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    Aspiring Lodge Motel

    231 reviews
    #13 of 20 Hotels in Wanaka
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    16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand
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    4.0
    231 reviews
    • Excellent31%
    • Very good42%
    • Average20%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible1%
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    “great location”(29 reviews)
    “new world supermarket”(10 reviews)
    “central location”(9 reviews)
    16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand See on map
    AMENITIES
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    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Kitchenette
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    Private Balcony
    3 Star accommodation
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    All reviewsgreat locationnew world supermarketcentral locationroom was cleanone nightmiddle of townwalking distance to everythingfamily roomwould stay againbeautiful wanakasky tvsouth islandnew zealandmicrowavelakewifibalcony
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Cozy and close to everything!

    Aspiring has a very strategic location! it is very near the centre and the lake and you can go to New World to grab some grocery on the other side of their fence. Staff are awesome and friendly. The room is cozy enough and you...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Location

    We stayed in Unit 1 - Executive Studio. This motel is situated in town right next to the New World and a 2 minute walk to bars/pubs/rentals. There is a fully functioning kitchen and fridge/freezer so you can cook what you like. They do ask...More

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    Thank Byron M
    Reviewed 7 July 2018
    Best, Clean & Friendly Little Motel, even if you are in the New World car park!

    I loved this place. Our room was dated and perfectly clean and functional. I was so impressed with the staff, nothing was too much bother, they were happy and laid back, and we had everything we needed to be comfortable for our stay. It was...More

    Thank louisa k
    Reviewed 5 June 2018
    Awesome place in Wanaka

    This was an awesome place to stay in Wanaka, we were on a girls weekend with 7 of us and the location was awesome right next to New World. The rooms themselves were a little on the cold side but they provide heating and electric...More

    Thank Bex G
    Reviewed 13 May 2018
    Bit too close

    Motel was very convenient for amenities but being so close had it's down side. Very noisy at night when people returning from the bars etc. Kept getting disturbed every 15 minutes by people walking back to their accommodation, but lesson learned. Studios were clean and...More

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    Free Parking
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    US$107 - US$141 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    "I so love the jacuzzi tub!"
    rgraymundo
    2 million years ago
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    "Downstairs, less secure but easier for luggage."
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    2 million years ago
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    "Away from street"
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    2 million years ago
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    "For travellers with mobility impairment or have problems carrying their suitcases up a flight of stairs..."
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