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Bex G

Awesome place in Wanaka

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 4 Jun 2018
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 blankets. The service was awesome - lovely woman on the front desk called me to inform me we left alcohol there and offered to hold it for us but we were half way to CHCH by then. All in all I would stay again!
Date of stay: June 2018
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 13 May 2018

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 spacious

Room tip: Away from street
Date of stay: May 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 11 May 2018 via mobile

All good. Nice room.
Small kitchenette had everything I needed.
Stayed downstairs for 1 night.
WiFi worked fine.
Walls and isolation seems fine.
One restaurant behind the motel. Which was not noisy the Thursday night I spend here.
Lots of cars on the road behind the motel.
Sounds like there currently is some construction going on not too far from the hotel, started at 8.30am.

Date of stay: May 2018
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed 8 May 2018

I went to Wanaka in April 2018 and stayed at Aspiring Lodge Motel for 4 days. We went at a time when the temperature has started dropping and the constant winds have a chill to them.

The room we were in was surprisingly warm - did not even need to use the heater! The King bed (or was it super king?) was comfortable. The shower pressure was slightly low (what my partner says) but I found it find; as long as hot water comes on pretty instant, I'm satisfied.

There was also a hair dryer handy and a small kitchenette. Our room did not have a stove but we made do with a microwave and plus you do want to eat out when you are on holiday. New World is conveniently stationed next door to the motel.

You cannot really beat the location. It is 2 minutes walk to the lake, restaurants and shops. I would definitely stay here again!

Date of stay: April 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 23 April 2018 via mobile

Though this is in the city centre and close to everything the rooms were far from perfect, the staff were nice but the roof creaked and the walls were paper thin. The bathroom was dirty and wasn’t the most hygienic. The facilities were OK and better than some places but could be a lot better. The door to the balcony was nearly Impossible to open and the room was small. Wouldn’t come again.

Date of stay: April 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 19 April 2018

Easy check in and check out and the lodge is in town centre with free parking. The room was spacious with balcony. I was surprised there is bathtub and it was a nice treat to soak after hiking Roy's peak. There is small kitchen area fully equipped with fridge, kettle, microwave etc. Overall, it was a nice lodge to stay.

Date of stay: April 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
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