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Hawea Hotel

1 Capell Avenue, Wanaka, 9382

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Stunning Lakefront Views

    Experience the beauty of Lake Hawea and the surrounding mountains from every room at Hawea Hotel. Whether you're relaxing in your private balcony or dining at the on-site restaurant, the picturesque views will take your breath away.

  • Convenient Location for Outdoor Activities

    Situated between the West Coast and Central Otago, Hawea Hotel is the perfect base for skiing, fishing, hiking, and more. With easy access to ski fields like Cardrona and Treble Cone, as well as the Te Araroa Trail, adventure awaits just outside the door.

  • Comfortable Accommodation Options

    Choose between the Hotel rooms with private balconies and modern amenities or the Hostel Lodge rooms with shared facilities. Whichever you prefer, a cozy stay overlooking Lake Hawea is guaranteed.

Book now to experience the tranquility and adventure Hawea Hotel has to offer!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Beautiful lake view

  • Helpful staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Bar
  • Billiards
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
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Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out

Services & essentials

  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Picnic area
  • Room service
  • Skiing
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,776 reviews
5/ 10
The location was fantastic with views of the water and mountains from our room. Parking was easy and the on-site restaurant was great.
Joanna · extended group · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

8.4out of 10
2776 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Beautiful lake view
  • Helpful staff

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Rooms need updates

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.6

    Guests appreciated the beautiful views and convenient location.

  • Service9.5

    Guests praised the customer service, highlighting excellent assistance.

  • Overall Experience8.9

    Overall a satisfying experience with beautiful views and good customer service.

  • Food and Beverage8.6

    Food quality was generally praised, though breakfast availability was lacking.

  • Amenities8.1

    Amenities were acceptable, though some facilities appear dated.

  • Room Quality8.0

    Rooms were described as comfortable but needing updates.

  • Value for Money7.5

    Some reviews indicated the price was not justified by the quality.

  • Cleanliness7.1

    Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including bed mites.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

73% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

8.42776 reviews
  • A diamond in the rough

    5/10

    Joanna · extended group · 2026-10-17

    “The location was fantastic with views of the water and mountains from our room. Parking was easy and the on-site restaurant was great.”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Shiree Henderson · family with children · 2026-10-17

    “Was a lovely view”

  • 风景很美很安静很适合情侣和家庭度假

    9/10

    lee · family with children · 2026-10-17

    “离wanaka市中心只要15分钟,周围环境优美,进门就能看到海,房间宽敞”

  • Gostamos muito da vista, da recepção realizada por uma funcionária do restaurante, e também do restaurante. Podia ter ca

    9/10

    ana maria · couple · 2026-10-15

    “A vista do quarto é realmente lindíssima.”

  • Great location

    10/10

    Mark · family with children · 2026-10-13

    “Location and view size of room was great and very clean”

  • The view is what makes this a good booking, otherwise quite dated room in need of attention.

    7/10

    Marian · couple · 2026-10-12

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Da · couple · 2026-10-12

    “the hotel has the best view ever!”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Justin · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Comfortable accommodation”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    deborah · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Great view”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    deborah · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Stunning outlook”

  • The view from the balcony alone was enough to make our stay a highlight of our trip.

    10/10

    Andrea · couple · 2026-10-08

    “What an amazing location for a hotel. The place was on the basic side, but we had everything we needed. We were allocated a room fitted out for the less than able-bodied which I suspect gave us an extra-roomy room. The view from the balcony was world-class and the free drink from the attached hotel and bar overlooking the lake was a wonderful way to start our stay. The team were very helpful giving us an extra late checkout and advice on what to see in the area. We found the local supermarket just a short walk away.”

  • Fabulous views - highly recommend

    10/10

    Sarah · family with children · 2026-10-08

    “Amazing location. The view was stunning. We had a 2 story loft room and had plenty of space for the family. Room was clean. Shower was great and the food in the restaurant was also lovely.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    NITHYA · family with children · 2026-10-07

    “The view”

  • Nice quiet little hotel.

    9/10

    Leanne · family with children · 2026-09-19

    “The view was awesome. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant food was awesome.”

  • amazing lake view

    10/10

    Libo · couple · 2026-09-19

    “Hawea湖真的太美了 太美了 wonderful 百年老店的牛排也确实不错 黑虎虾也好吃 就是风太大了 呜呜呜的 木质小屋走路咚咚响 但是这个景色可以让人忘却一切烦恼”

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