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Aspiring Lodge Motel

3.0 star property

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka, 9192
  • Pembroke Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Picture Lounge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wanaka Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Wanaka (WKA)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King Studio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Aspiring Lodge Motel

3-star Wanaka motel with in-room kitchenettes
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, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Aspiring Lodge Motel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Wanaka motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Aspiring Lodge Motel features a library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Wanaka motel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, room service (during limited hours), and a front-desk safe. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Aspiring Lodge Motel is a smoke-free property.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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 (daily)
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted

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

Aspiring Lodge Motel Wanaka
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Aspiring Hotel Wanaka
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Aspiring Lodge Motel Motel Wanaka

Aspiring Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 174 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to town and the lake. The rooms are a bit dated but well maintained.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great greeting, property clean & amenities fine. Handy to shopping, dining, bars etc, would definitely use again and suggest to other travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nathalie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower not cleaned and vomit left in it. Very small fridge. Room very outdated and too much noise from other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Trent

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to supermarket and restaurants. Easy walk to the lake. Room is very dated. Not well laid out with tv and beds etc. Beds need updating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Traveled with family
Ok for the price
The place was nice enough but quite old. The heating was good. Beds have been well slept in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Rajendrakumar

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite expensive for a very basic wood paneled room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Wānaka, easy walk to all shops and lake front. Rooms are a little dated, but very tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Marie

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tired condition. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Russell

Traveled with partner
Very disappointed with a loudly creaking ceiling/roof. Kept us awake both nights we stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant as always, great property super friendly and efficient staff. awesome locality five star all round
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Friendly and excellent location. Condition and decor dated but that is outweighed by great location and friendly staff. This was my 3rd stay at this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location. Reasonable price. Cooking facilities & preparation area could be better. Limited crockery etc. Outside area & furniture in poor condition. OK for an overnight stay but not ideal for the 7 nights we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked last minute as our travels changed and we got a huge room for a very reasonable price for just my husband and I. The woman who checked us in was very kind and helpful running through the property details because the front desk was not open 24/7, only in the afternoon. But she said if we needed anything in the morning to find her because she would be around cleaning the rooms. Our unit had a full kitchen and fridge, lots of dishes and glasses to use and 2 full balconies to enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. It is one block from the lake and main strip with all the restaurants and shopping. There is a grocery store, New World that is right over the back, super convenient. Can't wait to visit again!

10/10 Excellent

Bouen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 minute walk to all the restaurants and bars in Wanaka. Plenty of parking in the motel or outside on the road. The staff are super friendly and accommodating 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for overnight stay. Close to main street and lake. Got a park in front of our unit so very lucky!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved it , close to town , could cook our own food and the supermarket was right next door and free parking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great. Very cosy and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Aspiring lodge was ideal for a one night stop off. The motel was very tired looking and could do with modernising.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lyndon

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not so hot!
This is an older motel. Broken door knobs, microwave didn’t work, 2 burner stove was in poor repair, broken lights and bare bulb lighting fixtures. Building creaked and popped all night long!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony and Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The unit was very comfortable. Our only concern was that we were not aware of the loud expansion noises that comes with a lockwood-type home. Had we been aware of this, we would not have booked. Plus the walls between units need better insulation as we had to put up with conversion next door at 1am for about 1.5hrs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024