Edgewater is located in Wānaka, only 1.2 mi from Wānaka town center. The property offers picturesque lake views, rolling green lawns, spas, a sauna, and a tennis court. The hotel has a restaurant and a café, both offering lake views. Edgewater offers contemporary cuisine inspired by the local land. The menu is centered around sustainability, changing every season to match the abundance of quality ingredients found in the Central Otago region. Wānaka has a wide selection of activities for you to enjoy. from a stroll along the Wānaka Millennium Walkway which winds past the front of Edgewater, to mountain biking, hiking, sky diving, or trying out the local food and brewery scene. All of this can be arranged by our on-site concierge, just make sure to request this in advance. Edgewater is a 4-minute drive from Wānaka township or a 20-minute walk around the lake. Queenstown is a 1-hour drive away via the Crown Range. Please note that due to our resort's unique layout, views from each room may vary, offering guests different perspectives of our beautiful surroundings. Our accommodations blocks are spread out across the resort grounds, providing guests with a tranquil and serene environment complemented by diverse viewpoints. Many of our accommodations blocks are single-story, offering ground floor rooms and rooms on the 1st floor complete with a balcony. It's important to note that our top-story rooms are accessible only by stairs. If you have any mobility concerns or specific accessibility preferences, please inform us during the booking process. We are dedicated to ensuring that all guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Yuitim
United States United States
The view from the balcony is even better than around Wānaka Willow Tree! Step out onto the balcony at night, and you're surrounded by a sky full of stars!
Rachel
New Zealand New Zealand
Our lake facing room was beautiful. Access to spa and sauna was close and easy. The hotel made my birthday weekend extra special.
Charles
United States United States
Beautifully decorated and a wonderful location. The staff was so friendly and helpful.
Chris
United States United States
Great hotel with all the amenities. Beautiful grounds on Lake Wanaka. Staff was friendly and onsite restaurant was good.
Bonnie
United States United States
Everything. They upgraded us to a suite. Had a washer/dryer; kitchen; living room; K size bed; bath; and balcony with lake view. Helpful staff, good breakfast. Nice town. Would have liked to stay longer.
Steven
United States United States
Beautiful large room with great views of the lake. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Carole
United States United States
Location is just beautiful. Jemima at front desk was great.
Bluesky79
United States United States
Excellent place. We only stayed for 1 night. It is close to everything (including that wanaka tree). But, also very serene and peaceful. Very well equipped apartments and wonderful staff.
Litvinenko
United States United States
Great room and nice bed. Views from the room on the lake are beautiful. Location is great for hikes and strolls. We were happy that they had hot tub, but (see below)
Robyn
Australia Australia
Perfect quiet location away from hustle of town centre. On site restaurant with fantastic food. Great ambiance on lake’s edge. Very spacious rooms, equipped kitchen Comfortable beds Rooms weren’t ready at check in time so we were kindly gifted...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Wineglass Cafe and Restaurant
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Edgewater Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

Edgewater Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $58. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please inform the property of the number and age of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Edgewater Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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