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A group of people seated on wicker furniture facing a lake with mountains in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A golf course with a pond, surrounded by buildings with dark roofs and a mountainous backdrop.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and framed artwork on the walls.
A rocky shoreline with a large tree and a smaller tree in the water, surrounded by mountains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

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54 Sargood Drive, Wanaka, 9305
  • Place, Rippon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, That Wānaka Tree
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rippon Vineyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small refrigerator.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of a balcony.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of a garden and lake.

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view through a large window.

Hotel Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with two pillows and two bedside lamps on a wooden nightstand.

Premium Hotel Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a mirror.

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a TV, and a desk.

Premium Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Wānaka

A luxury stay in Wānaka awaits you at Edgewater. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Rippon Vineyard and Rippon. Highlights at this beach hotel include 3 hot tubs, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the sauna along with access to bike hire and a playground. Business amenities include a meeting room, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Wānaka hotel include Crown Range and Pembroke Park.

What's nearby

  • beach near Waterfall Creek Recreation Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rippon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • That Wānaka Tree - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 12 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Peak - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Relishes Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Firebird - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Edgewater

Edgewater offers its guests 3 hot tubs and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Edgewater. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Wānaka hotel.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 1986
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Edgewater offers 104 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Premium satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 34 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 11 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 34 for adults and from NZD 16 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Edgewater Hotel Wanaka
Edgewater Wanaka
Edgewater Hotel
Edgewater Wanaka
Edgewater Hotel Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Edgewater?

Edgewater offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Edgewater?

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edgewater on 15 Sept 2026 start from NZ$329, including 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.

Is parking available at Edgewater?

Yep, Edgewater has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

What makes Edgewater a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Edgewater.

Does Edgewater serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Edgewater?

No, Edgewater does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Edgewater?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Edgewater?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Edgewater?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Edgewater Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HAYDN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Recently refurbed rooms Lots of features and amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malysavanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms. Restaurant and Bar on location was great. View from room into the gardens was pleasant. Included parking was also great too. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious suite and well stocked. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chee Woe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waking up to an incredible lake view right from the room sets the bar high, especially with the Wanaka tree just a quick stroll away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful place to stay. Very clean and comfortable. Very convenient for town as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean view incredible meals great location amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great location, upgraded room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in and parking were a breeze, and the bathroom was spotless. The only downside was the living room AC; it struggled to keep the room cool against the strong afternoon sun, making the space feel a bit stuffy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel. Would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Edgewater. The onsite cafe was amazing and had the best scones.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was lovely, room overlooking the lake. Staff so friendly and helpful, great team. Good food in the restaurant. Short walk into the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, beautiful location, large apartment and comfy bed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Edgewater and would recommend. We booked a suite.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would definitely stay again! Absolutely beautiful hotel and customer service. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was extremely accommodating. Our room was a bit dated and hot, but they did everything they could to help make our stay more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Keddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel restaurant was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very spacious rooms and the restaurant dining exceeded expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. We were lucky to have an upstairs room with a corner window that has amazing views of the lake. Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAM OI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff, laundry and parking are very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked this hotel so much we booked it again on the same holiday. The venue being so closecto Lake Wanaka was idylic. We had a perfect view out of our room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is such a beautiful place to stay, on the lake, easy walk into the restaurants and shops, staff super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YiChao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with good pond view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025