Reviews of Wanaka View Motel 4 stars
122 Brownston Street, 9343 Wanaka, New Zealand
#19 of 25 hotels in Wanaka
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 183 hotel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.2
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
8.0
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Royston
New Zealand18 reviews7.0“Clean, cosy with a good bed.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Basement
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
People walking across the floor. Access to studio.
Cost and clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Chen
Australia19 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room is small. Not suitable if you have a lot of luggage. Only one bathroom for 3 bedroom apartment. Need to queue for shower and toilet
Good location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Beatrice
Canada14 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Clean and comfortable, a good less expensive option in an expensive town”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Basement
- • Stayed 1 night
We didn't see a single staff person during our stay there. There was a notice on the door where to find the key and a contact phone number in case there were issues. We didn't have any issues but we found it a bit weird that there was nobody around, not even for check in. For the basement studio, you have to know that the guest laundry is right next to it, and you hear the washer and dryer clearly through the wall. The laundry hours are very reasonable, and we were lucky that the other guests were fairly respectful and didn't go over the allowed time for too long. There is also someone living above the basement studio, and you can hear them walking around clearly. Not that they were stomping or anything, it's just the way the house is built. Just something to be aware of, I sleep with ear plugs anyway, so wasn't bothered by that but someone might. We would still book again, just mentioning the small issues for completeness.
We spent one night in the basement studio and it had all we needed. Private, clean bathroom, sitting area, small dining table etc. We knew we wouldn't have a view, the room is exactly as advertised on the website, and if you are just looking for a clean, comfortable place to sleep and shower, it does the job. It is located just outside the busy downtown area but within walking distance.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Michele
New Zealand42 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
The room was comfortable and clean. We had everything we needed and could walk into town. We didn't have a view from our chalet.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Stephen
New Zealand89 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Nice accomodation and great view of the lake . Recomend for a short or long stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Easy walk into town . Spacious
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Paul
Canada1 review9.0“Excellent experience at Wanaka view motel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our only comment is, it would be nice to have the bigger bed, but the rooms are small, and would not facilitate a queen bed. Nonetheless, it’s excellent value for the price.
The suite was very clean, provided everything we needed. Location is great, very close to Wanaka downtown proper. It was very nice to have laundry facilities with a free wash machine and only four dollars to try the clothes as well as a clothesline. Quiet area of town.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Murray
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good location , comfortable and clean .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Basement
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing , all good .
Location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Peggy
United States17 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great location in a fun town.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Basement
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The studio was cramped with only a tiny sink. Would recommend a suite for a couple.
A great location to easily view and access the lakefront. Walkable to the town as well. Guest laundry was very helpful to have.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Tim
United Kingdom40 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent location close to the lake. Spotlessly clean with all you need. Host really helpful when I had to leave early and offered to try and rebook the room for a refund.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Julie
United Kingdom17 reviews8.0“A great place to stay as part of our stay in New Zealand”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very comfortable, lovely view of Lake Wanaka
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Tim
United Kingdom21 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Phillippa
New Zealand34 reviews9.0“very pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Basement
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
only problem not knowing how to reset T V for normal programmes
quiet comfortable room
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Rebecca
Australia4 reviews7.0“Had a great stay overall.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
One of the twin beds was very uncomfortable. It was soft and saggy. The living area was a bit small for the four of us (2 adults and 2 kids aged 18 and 15).
Great location. Good facilities. Good air con!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Loosie
Australia18 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“We have loved being here. Would come back for sure!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of any storage in bedrooms is tricky. Some shelves or even tall skinny drawers would make a big difference.
Location was fantastic. Chalet was cute, practical kitchen, nice to have separate bedrooms.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Aidy
New Zealand3 reviews9.0“Wonderful.for a.few nights in Wanaka”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location good drying room and pretty site
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Greg
Australia3 reviews8.0“Great stay for family group”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Double bed not a queen bed
Excellent view, perfect for access to town
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Susan
United Kingdom29 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Extremely clean, nice view of the lake from our windows, good location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Greg
Australia10 reviews9.0“Great place. Would be very happy to stay there again and plan to.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
No cutting board was available in the room to cut fruit/vegetables. Limited TV options and the lack of availability of Foxtel and Netflix was just a little inconvenient.
Location and living space; toilet separate from bathroom. The room was well appointed with cooking/food preparation facilities. The check-in arrangements were well organised and our host, Pip was very helpful overall. Having a hair blow dryer was much appreciated by my partner.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Ch'ng
Malaysia1 review9.0“Awesome”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
coffee & milk packs not auto refill
Cleanliness and location is easy to find
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Nathalie
Australia4 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cramped bedroom
View, location and the living space
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Roger
Australia8 reviews8.0“warm, comfortable, great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio - Basement
- • Stayed 5 nights
happy with my stay, nothing I did not like.
Very comfortable clean bed and hot shower after some long days snowboarding, easy walking distance to restaurants and a supermarket.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Serena
Australia13 reviews8.0“Nice clean place, easy access, good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms are very close to each other
Close to the town
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Scott
New Zealand1 review9.0“Loved the room , awesome view and great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect distance from the Main Street
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Sharon
New Zealand2 reviews7.0“We so enjoyed our stay and will be going back.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Shower not on a mixer so took a wee bit to get the temperature right. Not a detractor overall.
It is an excellent, chalet facility, cosy, warm and in an excellent position. Hosts appeared to be friendly although we didn’t meet. Highly recommended.
Stayed in May 2023
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