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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 loved the house. Great location to go both to town or out to Lavender Farm/Puzzling World. Friendly staff.

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9
Superb
1,174 reviews
Price from
¥21,713
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 place, friendly staff. We had lots of space in our unit. Lots of area for children to play outside and even swings! Not far from the lake, we walked there.

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9
Superb
1,733 reviews
Price from
¥16,984
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.

Very modern new apartment, easy parking outside, quiet rooms, comfortable beds. Everything worked well.

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9.4
Superb
505 reviews
Price from
¥31,845
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.

Clean and comfortable studio, with everything well organized. Staff is not on duty on Christmas day, but all message is clear.

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8.2
Very good
1,342 reviews
Price from
¥16,984
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.

Loved it. Comfortable and clean rooms right near the lake. Thoroughly recommend it here.

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8.3
Very good
1,095 reviews
Price from
¥13,510
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
312 reviews
Price from
¥21,134
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.

Every thing was good. Rooms are nice and cleaned

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8.1
Very good
349 reviews
Price from
¥13,607
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.

Great location, excellent well equipped studio in great condition

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8.8
Fabulous
790 reviews
Price from
¥19,995
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 bed was very comfortable. It is in a lovely spot to get a great view of the mountains. Motel is away from the hustle and bustle of Wanaka but close enough to be able to walk to cafes and restaurants.

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8.1
Very good
205 reviews
Price from
¥25,573
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.

It is better than 5 stars hotel . I like everything from the location to the facilities all are perfect

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8.9
Fabulous
483 reviews
Price from
¥21,134
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
     · 1,732 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
     · 790 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
     · 1,097 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
     · 312 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
     · 1,342 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
     · 349 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
     · 645 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: ¥22,913
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 790 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: ¥24,318
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,732 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: ¥23,257
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 483 reviews
    The facilities provided are very comprehensive. Includes a washing machine + tumbler dryer. After 4 days on the road without doing laundry, this was such a relief to be able to wash our clothes.
    Ali
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: ¥22,099
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,342 reviews
    - Spacious, nice back area - has the motel basics
    Matthew
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: ¥16,071
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 908 reviews
    The motel was very warm and comfortable and we enjoyed our overnight stay very much.
    Elwyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ¥22,292
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 312 reviews
    Great location close to the centre of Wanaka. Very clean room. Lovely, friendly motel owner.
    kate
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 549 reviews
    Small private bathroom but it works. Well stocked kitchen. Right in town so you can just walk everywhere. And just a short w minute walk away to free parking spots.
    Xiao Rui
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ¥24,318
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,732 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: ¥22,913
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 790 reviews
    The friendly motel cat! Spacious room; bathtub; great location; lovely lake views from the room; free parking
    AdrenalineTravellers
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ¥17,660
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,097 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