⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Lake Wānaka for 2026

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1. Tasman Holiday Parks – Wanaka

19.8 km from Lake Wānaka

Wee lin

S$120

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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.

2. Cross Hill Glamping

13.6 km from Lake Wānaka

Chris

S$419

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

3. Mishika Retreat and Lodge

19 km from Lake Wānaka

Colin

S$188

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern building with a glass balcony, a parking lot, and outdoor seating.

A modern building with a dark facade, a visible entrance, and a sign indicating a direction.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

4. West Meadows Motel

20.7 km from Lake Wānaka

Ines Gabriela

S$238

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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.

5. Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

18.4 km from Lake Wānaka

Philip

S$140

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a large window offering a view of a grassy area, trees, and a body of water.

A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a body of water, and a wooden structure.

A rowboat on a rocky shore with a calm lake and mountains in the background.

A forested campsite with three tents, each with a porch and seating area.

6. The Camp - Lake Hawea

13.8 km from Lake Wānaka

Shona

S$75

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A group of people seated on wicker furniture facing a lake with mountains in the background.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A golf course with a pond, surrounded by buildings with dark roofs and a mountainous backdrop.

7. Edgewater

18.8 km from Lake Wānaka

Drew

S$226

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating areas and a well-maintained lawn.

A sign for 'Clearbrook' with an arrow pointing left, indicating the direction to the property.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a window with a view, and a ceiling light.

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.

8. Clearbrook Motels Wanaka

19.1 km from Lake Wānaka

Natasha

S$224

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A compact living space with two sofas, a kitchen area, and a fireplace.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase with red accents.

9. The Moorings

18.6 km from Lake Wānaka

Russ

S$161

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden benches, a stone wall, and a covered seating area.

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.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, sink, and refrigerator.

10. Fairway Motel and Apartments

18.6 km from Lake Wānaka

Nicholas Peter

S$156

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern, compact building with a deck, two chairs, a sofa, and a large window.

A modern interior with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a grey sofa with a cushion, and a small round table.

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.

11. Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka

19.5 km from Lake Wānaka

Stacey

S$68

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

A boat docked at a rocky shore with mountains in the background.

A picnic area with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a small building with a sloped roof.

A modern, well-lit living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

12. Alpine Motel

18.8 km from Lake Wānaka

Sarah

S$144

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of a mountain.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a trash bin.

A corridor with wooden paneling, doors, and windows.

A modern hotel room with two single beds, a dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. ASURE Brookvale Motel

18.9 km from Lake Wānaka

Allan

S$161

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 sign for Archway Motels & Chalets with a mountain backdrop.

A modern hotel with a row of rooms featuring balconies, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

14. Archway Motel & Chalets

18.7 km from Lake Wānaka

Jason

S$173

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A residential area with multiple apartment buildings, a road, and mountains in the background.

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 view through a window with a mountain landscape, including snow-capped peaks and dense green trees.

15. Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

21 km from Lake Wānaka

Richard

S$155

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A gravel driveway leading to a row of modern, single-story houses with a mountain backdrop.

A compact living space with a bed, a TV, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

A modern house with a covered driveway, a white car parked in the garage, and a mountain in the background.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

16. Manuka Crescent Motel

17.3 km from Lake Wānaka

Wells

S$175

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a shower, and a view of the parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a map of New Zealand, a framed certificate, and travel guides.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

17. Bella Vista Motel Wanaka

18.8 km from Lake Wānaka

Joanne

S$149

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A small white cabin with a red roof, a door marked '10', and a table with chairs outside.

A cabin with a deck and a small porch, surrounded by trees and a stream, with mountains in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of a lake and trees.

18. Hampshire Holiday Parks - Glendhu Bay

18 km from Lake Wānaka

Ken

S$60

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

19. Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

17.5 km from Lake Wānaka

Suvomoy

S$259

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A wooden cabin bedroom with two beds, a dining area, and a large sliding glass door to the outside.

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.

A kitchen with wooden walls, a window, a sink, and shelves with dishes.

20. Aspiring Lodge Motel

19 km from Lake Wānaka

Glenn

S$129

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wānaka

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tasman Holiday Parks – Wanaka	9.0 Wonderful 309 reviews	View
Cross Hill Glamping	10.0 Exceptional 32 reviews	View
Mishika Retreat and Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
West Meadows Motel	9.8 Exceptional 498 reviews	View
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 160 reviews	View

Top Lake Wānaka Hotel Reviews

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

10/10 Excellent

"Great room with views of the mountains. Only negative was I could hear the group up till very late in the night."

Archway Motel & Chalets

10/10 Excellent

"Room is very clean and spacious."

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!!"

The Camp - Lake Hawea

8/10 Good

"The cabin had everything you needed. Very relaxing."

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka

8/10 Good

"We had a really good stay, the cabin, kitchen and bathroom were exeptionally clean. It would be useful to be able to borrow kitchen gear, we were unprepared for that. The curtains were a bit useless but the cabin was good otherwise."

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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Our top choices for Lake Wānaka hotels

1. Tasman Holiday Parks – Wanaka

2. Cross Hill Glamping

3. Mishika Retreat and Lodge

4. West Meadows Motel

5. Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

6. The Camp - Lake Hawea

7. Edgewater

8. Clearbrook Motels Wanaka

9. The Moorings

10. Fairway Motel and Apartments

11. Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka

12. Alpine Motel

13. ASURE Brookvale Motel

14. Archway Motel & Chalets

15. Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

16. Manuka Crescent Motel

17. Bella Vista Motel Wanaka

18. Hampshire Holiday Parks - Glendhu Bay

19. Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

20. Aspiring Lodge Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wānaka

Top Lake Wānaka Hotel Reviews

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

Archway Motel & Chalets

Cross Hill Glamping

The Camp - Lake Hawea

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka

Other attractions near Lake Wānaka

Lake Hawea

Minaret Peaks

Peter Fraser Park

Fastness Peak

Blue Pools

Blue Pools Track

beach near Beacon Point

beach near Waterfall Creek Recreation Reserve

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