Lakeview Motel

These Motels no longer exist. They have been demolished and a new private home is nearly finished. Surely somebody needs to remove these motels from all accommodation outlets within Wanaka. Motels were demolished in 2024. Could Trip Advisor please take note. Brian.

Very old & dated decor, no ventilation causing lots of condensation on the windows. Sky TV has limited channels, hot water in the shower was not easy to control. Very poor value for $200 a night, the only redeeming feature was the view.

Everything you need to know about this place is in the name – the view from this hotel is spectacular, with near unbroken view to the town, and then right back up the lake to the mountains. Location is also superb, about 7-8 minutes walk into town, though this does involve a steep set of 60 stairs (you can avoid this with a longer walk to the next intersection). At the bottom of those stairs is a small grocery store, and plenty of places to get a coffee, lunch or a meal. 5 minutes further and you’re at the lake and in the centre of town. The WIFI was fine, and the park ing was right outside the door. However the room, and indeed the hotel is badly in need of a makeover. Furniture, the small kitchen benchtop, and especially the bathroom, are very dated. If you’re after hotel service this is not the place - check in was a printed piece of paper on the door with instructions. But it worked and the room was cleaned every day and rubbish removed by a lovely lady. Still, you easily ignore all that when you have this view, from your bed, from the window, or sitting out front on the small deck. It’s stunning everywhere you look.

Ok motel for a night and in good location with plenty of walking tracks if you want to do this or can walk to town. Whilst it was clean bathroom very dated and quite run down on outside though the view does make up for this. Also could do with topper pad on bed as quite hard lying on electric blanket under bottom sheet.