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Aspiring Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
Relax with your favorite book or share stories over drinks at the cozy bar. Catch up on news and connect with others around barbecue grills.

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)

Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King Studio)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka, 9192

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

Property highlights
Aspiring Lodge Motel provides amenities, such as a library and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, free newspapers and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Aspiring Lodge Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, French, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • 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 at the property
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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Aspiring Lodge Motel Wanaka
Aspiring Lodge Motel
Aspiring Wanaka
Aspiring Hotel Wanaka
Aspiring Lodge Motel Motel
Aspiring Lodge Motel Wanaka
Aspiring Lodge Motel Motel Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspiring Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aspiring Lodge Motel?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aspiring Lodge Motel on 23 Mar 2025 start from NZ$253.57, 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.

How much is parking at Aspiring Lodge Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aspiring Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aspiring Lodge Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aspiring Lodge Motel located?

Situated in Wanaka, this motel is steps away from Pembroke Park, Picture Lounge and Gallery Thirty Three. Wanaka Golf Club and That Wanaka Tree are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Aspiring Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 177 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

8/10 Good

Marlyn

Great location and lots of dining options 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Very close to main strip and the shops. Unfortunately, it is a bit dated and there is no air conditioning so beware if you are going during summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richie

Great location close to town and the lake. The rooms are a bit dated but well maintained.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

As a truck driver facilitated a late arrival and earlier departure nice refresh for me
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Great greeting, property clean & amenities fine. Handy to shopping, dining, bars etc, would definitely use again and suggest to other travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Kwok Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Too old
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gill

Couldn’t get TV to work
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Although moderately clean, the room was quite run down. The drapes were falling off the rod and the sofa appeared worn and dirty. It's right next to a busy road so the sound of traffic could keep one up all night. The bed was comfortable and the location is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Brilliant as always, great property super friendly and efficient staff. awesome locality five star all round
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

Liked: 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

This property was great. Very cosy and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy

Great area, complete with a great grocery store a 5 minute walk away, The hot plate in the room worked brilliantly & enough kitchenwares were supplied to cook for our family of 4. The beds were comfy. Though we all slept with earplugs because the room ceiling would creak and crack loudly periodically. We were on the 2nd floor. It was 26 degrees C both days, so the only way we could cool the room down was to prop open the door and keep the patio door open. A door stop was provided for the front door. The room fan worked well, so we moved it around, using caution as the stand it was on was NOT stable. The door only had a push-in lock; no deadbolt or even an inside chain lock, so if I was travelling solo I would haven't felt safe. The staff was friendly & we enjoyed the walkable location. Not enough parking for all guest rooms, so we had to unload our vehicle and then park across the street. Overall, doable, but expensive for a 2-night stay, but we took into account that it's a very touristy area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very tired condition. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bouen

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

6/10 Okay

Jamie

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

6/10 Okay

Colin

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

Trent

Liked: 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

2/10 Terrible

Nathalie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower not cleaned and vomit left in it. Very small fridge. Room very outdated and too much noise from other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Central location while being quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Rajendrakumar

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Quite expensive for a very basic wood paneled room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024