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Aspiring Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Wanaka motel

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Twin Room
Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)
Exterior
Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit) | Private kitchen
Twin Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka, 9192
  • Pembroke Park
    1 min walk
  • Gallery Thirty Three
    3 min walk
  • Wanaka Golf Club
    13 min walk
  • Wanaka (WKA)
    9 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)

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)

Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Wanaka

In Wanaka .At this motel, you'll be steps from Pembroke Park and Picture Lounge. Also, Gallery Thirty Three is within half a mile (1 km) and Wanaka Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 1 min walk
  • Wanaka Golf Club - 13 min walk
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive
  • Rippon Vineyard - 4 min drive
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhyme X Reason Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kai Whakapai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Aspiring Lodge Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Wanaka motel
As a guest of Aspiring Lodge Motel, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. 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
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.

Languages

English, French, Polish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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

  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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.

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Aspiring Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 171 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

6/10 Okay

Trent

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

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

4/10 Poor

Russell

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rivkah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location in Wānaka for walking, shopping, groceries, and dining. Spacious balcony at our room with nice view for an evening drink. Area was quiet after 10:00 pm. With some street noise before that (we were there on a Friday night). Nicely stocked kitchen, but bathroom was stocked with only hand wash soap dispenser at single (body wash?) dispenser in shower Used our own shampoo, conditioner, and body balm. Room had unique “ski chalet” appearance with wooden planks on walls and ceilings, Great look, but apparently the warm day and cool night, the result was a “popping noise” of shifting planks. If you are light sleeper, this is not a good option for you. Overall, a pleasant stay for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023