The Moorings

2.5 star property

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Hiking
Studio | Lake view
Balcony view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Studio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
17 Lakeside Road, Wanaka, 9343
  • Wanaka Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Puzzling World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rippon Vineyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 100 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom / Two Bathroom Apartment

  • 80 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Double Bed Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 80 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Wānaka

With a stay at The Moorings in Wānaka, you'll be on a lake, just a 5-minute walk from Gallery Thirty Three and 6 minutes by foot from Picture Lounge. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Pembroke Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Wanaka Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wanaka Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Whakapai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪B.Social Brewery & Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Moorings

Lakefront motel in Wānaka with free parking
The Moorings offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This motel also features a picnic area, barbecue grills, and bike parking.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

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
  • 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)
  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 for adults and 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 50.0 per night
  • High chair fee: NZD 15 per night
  • Laundry fee: NZD 3

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

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

The Moorings Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 332 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

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Felt it was overpriced. The bathroom was rundown and needs upgraded. Paint flaking off and the bath is chipped. We were very underwhelmed when we checked in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, great view, great value.
Great room, great view, great value. Reception staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very clean and modern. Excellent vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

NISHNAT

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay and very friendly owners
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect position, beautiful view and walkable to restaurants etc. room was lovely and clean too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Moorings is in a great location where you can walk to all the shops and restaurants. The condo was clean and comfortable but smallish for four people. It was really nice to have private parking and the staff were very helpful and cheerful to deal with. I would recommend this place if you want to spend several days in Wanaka!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
The stay started with a marvellous friendly welcome. The room was fine, the beds comfortable and the view and location the best you could ask for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Great views in a decent motel. Just a few doors away from a great Thai restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
A fantastic place to stay, I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the lake view and very comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel & veiws
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aim to Thrive.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Moorings! Peter was extremely helpful and we really enjoyed being able to walk downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyllan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful family apartment. Spacious, loved that the kids had their own bathroom upstairs complete with their own hair dryer, and tv in their room. Such beautiful facilities! Will definitely be back. Nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely location and great staff. I booked a disabled room as I am an above knee amputee and the built in shower chair was missing. Had to use a deck chair from outside. Otherwise the stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Lake view rooms, self catering with cooking facilities if needed. Easy walk to town and dinning options. Parking available but limited.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a late arvo checkin due to another place letting us down but the Moorings did not and was a beautiful place overlooking the lake and mountains in the back ground, Warm, Clean would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Pleasant. Nicely appointed room. Had everything we needed. 5 min walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb!!!!
Great room, wonderful view, everything clean and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
Comfortable room with view of Lake and mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful views. Great service. Property is well equipped but dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024