Aspiring Lodge Motel

Name: Aspiring Lodge Motel
Address: 16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka, 9192, Wanaka, NZ

Location: 16 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka, 9192, Wanaka, NZ

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, tour assistance, and BBQ grills. Indulge in room service and a drink at the bar/lounge for a relaxing stay.

Featured Amenities
Benefit from complimentary newspapers, a library, and a safe deposit box. Free onsite parking adds convenience to your visit.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 14 guestrooms with kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi. Watch shows on flat-screen TVs and unwind with coffee/tea makers.

A stay at Aspiring Lodge Motel in Wanaka offers a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience, just minutes away from the city’s key attractions. Book now to experience a memorable stay.

Important Information

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open during the following times:

Monday - Sunday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Amenities & Facilities

Free WiFi
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Stair-free path to entrance

Rooms Available

Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Features a private balcony/patio

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Smoking And Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen bed unit)

1 Queen Bed
Features a private balcony/patio

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Smoking And Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)

1 King Bed
Features a private balcony/patio

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Smoking And Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
Family Room, Multiple Beds

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King Studio)

1 King Bed
Features a private balcony/patio

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
Twin Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

Jo (8/5): - It catered for our needs
Herbert (10/5): - This motel is clean, well appointed, and has a great location right in downtown Wanaka adjacent the New World supermarket. Lake front is one block away, and several excellent restaurants are all within easy walking distance.
Poonamben (10/5): - Good place to stay. Walking distance from Lake Wanaka.
Patricia (8/5): - A convenient comfortable place to stay with a nice big room.
Sarah (6/5): - A perfectly located base for the ski fields and everything Wanaka has to offer. We loved that we could see the lake from our balcony and walk so quickly to everywhere! The office staff were friendly and accommodating. The room was cosy. Given the timber nature of the inside, it did creak a fair amount overnight. I think the drains may need a little attention too, but other wise a cosy, amazingly located spot to stay! It gave us everything we needed!
Ashton (8/5): - Fairly old property, but clean and convenient
Rammohan (10/5): - Nice to be here
Su (10/5): - We stayed here last night at room 2. The hotel is very clean and equipped with the cookware. The super market is just a mini walk, hence it's so convenient. Checked in and out were super easy. We highly recommended the hotel. Parking is also free and easy.
Kerry (8/5): - We only stayed one night the room was comfortable for what we wanted the drapes were in a bit of poor order which I thought would have been fixed very easily other than that it was a good stay
Jennifer (8/5): Decent hotel - Stayed here for 1 night in April 2025 with a friend. Room was clean. Staff at check in were friendly. Area is great - right by everything in town by very short walking distance. The famous tree was about 10 mins walking distance away. Shower was okay - water pressure was not great and did not drain well. The beds were alright in comfort level. Could very much hear people upstairs and around us - not very sound proof at all - not that the other guests were loud, just that I think this is an older hotel so heard floor creaks and voices outside.
J (8/5): Decent accommodation in convenient location - Accommodation was decent, however there were some squeaky noises every now and then and we had no idea where that came from, although this was a non-issue to me. It will also be great if a kettle had been provided. Location wise, this was in the centre of Wānaka and there is a New World supermarket behind. Parking spaces can be tight and limited.
Marie (8/5): - Did not like the road noise in room 1. bathroom needs a better shower unit should have Sky tv
Kayleigh (6/5): - The property was in a fantastic location, no view but 3 minutes from the lakeside. The room itself was very tired; the bedsheets need replacing and the bathroom was too old. It contained everything I needed for a 2 night stay just lacked a bit of comfort.
David (6/5): - The property is in a great location. Close to the water, shopping, dining, etc. However it is quite dated and could definitely use a spruce-up, and new pillows. It was clean so it was ok for 1 night.
Jaclyn Su Phin (8/5): - The location was amazing and compensated for any of the minor imperfections (dated and rather musty smelling toilet). Being so close to the lake and to all the shops and restaurants is simply amazing. For the price, it’s a great and affordable accommodation!
Jay (8/5): - If the parking lot is full there are tons of spaces across the street after 7pm (it was packed before then though). There are limited hours at the reception but they were great about leaving instructions to check in and had the key drop off for early in the morning. It was a great area within walking distance of all the restaurants and the traffic calms down a lot in the evening!
Dorothy (6/5): - So outdated So expensive No one in the office after 3 pm Noisy No ice
Debbie (6/5): Good location but very dated - Great location but very dated, especially the bathroom. It was relatively cheap so maybe cant expect too much
Sandy (8/5): - Great area, complete with a great grocery store a 5 minute walk away, The hot plate in the room worked brilliantly & enough kitchenwares were supplied to cook for our family of 4. The beds were comfy. Though we all slept with earplugs because the room ceiling would creak and crack loudly periodically. We were on the 2nd floor. It was 26 degrees C both days, so the only way we could cool the room down was to prop open the door and keep the patio door open. A door stop was provided for the front door. The room fan worked well, so we moved it around, using caution as the stand it was on was NOT stable. The door only had a push-in lock; no deadbolt or even an inside chain lock, so if I was travelling solo I would haven't felt safe. The staff was friendly & we enjoyed the walkable location. Not enough parking for all guest rooms, so we had to unload our vehicle and then park across the street. Overall, doable, but expensive for a 2-night stay, but we took into account that it's a very touristy area.
Shaun (8/5): - Very close to main strip and the shops. Unfortunately, it is a bit dated and there is no air conditioning so beware if you are going during summer.
Lisa (6/5): - Close to shops
KARL (10/5): - Nice place
Pinkesh (10/5): - Very close to town center.
Gill (6/5): - Couldn’t get TV to work
Malcolm (10/5): - As a truck driver facilitated a late arrival and earlier departure nice refresh for me
Marlyn (8/5): - Great location and lots of dining options 😊
Andrew (8/5): Great location and service. - Fantastic location! Clean, comfortable, friendly staff. The all-wood building creaks a lot, so be prepared for a few bumps in the night!
Kwok Wah (4/5): - Too old
Jim (10/5): - Our stay was excellent. Great location, self contained room with fully stocked mini kitchenette. On reading other reviews, some people must go out of their way to find faults. Wanaka is a very lovely part of the South Island. Recommend.
Alice (8/5): - Close to downtown .
Lisa (6/5): - Although moderately clean, the room was quite run down. The drapes were falling off the rod and the sofa appeared worn and dirty. It's right next to a busy road so the sound of traffic could keep one up all night. The bed was comfortable and the location is convenient.
Anthony (8/5): - .
Richie (8/5): - Great location close to town and the lake. The rooms are a bit dated but well maintained.
Allan (10/5): - Great greeting, property clean & amenities fine. Handy to shopping, dining, bars etc, would definitely use again and suggest to other travellers
Nathalie (2/5): - Shower not cleaned and vomit left in it. Very small fridge. Room very outdated and too much noise from other guests.
Trent (6/5): - Excellent location, close to supermarket and restaurants. Easy walk to the lake. Room is very dated. Not well laid out with tv and beds etc. Beds need updating
Aaron (10/5): - Great location
Jamie (6/5): Ok for the price - The place was nice enough but quite old. The heating was good. Beds have been well slept in.
Rajendrakumar (4/5): - Quite expensive for a very basic wood paneled room.
Nicholas (8/5): - Great location in the heart of Wānaka, easy walk to all shops and lake front. Rooms are a little dated, but very tidy.
Marie (4/5): - Very tired condition. Great location.
Russell (4/5): - Very disappointed with a loudly creaking ceiling/roof. Kept us awake both nights we stayed there.
Brad (10/5): - Brilliant as always, great property super friendly and efficient staff. awesome locality five star all round
Stephanie (10/5): - Friendly and excellent location. Condition and decor dated but that is outweighed by great location and friendly staff. This was my 3rd stay at this motel.
John (6/5): - Convenient location. Reasonable price. Cooking facilities & preparation area could be better. Limited crockery etc. Outside area & furniture in poor condition. OK for an overnight stay but not ideal for the 7 nights we were there.
Amanda (10/5): - We booked last minute as our travels changed and we got a huge room for a very reasonable price for just my husband and I. The woman who checked us in was very kind and helpful running through the property details because the front desk was not open 24/7, only in the afternoon. But she said if we needed anything in the morning to find her because she would be around cleaning the rooms. Our unit had a full kitchen and fridge, lots of dishes and glasses to use and 2 full balconies to enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. It is one block from the lake and main strip with all the restaurants and shopping. There is a grocery store, New World that is right over the back, super convenient. Can't wait to visit again!
Bouen (10/5): - 1 minute walk to all the restaurants and bars in Wanaka. Plenty of parking in the motel or outside on the road. The staff are super friendly and accommodating 10/10
Verified traveler (8/5): - Great for overnight stay. Close to main street and lake. Got a park in front of our unit so very lucky!
ELIZABETH (8/5): - Loved it , close to town , could cook our own food and the supermarket was right next door and free parking
Daniel (8/5): - This property was great. Very cosy and nice.
Colin (6/5): - Aspiring lodge was ideal for a one night stop off. The motel was very tired looking and could do with modernising.
Lyndon (6/5): Not so hot! - This is an older motel. Broken door knobs, microwave didn’t work, 2 burner stove was in poor repair, broken lights and bare bulb lighting fixtures. Building creaked and popped all night long!
Tony and Linda (6/5): - The unit was very comfortable. Our only concern was that we were not aware of the loud expansion noises that comes with a lockwood-type home. Had we been aware of this, we would not have booked. Plus the walls between units need better insulation as we had to put up with conversion next door at 1am for about 1.5hrs.
Gina (8/5): - Great location in Wānaka for walking, shopping, groceries, and dining. Spacious balcony at our room with nice view for an evening drink. Area was quiet after 10:00 pm. With some street noise before that (we were there on a Friday night). Nicely stocked kitchen, but bathroom was stocked with only hand wash soap dispenser at single (body wash?) dispenser in shower Used our own shampoo, conditioner, and body balm. Room had unique “ski chalet” appearance with wooden planks on walls and ceilings, Great look, but apparently the warm day and cool night, the result was a “popping noise” of shifting planks. If you are light sleeper, this is not a good option for you. Overall, a pleasant stay for us.
Ruth (4/5): - The room had a sink to wash cups etc but it drained in to the overflow of the bath/shower tub causing the water to flow in to the bath/shower tub leaving black bits in it - yuck!! One of the wall lights was held on with electrician's tape and another had no glass cover. The mattress was lacking in padding so not a very comfortable night. The shower also had a constant drip which could be heard in the bedroom.
John (6/5): - Room was clean but property is old and worn.
Virginia (8/5): - Great location. Insufficient onsite parking. Older wooden rooms. Our room creaked & cracked. However overall the room was fine & it was good having a kitchenette & sink.
Geraldine (8/5): - Nice and cosy timber interior. Close to everything.
Gregory (8/5): Great location. - Moderately priced room with basic amenities and a great location - just a block or two from the lakefront park, restaurants, and shops. Nothing fancy and a bit dated, but just what we wanted for our night in Wanaka. Nice to have a kitchenette.
Ronald (8/5): - A pleasant Alpine- like room and building in a great location. Close to supermarket, main street shops and lakeside walks.We were upgraded to enjoy a great mountain view from our balcony. Room and amenities very good. Only slight problem, found TV system impossible to navigate.
Jeanette (8/5): - The property was older and lacked some modern amenities.Very good for walking into town for shopping and meals.
Andrew (10/5): - Central location while being quiet
Yasmin (4/5): Will never book this place again - The room we got had wooden walls, which means lots of screech noises- all the time!!! This was extremely disturbing at night as it woke me up a few times, and thus didn't get a proper sleep. In addition, the room smelled funny- not because it wasn't clean but because of the wooden walls (that's what I assume). In addition, it was the only place, out of 13 I had booked on my trip, where there was no milk in the fridge left for us which was pretty annoying. Moreover, the heating and cooling appliances were noisy and I preferred just not to use them a lot. The only good thing about the place was the location- close to the lake. But there are other places located near the lake too. In short, I will never book there again.
Simon (6/5): - Poor welcome as I was 5 minutes early for check in and was told. Rooms are old, but you get what you pay for.
Barbara (8/5): - The location of the property is perfect. Free parking onsite. Laundry facilities were very convenient. One unique issue about the property is that it is a wooden structure built without nails, and therefore, when the wood expands or contracts, it makes noise. Very reasonably priced.
Grant (6/5): - The property was adequate for a short stay and very convenient to everything. Con: Complete lack of privacy at both ends of room
Ed (10/5): Excellent room and location - Waterfront and Main street just 1 block away and supermarket in backyard. Room was spacious. Outdoor table. Excellent.
Katherine (6/5): - Perfect location Quiet Needs a spruce up Parking tight
Kathryn (10/5): - Clean and tidy, with everything I needed. Super close to shops and restaurants.
Matthew (8/5): - Nice clean and tidy rooms. Rooms are large. Very central location. Good place.
Verified traveler (4/5): - Unfortunately when we checked in to our unit absolutely reeked of curry - very very unpleasant. We constantly had to ask for clean towels. We would have dried them had there been a towel rail large enough to take 2 towels or a heated rail - sadly the only towel rail was about 40 cm long.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Great motel with a beautiful view
Verified traveler (8/5): - Unit was a little dated in bathroom but nice and clean. We rang owner to let them know that we would be late checking in. He put heaters on in our rooms and left lights on which was much appreciated.
Matthew (10/5): Great value for money and good location - I thought it was really great value for money. A nice clean and spacious room with a comfortable bed. The only downside is the bath was too small to fit an adult and fairly old.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Location was fantastic, handy to town and supermarket. Everywhere we wanted was walkable. Not a lot of room for making breakfast, needs a small kitchenette.
Karen (8/5): - It is right in town so you can walk anywhere. Upstairs the rooms are quite dark (all wood) and very creaky and the walls were thin
Julia (8/5): - Helpful and efficient check in with welcoming staff. Great location, just minutes to local shops, bars, restaurants and parks. Found our room clean and well presented. However, we were surprised when another guest opened our room door by mistake using their own key! We were disappointed to discover all rooms are not individually secured by the motel.
Cory (10/5): Great motel and location - Helpful staff in a great location 1 block back from the lakefront . WiFi speed was very good. No complaints, would stay here again no problems.
Dave (8/5): - Close to Lake and dining and supermarket. Parking a bit of a problem since all guests don't park within the lines which are very narrow anyway.
ALISTAIR (10/5): - Lovely friendly people, a pleasure to deal with.
Thatcher (10/5): Great location and best value - Great location, walking distance to all the restaurants grocery stores and shops. Very clean and spacious for the four of us traveling. Kitchen was great to have and lots of utensils available.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Great room size & location.very quiet for central location.Staff excellent
Verified traveler (8/5): - The location was great. Facilities were clean and tidy. Staff member we dealt with was very friendly and helpful.
LynetteLyders (2/5): - Had no internet, which meant no TV or radio. Motel room needs a good clean, especially bathroom. I hav3 stayed at this motel before under another name and the service was so much better. Picked up key before time allotted and was told “there will be no one here tomorrow we’re having the day off”. When complained this morning was told “why didn’t you ring the bell. for help. Really when you are told there wasn’t going to be anyone to answer you why would you think of ringing the bell. Will await your reply. Lynette Lyders.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Friendly helpful staff great position near the lake and shops
Kimdes (8/5): - Parking was tight but workable. Nice ground floor unit with small patio - super close to shops, groceries, restaurants, lake and park.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Rooms were good, very happy with location but parking was pretty frustrating. There’s not enough spaces to accomodate for the rooms. Cleanliness could be a little better. Would still stay again.
JohnG (8/5): - Little dated and lots of noise from the near by night club and parking lot for the grocery store. Could hear young folk yelling and cheering at 3am. Excellent location.
Verified traveler (6/5): - Great view. Nice staff. Good location overall average establishment
Verified traveler (8/5): - Nearby supermarket
Julie (10/5): Family Friendly - Loved Wanaka and the location of Aspiring Lodge. Fabulous for a self catering family trip with supermarket across the carpark and family friendly pub across one street and park across the other street.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Wifi was not constant. Close to the lake is the main advantage and eating outlets are also nearby
John (10/5): Nice and close to everything - Great location within walking distance of all the local amenities. A large comfortable room with parking right outside. Comfy bed and small kitchenette perfect for snacks and breakfast.
Susan (10/5): Recommend it! - Big room, simple and slightly dated, but excellent facilities and service, with a comfy bed
Ax (8/5): - Great location, warm and comfortable. Friendly staff.
WONG (6/5): - walls hollow we could hear everything happening in the rooms beside us
CT (10/5): - Nice place to stay and can fit 4-5 people but a bit noisy in the night cause it’s just next to the main road. Good location cos everything is nearby including supermarket next door.
Jo (4/5): - location was great, the bed was comfortable but the list of what is wrong with the motel for the price you pay is far too long. I wouldn't recommend it.
Jan (8/5): Great place to stay - Perfect place to stay just park up and go dining or drinks
Verified traveler (8/5): Great location - The room we had faced the parking lot, which btw is a very tight squeeze - pretty much you have to get out of the car before you pull into the space. The location is. Great for the centre of town. The room was large, convenient, comfortable, and quite dated. It seems to be a classic room from the 80swith woody touches.