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Hawea Hotel is located just 15 minutes' drive from the township of Wanaka and is set on the lake front of Lake Hawea. All hotel rooms, as well as the on-site restaurant and bar, feature beautiful lake and mountain views. The Hotel rooms include a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, a desk and a small seating area. All the Hotel rooms have lake views and private balconies. Located between the West Coast and Central Otago, you can enjoy the tranquility of the hotel or use as a base for skiing, fishing or hiking. The hotel is located around a 30-minute drive from ski fields including Cardrona and Treble Cone or a 30-minute drive from Snow Farm, where you can go cross-country skiing. The hotel is also located on the Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand’s longest walking track, which stretches the length of New Zealand. Queenstown is just over 1 hour’s drive away. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Edward
Australia Australia
The views from the room were exceptional . The meals were top quality.
Michelle
Australia Australia
It was in a beautiful location looking over the lake. Rooms are old but the cleaning team do a great job. Loved that it had fans, one thing we haven’t had a lot of and handy as mozzies around and no screens. We ate in the restaurant one night -...
Moidz
Australia Australia
Location provided a perfect view giving you a special way of experiencing the beauty of the Lake Hawea. Amazing view in the comfort of your shielding you from the cold and strong winds 😉
Hui
Malaysia Malaysia
This place is a gem. It is a historical hotel but yet so well maintained. The room is super clean and the toilet space is huge. They even provide welcome drinks and the kombucha tastes so good! Def recommend this stay
Adam
Australia Australia
Stunning view out of the window. Bar serving food onsite. Comfortable bed and great value for money. A cafe and small supermarket a few minutes walk away.
Cyril
Netherlands Netherlands
Te view was amazing. Bed was good. They have renovated the bathroom which was very nice. And the lady at reception was great.
Danielle
New Zealand New Zealand
Very spacious accommodation in a beautiful location, views from the room were absolutely stunning. Our meal in the restaurant was fantastic - everything was delicious and the service was excellent.
Steve
Australia Australia
Fantastic views from our room. Very nice on site restaurant. Friendly staff.
Kim
New Zealand New Zealand
There is a restaurant/bar on site, with nice food and the most amazing views to the water and mountains. The unit was fine, large and clean with nice views. Bed was ok. I would stay again.
Niccole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Brilliant stay - room had a great view and was quite big, dining room and food was excellent, and a good selection of local beers and wines on. Staff were so friendly, and we only regret we didnt stay longer!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Hawea Hotel - Lakeside Eatery & Bar
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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