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Located just 492 feet from the shores of Lake Wanaka, guests at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages have a choice of Super King with ensuite accommodations in the Main Lodge (Adult only space) or two self-catering cottages - Two Bedroom Ruby Cottage or three Bedroom Lismore Cottage - all with free WiFi. Providing easy access to the surrounding ski fields, Wanaka Homestead is only 12 mi from the ski areas of Cardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Farm. The 18-hole Wanaka Golf Course is only 0.6 mi from the lodge, as are countless walks and hikes. Each room in the Lodge has an private bathroom, heating and a SMART TV with basic SKY and local channels. Both cottages feature generous living areas, well equipped kitchens and a a SMART TV with basic SKY and local channels. All bookings are ROOM ONLY. Facilities include a guest laundry, drying room, ski storage and free off-street parking. Guests also have access to barbecue facilities, an outdoor hot tub and bikes for hire. Wanaka offers many local activities including fishing, lake cruises, jet boating, yacht charters and kite surfing.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
3 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lan
    United States United States
    Very nice and well kept property. Super close to the Wanaka tree and walking distance to the town center. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
  • Lauren
    United States United States
    our cottage was very clean and perfectly suited. great location. walkable to the lakefront and center. nice amenities and beautiful grounds.
  • Marcia
    Brazil Brazil
    The host was wonderful, very welcoming and helpful. Great location, right next to the famous That Wanaka Tree. The bed was amazing! I highly recommend this place!
  • Eiko
    United States United States
    Beautiful and peaceful setting with very attentive staff. Steps to the famous lone Wanaka Tree.
  • Ryan
    United States United States
    Everything about this property was amazing. Location, furnishings, staff; we couldn’t have been happier with our stay.
  • Andreas
    Germany Germany
    the host was very knowledgeable and helpful about what can be done and on how do do things. Amazing job. Thanks for your support.
  • Tianyao
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nice staff and wonderful accommodation. I will definitely live there next time.
  • Anna
    France France
    Super nice place, super super charming, it’s good to see a place that is careful to details and decoration. I found it rare in NZ. The bedroom was beautiful.
  • Jen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, we walked to dinner etc, beautiful room, had washing machine & dryer in the room which was great as we had just completed the Milford track. Lovely breakfast in the dining room. Highly recommend.
  • Verhaegh
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Welcoming staff. Lovely motel. Rooms very tastefully decorated. Handy to Lake. Still within easy walk of town if you like walking. Great character and has a rural feel. Would have been great to stay longer.

Area info

Amenities of Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 16 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that it is not possible to check in or check out on Christmas Day.

Please note that children under 16 years of age cannot be accommodated in the King Room and are not permitted in the lodge area. Children are welcome in the Two-Bedroom Cottage and Three-Bedroom Cottage.

Please inform Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages