The Moorings

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Wānaka with free parking

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Hiking
Lake view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Balcony view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P6,910
P7,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 100 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom / Two Bathroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 80 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Double Bed Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 80 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Lakeside Road, Wanaka, 9343

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wanaka Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Whakapai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪B.Social Brewery & Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Moorings

Motel by the lake
At The Moorings, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Outdoor furniture, bicycle parking, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Moorings boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Heated floors, eco-friendly toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per night
  • High chair fee: NZD 15 per night
  • Laundry fee: NZD 3

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Moorings Motel
Moorings Motel Wanaka
Moorings Wanaka
Moorings Hotel Wanaka
The Moorings Hotel Wanaka
Moorings Hotel Wanaka
The Moorings Motel
The Moorings Wanaka
The Moorings Motel Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Is The Moorings pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Moorings?

As of Mar 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Moorings on Apr 6, 2025 start from P 6,909.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Moorings?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Moorings?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Moorings?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Moorings located?

Situated on a lake, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Gallery Thirty Three, Picture Lounge, and Pembroke Park. Wanaka Golf Club and Rhyme and Reason Brewery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Moorings Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 332 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

c susan

Good location, efficient service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Nice! Nice! Nice!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

A fantastic place to stay, I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Perfect position, beautiful view and walkable to restaurants etc. room was lovely and clean too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great room, great view, great value.
Great room, great view, great value. Reception staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Great apartment with view of the lake. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Great place
Great views in a decent motel. Just a few doors away from a great Thai restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Perfect stay
The stay started with a marvellous friendly welcome. The room was fine, the beds comfortable and the view and location the best you could ask for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Susan

We enjoyed the lake view and very comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Great hotel & veiws
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Great staff. Very clean and modern. Excellent vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kel

The Moorings is in a great location where you can walk to all the shops and restaurants. The condo was clean and comfortable but smallish for four people. It was really nice to have private parking and the staff were very helpful and cheerful to deal with. I would recommend this place if you want to spend several days in Wanaka!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aim to Thrive.

Very comfortable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Great location!
Comfortable room with view of Lake and mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

I loved the Moorings! Peter was extremely helpful and we really enjoyed being able to walk downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Redentor

Great quite location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey

We had a late arvo checkin due to another place letting us down but the Moorings did not and was a beautiful place overlooking the lake and mountains in the back ground, Warm, Clean would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret Joan

Beautiful view of Lake Wanaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Felt it was overpriced. The bathroom was rundown and needs upgraded. Paint flaking off and the bath is chipped. We were very underwhelmed when we checked in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Good location. Parking a bit tight but accommodations were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

It was very convenient to the shopping and cafe area of wanaka and with stunning views. Easy car parking too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Loved this property, it was like home away from home in that all the essentials were there, clean, warm and comfortable and we were finally able to cook something to eat instead of eating out all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Great Lake view rooms, self catering with cooking facilities if needed. Easy walk to town and dinning options. Parking available but limited.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Beautiful view and all the conveniences to cook in room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024