Beachfront hotels in Wanaka

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Wanaka. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Moorings Motel and Apartments Wanaka, New Zealand

  

  Motel. The Moorings Motel and Apartments are just 5 minutes’ from Wanaka’s town centre and offer lakeside accommodation with views of the mountains. All rooms feature under-floor-heating and Netflix. There are barbecue facilities and a ski equipment room on site. The Moorings Apartments are located 45 minutes' drive from The Cardona and Treble Cone Ski Fields. All rooms feature cooking facilities including a stove, a microwave and a fridge. Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. There is a self-service laundry and free parking. A children’s playground is located just across the road. Wanaka's restaurants, bars and cafes are a 5-minute walk away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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• 2 Minaret Ridge Retreat Wanaka, New Zealand

  

  Guest house. Minaret Ridge Retreat in Wanaka boasts accommodation with free bikes and barbecue facilities. The property is around 4.3 km from Puzzling World, 1 km from Lake Wanaka and 18 km from Treble Cone. Free WiFi is provided. At the guest house, all rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a hot tub and a hairdryer, certain units at Minaret Ridge Retreat also boast a mountain view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a dishwasher. Guests have access to Peninsular Bay facilities, which include a gym, spa and outdoor pool. Rippon is 4.4 km from the accommodation. Attractions in the area include Prophet's Rock Wines, 3.4 km away, or The Wanaka Tree, located 3.9 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 3 Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront Wanaka, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Set in Wanaka, just 25 km from Puzzling World, Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront offers beachfront accommodation with a garden, a terrace, a private beach area and free WiFi. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, skiing and cycling. Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 5 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms with a shower and a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The holiday home provides a barbecue. The Wanaka Tree is 21 km from Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 84 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!