Edgewater

4.5 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Outdoor dining
Hotel Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Restaurant
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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54 Sargood Drive, Wanaka, 9305
  • Place, Rippon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rippon Vineyard
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Pembroke Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Hotel Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Hotel Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Premium Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Wānaka

Beachfront retreat .You'll find Rippon and Rippon Vineyard within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Pembroke Park and Picture Lounge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Rippon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rippon Vineyard - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Pembroke Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Picture Lounge - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gallery Thirty Three - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wanaka Brew Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Firebird - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Brown - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Edgewater

Upscale beachfront hotel with restaurant
Edgewater offers its guests 3 hot tubs and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Edgewater. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Wānaka hotel.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 1986
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Edgewater offers 104 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Premium satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 22 to 32 for adults and NZD 12 to 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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 full breakfast: approximately NZD 22 to 32 for adults, and NZD 12 to 16 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Edgewater Hotel Wanaka
Edgewater Wanaka
Edgewater Hotel
Edgewater Wanaka
Edgewater Hotel Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

How close is Edgewater to the airport?

Edgewater is 7.8 mi (13-min drive) away from the Wānaka Airport (WKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Edgewater?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edgewater on Mar 22, 2026 start from $244, 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 Edgewater have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Edgewater.

How close is Edgewater to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Edgewater offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Edgewater, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 22 and 32 for adults, NZD 12 and 16 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Edgewater?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Edgewater?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Edgewater?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Edgewater have a pool?

Edgewater does not have a pool.

Does Edgewater have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Edgewater have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Edgewater to downtown Wānaka?

Edgewater is 1.5 mi away from Wānaka.

Edgewater Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, beautiful location, large apartment and comfy bed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Edgewater and would recommend. We booked a suite.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

YiChao

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with good pond view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Restaurant seating “policy” a bit strange.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would definitely stay again! Absolutely beautiful hotel and customer service. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked this hotel so much we booked it again on the same holiday. The venue being so closecto Lake Wanaka was idylic. We had a perfect view out of our room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great location, upgraded room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. We were lucky to have an upstairs room with a corner window that has amazing views of the lake. Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly staff. Comfy. The room could have been a bit biggerbigger
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Edgewater. The onsite cafe was amazing and had the best scones.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, stunning views over the lake, and really nice room. We enjoyed an evening in the outdoor hot tub. It’s about a 30 minute walk into the main strip in town but we really enjoyed the walk and being that bit further round the lake. Plenty of parking in the town if people needed to drive instead. Perhaps the bathroom could do with a refurb, but that certainly would not stop us from coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location literally on the edge of the lake. Stunning view. Clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiewen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anisha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’re lucky enough to get a lakeside view room and it was beautiful with easy access to the walking track to walk into wanaka town. Lovely and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ya-ting

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Edgewater was just where we wanted to be within 10 minutes walk of the Wanaka tree. Our room 107 looked out in the lake. Good heater in the room and bathroom. Restaurant had smallish menu but both dinners we had there were fabulous. Our waitress Lucy was really good and Sam the supervisor was helpful and really polite. Only downside was using the sauna next to hot tubs would have been relaxing but both times tubs full of screaming children. Perhaps do an hour a day without ?Otherwise highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was comfortable, clean, and spacious, with a beautiful view of the lake. It was a wonderful stay and I would definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuyet Nhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are eloping in NZ and taking off in a helicopter, I highly recommend booking the Edgewater, and if you can get it, premium suite #101. It was a mere 20m from our patio to the waiting helicopter, no having to drive anywhere etc. That aside, the staff were so friendly with lots of nice personal touches noting our celebration. The refurbished rooms are tastefully decorated and spacious. Being right on the lake is beautiful and plenty of available parking. Getting into town is walkable otherwise a comfortable 5 min drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabor

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera Ching Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the peaceful tranquil property with the view of the lake
View from room
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivinder

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIAQI

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view. The room is clean and nice. Service is good. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025