The Moorings

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Wanaka motel

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The Moorings

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Hiking
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Three Bedroom Apartment
View from room

Overview of The Moorings

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
17 Lakeside Road, Wanaka, 9343
  • Popular LocationWanaka Golf Club10 min walk
  • Popular LocationPuzzling World3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRippon Vineyard4 min drive
  • AirportQueenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)61 min drive

Room options

Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 100 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom / Two Bathroom Apartment

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 55 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Double Bed Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • 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 the area

Wanaka

On lake.Your stay at this Wanaka motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge. Pembroke Park and Wanaka Golf Club are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 7 min walk
  • Wanaka Golf Club - 10 min walk
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 3 min drive
  • Rippon Vineyard - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Good Spot - 16 min walk
  • Kai Whakapai - 4 min walk
  • Big Fig - 3 min walk
  • Water Bar - 5 min walk
  • Curbside Coffee & Bagels - 5 min walk

About this property

The Moorings

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Wanaka motel
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.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:30 AM: NZD 13.00 for adults and NZD 13 for children

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

Food and drink

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

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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 35.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

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 13.00 for adults and NZD 13 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 35.0 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Moorings Motel Wanaka
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The Moorings Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 299 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Parking a bit tight but accommodations were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed sitting out on the patio with a view of the lake. Several bars and dining options within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Redentor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quite location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Amenities
Great location; on the lakefront , near bars, restaurants and the information center. Darren was wonderful with the check in process, giving some directions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023