"This hotel is conveniently located just a few minutes' walk from Lake Wanaka. The only drawback is that transport in Wanaka isn't great, so if you don't have a car, you're pretty much limited to walking. It's a bit of a trek from the hotel to the supermarket and other commercial areas, which can be a hassle when carrying groceries back. However, the kitchen in the room is fully equipped, which was a huge plus. Overall, I was quite satisfied with my stay."

"It's about a three to five-minute walk to the lake, very close. There's also a large supermarket right next door, which is super convenient. It's a nice motel. Wanaka is absolutely beautiful!!!"

"Parking was very limited; parking at another hotel across the street required walking a bit. The hot water in the bathroom was inconsistent, sometimes hot and sometimes cold. There weren't many seats in the restaurant, so we had to eat outdoors. Thankfully, we were given a lower bunk because we checked in very late. Overall, it was okay."

"Pretty good. It's by Lake Wanaka, the room is comfortable, and the walk to the lake offers beautiful scenery. However, the hotel itself doesn't have lake views."

"We stayed in the Minaret Room last week, and quite frankly, I wish Tripadvisor allowed zero—or better yet, negative—stars. This was by far one of the worst lodging experiences I’ve ever had. The room was a disaster: badly furnished, ice-cold, and with a non-functioning Wi-Fi connection. The space was cluttered with pointless, impractical furniture that seemed more decorative than usable—completely useless to any traveler with actual needs. It was freezing when we arrived. Nobody had bothered to turn on any heating in advance. When we finally figured out how to switch on the heater, it only made things worse: unbearably loud and utterly useless. It made noise, not heat. Sleeping there felt like camping in a badly decorated refrigerator. As for the Wi-Fi: it was advertised, but non-existent. I left a message with the lodge operator—radio silence. No callback, no follow-up, no fix. Clearly, guest comfort and basic services are not a priority here. My advice? Don’t walk—run—in the opposite direction. Stay anywhere else. This place is an overpriced embarrassment."

"This is my second stay here. Even though it's a hostel, it's very clean and quiet. Parking across the street is free, so you don't have to park inside the hotel. We booked a bunk bed for two, which was great value for money compared to a king room. Next time I visit New Zealand, I'll only play in Queenstown and Wanaka, and spend more days in Wanaka."

"The room is spacious and quite quiet."

"Even though we didn't get a ground floor room, the lawn was absolutely beautiful and definitely worth the visit. The off-season price was also very affordable, highly recommend!"

"It is a cozy accommodation but the bathroom floor is sticky"