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4.0 out of 5

"Great for overnight stay. Close to main street and lake. Got a park in front of our unit so very lucky! " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 07 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At Aspiring Lodge Motel you'll be within steps of Pembroke Park and Picture Lounge. Highlights at this motel include free self parking, a bar/lounge, and in-room kitchenettes.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library, and barbecue grills. Plus you'll find free newspapers in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe. There's also the convenience of limited parking.

Sights within a short walk of this 3-star Wanaka motel include Gallery Thirty Three and within a 15-minute walk you'll find Wanaka Golf Club.

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$181* Per night/room 8 Apr. - 9 Apr.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King Studio)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Aspiring Lodge Motel ratings based on 60 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Aspiring Lodge Motel

Everyone (21) Couples (27) Family (10)
4 out of 5
Great for overnight stay. Close to main street and lake. Got a park in front of our unit so very lucky!

Posted by on 7 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
Loved it , close to town , could cook our own food and the supermarket was right next door and free parking

Posted by on 6 Mar. 2024

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2 out of 5
The room had a sink to wash cups etc but it drained in to the overflow of the bath/shower tub causing the water to flow in to the bath/shower tub leaving black bits in it - yuck!! One of the wall lights was held on with electrician's tape and another had no glass cover. The mattress was lacking in padding so not a very comfortable night. The shower also had a constant drip which could be heard in the bedroom.

Posted by on 23 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Great location. Insufficient onsite parking. Older wooden rooms. Our room creaked & cracked. However overall the room was fine & it was good having a kitchenette & sink.

Posted by on 29 Sep. 2023

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4 out of 5
The property was older and lacked some modern amenities.Very good for walking into town for shopping and meals.

Posted by on 23 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5
Clean and tidy, with everything I needed. Super close to shops and restaurants.

Posted by on 1 Sep. 2022

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2 out of 5
Unfortunately when we checked in to our unit absolutely reeked of curry - very very unpleasant. We constantly had to ask for clean towels. We would have dried them had there been a towel rail large enough to take 2 towels or a heated rail - sadly the only towel rail was about 40 cm long.

Posted by on 28 Jul. 2021

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5 out of 5
Great motel with a beautiful view

Posted by on 16 Jul. 2021

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5 out of 5
Location was fantastic, handy to town and supermarket. Everywhere we wanted was walkable. Not a lot of room for making breakfast, needs a small kitchenette.

Posted by on 5 Feb. 2021

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4 out of 5
Helpful and efficient check in with welcoming staff. Great location, just minutes to local shops, bars, restaurants and parks. Found our room clean and well presented. However, we were surprised when another guest opened our room door by mistake using their own key! We were disappointed to discover all rooms are not individually secured by the motel.

Posted by , from Christchurch on 11 Jul. 2020

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About the Aspiring Lodge Motel

Location 16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka, 9192

Property Features

As a guest of Aspiring Lodge Motel, you'll find a library, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. 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 Wanaka motel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Sunday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday - Sunday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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. 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.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Sunday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • 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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.