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Reviews of Hawea Hotel 4 stars

1 Capell Avenue, Lake Hawea, 9382 Wanaka, New Zealand

#16 of 26 hotels in Wanaka

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1585 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The exterior of the building needs maintenance. Painting, maintenance on decks and gardens.

    The view, the room and the restaurant were great! The only thing that needs attention is the exterior of the building. It is clear that needs painting and maintenance.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    9.0
    Great location, nice views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is a great hotel, right across from the lake, so it has lovely views from the bar and most of the rooms. We had a really spacious room, with a deck and lake views. The bar/restaurant was good. Lovely food and not too pricey. Good service, even though they were really busy the night we were there.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful view. Restaurant has gud food.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lake View Studio Hotel Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None to mention

    Fantastic location. Fabulous view from the room itself. All amenities provided in the room. Hassle free check-in and check-out. Prompt room service from in-house restaurant. Absolutely recommended.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    7.0
    View is stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel needs refreshing. The rooms look better in the photos than in real life, and the windows were leaking during the rain.

    The view is definitely stunning.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Lake View Studio Hotel Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a very quiet Sunday evening with few people around and I don't think the normal kitchen staff were on. I found the food was typical pub food but I had fish and chips and the fish while in a nice batter had no flavor.

    Very clean rooms, bed ok but the view from our room was amazing. There is a very good cafe grocery store about 3 minutes walk up the road with good food and coffee. It open at 7.30 but a cooked breakfast was after 8.00 am. The Hotel does not do breakfast and directed us to this Cafe.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best hotel with a stunning view of the lake

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    8.0
    A Neglected Gem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lake View Studio Hotel Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place could be transformed with a bit of renovation & imagination.

    Location excellent

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was a wet room so during a shower even if curtain pulled the floor got very wet and messy

    The hotel room was very clean and spacious with a comfortable couch. It was a perfect location for the glacier activity we were doing. With a good heater.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    8.0
    Great location, comfortable and spacious room. Restaurant staff need some training.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lake View Studio Hotel Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The deck was due for some maintenance. One of the restaurant staff was less than helpful when we asked for component of a dish to be swapped due to dietary requirements. Instead we we told we'd have to order it as an additional dish. No issues doing this elsewhere.

    Spacious comfortable room with great views of the lake.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was fantastic. The room were a bit tired but comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    7.0
    beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lake View Studio Hotel Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    issues with power when we stayed - fridge and all outlets went out overnight (maybe just our room?), also porch could use touchup- exposed nails, etc on the boards.

    location was beautiful, excellent views of the lake, on site restaurant is very convenient, free parking

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not alot of facilities, tea or coffee making only. but this was stated on the website.

    Modern hotel with really great views. The snow covered mountains behind the lake seen from our room were beautiful.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    9.0
    Breathing views from room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lake View Studio Hotel Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    Amazing views and convenient location from wanaka.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation is a bit old and the facilities are not good compared to the beautiful lake view. We booked a semi-double-level family accommodation but it did not come true. They said it was leaky and they could not give us a room instead and gave us two rooms. The distance to Wanaka is about 20 minutes.

    It was nice to be by the lake and see the beautiful lake. The restaurant food was also good.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant wasn't open but glad the fish and chips shop was and it was only a 5min walk. We booked 2x rooms, 1 was renovated and 1 was older but that's alright too as it was a pleasant stay!

    The view was stunning especially to wake upto. The bed was super comfortable as well and friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay at Hawea Hotel. The view from our room was breathtaking!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great customer service from Anna at the hotel reception!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    9.0
    Nice wee unit
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Lake View Studio Hotel Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No access to food anywhere Very noisy neighbours

    Convenient Warm Great view Comfortable bed

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location to the lake view.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    A relaxing stay with gorgeous view from our room over the lake to the mountains. Easy parking and onsite restaurant and bar.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    8.0
    A tired motel in an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lake View Studio Hotel Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The facilities were 'tired'. The motel needs a good handyman. On arrival the bathroom door was locked (the door self locks apparently) the door to the balcony required a lot of 'persuasion' to open. The deck could have been nice but was in desperate need of repair and repainting.

    The view was sensational. The rooms were clean, the staff were friendly and helpful. The facilities, while 'tired' were adequate. The restaurant was very good.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    8.0
    Incredible location resting on the banks of Hawea Lake, a blue lagoon 🏔️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lake View Studio Hotel Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a little tired but this can be overlooked by all the other positives.

    The location was absolutely stunning and picturesque.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    8.0
    Great views and amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms didn’t come with milk only packets of creamer.

    Great views and great venue.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    7.0
    Great stop through
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lake View Family Hotel Room with Mezzanine and Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    view was beautiful cute having a loft room for the kids to sleep in worth a night stay

    Stayed in October 2024

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