Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

4.0 star property

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A residential area with multiple apartment buildings, a road, and mountains in the background.
Bar (on property)
A heated outdoor pool with stone structures and a mountain backdrop.
A multi-story building with balconies, a snow-covered landscape, and a palm tree.
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

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20 Studholme Road, Corner of Cardona Valley Road, Wanaka, 9381
  • Place, Basecamp Wānaka Climbing Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Snowfarm NZ
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Rhyme and Reason Brewery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 91 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Guest Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Guest Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Wānaka

At Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Crown Range and Basecamp Wānaka Climbing Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Jacobs Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and ski storage. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .In proximity to this 4-property class Wānaka hotel you'll find Lake Wānaka.

What's nearby

  • Basecamp Wānaka Climbing Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Snowfarm NZ - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Rhyme and Reason Brewery - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wānaka Lavender Farm - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 14 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firebird - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Corner Peak - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Relishes Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

As a guest of Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Multilingual staff, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Wānaka hotel is smoke free.

  • 173 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka offers 173 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 29.50 for adults and NZD 14.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jacobs Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 29.50 for adults and from NZD 14.50 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka?

Yep, Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka?

As of 1 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka on 2 July 2026 start from AU$203, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka have a pool?

Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka has an outdoor pool.

Does Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka?

No, Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Metty

Beautiful location and convenient room to stay. Laundry machine plus dryer is also the highlight as we travel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious studio room, had in room laundry. Kitchen was great to cook in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stass was very friendly and helpful. Everything was great. It was nice to have a full kitchen and a washer and dryer in the unit. The beds are very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Amenities
Very nice room, cool views. Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room. Staff lovely. Great amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

mark

All clean and goid
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Georgina

Liked: Amenities
Adequate but not 4*
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room needed vacuuming. Location was great. Close to Queenstown. Could not eat there as they were booked solid. Little disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable room with excellent view of the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Over the top expensive for a very small room. Felt unsafe with being on the ground floor, not being able to open the window as no screens (anybody could easily get in). Bed was hard. Spa not working in the pool area. Breakfast only open til 9am. Only good aspect was the nice reception area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to book the team into for Business travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Nancy

Overall
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool, really nice room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms with beautiful views & the pool with lots of spa pools was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nekol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A place i would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and quiet space to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff were friendly, facilities were excellent and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Sam

Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were responsive to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was awesome, rooms where great and bed comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and quiet place with nice pool area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024