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The Moorings

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Wānaka with free parking

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Three Bedroom Apartment
Studio
Three Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio
Balcony view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$354
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Explore the area

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17 Lakeside Road, Wanaka, 9343
  • Place, Gallery Thirty Three
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pembroke Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wānaka Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | Lake view

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Three Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio

Three Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Double Bed Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

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

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Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services

Two Bedroom / Two Bathroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Wānaka

At The Moorings you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Wānaka motel include Pembroke Park and Wānaka Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Gallery Thirty Three - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pembroke Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picture Lounge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Fig - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wanaka Brew Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scroggin - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Moorings

Lakefront motel in Wānaka with free parking
The Moorings offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Moorings also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Wānaka motel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Moorings offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

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
  • Cot (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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • 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

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 property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 16 for adults and from 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 45.0 per night
  • High chair fee: NZD 15 per night
  • Laundry fee: NZD 3
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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 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
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, American Express and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Moorings?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Moorings?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Moorings on 21 Dec 2025 start from NZ$354.00, 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 The Moorings?

Yep, The Moorings has a free self car park.

Is The Moorings family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Moorings is a hit with families.

Does The Moorings serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Moorings?

No, The Moorings does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Moorings?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Moorings?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Moorings?

There isn't one on site, but Wānaka Golf Club is a short 10-minute walk away.

The Moorings Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 364 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

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kittipod

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

Need plushy pillows

Would be nice to have more plush pillows. Otherwise very good overall
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed the room we had.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Liz

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom had a weird smell. The reception was strange. We received a speech about the cost of payWave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren, Niwot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The bed and pillows were like concrete. Facilities limited for the charge. Parking and access to the property awkward.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siang Heng

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of the accommodation. Central to ask the restaurants and just across from the wonderful lake. Although it was clean and well presented it needs a little updating but I would still highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean modern and convenient. Our apartment had a gas fireplace that made it extra cozy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lakefront property with balcony. Right in town and very walkable. Only complaint was the bed is hard for our taste.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

George

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

Cosy and has everything you need

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, Dunedin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfortable room. Handy to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was great, parking was a bit tricky as we were clearly the last people to check in that day!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

LYNDIE

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice! Nice! Nice!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Moorings has a lot going for it. The location is excellent, right in town and just steps to the lake, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. We had booked one of the studios. It had amazing views of the lake and mountains, was very clean and had a kitchenette and a small balcony which was a great place to sit in the mornings with our coffee/tea. Our room had AC which we really appreciated on warm days. The staff were very nice and the room was very quiet despite being right in downtown. However, we felt like it wasn't a very good value for the price. We usually stay next door at the Lakeside Apartments. Those units are much bigger (huge luxury 1 BR apartments with full kitchens, in-unit washer/dryers, and large balconies/patios) for almost the same price: it's $375 NZD for a studio at the Moorings and $379 NZD for a 1BR apartment on the pool level (not as good a view) at Lakeside. Also, our room at the Moorings had a few quirks. The door to the adjoining room couldn't be locked so we ended up moving a desk in front of it. There's also some obvious wear & tear (marks in the bathroom and on the walls) and quirks (the bathroom sink is almost at knee level). In addition, they were not offering daily service to the rooms due to a staffing shortage. There is free parking but the lot was pretty cramped and took some careful navigating to get in and out of. Overall, the Moorings is a great option, just not at the price that we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Lake view Feb 2025

When booking the Moorings I prioritised the lake view over other options that may have been cheaper and/or more spacious. The lake and mountain view from the room and balcony was certainly worth any premium, despite the road in the foreground, although a small table on the balcony permitting outdoor meals would have enhanced the experience. The studio room was smaller than other hotel apartments we booked on our trip but was perfectly adequate and to a good standard (albeit not luxurious). The location is very central in Wanaka which is certainly an advantage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

c susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, efficient service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and nice clean room. Helpful staff with suggestions on what to do for the day. Laundry facility was very helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konica C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The moorings was close to town and we could walk everywhere. The room was very nice, and the private outside area made it really lovely. The customer service was brilliant, Dan really went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris, Edmonds

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment with view of the lake. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First impression upon check-in, greeting lacks warmth, appeared to be untrained in hospitality - or may be just can’t be bothered kind of attitude. Check out staff was someone else with laissez fair attitude. Staff were not rude. Property was spacious with steep stairs to upper level. Bathroom upstairs, shower closet/corner can only fit a child. Both bathrooms have heated tiles and water pressure was very good. There were children or a child next door who frequently run/stomp creating noise through common wall, even at night. Sheets appeared to be clean but I found bugs in my bed the morning after. Very good amenities for group/families. There is a common coin-operated laundry room. Good location, close to lake, restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025