We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
Contact accommodation for availability.
There are similar hotels available.
View all
peter c
Melbourne, Australia

New Zealand South Island 2018

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 20 Nov 2018
The hotel is neat and clean and located close to the town shops. (Supermarket is 1 minute walk away).Parking is available onsite. Only stayed 1 night, on our journey in the south island. The room we stayed in, had only limited kitchen facilities. Being close to town, the surrounding streets are flat, so you don't need to be a mountain goat to make your way back to the hotel room. Good value accommodation for short stays.
Date of stay: November 2018
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Review collected in partnership with this hotel
Problem with this review?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
The listings of booking offers for each property take into account the compensation paid to us by our partners. Prices shown may be for varying room types. Prices displayed are the lowest available, corresponding to the least expensive room type available, as provided from our partners as of the time of the user’s search.
Nearby Hotels
  • Vio.com
  • Trip.com
  • eDreams
21.2 km from Aspiring Lodge Motel
Free Wifi
Free parking
  • Expedia.com
  • Hotels.com
  • eDreams
1.6 km from Aspiring Lodge Motel
Free Wifi
Free parking
  • Expedia.com
  • Hotels.com
  • Trip.com
0.4 km from Aspiring Lodge Motel
Free Wifi
Free parking
Main Lodge view - Wanaka Homestead
  • Expedia.com
  • Vio.com
    $271
  • Hotels.com
1.6 km from Aspiring Lodge Motel
Free Wifi
Free parking
View from the balcony
  • StayForLong
  • ZenHotels.com
  • Agoda.com
1.6 km from Aspiring Lodge Motel
Free Wifi
Free parking
  • Expedia.com
  • Hotels.com
  • Priceline
2.2 km from Aspiring Lodge Motel
Free Wifi
Free parking
Studio - entrance
Contact accommodation for availability.
2.2 km from Aspiring Lodge Motel
Free Wifi
Contact accommodation for availability.
4.7 km from Aspiring Lodge Motel
Free Wifi
Free parking
Grandview Suite
Contact accommodation for availability.
4.0 km from Aspiring Lodge Motel
Free Wifi
Free parking
Exterior - Grounds
  • Expedia.com
  • Lol.travel
    $330
  • Hotels.com
1.8 km from Aspiring Lodge Motel
Free parking
Pool
View more hotels in Wanaka
Reviews (268)
Filter reviews
268 results
Traveller rating
87
102
57
18
4
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageAll languages
More languages
Traveller rating
87
102
57
18
4
Show reviews that mention
All reviews great location first floor three nights few minutes walk comfortable bed lake wifi balcony town sofa lodge bedding heating
Selected filters
Filter
Updating list...
33 - 38 of 268 reviews
Reviewed 28 October 2018 via mobile

A basic, clean motel in a great location. The small kitchen was well equipped and the family room we stayed in was quite large.

Fantastic location immediately next door to the supermarket and a very short walk to the waterfront and all restaurants.

The interior is a bit dated, but to be expected for the great value price. We’d stay here again.

Date of stay: October 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
1  Thank Gabrielle W
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 4 October 2018

We recently stayed one night at the Aspiring Lodge Motel and found this to be a decent property, well located in the Town Centre

Reservation for our Standard Double Room was made through booking.com. Reservation confirmation was received immediately and we were well received upon arrival. Check-in was no more than 3-4 minutes and we were in our ground floor motel room.

Location for the property is great if you want to be right in the Town Centre. You are a short walk to many coffee shops, bars, restaurants, shops and the Lake from the property. There is a car park section that you can use if driving to this property as well.

Room rate is reasonable and space good. Decor and furnishing is a bit dated but ok. There was a small tables and two chairs, squeezed in between a small two-seater sofa. Bed was of decent comfort, allowing ok sleep. TV, Wifi, heating all worked fine. Small kitchenette items including microwave and fridge were found in the room.

Room included a patio section with small table and chairs as well. Room could use more accessible electrical outlets, requiring you to move the bed in order to use. The bathroom was spacious, shower didn't drain well and there was no lighting over the sink.

Overall, not a favourite property from our recent visit to South Island but the location is very good. If room rates seem reasonable when searching out properties, this is a place worth considering.

Date of stay: September 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
    • Value
    • Location
    • Service
Thank BradinHK
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 10 September 2018

Very tidy and clean room, lovely wood and had all amenities needed. However, the sliding doors were very noisy and you could hear other occupants quite clearly through the walls and outside on the balcony. Woken up throughout the night by other occupants.

Room tip: Room was tidy and clean.
Date of stay: September 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
Review collected in partnership with this hotel
Thank Tara W
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 13 August 2018

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 feel like you are in a log cabin away from the city.

Room tip: I so love the jacuzzi tub!
Date of stay: August 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Review collected in partnership with this hotel
Thank rgraymundo
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 6 August 2018

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 that you avoid cooking strong smelling food. The give 6 single (15ml) milk cartons per day so you don't need to buy any if just having a cuppa.
The website says it has a pull-out sofa bed, this must be old as it only has a 2 seat and 1 seat couch; no pull-out bed.
It is warm, we turned off the heater before going to bed and it was still warm in the morning even though it was freezing cold outside.
There is no drying room for ski/snowboard gear, however you can hang it up on the coat hanger with the heater on and it will be dry by the morning. We put our snowboard boots and gloves in front of the heater and they dried out fine.
There is a guest laundry (washer and dryer) available from 2pm-5pm for $5 per load, but if you ask nicely they will take your laundry in the morning before you head out and drop it in your room when it is done. Many thanks!

Date of stay: August 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Review collected in partnership with this hotel
1  Thank Byron M
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
View more reviews