28 Minaret Ridge, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand
#4 of 14 B&Bs and Inns in Wanaka
Guests' ChoiceBased on 96 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 May 2024
Lyndal
New ZealandIn the bathroom,both my husband and myself walked into the glass corner of the shower.
Privacy was very good,nice and quiet
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Kiri_rose_1
New ZealandThe 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.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Allman
New ZealandAs a short person i couldnt reach the cupboards and microwave without the step stool i went and got..needed a new one at home so that was fine!
Quiet and peaceful in the garden. Lots of space and a lovely bathroom. Comfy bed and lounge.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
David
New ZealandNo proper kitchen.
We provided our own breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Gill
United KingdomSmart kitchenette with ample facilities and a lovely dining table and a bbq. It's just a shame there's no sink! We didn't cook, so felt it unnecessary to use the dishwasher, so had to wash cups etc in the bathroom. However we loved this place!
Fabulous, spacious, modern apartment surrounded by gardens, with lovely views of the distant mountains. In a smart quiet neighbourhood, only a short drive in to town. We loved Wanaka and had an amazing helicopter flight on to a glacier and a fabulous short walk up the Rocky Mountain.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Leann
New ZealandNone
Early check-in
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Gretchen
United StatesNo sink in kitchenette area, but it was manageable.
Comfortable, quality guest house with wonderful views in a lovely neighborhood. The shower and bed linens were exceptional.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Renee
United KingdomBeautiful housing area close to a beach, and opportunity to use shared leisure facilities just down the road.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Richard
United StatesLiked everything
High quality finishes and amenities. Wonderful garden, park like setting. Five minutes to town. Owners welcoming and helpful answering all questions.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Michael
AustraliaNo sink in kitchenette. This meant every time you wanted to wash something (hands, fruit/veg, cutlery) you had to go to bathroom. Cooking on the bbq was no problem for a short stay and the weather fine, but wonder what you would do in mid winter or wet weather (bbq not under much cover) as there is no cooktop in kitchenette, just a microwave.
The cottage was roomy, bed comfortable and shower good. Situated a couple of km out of Wanaka but in a suburb, on a hill, so the view from the property was quite lovely. Nice outside area with bbq. Very quiet area. Very friendly and accommodating host.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Corina
GermanyNothing
Very tasteful separate guest house in quiet residential area. The hosts live in the main house just above the guesthouse and are very welcoming. They will give you tips for local trips and dining options. There is a barbecue and we could use the bikes to ride into town. Loved the stay and the view and would definitely return if in Wānaka again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Stuart
United KingdomNothing
Modern, clean, spacious and comfortable .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Tracy
AustraliaThink we got bitten by bed bugs during the night.
Wonderfully size , we only stayed one night but could easily have done more comfortably.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
John
United StatesWe loved everything about it. Nice owner, close to everything we wanted to do in Wanaka. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable place to stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Kimberly
United StatesThere was no kitchen sink.
The property was spacious and comfortable. We really liked that it had air-conditioning, a comfortable bed, large bathroom and a separate eating and TV area with a small food prep area with mini refrigerator, microwave and coffee, Nespresso machine! The location was excellent. Just outside of Central downtown. Only three minute drive from the beach where we enjoyed sunset. We spent two of our days doing day hikes in Mount Aspiring National Park, one morning paragliding with Wanaka Paragliding (fantastic!) and one of our days on Lake Wanaka; Being on the lake was quite special. Thank you to our host for a wonderful stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
John
CanadaThe whole place was excellent. The location near the beach which the excellent host Jay pointed out to us was an added bonus. We had the privilege of seeing Adele in concert a few years ago. The shower cubicle in the bathroom reminded us of the set she used in the song ‘Set Fire to the Rain’. The song concept makes no sense but the shower was amazing just like at Minaret Ridge!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Greg
United StatesNice place in a convenient yet quiet upper class residential neighborhood.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Ngo
MalaysiaTricky to find to begin with but after contacting Jay, the check in process was a breeze
Loved the stay, it was clean and comfortable. Huge space and loved all the amenities. Everything was new, location was super central to Wanaka and host was lovely!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Ryutaro
JapanThe room was really good. Only there is no sink in the kitchenette which is slightly inconvenient other than that we had everything we needed
The location was a little out of the main area but we had access to bikes which was really great and easy to get to town and the beaches. Less people at the lake beach near the house was so nice
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Michael
United Statesi booked this months ago when I booked our month long NZ trip. I had forgotten that it was a guest house til we drove up to a beautiful area with big houses and I thought I had the wrong address. I looked at our reservation and realized it was indeed at a beautiful guest house. it was amazing! Tastefully decorated, with a big bathroom and huge shower. it had a small kitchenette with a Nespresso machine which we love. There is a patio with comfy cushioned furniture and a bbq. I wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Rosmarie
SwitzerlandWonderful location, it had everything we needed. A very quiet and safe place! Everything was spotlessly clean. It even had a Nespresso coffee machine with Nespresso capsule. Great stay and sleep. We would stay here again at any time and highly recommend the accommodation.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Janet
United StatesI liked it all. Well furnished and private
It was a treat to stay at Minaret Ridge after 3 nights at crowded hostels. Just what I needed. Jay was helpful in assisting me “find” the property (I almost went into their lovely honeymoon by mistake!). What a relaxing stay -thanks!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Andrea
CanadaNothing
The location was very good. It was a short drive to everything. The property was very clean- inside and out. It looked like guesthouse was very new. The layout was very good. The bi-fold doors made it feel like a one bedroom unit rather than a studio.The bed was very comfortable. The big shower was excellent. The hosts were very helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Jo
United StatesThis was an exceptional property. The owner was very attentive to detail when he set it up. We didn’t need air conditioning because the retreat is situated to catch the hilltop breeze. The owner had great recommendations for a romantic dinner. He met us upon arrival, biking up from the beach to do so. Wish we had booked it longer.
Stayed in January 2024
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