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Popular hotels in Wanaka

Discover well-known properties in Wanaka that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 1,053 hotels in Wanaka and price data was last updated on 4 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Wanaka is £174/night.
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54 Sargood Drive, Wanaka, New Zealand
Edgewater is ideally set in a peaceful village setting, a short drive from Cardrona and Lake Hawea. Popular facilities, such as a sauna, outdoor tennis courts and free Wi-Fi, make for a satisfying stay in Wanaka.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
2922 reviews
Location
1.9 mi from city centre
20 Studholme Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
Providing free Wi-Fi, a sauna and an outdoor pool, this design hotel is a short car ride from Cardrona. It is also a short car ride from Rippon Vineyard and Paradiso Cinema.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
1166 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
109 Mount Aspiring Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
Providing a sauna and an outdoor pool, Club Wyndham Wanaka, Trademark Collection by Wyndham provides romantic rooms close to Wanaka Paintball. Views of marina, golf course and city can be enjoyed from the on-site fitness centre.
Parking
8.7
Excellent
1616 reviews
Location
2.0 mi from city centre
44 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
West Meadows Motel provides a comfortable base while visiting Wanaka and is close to everything the area has to offer. It also features free Wi-Fi, ski equipment hire and ski slopes.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.3
Excellent
1187 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
122 Brownston Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
Wanaka View Motel offers beachfront setting while in Wanaka. It also provides an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and ski slopes.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
670 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
72 Helwick Street, Corner Upton Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
Located in the countryside, Clearbrook Motels Wanaka is just a short drive from Rippon Vineyard. The multiple amenities this hip property offers include ski slopes, free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.1
Excellent
869 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
1 Homestead Close, Wanaka, New Zealand
Situated in Wanaka, the bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute drive of Wanaka Paintball and provides private parking on site. It also features free Wi-Fi, ski slopes and a ticket service.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
9.4
Excellent
524 reviews
Location
1.7 mi from city centre
71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
Ideally situated in Wanaka, Wanaka Hotel provides luxury accommodation within a short drive of Rippon Vineyard. It also features free Wi-Fi, a coffee bar and ski slopes.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
2533 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
Wanaka, New Zealand
This luxury 5-star property offers numerous quality amenities, such as ski passes, a free shuttle service and free Wi-Fi. It also provides ski slopes, a diving centre and ski equipment hire.
Airport shuttle
Location
21.3 mi from city centre
£1,473
98 Hedditch Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
Located in the countryside, Criffel Peak View Bed and Breakfast is just a short drive from Rippon Vineyard. It also provides free Wi-Fi, ski slopes and a ticket service.
Free Wi-Fi
9.4
Excellent
229 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Wanaka

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hotel in Wanaka.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Wanaka?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Wanaka is March (£20). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Wanaka is December (£799).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Wanaka?

The cheapest day to stay in Wanaka is Sunday (£20). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is £132.

How much is a hotel in Wanaka tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Wanaka tonight starting as low as £38, rising to an average cost of £127, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £139 for a 4-star hotel in Wanaka for tonight.

How much is a Wanaka hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Wanaka this weekend for as little as £44/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £44/night. For a 4-star hotel in Wanaka, the cheapest rate recently found was £129/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Wanaka?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 49 days before your trip to Wanaka. The lowest price found when booking 49 days ahead was £37 per night.

Cheapest hotels in Wanaka, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Wanaka that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Wanaka can be found for as low as £28 per night. There is currently one property in Wanaka that can be booked for this price. Haka House Wanaka is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Wanaka. Price data was last updated on 4 July 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Wanaka for the selected dates. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
94 Brownston Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£28
Avg. per night
51 Manuka Crescent, Wanaka, New Zealand
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£38
Avg. per night
1208 Makarora-Hawea Road State Highway 6, Wanaka, New Zealand
8.0 mi from city centre
Parking
£39
Avg. per night
217 Mt Aspiring Rd Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Spa
£53
Avg. per night
Wanaka, New Zealand
2.0 mi from city centre
£63
Avg. per night
24 Tenby Street East, Wanaka, New Zealand
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£64
Avg. per night
16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£69
Avg. per night
2312 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
14.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£73
Avg. per night
7 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£75
Avg. per night
2 Macpherson Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£78
Avg. per night
2 Dunmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£79
Avg. per night
Wanaka, New Zealand
0.6 mi from city centre
£81
Avg. per night
Wanaka, New Zealand
1.3 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£84
Avg. per night
64 Hedditch Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£86
Avg. per night
35 Brownston Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
£89
Avg. per night
263 Studholme Road North Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Spa
£90
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Wanaka

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Wanaka to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Wanaka at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 4 July 2025.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
54 Sargood Drive, Wanaka, New Zealand
20 Studholme Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
122 Brownston Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
263 Studholme Road North Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
3 stars
35 Brownston Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
2312 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
2 Macpherson Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
44 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
94 Brownston Street, Wanaka, New Zealand

Other accommodations in Wanaka

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Wanaka. There are 1,053 hotels in Wanaka and price data was last updated on 4 July 2025. The average price for a stay in Wanaka is £174/night.
94 Brownston Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£28
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Wanaka

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Wanaka to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 4 July 2025.
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About Wanaka

A mecca for outdoor adventures, Wanaka’s pristine lakes, valleys and waterfalls attract skiers, skydivers, bikers and climbers from around the world. With majestic views and untouched nature around every corner, it’s no surprise Wanaka’s national park was featured in “The Lord of the Rings” movies.

Things to do in Wanaka

Explore the sublime trails around Lake Wanaka. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and gentle sloping glaciers, Lake Wanaka is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. For an easy half-day trek, pack some snacks and make your way up Roys Peak Track. With panoramic views of Lake Wanaka and Mount Aspiring, Roys Peak is an unforgettable journey into the heart of southern New Zealand.

Descend into the world-class canyons of Wanaka in the Matukituki Valley. Whether you’re interested in hiking through old growth forest or looking to climb formidable rock structures, Matukituki is home to a variety of intriguing canyons, rushing waterfalls and crystal-clear pools. Stop and enjoy the views of Mount Aspiring National Park, which features one of New Zealand’s highest peaks.

Do you appreciate a good brain twister? Don’t miss Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World, Wanaka’s self-proclaimed “wonderful world of weirdness”. Featuring a gigantic outdoor maze, multiple illusion rooms, bizarre buildings and a dedicated puzzle centre, you’ll be baffled and delighted as you try to navigate this unique attraction.

Getting around Wanaka

You can arrive by plane at one of three international airports nearby in the cities of Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin. Shuttles, buses and taxis provide transportation to Wanaka. Wanaka is small and compact, with rental cars and mountain bikes available for exploring the surrounding region.

Facts about staying in Wanaka

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Wanaka to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 4 July 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Wanaka?

    One of the most popular hotels in Wanaka is The Camp - Lake Hawea, which has been reviewed by 538 users and currently has a rating of 8.2/10. Other top-rated locations include Fairway Motel and Apartments and Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka, which have received 8.2/10 and 8.2/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Wanaka?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in Wanaka starting from £38 per night in the last 3 days.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Otago?

    In addition to Wanaka, travellers opt to visit Queenstown when visiting Otago. Dunedin is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Wanaka?

    In total, there are 1,053 hotels to choose from in Wanaka, compared to 4,822 properties in Otago.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Wanaka?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 4 hostels, 4 apartments, and 156 holiday rentals in Wanaka.

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