Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

Property class: 4

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden dining table, and a comfortable sofa set.
An open wooden door leading to a garden with a lawn, trees, and a gravel path.
A two-story log cabin with stone accents, a covered patio, and a well-maintained lawn.
A log cabin with a stone exterior, a large lawn, and a weeping willow tree.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $168
$146 nightly
$168 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

Explore the area

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1 Homestead Close, Wanaka, 9305
  • Place, That Wānaka Tree
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Rippon Vineyard
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Pembroke Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Super King Lodge Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Special Deal King room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Ruby Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Lismore Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Wānaka

With a stay at Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages in Wānaka, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of That Wānaka Tree and Lake Wānaka. .This bed & breakfast is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Rippon Vineyard and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Wānaka Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • That Wānaka Tree - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rippon Vineyard - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rippon - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pembroke Park - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Picture Lounge - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Peak - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Relishes Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Firebird - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Wānaka bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a hot tub.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges NZD 2.2 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
For same day bookings, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 19 and May 26.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 2.2

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Wanaka Homestead Lodge Cottages
Homestead Lodge Cottages
Wanaka Homestead Cottages
Wanaka Homestead Hotel
Wanaka Homestead & Cottages
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages Wanaka
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages Bed & breakfast
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages Bed & breakfast Wanaka

Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this stay. Welcoming and relaxed ... a true home from home. Thanks Allan for your great recommendations!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Bess and Alan for a most enjoyable stay. An absolutely beautiful setting, very comfortable and wonderful staff. We loved staying with you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with friendly staff. Beautiful spot. Clean tidy and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of our favorite stays on our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the whole experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay in a beautiful location. Allan, the owner gave us some great recommendations for local attractions including hikes. Great to meet someone else from St Andrew’s with a superb sense of humor and love for travel. Cheers Tom & Lorraine
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This inn was wonderful. The staff was great and its walkable along the water boardwalk into town for dinner. It’s quaint and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cottage is a lovely property with newly finished bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flawless. Homely luxury. Perfect location. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Naomi Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qingqing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute lodge with extremely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding stay! Alan was an amazing host and the rooms were beautifully appointed. Every detail of the grounds were perfect…. The Weeping Willow tree, the hot tub, the community living are we’re all just outstanding! A 20 min beach walk to town, it was a delightful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hershell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for our one night stay in Wanaka
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garnett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alan was very helpful with tips about restaurants, road conditions, places to visit. The property and amenities were great. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful lodge, and even better than the pictures would suggest. The only thing better than the room was one of the most genuine and friendly hosts you will ever have, our favorite New Zealander!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

Great experienc

We had a lovely stay with all we could need in a wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property, felt like a little sanctuary. Close walk to Wanaka Lake and a lovely walk to downtown Wanaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Home as in Homestead - Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just fantastic service and super friendly host. Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host Allan was very accommodating and friendly. The lodge was lovely, clean and inviting. I only wish we stayed more than one night to be able to explore all that the area has to offer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to the park and the Wanaka tree. Also walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and awesome spot. Great host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience all around! Highly reccomended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024