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Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

Bed and breakfast

1 Homestead Close

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
16 mentions

Owner was very helpful and informative

When we mentioned wanting to rent bikes, our host offered to rent us some even a…

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

The exquisite living room, the wonderful backyard impressed me and I will defini…

Spacious, good facilities and helpful staff

Great location
7 mentions

Great location

Well equipped room, plenty of space, good location, friendly and knowledgeable h…

Clean rooms
5 mentions

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…

Pool
1 mentions

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

C

Chris

couple

May 3, 2026

8

Access to lakeside parklands.

G

Grzegorz

couple

April 14, 2026

10

The stay was fantastic - thank you!

Owner was very helpful and informative! Setting is beautiful. It is also very close to Wanaka Tree.

H

Hamish

couple

April 3, 2026

10

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!

D

Darryl

couple

March 19, 2026

10

Great stay, great location and great hosts

Fantastic hosts Nothing was a problem

A

Alexandra

couple

March 8, 2026

10

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.

H

Hodgson

solo_traveller

February 4, 2026

10

Warm, welcoming, will return.

Great location. Incredible place. Awesome host.

D

David

couple

January 21, 2026

10

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

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Yuan

extended_group

January 19, 2026

10

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!

E

ENFEI

extended_group

January 19, 2026

10

Really beautiful yard and house. Good experience

D

Deanna

couple

January 16, 2026

10

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.

S

Sanjay

extended_group

January 15, 2026

9

Spacious, good facilities and helpful staff.

L

Lynnette

couple

January 15, 2026

9

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.

G

Gordon

couple

January 9, 2026

9

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.

J

Johannes

couple

January 6, 2026

10

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!

K

Katie

couple

January 6, 2026

10

Perfect

A beautiful, very comfortable and friendly environment. We absolutely loved our stay, we wished we booked for longer.

W

Werachai

extended_group

December 31, 2025

10

Host is very nice and lovely, Lovely place to stay. all kitchen equipment is perfect. good location. Cleanness very good.

N

Nicola

couple

December 29, 2025

10

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.

I

Ioanna

couple

December 26, 2025

10

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

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YuChing

couple

December 23, 2025

10

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.

L

louise

couple

November 26, 2025

10

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.

Max 2 guests 22 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease 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 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:23 PM

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