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. Providing easy access to the surrounding ski fields, Wanaka Homestead is only 20 km from the ski areas of Cardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Farm. The 18-hole Wanaka Golf Course is only 1 km from the lodge, as are countless walks and hikes. Each room in the Lodge has an en suite 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
3 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Wanaka
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thi
    Australia Australia
    Everything is execellent. Nice house with beautiful garden. Very close to wanaka tree and town centre
  • Lev
    Australia Australia
    Everything but the lounge and spa are highlights. Ideal location, too
  • Roxane
    Australia Australia
    The Hot Tub was fabulous! The lounge and open fire are lovely and cosy and the Hosts were charming. We walked everywhere from the Homestead, the location was better than we expected.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • 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
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
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 sport facilities on site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English

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

Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.

The fine print
Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

  • Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horse riding
    • Water sport facilities on site

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages on this page.

  • Check-in at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages is 0.9 miles from the centre of Wanaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages include:

    • Double
    • Holiday Home