The 10 BEST Wanaka Design hotels of 2023

10 Top-Rated Design hotels in Wanaka: Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge, Lakeside Apartments, Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages, Wanaka Springs Lodge, Lansdown Villa Apartments, Wanaka Luxury Apartments, Lake Wanaka Lodge, Te Wanaka Lodge, Clearbrook Motel & Serviced Apartments, Distinction Wanaka Alpine Resort

1. Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge

44 Golf Course Road, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

This property is a 14-minute walk from the beach. 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.
All chalets are heated, and have a marble bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. Each chalet has a washing machine and a full kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator.
Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge Wanaka are just 2,450 feet from Wanaka Golf Course, and 40 minutes’ drive from the Cardrona Ski Fields. Queenstown International Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

2. Lakeside Apartments

9 Lakeside Road, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

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This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Offering a private balcony overlooking Lake Wanaka and Mount Aspiring National Park, Lakeside Apartments Wanaka are just 3 minutes’ drive from the popular Puzzling World.
The property features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Free parking is available on site.
Located in the heart of Wanaka, Lakeside Apartments Wanaka are a 1-hour drive from Queenstown.
Laundry facilities and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave are standard in all apartments. Each apartment has a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player.
Offering stunning lake and mountain views, the barbecue area is the perfect place for a casual meal. The tour desk can arrange fishing trips and Lord of the Rings tours.

3. Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

1 Homestead Close, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

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This property is a 4-minute walk from the beach. Located just 650 feet from the shores of Lake Wanaka, guests at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages have a choice of B&B accommodations or self-catering cottages, 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.
Each room in the Lodge has an private bathroom, heating and satellite TV. All cottages feature generous living areas, well equipped kitchens and a TV with DVD player.
Facilities include a guest laundry, drying room, ski storage and free off-street parking. Guests also have access to a small DVD library, barbecue facilities and a large outdoor hot tub.
Continental breakfast is available for guests staying in the lodge. The tour desk can organize local activities including fishing, lake cruises, jet boating, yacht charters and kite surfing.

4. Wanaka Springs Lodge

21 Warren Street, 9343 Wanaka, New Zealand

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This property is a 7-minute walk from the beach. Nestled in a beautifully landscaped garden, Wanaka Springs Lodge is less than 5 minutes' walk from Wanaka's town center. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site parking. Facilities include a spa pool, a guest lounge and a large patio deck overlooking the mountains.
Located at the end of a quiet street, Wanaka Springs maintains an intimate atmosphere. Relax in front of the log fire in the lounge area or choose a book from the library and enjoy afternoon tea in the sunny dining room.
Handmade wooden furniture and rich colorful décor make all accommodations a special place. Guests enjoy views of the mountains or gardens from each room.

5. Lansdown Villa Apartments

2a Lansdown St , 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

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This property is a 4-minute walk from the beach. Just 3 minutes' walk from Lake Wanaka, Lansdown Villa Apartments offers stylish accommodations with free Wi-Fi and a private patio. Guests enjoy access to a spa pool and a terrace with a fireplace and a BBQ. This nonsmoking property offers free on-site parking and free local phone calls.
All apartments feature a kitchenette or kitchen and a lounge with fireplace. Amenities include a SMART TV with Netflix and Skype. Some apartments also have a spa bath.
Lansdown Villa Apartments Apartments are 0.9 mi from central Wanaka, and 55 minutes' drive from Queenstown International Airport. The Cardrona Ski Field and Treble Cone Ski Field are both a 40-minute drive away.

6. Wanaka Luxury Apartments

8 Stonebrook Drive, 9343 Wanaka, New Zealand

This property is a 6-minute walk from the beach. Each of these stylish self-contained holiday apartments includes a fireplace. Guests can relax in the hot tub or seasonal outdoor heated pool. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi.
Wanaka Luxury Apartments are located only 1,950 feet from the shores of Lake Wanaka. The ski fields at Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone Ski Area are just 35 minutes’ drive away.
All apartments have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player. Each has either a kitchen or kitchenette. Guests have access to an outdoor wood-fire pizza oven and BBQ.
Apartments with spa bath are available. Some apartments have a wall-mounted Miele espresso coffee machine. There is an outdoor fireplace by the hot tub and a sun terrace around the pool.

7. Lake Wanaka Lodge

24 Tenby St East, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

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This property is a 8-minute walk from the beach. Lake Wanaka Lodge is located in the picturesque town of Wanaka, the gateway to the Mount Aspiring National Park. It is a 5-minute walk to shops, cafes and the lakefront.
Wanaka Lodge offers 10 studio guest rooms, with full private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi access and a balcony or courtyard.
Guests can relax by the fire in the privacy of the Lodge’s lounge. The lounge offers panoramic views of Lake Wanaka and surrounding mountains.
Take advantage of the many activities the region has to offer including hiking, fly-fishing, and golfing. Guests can enjoy a day trip to a nearby winery or ski the popular Cardrona or Treble Cone slopes.

8. Te Wanaka Lodge

23 Brownston Street, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

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This property is a 4-minute walk from the beach. A contemporary bed and breakfast in the heart of Wanaka Village, Te Wanaka offers free WiFi and a fully cooked breakfast made from local ingredients. Activities nearby include fly-fishing, hiking and skiing.
The rooms at Te Wanaka feature their own private bathroom and small private balcony. Bathrobes are provided, along with natural toiletries. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV.
The Lodge has a hot tub and spa available to guests. In-house expert massages are available. Guests can relax by the fireplace in the library area or enjoy some fresh air in the outdoor courtyard garden.
Every morning, a fully cooked breakfast is served, accompanied with fresh juices. Afternoon tea, with home-baked dessert is served daily. Guests can also enjoy local beers and wines in the cellar bar.
Te Wanaka is located within walking distance of the stunning Lake Wanaka, and the village’s restaurants, shops and golf course. Free private parking is available on site.
In the winter months, Te Wanaka operates as a full-service ski lodge with traditional European-style Après-ski in the evenings. The slopes at Treble Cone, Cardrona, and Waiorau Snow Farm are under a half-hour drive away.

9. Clearbrook Motel & Serviced Apartments

Corner of Helwick and Upton Streets, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

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.
The self-contained apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen, as well as a washing machine and dryer. Each apartment has a spacious living area with a flat-screen TV with My Sky HDI and 50 digital channels. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi.
Free off-street parking is available at Clearbrook. Guests can use heated ski locker facilities on site.
Lake Wanaka is a 2-minute walk away, while Treble Cone Ski Field can be reached within a 25-minute drive. Queenstown International Airport is a 55-minute drive from the property.

10. Distinction Wanaka Alpine Resort

150 Anderson Road, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

Distinction Wanaka Alpine Resort offers panoramic mountain views. The apartments are a few minutes from Wanaka’s town center and the lakefront. Guests enjoy free private parking and 1GB of free WiFi.
The spacious, self-contained apartments are serviced regularly. The stylish units include a gourmet kitchen, cable TV and underfloor heating in the bathrooms.
All apartments provide an outdoor living area, with generously-sized balconies. There is individual laundry facilities and access to Wi-Fi.
Distinction Wanaka Alpine Resort features a hot spa, a BBQ area and a swimming pool that is heated in summer. There is also a tennis court, petanque grounds and a gym.
The apartments are 31 mi from Queenstown airport.