Luxury hotels in Wanaka

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Wanaka. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Minaret Station Alpine Lodge Wanaka, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Accessed only via helicopter, Minaret Station Alpine Lodge is located in Wanaka. Located around 38 km from Puzzling World, the hotel is also 40 km away from Prophet's Rock Wines. The rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. Every room has a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hair dryer. All rooms feature a desk. Minaret Station Alpine Lodge offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wanaka, like skiing. The Wanaka Tree is 42 km from Minaret Station Alpine Lodge. Queenstown Airport is 100 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 3550 NZD.

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• 2 Lakeside Apartments Wanaka, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Offering a private balcony overlooking Lake Wanaka and Mount Aspiring National Park, Lakeside Apartments Wanaka are just 3 minutes’ drive from the popular Puzzling World. The property features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Free parking is available on site. Located in the heart of Wanaka, Lakeside Apartments Wanaka are a 1-hour drive from Queenstown. Laundry facilities and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave are standard in all apartments. Each apartment has a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. Offering stunning lake and mountain views, the barbecue area is the perfect place for a casual meal. The tour desk can arrange fishing trips and Lord of the Rings tours. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 450 NZD.

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• 3 Wanaka Haven Wanaka, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. A 5-minute drive from Wanaka Lakeshore and the town centre, Wanaka Haven offers luxurious rooms with a geo-thermal underfloor heating and a private patio. The property provides concierge services, free Wi-Fi access and free mountain bike rentals for guests to explore the surroundings. Guest rooms enjoy unobstructed mountain views. Each is equipped with a DVD player, an iPod docking station and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The en suite bathroom offers a towel heater, fluffy bathrobes and free toiletries. The cosy dining room features a fireplace and a library filled with books, CDs and DVDs. There is also an outdoor entertainment area with Otago Schist stone fireplace and barbecue facilities. Guests can enjoy free tea and coffee in the communal lounge area. Lakeshore Wanaka is a 5-minute drive from Puzzling World and a 15-minute drive from Cardrona Adventure Park. It is 6.5 km from National Transport and Toy Museum. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 550 NZD.

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• 4 Wanaka Luxury Apartments Wanaka, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Each of these stylish self-contained holiday apartments includes a fireplace. Guests can relax in the hot tub or seasonal outdoor heated pool. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi. Wanaka Luxury Apartments are situated only 600 metres from the shores of Lake Wanaka. The ski fields at Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone Ski Area are just 35 minutes’ drive away. All apartments have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player. Each has either a kitchen or kitchenette. Guests have access to an outdoor wood-fire pizza oven and BBQ. Apartments with spa bath are available. Some apartments have a wall-mounted Miele espresso coffee machine. There is an outdoor fireplace by the hot tub and a sun terrace around the pool. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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• 5 Lime Tree Lodge Wanaka, New Zealand

  

  Lodge. Set on 10 acres of lush grounds, Lime Tree Lodge offers boutique accommodation with stunning alpine views. It features a swimming pool, tennis court, and a spa pool. Guests enjoy free airport transfers. Accommodation options include guest rooms and private suites, each with French doors that open to the spacious verandah and garden area. All rooms offer mountain and garden views. Some rooms also offer a spa bath. Lime Tree Lodge also features a croquet lawn, free bicycle hire and on-site helipad, which offers direct access to local ski fields and glaciers. There is a library, shared lounge area and a sun terrace. The property offers complimentary evening canapés and wine from 18:00 for all guests. It is 5 minutes' drive from Puzzling World and 10 minutes' drive from Wanaka Town Centre. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 314 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!