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Lime Tree Lodge

672 Ballantyne Road, Wanaka 9382 New Zealand
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#3 of 17 lodges in Wanaka
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Free airport transportation
Spa
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Coffee shop
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Skiing
Fishing
Massage
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Soundproof rooms
Dining area
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Bath / shower
Bathrobes
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Electric kettle
Radio
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Mountain view
Pool view
Bridal suite
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Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
5.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Quaint
Great View
Languages Spoken
English, French
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siobhan m wrote a review Yesterday
dublin51 contributions60 helpful votes
Located about 5k outside Wanaka, Limetree Lodge is a quiet little B&B. Our room was excellent. We had a large bedroom with a decent bathroom with garden patio and access to a small pool and Jacuzzi onsite. Sachi is new to the property and works hard to ensure her guests are well attended to. Sachi provided a decent cooked breakfast on both mornings of our stay. Lime tree lodge has lots of potential to make this a 5* venue. As it stands, it is a decent B&B at a 3/4*~level. To make this a 5* Lodge, a number of things need to be addressed. 1. On arrival, at check-in, guests should be provided with a quick overview of the facilities they have access to - the use of the kitchen, lounge, pool and Jacuzzi, check out time etc. 2. Reception needs to be manned at specific times so guests are not waiting. Suggest this could be during specific times which are communicated to guests in advance so that staff can attend to other work. The general entryway could do with a spruce-up. Remove dead plants in pots and replace with living specimens. Planting in the area to freshen and indicate that the place is cared for same as the likely gardens. 3. Our room was not cleaned during our stay but towels were replaced (even though we hung them up to indicate we were happy to reuse). I would have been ok with this had I know that was the policy but this was not communicated. 4. I was concerned that we were so far from the town when we arrived. This was actually not an issue as Sachi called us a cab (she kindly offered to drive us) and it was only $25. The restaurant called us a taxi to get home and the price was similar.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Sightseer22388091577 wrote a review Yesterday
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Most serene setting just outside Wanaka. All the amenities in our very comfortable room plus a pool & hot tub and a bocci court! Manager Sachi was very accommodating; she answered all our questions & requests and was happy to make restaurant reservations for us. Hghly recommend!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Room Tip: You do need a car to drive the 5 minutes into Wanaka.
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MelvynC_12 wrote a review 15 Mar
Edinburgh, United Kingdom73 contributions25 helpful votes
This place has a lot going for it - quiet location, nice grounds, good pool and hot tub, helpful friendly staff, and comfortable enough, but it’s somehow lacking: it feels tired and needs a make over, especially the bedrooms. And breakfasts need to be more varied, rather than the same limited fare every day.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Reine wrote a review 11 Mar
Mortsel, Belgium2 contributions
The lovely Sacha welcomes you and takes such good care of her guests! The spa and swimmingpool are an asset as is the breakfast Sacha makes for you. Rooms are very nice and the shower is perfect. On the way up to the house you see the alpaca’s greeting you which is also very nice 😎
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: No problem parking
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MichaelPhuket wrote a review Jan 2024
Bangkok, Thailand89 contributions23 helpful votes
After reviewing other reports on Tripadvisor, it seems that Lime Tree Lodge has experienced a rapid decline over the past few months. From the beginning, our arrival was less than ideal. No staff members were present, and we overheard heated arguments in the neighboring room. Even after attempting to get attention by shouting "hello," there was no response, and the doorbell to call reception appeared to be disabled. Only after reaching out to their main phone number did Kris, who identified himself as the duty manager, guided us to a large and attractively decorated suite. The suite included a spacious master bedroom, a separate second bedroom, and a large living- dining area leading to a patio. There was a big bathroom, but stains were visible in the bathtub. Kris provided a brief introduction before leaving for his day off at 5 pm. We tried to make ourselves at home, taking advantage of the complimentary wine and visiting the pool area. However, we encountered challenges, such as removing the cover of the hot tub independently, and a pool robot that made swimming nearly impossible due to its disruptive hose. The pool furniture was visibly dirty, indicating a lack of proper cleaning for an extended period. Shortly after our arrival at the pool, Jacqui approached us and greeted us by shouting, "no glasses by the pool." While the rule makes sense, a more welcoming approach would have been appreciated. As we had an early morning excursion planned, Jacqui kindly offered to serve breakfast on our patio, which we accepted. The breakfast was served on time but was unremarkable. Upon returning in the evening, we discovered that our room had not been cleaned, and the breakfast tray remained on the patio table. No staff members were visible anywhere on the property, and attempts to reach Jacqui were unsuccessful. Eventually, she emerged from the vegetation, claiming she had "fallen asleep" and providing a series of excuses for the lack of service. It was evident that she was intoxicated. After contacting my agent, who escalated the issue to a person named Nick overseeing the property from China (a quite impossible task in my opinion), Kris returned from his day off, and the intoxicated Jacqui was replaced. The description in my itinerary stating, "Lime Tree Lodge is a luxury, boutique-style lodge with a personal touch by the fantastic owners & staff," couldn't be further from the truth. There is no owner on site, and the two staff members present seemed incapable of managing the lodge effectively. In conclusion, I would advise avoiding this place unless you are willing to handle self-catering and manage the lodge independently. If you excel at it, you might even be considered for a role by the mysterious Nick.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip: Avoid that lodge. The proprietor displays a lack of concern for the establishment, focusing...
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Wanderlust wrote a review Jan 2024
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom240 contributions97 helpful votes
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Where to start with Lime Tree Lodge, promoted as 5 star. It could be 5 star, but so many things to address. It's almost as if someone has had this in the past, built what could be beautiful accommodation, but has lost interest. Unfortunately the host lacked skills the role of mine host, no warm welcome, friendly chat or engagement, just basic information on a need to know basis and glibly pointed to 2 A4 sheets of information in the room. Scarcely any presence for the remainder of our stay, thankfully only 1 night. On the A4 paper, we were advised that "all in room safes are not functioning for the time being, we are awaiting professional help to reset them". Why and how long does this take, clearly this is not a recent occurrence and why would all rooms be affected as these are individual safes, the photo shows there aren't even batteries in them? Secondly, advised "TVs are Internet ones - smart hub is the button you want to use Netflix etc". Fine if there had even been a TV in the room? Pieces of cut fruit laid put on plate for guests near the drinks station, why leave this uncovered for flies to land on all day? Stain on the carpet in the room, ill fitting grubby looking curtains, worn and chipped furniture, outdoor chairs which need treating, a mismatch of random coat hangers, etc. I could go on. Whoever owns this property really need to decide what they are aiming to offer their customers, but this is never going to be 5 star without some TLC. Needless to say, we would not revisit, just drive on by.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Just avoid
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STCGeorge wrote a review Jan 2024
Wigan, United Kingdom69 contributions28 helpful votes
Although this is advertised as a hotel, it is more of an excellent bed and breakfast…….without the breakfast. On Trip advisor it shows Free Breakfast, but this wasn’t the case. Kris, the owner said we would be charged $30 each for breakfast. It is several kilometres from Wanaka, not a problem if you have a car. Our suite was very large and extremely well presented. The grounds are beautiful,and well cared for.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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DavJo12 wrote a review Sept 2023
London, United Kingdom405 contributions178 helpful votes
A beautiful property in a quiet location. Our room was overlooking the garden and had a small patio with table and chairs. The swimming pool was just a few steps away. There is a well-equipped kitchen. The mother and daughter hosts were charming and very welcoming. Breakfast was great with lots of choices. There was a big communal lounge to meet and socialise with other guests, which was great for exchanging travel tips. Would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Leigh F wrote a review Jul 2023
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Definitely not a 5 star, website photos are not like the real thing & definitely no fresh flowers like they say. Our room was very small no tv, so went to lounge had to light open fire ourselves tv would not work no internet. Only help available was an elderly lady which had no idea. Moved us to another room at 8pm was freezing no electric blankets, when the heat pump did warm the room the smell of vomit on the carpet was disgusting. Worst night ever, we were away by 8.30 the next morning. Emailed and said we would not be staying the second night, was told they would refund but then said they couldn’t see what the problem was!! Disgusting, don’t want anyone else to experience this.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Excursion30734221056 wrote a review Jul 2023
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Lime Tree Lodge Wanaka Horrible 900820836 TV and internet didn't go room smells of vomiting no staff were promised a refund but didn't get one very disappointed would not wish this on any ones break
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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$368 - $416 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lime Tree Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Lime Tree Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Crossfire Wanaka (2.1 km), Realm VR Wanaka (6.9 km), and Paradiso Cinema (6.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Lime Tree Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Lime Tree Lodge?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a dining area.
What food & drink options are available at Lime Tree Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, barbeque facilities, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Lime Tree Lodge?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Lime Tree Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Burrito Craft, Kika, and Bistro Gentil.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Lime Tree Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Lime Tree Lodge have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Lime Tree Lodge offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Lime Tree Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Lime Tree Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Lime Tree Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.