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The Moorings

4.0 of 5
17 Lakeside Road | PO Box 368, Wanaka 2003, New Zealand
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The Moorings
Ranked #7 of 21 hotels in Wanaka
4.5 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
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Washington DC
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We stayed here for two nights while traveling around the South Island. The laundry facility was very convenient after finishing our backpack on the Milford Track because we had many clothes to wash. All the restaurants were within easy walking distance, and the view from our room of Lake Wanaka was very relaxiing.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

A boutique two-storey apartment equipped with everything you needed for your stay. a bit pricey but you will have three rooms in your apartment which more than enough for a big family. You also have hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, premium-graded utensils and BBQ stove at the corridor. Just across the road is the wonderful playground "Dino Park" at the lake... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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Travelling with friends around the South Island we decided to stay at motels rather than lodges to save a bit on the accommodation bill. Having been to Wanaka a few times I had noticed the Moorings' location and thought it would be a good choice, and I turned out to be right. The setting is ideal, within easy walking distance... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Friendly hosts, clean, comfortable and modern rooms, good location (short walk to restaurants) and nice views over the lake.

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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A warm welcome from the hosts. Travelling with friends, we were delighted to be given adjoining rooms with an interconnecting door. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable with a seating area and well equiped cooking facilities provided. The accommodation was in a beautiful position overlooking the lake and although there is a busy road between The Moornings and the... More

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Nelson, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012 via mobile

Very nice rooms & gr8 view the host went out of his way to help

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Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

We spent one night in The Moorings in Wanaka, searching for higher temperatures. We got warmer weather and we got a loverly stay. A beautiful appartement (' room' doesn't say enough), lovely host who made us more then welcome and e great view over the lake. The village is within walking distance, so what do you need more?

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Brisbane, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

We booked the 3 bedroom apartment at The Moorings for a few nights during our wedding. We used it as a base for the bridal party to get ready and also where we stayed after the ceremony. Everything about the stay was fantastic, from the location of the room, to the helpfulness of the staff. The apartment was big and... More

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Brockenhurst, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

We had a fantastic apartment for 2 nights overlooking the lake. Nothing was too much trouble for the owner Ian. The apartment lacked nothing and was spacious & immaculate. Highly recommended!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Friendly staff and comfortable rooms. Fabulous views of the lake and surrounding mountains. A few minutes walk into town. Would definitely stay again when visiting this beautiful town.

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  • Moorings Hotel Wanaka
Address: 17 Lakeside Road | PO Box 368, Wanaka 2003, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* 130 AUD - 150 AUD

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