The Camp - Lake Hawea

3.5 star property

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Panoramic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Lakeside | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Glamping Bell Tent, Shared Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Glamping Denver Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Panoramic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Lakeside | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • On private beach
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
$64
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27

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1208 Makarora-Hawea Road State Highway 6, Lake Hawea, 9382
  • Lake Hawea
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Puzzling World
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Wānaka Lavender Farm
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Senior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cabin (Shared Bathroom Facilities)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Panoramic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Lakeside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Glamping Bell Tent, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Safari Tent, Multiple Beds, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Glamping Denver Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Mobile Home, 1 Loft Double Bed, Kitchenette, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Camp - Lake Hawea

3.5-star Lake Hawea holiday park with private beach
Guests at this beach holiday park will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. This holiday park has 28 accommodations.
The Camp - Lake Hawea offers 28 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the holiday park include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

This Lake Hawea holiday park has its very own private beach. The holiday park offers a coffee shop/cafe. Public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge). This beach holiday park also offers barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Camp - Lake Hawea is a smoke-free property.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
The Camp Food Truck - This cafƩ serves breakfast and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend on-the-go breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 25 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • The Camp Food Truck

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 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 ahead of time 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 25 per person
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Rating provided by QualmarkĀ®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Lake Hawea Holiday Park Campground
Lake Hawea Holiday Park
The Camp Lake Hawea
Lake Hawea Holiday Park
The Camp Hawea Albert Town
The Camp - Lake Hawea Albert Town
The Camp - Lake Hawea Holiday park
The Camp - Lake Hawea Holiday park Albert Town

The Camp - Lake Hawea Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 301 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elidiane

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Exactly what it looks like, glamping, great amenities, the lake is fantastic and theres a sauna you can book into as well as a food truck!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie-Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nasima

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I just stayed one night.The Denver tent was really lovely, with a really nice view, we stayed in denver tent 1. The Toilet and shower facilities were average for a camp. Everything was as expected and a nice night. Although the food truck was closed as they closed it a couple days before our stay which is unfortunate due to off season, but it all worked out and was alright. I would reccomend if your looking for some glamping in a beautiful area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The glamping option was a novel idea. The tent was tidy, comfy and well equipped as was the shared kitchen mess.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Toilets need an upgrade and the kitchens by the tents need a microwave
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Krystil

Traveled with family
The location was beautiful but the comfort of the stay could be improved with some outdoor lights so you can see what your'e eating for dinner and also a light to be able to see the toilet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

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

10/10 Excellent

Ebin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some cutleries and utensils would have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tahlia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a late arrival check in and everything was prepared for us in an envelope with my name. Really easy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake Hawea is stunning. Sitting on the deck of our large canvas tent, glass of wine in hand looking up at the night sky was fabulous. The tent was very comfortable and well set up. The only negative being the walk to the loo in the middle of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place by the lake

We stayed in cabin #1 (yellow) which was very comfortable and clean. We had a small view of the lake from our cabin which was cool. The bed was the most comfortable ever, so much that it was tough to get up in the morning šŸ˜‰ The women's toilets and showers are quite far from cabin #1. It was nice to be able to swim in the lake from the small beach. The room is equipped with a small fridge, a kettle, a table and stools in front of a large window. Unfortunately, the kitchen is not equipped properly. There is almost no pots and pans. The kitchen is not wide enough because of the table in the middle, so when it is busy, it is really difficult to cook. When you rent a cabin, you have to rent a box with the plates and cutlery for $5/day.
Most comfortable bed ever
Table and stools, would prefer chairs
Little fridge
Nice chairs in front of the cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Didn’t come to camp; stopover. Slept in Denver tent for one night. It was pretty magical. Cozy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying here, 1st time in the cabins, lots of room, bonus having a kettle and fridge unlike another camp down the road that we stayed the night before. Bathrooms always clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasa, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent Tent...crappy showers and Toilets

The glamping tent we stayed in was amazing. Unfortunately the bathroom facilities could really use an upgrade. Toilets were downright ugly and the showers had almost no water pressure. Need to tear the buildings down and start from scratch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mixed bag.

The tents were lovely and the location is stunning. However there was no maintenance team so the toilet on our site was out of order, we were the only tent without cushions on our chairs (because they had ā€œrun outā€?) and all the grills weren’t working. When we asked about any of these things staff had no interest so this isn’t somewhere to stay if you have questions. Although it’s such a beautiful location I’d stay here again if the place was better maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Beautiful location. The bell tent was great! Well-equipped clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and efficient. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025