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Aspiring Lodge Motel

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Exterior
Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio) | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka, 9192
  • Place, Pembroke Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gallery Thirty Three
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wānaka Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King Studio)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Aspiring Lodge Motel

A bar/lounge, a library and free newspapers are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, barbecues and a front desk safe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Aspiring Lodge Motel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Wānaka motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Aspiring Lodge Motel, you're just a quick walk from Pembroke Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and library
  • Steps from Pembroke Park and Picture Lounge
As a guest of Aspiring Lodge Motel, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Aspiring Lodge Motel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, room service (during limited hours), and a front desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Wānaka motel is smoke free.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Aspiring Lodge Motel Wanaka
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Aspiring Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 245 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Staff & service
Except for meeting one member of staff at checkin we saw no one which from a security perspective is not good (in town). The rooms are spacious but a little dated (reflected in the price) - just needs a good clean - parking was ok for us but limited if you don’t arrive early. Major issue was the noise at night - the whole building creaks and sounds like people are walking on the roof - very strange. On a positive the location is fantastic - value for money was ok but if they invested a little they could push up the price and make it an amazing motel. If you plan to stay - be aware of the negatives but we were still happy overall based on the location
Worth the cost to see the Wanaka Tree
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shaunne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lots of room, nicely laid out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness
Arrived just gone 6pm , key kindly left in room. Reception only opens at 2pm until ? Did not see anybody during our stay. With the perfect position this motel has , i think the owners need to reinvest some of their takings. The room had more cobwebs than a New Yorker at Halloween, shower held in with cardboard ,tv precariously balanced on small table , just all very dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

King Keung John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is very helpful, also moved us upstairs upon request so we are happy, room is big and kitchenette has everything we need. Although the included hot plate is rather old. Location is great near beach and supermarket.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing! Very clean, quiet, everything I needed. Good location too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

zheng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, nice staff, designated parking and close to town. Good money for the value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

debbie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was broken glass on the porch and a lot of cobwebs inside the room. For over $300 the worst I have stayed at. Also not enough parking for the amount of rooms so don’t expect a car park. Parking was the main reason this motel was chosen and I didn’t even get a park!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sanjay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old, very basic. No air conditioning. Roof sounded like it was cracking at different points in the night. Shower was not good with a weird tap that either scalded you or froze you. Staff not particularly helpful either.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ishbel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Julian (house keeping services) was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, tidy and comfortable. The lodge is in a great location, close to the water, town and supermarket.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Very cosy and great size double room, and close to the lake. Perfect for whole family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just very dated but spacious and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Quite noisy. Walls thin and whole. Using makes noise as the sun warms or cools the timber frames. Parking spaces too small and limited in number (which is mentioned on the booking site)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Yes nice and clean and great position in the middle of town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, very close to all shops etc. Only drawback was parking. Not much room, had to climb through passengers' side of the car to get into driver's seat due to car next door parked too close.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Greig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Late check in was easy, even when office was closed for the day. Overall, the room was great and clean & tidy. One TV remote wasn't working, but the second one was. Unfortunately I could not get a peaceful night's sleep due to random noises on the roof each night I stayed. I suspect a possum was jumping & running around on the corrugated roof which was heard clearly through the ceiling. Although this was outside of the motel's control, I strongly recommend they get a professional to trap it. I would easily return to this motel, if I knew this particular issue was fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Annmarie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It catered for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel is clean, well appointed, and has a great location right in downtown Wanaka adjacent the New World supermarket. Lake front is one block away, and several excellent restaurants are all within easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Poonamben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Walking distance from Lake Wanaka.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A convenient comfortable place to stay with a nice big room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sunny

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025