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Reviews of Te Wanaka Lodge

4 out of 5
Te Wanaka Lodge
23 Brownston Street, Wanaka

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 182 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TONY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple room, super clean, with nice breakfast and super helpful staff, all within ready walking distance of Lake Wanaka
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate. The bed, so comfortable, the shower water pressure was brilliant, the cooked breakfast was beautifully presented and totally delicious. The staff were so accommodating allowing us to use their kitchen for filling hotwater bottles, and making flasks, (to take along to our daughters gym competition as the facility had no heating). I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

ELAINE

Traveled with family
Placement of customers fridge , was out in the laundry, therefore any customer would have to walk outside the building and around the side to get any if there personal items, which is ridiculous especially at nightime.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good area but bed condition and breakfast was not so good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Te Wanaka Lodge was a comfortable and good value place to stay. The rooms were clean and tidy. An excellent breakfast was provided and this time was spent with others exchanging thoughts and ideas about our individual journeys. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Supapat

Traveled with partner
Not sure why Expedia reviews are mostly positive, Expedia may needs to revise. Previous guest left feed back in a file which have not taken out by housekeeping, he rated below average. To be fair I’m giving an average, the place is dated and not well maintained , noise from street , noise from neighbors nearby walking and closing doors can easily heard and woke us up. Light bulb in the bathroom is out ,only heater lights work make it feels like sauna. Leaves on the balcony need to be cleaned. No coffee or kitchen utensils provided in the room that’s why breakfast is included but make sure you have to be there by 9am
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comfortable quality good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Simple accommodation, convenient and clean. No kitchen and no access to laundry, but there was a fridge and hot water, so we didn't really need these services during our brief stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jean, Estes Park

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall property was in very poor condition. Rooms and bathrooms were very dated and in desperate need of paint.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good location and the eateries, shops etc are very easy walk, the reception people were great, helpful and friendly but we let down by the breakfast staff. The room was basic with few amenities and no fridge, safe etc but clean and functional and the buffet breakfast cooked section was scrambled eggs and bacon only no quite what was expected. Overall not too bad but would stay elsewhere in future
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

A

Liked: Cleanliness
There's always a "but..."
The main problem with Te Wanaka Lodge is that although it ticks most of the boxes, each box comes with a but... Location is good but - it's right on a main road with intrusive traffic noise late and early. Rooms are well equipped but - they look dark and tired and fixtures and fittings are broken or don't work (bedside cabinet fell apart and bathroom light didn't work etc) Beds are comfortable but - the walls and ceilings are so thin you can hear everything in the rooms adjacent or above you making sleep difficult. Parking is available but - there are only 4 or 5 spaces so if you're the 6th person back you have to park in the public car park at the back of the lodge. The staff are pleasant but - they disappear at 8:30pm so when you get back at 9:30 and find a problem there's no one to help. It sounds like I'm being picky but at $350NZ a night I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a bit more than unfortunately I received.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Zhimin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In just about every respect, a great place, lovely room, simply a very nice motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique architecture. Lounge, breakfasts, and location all very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was facing a busy road which made it noisy at night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

CYNTHIA, GRAND RAPIDS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend Te Wanaka Lodge because of the staff and the convenient location for our travels and hiking on New Zealand's west coast. Mandy gave us a warm welcome and the breakfast cooks were also warm and gracious. Parking was a challenge and we were not expecting the VERY tiny room, but we managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just perfect. Accommodating and friendly staff. We lived the hot tub after hiking and breakfast was great. Walkable to restaurants, shops,lake. Beautiful gardens
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, central and five minutes walk from shops and from the lakeside. The atmosphere is homely and comfortable.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Relaxed and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances Miriam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly central motel
Lovely motel in the centre of Wanaka. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice outdoor areas and hot tub. Has own parking. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was adequate accommodations for our 1 night stay but definitely could use some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fine stay and the breakfasts were quite good. Not super clean or spacious and definitely the smallest parking lot we have found. The tv was laughably tiny (maybe 24-28”) and mounted at head level by the narrow walkway to the bathroom. It was fine overall but not lodging we would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

robbie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Beckey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable location just a couple blocks from the water. Very friendly and helpful staff and made to order breakfast was very good. Hot tub is available free. The lodge is quaint, kinda funky in a good way. Room was very simple but had all we needed. Ample parking lot just in back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Shauna

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

David, Coatesville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fine and convivial, and the staff was good! It's within walking distance of the lake, which is stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

John, Gig Harbor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms are cut cubicles that look out into what seem to be alleyways between rooms. The bed was like a trampoline and very small. Terrible sleep. Finally, there are only four parking spaces in front of the building. Hence, you end up parking way down the street. That said, the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I thought it was a very good value. My room is quite small but who cares. Very nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location, Friendly and helpful service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ann

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only recommendation I have is to add air conditioning.

10/10 Excellent

craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very charming and compact. Close to food shops and the CB lake.

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kentaro

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s perfect if you need somewhere to lay your head. Mixed feelings on the staff. On arrival was welcomed and was amazing. On leaving another staff member left us questioning.

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfy. We loved how close we were to town and the lake, just a quick stroll. We would definitely come back.

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Woop woop
Good location, breakfast was greatly appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Libby

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room much smaller than shown. No place to sit but on beds. No room for luggage, especially for two. Outdated rooms, bathroom tile freezing, no sound proofing heard everyone around us & all street noise. Beds not comfortable. Really nice & friendly staff but wouldn’t recommend a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Wanaka. Our room was warm and cosy and the common lounge was an excellent place to relax. There are so many great cafes, restaurants and food trucks within walking distance. Staff were super friendly and made us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpfull staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi Lizzy, Thank you for the stay, brief but excellent in all ways, as very convenient to the CBD, yet still a quiet and private. I will e back in the future. Nga mihi nui Mark
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Liam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, tidy and decent room space. Kitchen there but not sure about whether its available for guests to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint little room lovely place to stay with everything a short walk away
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice boutique hotel in Wanaka.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Wayne Enoka on Jan 4, 2022
Thanks Angie, Its so nice to have wonderful feedback during these Covid times. Look forward to hosting you again