Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:30, and check-out is by 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Wānaka, a 3-minute walk from Pembroke Park and a 10-minute walk from Wānaka Golf Club. It is approximately 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from Lake Wānaka.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Bella Vista Motel Wānaka - 4 Star Comfort

Average nightly price at Bella Vista Motel Lake Wanaka by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$185
February	$230
March	$203
April	$155
May	$118
June	$101
July	$146
August	$157
September	$154
October	$126
November	$152
December	$153

What guests think

At Bella Vista Motel Lake Wanaka, travelers consistently praise the central, walkable location and overall cleanliness, noting quiet rooms despite being downtown, while feedback about room size and value skews smaller and more basic than some expected.

Guests often highlight friendly, accommodating staff and easy check-in, including after-hours arrangements. On-site parking (with extra nearby when full), a guest laundry, and simple in-room kitchenettes add practical convenience. It suits short stays where convenience matters more than extras.

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Facilities

Practical amenities include on-site parking (with overflow nearby when full), a guest laundry, and in-room kitchenettes with a microwave, fridge and kettle. Some guests appreciated access to extra tea and coffee supplies.

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10

Zoe

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located in Wanaka. Very quiet location nevertheless.Easy parking. Outside the room, there was an outdoor seating area. We made use of the laundry facilities.

8

Paula

Jan 5, 2023

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Stayed 19,361 nights

Good location! parked up and walked everywhere. less than 5mins down to the lake front. Room clean. great view upstairs. Parking can be limited. Laundry available.

8

Angela

Apr 8, 2025

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Great location close to many restaurants and shops. Parking available on-site or just nearby the hotel if the carpark was full. Room wasn't huge but was comfortable enough for a short stay. Staff were helpful and accommodated our late check-in. Would recommend staying here if you are passing through Wanaka.

10

Tom

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location! Central/downtown without being very expensive. Made popping out to shops/pubs/restaurants so easy. Our 3 day trip was to attend a wedding in Wanaka. We drove down from Christchurch so was great being able to park the car safely there. Will definitely stay there next time.

10

Peter

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As with other Bella Vista motels this offered a well appointed room with a basic kitchen including microwave and good bathroom. Short walk to the lake.

10

Matthew

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable room, tinted windows for privacy, free parking, central location, good sized room, teas, coffees and hot chocolate in room, I like that you could help yourself to more in the laundry room. Fridge, microwave and kettle provided in room. Only downside is the washer/drier shrunk my cotton t shirt. We did a warm wash and normal tumble dry so might be worth putting the drier on the delicates setting.

10

Marios

Jan 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and tidy. Nice kitchen. Very close to shops restaurants, water.

10

Nicole

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very good location and walkable to many restaurants and pubs and cafe Very quiet at night Got table and chair outside to relax in the sun. Very clean motel Very friendly staff

10

Jami

Feb 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very enjoyable stay, we liked being in town near the lake Enjoyed going to find coffee and crepes around the corner We found the convience kitchen very helpful to us as we prep our own food for day long treks

8

Naomi Elisabeth

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little motel near Wānaka. Great amenities- microwave, fridge. Comfortable beds. Perfect for a quick trip

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly describe rooms as very clean or spotlessly maintained. A few minor lapses were noted, but overall standards are high.

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10

George

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small, but clean. Location is perfect, just a block walk down to beautiful Lake Wanaka (we could see it from our room). I highly recommend it as a destination.

10

Susan

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet!!! Clean!! Excellent bed!

10

Stephen

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Good size room which was spotlessly clean. Room was serviced as often as you wanted which we liked because you don't need your room serviced every day so we opted for every second day which was fine. Provisions (e.g. toilet paper, coffee and tea, etc.) were replenished whenever the room was serviced. Quiet location but in the heart of town with many great eating places a short stroll away.

10

James

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel unit was warm, clean and very tidy. Our stay was very comfortable.

10

Linda

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, great location.

10

Claire

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, spotlessly clean, good value for money, centrally located. The room was not huge, but you get what you pay for. Nice toiletries, friendly check-in. Nothing to fault.

10

grant

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Right in the centre of town. Polite and easy check in.

10

Betty

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A safe and convenient place to stay near Lake Tekapo. Our host was awesome and shared knowledge about places to eat and see. Our room(2) was comfortable and well stocked. The beds were comfortable/sheets were clean. The only recommendation I would make would be to clean the mold on the ceiling in the bathroom above the shower. For an older motel this is a quant place to stay!

8

Lisa

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean & comfortable.

10

Martin

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic but clean rooms. Good shower and WiFi. Great location.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic, and many are compact, though some guests reported spacious units. Beds are comfortable; some rooms offer views while others lack outlook.

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Maryam

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very basic and honestly quite underwhelming for what we paid. Nothing was particularly wrong, but nothing stood out either. For the cost, we expected a much better room and overall experience. It felt overpriced and did not offer good value compared to other options in the area. I wouldn’t choose to stay here again unless the pricing were significantly lower.

8

Paula

Jan 5, 2023

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Stayed 19,361 nights

Good location! parked up and walked everywhere. less than 5mins down to the lake front. Room clean. great view upstairs. Parking can be limited. Laundry available.

6

rakesh

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

no customer service at all The room size was very small

6

Weiching K

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our Superior King room was very small. It had all the amenities including a kitchen sink but space was very tight.

4

Derek

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very small rooms. Felt like a dog box.

10

Stephen

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Good size room which was spotlessly clean. Room was serviced as often as you wanted which we liked because you don't need your room serviced every day so we opted for every second day which was fine. Provisions (e.g. toilet paper, coffee and tea, etc.) were replenished whenever the room was serviced. Quiet location but in the heart of town with many great eating places a short stroll away.

10

Jan

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and professional staff upon checking in. Spacious room with all new amenities, and within walking distance of town.

10

Melissa

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome location, spacious rooms which were immaculate. Friendly staff

8

Lionel

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small and cramped, but just what I needed since I'm only going there to sleep anyways

8

Stephen

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic room with no frills but that’s ok. You’re paying for being within 100m of the town center where all the shops and restaurants are located, in addition to the stunning lake. The walls are paper thin.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check-in and workable after-hours arrangements. A few guests reported lapses.

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10

Gillian

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Being in the centre of town everything was close. Also even tho in centre of town it was very quiet and very safe. Hosts were extremely accommodating

8

Angela

Apr 8, 2025

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Great location close to many restaurants and shops. Parking available on-site or just nearby the hotel if the carpark was full. Room wasn't huge but was comfortable enough for a short stay. Staff were helpful and accommodated our late check-in. Would recommend staying here if you are passing through Wanaka.

6

rakesh

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

no customer service at all The room size was very small

10

Lingchao

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of my best accommodation during the visit in NZ. The room is clean and new. Easy to check in and out

8

Shawn

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nicely located. Close to the places in town without having to be in the middle of the action. Quiet, nicely equipped, after hours Checkin super easy!

10

Jan

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and professional staff upon checking in. Spacious room with all new amenities, and within walking distance of town.

10

Ross

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff plus close to town

10

grant

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Right in the centre of town. Polite and easy check in.

10

Peter

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is perfectly situated. It is close to town, which makes access to shops and restaurants very easy by foot. Despite its proximity to town, it was very quiet. Staff very helpful!

10

Samantha

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was amazing from check in to check out. Friendly, clean, comfortable. Great location, very quiet even though right in the centre of town. Thanks Tom! Looking forward to our next stay

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Location

Consistently praised central location a short walk from the lake, shops and restaurants; many noted it is quiet despite being downtown.

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10

George

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small, but clean. Location is perfect, just a block walk down to beautiful Lake Wanaka (we could see it from our room). I highly recommend it as a destination.

8

Judy

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient quiet location in the centre of Wanaka with easy parking.

10

Tom

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location! Central/downtown without being very expensive. Made popping out to shops/pubs/restaurants so easy. Our 3 day trip was to attend a wedding in Wanaka. We drove down from Christchurch so was great being able to park the car safely there. Will definitely stay there next time.

8

Shawn

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nicely located. Close to the places in town without having to be in the middle of the action. Quiet, nicely equipped, after hours Checkin super easy!

10

Stephen

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Good size room which was spotlessly clean. Room was serviced as often as you wanted which we liked because you don't need your room serviced every day so we opted for every second day which was fine. Provisions (e.g. toilet paper, coffee and tea, etc.) were replenished whenever the room was serviced. Quiet location but in the heart of town with many great eating places a short stroll away.

10

Linda

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, great location.

10

grant

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Right in the centre of town. Polite and easy check in.

10

Peter

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is perfectly situated. It is close to town, which makes access to shops and restaurants very easy by foot. Despite its proximity to town, it was very quiet. Staff very helpful!

8

Stephen

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic room with no frills but that’s ok. You’re paying for being within 100m of the town center where all the shops and restaurants are located, in addition to the stunning lake. The walls are paper thin.

10

Kristin

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic spot to access everything within walking distance. Lovely room with all amenities needed for a very comfortable stay.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $174	2 $157	3 $174	4 $167	5 $191	6	7 $191
8 $166	9 $186	10 $193	11 $193	12 $258	13	14 $218
15 $299	16 $325	17	18 $311	19 $252	20 $208	21 $448
22 $262	23 $197	24 $246	25 $198	26 $190	27 $267	28 $193
29 $218	30 $189

Bella Vista Motel Lake Wanaka

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One Bedroom Family Unit (Queen, Bunks and Single)

Studio with Spa Bath

One Bedroom Family Unit (Queen & 2 Singles)

Superior Triple Studio

Superior King Studio

Standard Twin Studio

Compact Studio

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