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Aspiring Lodge Motel

3.0 star property

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka, 9192
  • Wanaka Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Puzzling World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rippon Vineyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wanaka (WKA)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King Studio) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King Studio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Aspiring Lodge Motel

3-star Wānaka motel with in-room kitchenettes
A bar/lounge, a library, and free newspapers are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Aspiring Lodge Motel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Wānaka motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Aspiring Lodge Motel features a library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Wānaka motel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, room service (during limited hours), and a front-desk safe. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Aspiring Lodge Motel is a smoke-free property.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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

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Aspiring Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 198 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If the parking lot is full there are tons of spaces across the street after 7pm (it was packed before then though). There are limited hours at the reception but they were great about leaving instructions to check in and had the key drop off for early in the morning. It was a great area within walking distance of all the restaurants and the traffic calms down a lot in the evening!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Callum

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Traveled with partner
So outdated So expensive No one in the office after 3 pm Noisy No ice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location but very dated

Great location but very dated, especially the bathroom. It was relatively cheap so maybe cant expect too much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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

8/10 Good

Shaun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pinkesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gill

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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a truck driver facilitated a late arrival and earlier departure nice refresh for me
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marlyn, Singapore

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lots of dining options 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Great location and service.

Fantastic location! Clean, comfortable, friendly staff. The all-wood building creaks a lot, so be prepared for a few bumps in the night!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sagato

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

4/10 Poor

Kwok Wah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too old
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent. Great location, self contained room with fully stocked mini kitchenette. On reading other reviews, some people must go out of their way to find faults. Wanaka is a very lovely part of the South Island. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

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

8/10 Good

Virginia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: 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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Richie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to town and the lake. The rooms are a bit dated but well maintained.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

Nathalie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, 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

6/10 Okay

Trent

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: 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