The Moorings

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
17 Lakeside Road, Wanaka, 9343
  • Gallery Thirty Three
    5 min walk
  • Pembroke Park
    7 min walk
  • Wanaka Golf Club
    10 min walk
  • Wanaka (WKA)
    9 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 this property

The Moorings

Lakefront motel in Wanaka with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this motel has a garden and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area.
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.
During your stay at The Moorings, you're just a quick walk from Gallery Thirty Three. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Gallery Thirty Three and 6 minutes by foot from Picture Lounge
The Moorings offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Moorings also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Wanaka motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:30 AM: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 45.0 per night
  • High chair fee: NZD 15 per night
  • Laundry fee: NZD 3

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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. 215 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 323 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

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

8/10 Good

Joan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location and Views
Great Location and views of the lake. Clean and spacious room. I like a firm bed, and this was good. Right in the middle of downtown and walkable to all things needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron, Monterey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and all the conveniences to cook in room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Lake Wanaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johann

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property, it was like home away from home in that all the essentials were there, clean, warm and comfortable and we were finally able to cook something to eat instead of eating out all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rather expensive for what it was but nice amenities and property manager was very nice. Main complaints are that the washer didn’t work very well and the bathroom smelled very musty.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023