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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.

Shona was delightful and the chalet and property were beautiful and quiet. Very clean with a great view and awesome shower

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9
Superb
1,173 reviews
Price from
US$138
per night

Mitchella farm is an apartment set in the Hawea Flat countryside, 17 km from Wanaka. It is 21 km from Lake Wanaka, and 31 km from Treble Cone. The apartment is 13 km from Prophet's Rock Wines.

This property features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster.

This was the best place we stayed at during our 3 weeks in NZ. The whole farm is made with so much love and care: the garden is beautiful and quiet, the cabin extremely comfortable and cosy. It has everything you need so make sure you have enough time to enjoy it. The hosts are very kind and the dog is awesome. We loved it and would definitely recommend it.

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9.4
Superb
184 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

Featuring a hot tub and BBQ facilities, Altamont Lodge is just 1 km from Lake Wanaka. You can relax by the fireplace in the guest lounge, or enjoy a meal in the communal kitchen and dining area.

Altamont Lodge Wanaka is 5 minutes’ drive from Wanaka Golf Course, and 7 minutes’ drive from Puzzling World. The Cardrona ski fields are a 20-minute drive, and Queenstown Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

spotlessly clean, thoughtful layout and unexpected inclusions - from face flannels to rice cookers. comfy bed, great water pressure in showers, very welcoming and homely vibe. 100% recommend.

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9
Superb
625 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

Offering lake views, Pembroke Luxury Apartment is an accommodation located in Wanaka, 1.6 km from The Wanaka Tree and 35 km from Cardrona. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.5 km from Puzzling World.

Loved the location and the facilities are amazing! It was clean and perfect - everything we needed and very high end!

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9.7
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
US$505
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Lakeside Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartment is set in Wanaka. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.5 km from Puzzling World.

view, location, comfort, beds very comfortable

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9.5
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
US$428
per night

Boasting river views, Brookside Central Wanaka Luxury Apartment provides accommodation with balcony, around 2.5 km from Puzzling World. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The apartment features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Lovely, self contained flat with easy walking distance into Wanaka! Loved the outdoor seating by the creek.

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9.6
Exceptional
83 reviews
Price from
US$237
per night

Boasting lake views, Winona of Wanaka - Luxury Lakefront Apartment offers accommodation with an indoor pool and a patio, around 2.5 km from Puzzling World. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is soundproof and is set 2.2 km from The Wanaka Tree.

The apartment is fully equipped with everything we need. The kitchen cooking utensils are so complete. The view is awesome. Our family like it so much. Not to mention the location is just by the river side, near to all the eating places.

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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
US$488
per night

Only 800 metres from Lake Wanaka, Criffel Garden Apartment is situated high on a ridge with wonderful mountain views. It boasts free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking in your private parking space. Wanaka town centre is just a 5-minute drive away.

The apartment was great. Cosy, comfortable and everything you need. Washing machine was a plus. Would love to stay there again.

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9.1
Superb
19 reviews

Located just 150 meters from the shores of Lake Wanaka, guests at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages have a choice of Super King with ensuite accommodation 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.

Everything about this property was amazing. Location, furnishings, staff; we couldn’t have been happier with our stay.

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9.2
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
US$139
per night

Set on 10 acres of lush grounds, Lime Tree Lodge offers boutique accommodation with stunning alpine views. It features a swimming pool, and a spa pool. Guests enjoy free airport transfers.

Accommodation options include guest rooms and private suites, each with French doors that open to the spacious verandah and garden area. All rooms offer mountain and garden views.

Fantastic property with spa, llamas, and very clean.

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8.5
Very good
126 reviews
Price from
US$1,479
per night

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If you’re looking to treat yourself, a high-end hotel will provide that extra something special to make your trip even more memorable. These five-star properties feature lavish luxuries such as on-site restaurants with sweeping city views, in-room massage and spacious private terraces. They often have a central location which makes exploring the main sights a breeze.
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  • Villa Aurora, luxury in the heart of Wanaka
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Wanaka, 2.5 km from Puzzling World and 2 km from The Wanaka Tree, Villa Aurora, luxury in the heart of Wanaka offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

  • Luxury Lakeview on Ardmore with Sauna
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Luxury Lakeview on Ardmore with Sauna is located in Wanaka. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

  • Pembroke Luxury Apartment
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Offering lake views, Pembroke Luxury Apartment is an accommodation located in Wanaka, 1.6 km from The Wanaka Tree and 35 km from Cardrona.

    这里正对着瓦纳卡湖,就在主街的Trout bar楼上,非常方便。景色非常美,正对着雪山,在室内都能看到雪山远景。 令人惊喜的是,这个公寓非常豪华,家人都非常惊叹,这应该是我们整个行程最满意的住宿了,非常推荐!

  • Brookside Central Wanaka Luxury Apartment
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 83 reviews

    Boasting river views, Brookside Central Wanaka Luxury Apartment provides accommodation with balcony, around 2.5 km from Puzzling World. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio.

    Very quiet and private, set amidst beautiful gardens.

  • Lakeview Luxury Vista
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Lakeview Luxury Vista is situated in Wanaka. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge.

  • Winona of Wanaka - Luxury Lakefront Apartment
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Boasting lake views, Winona of Wanaka - Luxury Lakefront Apartment offers accommodation with an indoor pool and a patio, around 2.5 km from Puzzling World.

    The apartment was brand new, well stocked and extremely comfortable. I couldn’t fault it .

  • Lakeside Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartment
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 21 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Lakeside Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartment is set in Wanaka. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

    面湖的景觀真的很讚,位置步行至小鎮中心和超市皆不遠。設備新穎,功能健全。車庫寬敞好停車,有室內也有室外停車格。

  • Mitchella farm
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 184 reviews

    Mitchella farm is an apartment set in the Hawea Flat countryside, 17 km from Wanaka. It is 21 km from Lake Wanaka, and 31 km from Treble Cone. The apartment is 13 km from Prophet's Rock Wines.

    Amazing view! Lovely and quiet and very nice facilities

  • Pembroke - Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Offering lake views, Pembroke - Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment is an accommodation located in Wanaka, 1.6 km from The Wanaka Tree and 35 km from Cardrona.

  • Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 60 reviews

    Located just 150 meters from the shores of Lake Wanaka, guests at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages have a choice of Super King with ensuite accommodation in the Main Lodge (Adult only space) or two...

    stunning, very clean, serene and beautiful accommodation.

  • Criffel Garden Apartment
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 19 reviews

    Only 800 metres from Lake Wanaka, Criffel Garden Apartment is situated high on a ridge with wonderful mountain views. It boasts free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking in your private parking space.

    Every thing perfect except shower. Amazing network speed!

  • Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,171 reviews

    Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views.

    Spa bath, full equiped of kitchen, big living room

  • Altamont Lodge
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 625 reviews

    Featuring a hot tub and BBQ facilities, Altamont Lodge is just 1 km from Lake Wanaka. You can relax by the fireplace in the guest lounge, or enjoy a meal in the communal kitchen and dining area.

    Clean and spacious room and shared facilities. Easy parking

  • Roy's Bay Luxury Accommodation
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Roy's Bay Luxury Accommodation is situated in Wanaka. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge.

  • Lakeview Heights Luxury Apartment 2
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Lakeview Heights Luxury Apartment 2 offers self-catering accommodation in Wanaka, 2.8 km from Puzzling World, 400 metres from Lake Wanaka, as well as 29 km from Treble Cone.

  • Luxury Lakeview Vista Apartment
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 43 reviews

    Boasting a balcony with city views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Luxury Lakeview Vista Apartment can be found in Wanaka, close to Prophet's Rock Wines and 29 km from Treble Cone.

    Large modern home. Amazing view and Luxury facilities.

  • Central Luxury Apartment 205
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 37 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Central Luxury Apartment 205 offers accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 1.8 km from Puzzling World. The property is 18 km from Treble Cone.

    Warm clean and walking distance to town Fantastic views

  • Luxury on Lakeside
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 25 reviews

    Luxury on Lakeside is set in Wanaka only 50 metres to the lakefront and boat marina for boating and swimming. It is 17 km from Treble Cone, as well as Cardrona Resort.

    great views, Megan was very professional & helpful.

  • Butel House - New Luxury Accommodation
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 10 reviews

    Situated 2.7 km from Puzzling World and 18 km from Treble Cone, Butel House - New Luxury Accommodation features self-catering accommodation located in Wanaka.

  • Lansdown Villa Apartments
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 97 reviews

    Just 3 minutes' walk from Lake Wanaka, Lansdown Villa Apartments offers stylish accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a private patio.

    More than happy with the location and the place is great.

  • Luxury Lake View Apartment
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Luxury Lake View Apartment is located in Wanaka. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 3.1 km from Puzzling World.

    Good location, great view, easy walk to town centre

  • Lakeside Luxury Studio Apartment
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 29 reviews

    Lakeside Luxury Studio Apartment features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Wanaka.

    location comfort self-laundry particularly high standard

  • Marina Views - Luxury Apartment
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Boasting accommodation with a heated pool, lake view and a patio, Marina Views - Luxury Apartment is situated in Wanaka.

  • Lime Tree Lodge
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 126 reviews

    Set on 10 acres of lush grounds, Lime Tree Lodge offers boutique accommodation with stunning alpine views. It features a swimming pool, and a spa pool. Guests enjoy free airport transfers.

    This property is in a lovely rural setting only 5 minutes from Wanaka.

  • Central Luxury Apartment 108
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews

    Set in Wanaka, within 35 km of Cardrona, Central Luxury Apartment 108 offers accommodation with air conditioning.

    Clean comfortable, upgraded to top floor, had a deck.it would have been pretty dark downstairs

  • Central Luxury Apartment 114
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Central Luxury Apartment 114 is located in Wanaka. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.7 km from Puzzling World.

    An extremely comfortable apartment, beautifully appointed.

  • Luxury Lake View
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Luxury Lake View is set in Wanaka. The property features mountain and lake views, and is 2.5 km from Puzzling World.

  • Lakeside Luxury - Wanaka Holiday Home
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Located in Wanaka, 2.2 km from The Wanaka Tree and 34 km from Cardrona, Lakeside Luxury - Wanaka Holiday Home offers accommodation with access to a garden.

These luxury hotels in Wanaka have options with FREE cancellation

  • Lakeview Luxury Vista 2-Bedroom
    Free cancellation options available

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Lakeview Luxury Vista 2-Bedroom is located in Wanaka. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

  • Lakeside Luxury
    Free cancellation options available

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Lakeside Luxury is located in Wanaka. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

  • Pounamu House Hosted by NZSIR Luxury Rental Homes

    Set in Wanaka in the Otago region, with The Wanaka Tree nearby, Pounamu House Hosted by NZSIR Luxury Rental Homes offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Pinerock Hosted by NZSIR Luxury Rental Homes
    Free cancellation options available

    Situated in Wanaka in the Otago region with Puzzling World nearby, Pinerock Hosted by NZSIR Luxury Rental Homes offers accommodation with free private parking. This villa has a garden.

  • Luxury Eco Apt w Pool Gym & Sauna - Adults only

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Luxury Eco Apt w Pool Gym & Sauna - Adults only is situated in Wanaka.

  • Wanaka Luxury on Sutdholme
    Free cancellation options available
    4.0
    Scored 4.0
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 1 review

    Situated in Wanaka, 5.1 km from Puzzling World and 3.8 km from The Wanaka Tree, Wanaka Luxury on Sutdholme offers air conditioning.

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  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 110 reviews
    The hosts went above and beyond to make my stay memorable, made sure I was comfortable and very welcoming. Nothing was a problem. Comphy bed, secluded, private. Great retreat. 5 star.
    Kiri_Rose_1
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$281.80
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 306 reviews
    Superb location Large and spacious
    Henry
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$137.63
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 780 reviews
    Superb location (it is world class view capital, Wanaka, but our apartment had views from the back deck so still worth noting), apartment was large, warm and well set-up, staff were helpful and friendly. We got a bonus poem and chocolate cake, which were much appreciated.
    J
    Jessica
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 44 reviews
    The dinner table quality and BBQ facilities were superb. Kitchen was well-equipped.
    Z
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$137.55
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,171 reviews
    Excellent location and the chalets were excellent. More than we expected for the price. Luxury at an affordable price. Everything we needed was there
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$137.55
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,171 reviews
    Property is literally superb, nice clean at the same time luxurious feeling.
    Midhun
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$252.46
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 186 reviews
    The property, the view. The furniture, It should be rate 5 stars instead of 4 stars.
    Ronald
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$201.75
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 507 reviews
    West Meadows would rightly be given 5 stars one off the best places we have stayed
    Neville
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$140
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,215 reviews
    Superb stay, outstanding location...
    John
    Family with young children
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 155 reviews
    Beautiful and interesting architect designed lodge perched high above Wanaka with amazing views. Luxury amenities and a welcome bottle of wine. Superb cooked breakfast delivered by gracious hosts.
    Toni
    Young couple