Motel

Aspiring Lodge Motel
19 km from Lake Wānaka
Australia
Glenn
€97
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Aspiring Lodge Motel
A compact RV interior with a bed, a small dresser, and two windows.
An aerial view of a campground with RVs parked in rows, surrounded by dense greenery.
A compact RV interior with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating space.
A compact kitchenette with a sink, stove, oven, and a toilet.

18. Sundale Caravan Retreat 2 Berth - Wanaka

Sundale Caravan Retreat 2 Berth - Wanaka
19.2 km from Lake Wānaka
Australia
Steve
€74
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sundale Caravan Retreat 2 Berth - Wanaka
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a table, and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A snow-covered mountain with a clear night sky.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a view through a sliding glass door.
A mountainous landscape with hikers on a rocky outcrop.

19. Minaret Station Alpine Lodge

Minaret Station Alpine Lodge
15.9 km from Lake Wānaka
United States
Bettina
€1,974
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Minaret Station Alpine Lodge
A well-lit RV interior with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.
A compact RV interior with a sofa, a small table, and curtains.
An aerial view of a campground with RVs parked in rows, surrounded by dense greenery.
A compact RV interior with two beds, a kitchenette, and a sunroof.

20. Sundale Caravan Retreat 4 Berth - Wanaka

Sundale Caravan Retreat 4 Berth - Wanaka
19.2 km from Lake Wānaka
€74
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sundale Caravan Retreat 4 Berth - Wanaka
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wānaka

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern building with a glass balcony, a parking lot, and outdoor seating.
West Meadows Motel
9.8
Exceptional
498 reviews
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A modern house with a large lawn, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a garage.
Mishika Retreat and Lodge
9.8
Exceptional
7 reviews
View
A wooden cabin with large windows, surrounded by lush pink flowering bushes and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
Te Wanaka Lodge
9.0
Wonderful
314 reviews
View
A modern building complex with a central courtyard, surrounded by mountains.
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
9.0
Wonderful
161 reviews
View
A room with a large window offering a view of a grassy area, trees, and a body of water.
The Camp - Lake Hawea
8.4
Very good
387 reviews
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Top Lake Wānaka Hotel Reviews

Edgewater

Edgewater

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent place to stay with great views"
Sunny 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Edgewater
Cross Hill Glamping

Cross Hill Glamping

10/10 Excellent
"This was the most amazing place!! Everything was beyond our expectations and was definitely first class!! The heated floor in the bathroom, the night light which comes on when you're trying to find your way to the bathroom at night, the nice robes, the teas and coffees and the most amazing breakfast. I highly recommend staying here if you're ever on the South Island of New Zealand!!"
Hugh 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Cross Hill Glamping
Maison de Maude - Lake Hawea Holiday Home

Maison de Maude - Lake Hawea Holiday Home

10/10 Excellent
"Warm with a welcoming fire and plenty of wood"
Nathan W. 7-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Maison de Maude - Lake Hawea Holiday Home
Lakefront Views over Lake Hawea Wanaka South Island New Zealand

Lakefront Views over Lake Hawea Wanaka South Island New Zealand

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely cottage of ideal size for us but could sleep 8 by including the cottage out the back.Lake view was beautiful as was the walk along the lake.Short walk to the shops .Lovely and warm, and ideally set up. penty of crockery, cutlery etcLoved it and would return."
David P. 15-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Lakefront Views over Lake Hawea Wanaka South Island New Zealand
Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin

Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin

10/10 Excellent
"Not truly lakefront but a very short walk. Comfortable and cosy, everything worked, nice touches (tea station, fresh flowers) and the area is STUNNING"
Lexy K. 2-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin
Lake Hawea Haven - Lake Hawea Holiday Home

Lake Hawea Haven - Lake Hawea Holiday Home

8/10 Good
"House was clean. Had everything we needed for a great visit. "
Jeffrey 2-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
Lake Hawea Haven - Lake Hawea Holiday Home

Other attractions near Lake Wānaka

Lake Hawea

9.4/10 (368 reviews)
The clear blue waters of this striking lake are surrounded by a peaceful landscape of rolling green hills and rugged mountains.
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Minaret Peaks

9.2/10 (5 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Minaret Peaks during your travels in Minaret Bay. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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Peter Fraser Park

Explore the great outdoors at Peter Fraser Park, a lovely green space in Lake Hawea. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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Fastness Peak

8.8/10 (5 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fastness Peak during your travels in Mount Aspiring National Park. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's mountain views.
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Blue Pools

10.0/10 (20 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Blue Pools during your travels in Mount Aspiring National Park. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's waterfalls.
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Blue Pools Track

You can take time to visit Blue Pools Track during your travels to Mount Aspiring National Park. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's waterfalls.
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beach near Beacon Point

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Beacon Point during your trip to Wānaka? Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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beach near Waterfall Creek Recreation Reserve

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Waterfall Creek Recreation Reserve during your trip to Wānaka? Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Wānaka?
Lake Wānaka is located in an area that travellers like for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.
Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Wānaka?
Minaret Station Alpine Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and a restaurant. You'll find it 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Lake Wānaka. Other good choices around the area include The Camp - Lake Hawea and Cross Hill Glamping.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Wānaka, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Lake Wānaka.

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