Wanaka View Motel

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Wanaka View Motel

Wanaka Accommodation with Amazing Views

Boutique accommodation overlooking Lake Wanaka and Pembroke Park, with panoramic views of the Southern Alps and surrounding mountain ranges. Set in a quiet lakefront position, we’re just a five-minute stroll from Wanaka’s town centre — shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars are all within easy walking distance.

Whether you’re passing through on a South Island road trip or staying a week to explore the region, our self-contained studios, 1 bedrooms, 2 bed chalets, and 3 bed apartments offer a relaxed base with some of the best views in town. Save money when booking directly through us.

Panoramic Mountain and Lake Views

Our lakefront location is one of the most spectacular in Wanaka, with uninterrupted views across the water to the Buchanan and Minaret mountain ranges. Wake up to the sunrise over Pembroke Park, or watch the light change on the mountains from your own balcony or window. We've lived and worked in Wanaka for years and love sharing our favourite spots - from lakeside walking tracks to the best coffee, wine, and dinner spots in town. Ask us when you check in and we'll point you in the right direction.

Boutique Wanaka Accommodation

Our cosy chalets, studios, and apartments are clean, warm, and fitted out with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including kitchen facilities, free WiFi, and off-street parking. The entire motel is smoke-free, and we use low-allergenic cleaning products that are kind to our guests and the environment. With two dedicated exterior electric car and bike charging points on-site, we're a convenient stop for EV travellers touring the South Island. Whether you're here for a night or settling in for longer, you'll find a warm welcome and a genuinely restful stay.

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   Dallas 
 
 
 
 Verified Great location Wanaka View Motel was conveniently centrally located. It was well presented, spotlessly clean and well equipped. The bed was super comfortable. The car was very close to the unit so it was easy to take our bags in and out. We enjoyed our stay.
  
 
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   JK 
 
 
 
 Verified Quaint stop in Wanaka. Staff were fantastic and had great local recommendations! Great location - easy walk to shops and restaurants and beach front but far enough away that we had a peaceful sleep.
  
 
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   Megan H 
 
 
 
 Verified Great location and friendly onsite owner This motel has to be one of the best locations in Wānaka, an easy walk to restaurants shops and supermarket. The motel is located across the road from a large park, looking out to the lake, the units are extremely warm and well appointed. The owner is on site and readily available for anything you might need or any local information. This is our second stay at this motel and will definitely be back!
  
 
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   L Q 
 
 
 
 Verified Nice space inside but view may not be what you expect. This is a nice, updated space. Close to the CBD. We had the 1 BR lake view room. But potential customers should know that the “view” will likely be marred by cars parked alongside the lake facing window. In our case it was someone’s boat and they were constantly doing things to the boat as it sat on its trailer. The lake is a good ways away although there are no houses between you and the lake-just a few parked cars, a large park and a few trees. The view of the mountains was quite nice although you have to close the blinds to block afternoon sun or if you want privacy. The other thing I’ll mention is, while the credit card surcharge is quite common in New Zealand, the 3% we were charged at Wanaka View is the highest I encountered during our month of travel.
  
 
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   Brett 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing service and view! Exceptional service! We originally booked a studio, which didn’t have a view as expected, but the lovely owner upgraded us to a larger room with stunning views. We could look out across the park to the beautiful Lake Wanaka. The motel’s location is perfect—just a short walk to the town center. Pip, the owner, gave us fantastic local tips on places to explore, including a drive to the Blue Pools and a hike up Mt. Iron, both of which were incredible. She also recommended dining at Hook, which we absolutely loved! Thanks so much, Pip! We can’t wait to come back next year.
  
 
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   Henning R 
 
 
 
 Verified Good place to stay Very good place to stay - clean, well maintained property and spacious room, reasonably priced; comfortable and quiet, would stay here again. Please note that this place offers different types of rooms - we spent the night in the basement suite, which does not have 'a view', or a kitchenette, but this is clearly highlighted when booking (on room selection). If any of these items is important for you, make sure you book one of the more expensive apartment-style rooms above. A guest laundry is available.
  
 
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   Steph W 
 
 
 
 Verified A lovely place to stay in Wanaka We loved our stay at the Wanaka View Motel. The rooms were very clean and updated, filled with everything we needed for our stay. We had a great view of the lake and were close enough to walk to everything we needed! There is a washer/dryer onsite, we were able to use the washer and then hang dry our clothes outside to dry, it was perfect. The owner was beyond kind, she helped us navigate the town and work out how to get to places since we didn't have a car. We definitely want to stay here again if we make it back to New Zealand!
  
 
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   Megan D 
 
 
 
 Verified An unexpected gem! Super clean, comfortable and a convenient location with restaurants, bars and supermarket just a short walk away. Hosts were friendly and welcoming. The kitchen in the unit was well appointed with a large fridge, stove and microwave. Great place!

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   張愷紘 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 乾淨！舒適！有廚房設備！離湖邊很近
  
 
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   V Jaay 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wirklich toll gelegenes Motel! Parkmöglichkeiten vorhanden und sehr einfacher Checkin auch nach der offiziellen Öffnungszeiten der Rezeption. Wir hatten uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
  
 
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   Henry Zhao 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best place I’ve stayed at in New Zealand, great location with a short walk to the lake and shops and the only accommodation I’ve been where it’s felt like the people running the place would be happy living in it. Only room for improvement is fly screens to keep the insects out (which I haven’t seen anywhere else either).
  
 
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   Steve Riggs 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a unit with three mates going to Burt Munro in Feb, The host was amazing after a rough start, most likely on my part. the room was awesome. The location was superb. so close to the center of Wanaka. Was a nice stroll to dinner after being on bikes all day. I will look at booking with Wanaka view motel, the view from our unit was amazing to look at while having a coffee. I would highly recommend staying there. will book there in a heart beat again when there with my wife next time. cheers Steve Riggs.
  
 
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   Mona S 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We stayed as a family (2 adults, 2 kids) in the 3-bedroom chalet — ideal for a group of six. The layout was roomy enough for the four of us and likely perfect for accommodating six comfortably. The full kitchen was a huge bonus: we could prepare meals ourselves which made things far easier and more relaxed than relying on restaurants for every meal. For a family with kids, having that kitchen made everything so much more convenient. The location is absolutely amazing. The chalet has lovely lake and mountain views and is only a short walk from the lakefront, town centre shops, cafes and restaurants.  We walked almost everywhere during our stay — and that easy access made for a very relaxed holiday rhythm. One highlight: on a family-bike day around the lake we appreciated how easy it was to return to the motel for quick breaks or “nature-call” stops, thanks to the proximity and convenience. Having a central base like this really made it easier to enjoy the lake and surrounding scenery without having to plan around a car. Overall — great for a family getaway: roomy chalet, useful kitchen, unbeatable location and lovely views. If you want to be close to the lake/town and enjoy self-catering and flexibility, this place works wonderfully.
  
 
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   Hayley Langford 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love staying here for all my work trips. So cozy and such a great location. Walking distance to the lake and all the eateries.
  
 
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   Hans Wang 
 
 
 
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