Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages
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Why people book this hotel
“Owner was very helpful and informative”
“When we mentioned wanting to rent bikes, our host offered to rent us some even a…”
“The exquisite living room, the wonderful backyard impressed me and I will defini…”
“Spacious, good facilities and helpful staff”
“Great location”
“Well equipped room, plenty of space, good location, friendly and knowledgeable h…”
“The whole lodge is beautifully decorated and immaculately clean”
“The rooms are so clean and comfortable, you can even see the stars through the w…”
“Location was great, right next to ParkRun, the lake for swimming and Roy’s Peak,…”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Chris
couple
May 3, 2026
Access to lakeside parklands.
Grzegorz
couple
April 14, 2026
“The stay was fantastic - thank you!”
Owner was very helpful and informative! Setting is beautiful. It is also very close to Wanaka Tree.
Hamish
couple
April 3, 2026
We were welcomed warmly and all our questions answered. When we mentioned wanting to rent bikes, our host offered to rent us some even after we'd checked out. It's a gorgeous and comfy home where we'd happily stay again!
Darryl
couple
March 19, 2026
“Great stay, great location and great hosts”
Fantastic hosts Nothing was a problem
Alexandra
couple
March 8, 2026
“Wonderful stay”
We absolutely loved staying here! The owner is lovely and is very happy to hep with anything you need. The whole lodge is beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. The garden is beautiful and we loved hearing the birds in the willow tree as we woke up.
Hodgson
solo_traveller
February 4, 2026
“Warm, welcoming, will return.”
Great location. Incredible place. Awesome host.
David
couple
January 21, 2026
“Relaxing. We will come back if in the area”
Well equipped room, plenty of space, good location, friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Lovely gardens to sit out in. Comfortable lounge area to sit in if weather inclement
Yuan
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“So very much great! 👍 the cottage and the host!”
It is the most beautiful cottage I have ever stayed. The exquisite living room, the wonderful backyard impressed me and I will definitely recommend it to anyone who travels here! And the host is so friendly and nice, he help us to carry two suitcases upstairs which we are really grateful for! And he gave us very helpful advice about food and activities! The rooms are so clean and comfortable, you can even see the stars through the window. And the host offers free tea bags and coffee, which is so generous. Choose here! Don’t need to look other hotels!
ENFEI
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“Really beautiful yard and house. Good experience”
Deanna
couple
January 16, 2026
“Beautiful home from home feel in a stunning location surrounded by magnificent gardens.”
Very friendly communication in the lead up to our stay and another friendly welcome upon arrival. Owner very happy to chap and share hints and tips. Bess help us with restaurant choices and walking paths. Location is STUNNING.
Sanjay
extended_group
January 15, 2026
Spacious, good facilities and helpful staff.
Lynnette
couple
January 15, 2026
“We had a comfortable stay.”
We loved the homestead, the outside hot tub was great, staff were lovely & the surroundings & location was perfect. The room was clean & comfortable.
Gordon
couple
January 9, 2026
Staff were great. Very welcoming and lots of tips on things to do and places to visit. Room was great with comfy bed and amazing shower. Would defo use again if ever in Wanaka.
Johannes
couple
January 6, 2026
“Best OWNER”
We had a fantastic stay at the Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages. Everything was perfect from the very first moment. The incredibly friendly and helpful owner deserves special mention – his hospitality was exceptional. He gave us the best tips for local restaurants and activities (which were all spot on!) and made sure we felt completely comfortable. The entire hotel was immaculately clean and wonderfully quiet, which ensured perfect relaxation after our excursions. A particular highlight for us were the bathrooms: They are very tastefully and modernly designed and contributed significantly to the feel-good factor. We highly recommend this accommodation without reservation and would return anytime! Five stars plus!
Katie
couple
January 6, 2026
“Perfect”
A beautiful, very comfortable and friendly environment. We absolutely loved our stay, we wished we booked for longer.
Werachai
extended_group
December 31, 2025
Host is very nice and lovely, Lovely place to stay. all kitchen equipment is perfect. good location. Cleanness very good.
Nicola
couple
December 29, 2025
“Wonderful base in Wanaka”
Everything! We had a wonderful stay here. The room was very comfortable, bathroom felt brand new, lounge and coffee/tea station were perfect and the garden was so peaceful. It felt as if we were staying in someone’s lovely country home so could move and lounge about as we pleased. We also used the hot tub a few times! Location was great, right next to ParkRun, the lake for swimming and Roy’s Peak, while town was just a 20-min walk along the shore line. Recommend staying here for a few days as Wanaka and the homestead are very special. The owner Allan was brilliant, super welcoming and helpful but also left us to it.
Ioanna
couple
December 26, 2025
“Amazing stay”
Amazing location, nice room and property with very nice common spaces. 200m from the Wanaka tree which was a plus. Also the owner very friendly and giving us a lot of advice
YuChing
couple
December 23, 2025
“Absolutely 10/10, highly recommend for a warm experience just like home. Great location, lovely cottage”
Many thanks to Allan — he was incredibly kind and helpful. I arrived Homestead with ankle sprain from Lake Tekapo. He offered to call a medical centre for me and arranged an appointment to have it checked and rule out any possible fracture. His support gave me real peace of mind and truly improved the rest of my trip in New Zealand.
louise
couple
November 26, 2025
The manager was absolutely lovely and went out of her way to make sure we had everything to make our stay enjoyable. Property was amazing.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Water sport facilities on site
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Heating, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Bicycle parking
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Luggage storage, Laundry, Fax/photocopying, Tour desk
Ski
Ski storage
King Room
Located in the Main Lodge, this room offers a SMART TV with basic SKY and local channels. There is an en suite bathroom. Children under the age of 16 years cannot be accommodated in this room. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests. All bookings are ROOM ONLY.
Small King Room
Located in the Main Lodge, this slightly smaller room offers a SMART TV with basic SKY and local channels. There is an en suite bathroom. Children under the age of 16 years cannot be accommodated in this room. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests. All bookings are ROOM ONLY.
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