A calm lake surrounded by mountains under a clear sky.

Find 3 Star Hotels in Wānaka from $81

  • Upfront pricing

    Our total price for your stay includes taxes and fees

  • Treat yourself

    Save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide with Member Prices
    Learn about One Key

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check availability on Wānaka 3 Star Hotels

Tonight
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Tomorrow
Sep 10 - Sep 11
This weekend
Sep 11 - Sep 13
Next weekend
Sep 18 - Sep 20

Our top choices for Wānaka 3-star hotels

A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with a lake, trees, and buildings in the foreground.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the outdoors, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating areas.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a pillow, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a dark base and a light countertop. There are three pendant lights hanging above the desk, and a vase with flowers on the left side.

1. Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka
Australia
Merran
Wanaka Hotel
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a scenic mountain view in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. It features wooden walls and a large window with curtains.
A sign for Archway Motels & Chalets with a mountain backdrop.
A modern hotel with a row of rooms featuring balconies, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

2. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
Australia
Wayne
$109 nightly
$125 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total with taxes and fees
Archway Motel & Chalets
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern, well-lit living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.
A picnic area with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a small building with a sloped roof.
A sign for Alpine Motel with a mountain backdrop.

3. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
Wanaka
Australia
maureen
$118 nightly
$136 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine Motel
A gravel driveway leading to a row of modern, single-story houses with a mountain backdrop.
A reception area with a flag, a car, and potted plants.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A modern house with a covered driveway, a white car parked in the garage, and a mountain in the background.

4. Manuka Crescent Motel

Manuka Crescent Motel
Wanaka
United States
Wells
$97 nightly
$113 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Manuka Crescent Motel
A modern building with a glass balcony, a parking lot, and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a bed.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

5. West Meadows Motel

West Meadows Motel
Wanaka
United States
Lei
$161 nightly
$188 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total with taxes and fees
West Meadows Motel
An outdoor patio area with wooden benches, a stone wall, and a covered seating area.
A pool area with a wicker sofa and a speaker.
A neatly made bed with white and teal pillows, a dark throw blanket, and two towels. A gold-framed mirror hangs above the bed.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, sink, and refrigerator.

6. Fairway Motel and Apartments

Fairway Motel and Apartments
Wanaka
United Kingdom
Nicholas Peter
$98 nightly
$113 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Fairway Motel and Apartments
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of a mountain.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a trash bin.
A corridor with wooden paneling, doors, and windows.
A modern hotel room with two single beds, a dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

7. ASURE Brookvale Motel

ASURE Brookvale Motel
Wanaka
United States
Allan
$120 nightly
$138 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total with taxes and fees
ASURE Brookvale Motel
A wooden cabin bedroom with two beds, a dining area, and a large sliding glass door to the outside.
A kitchen with wooden walls, a window, a sink, and shelves with dishes.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees and mountains.
A wooden cabin room with a sofa, a bed, a table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony.

8. Aspiring Lodge Motel

Aspiring Lodge Motel
Wanaka
Australia
Glenn
$100 nightly
$115 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Aspiring Lodge Motel
A wooden table with a bottle of wine and two glasses, a potted plant, and a view of a house and mountains.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a view of mountains.
A two-story residential building with a flat roof, a balcony, and a front door.

9. Black Peak View

Black Peak View
Wanaka
Australia
Martin
Black Peak View
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the forest.
A spacious room with wooden ceilings, large windows, and multiple seating areas including sofas and a coffee table.
A two-story house with a large glass window, a well-maintained lawn, and a table with chairs in the backyard.
A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of greenery outside.

10. Altamont Lodge

Altamont Lodge
Wanaka
Australia
Gloria
Altamont Lodge
A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a built-in oven.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white chairs, and a dining table.

11. Dungarvon Street Apartments

Dungarvon Street Apartments
Wanaka
Australia
Sacha
Dungarvon Street Apartments

12. Mt Aspiring Holiday Park

Mt Aspiring Holiday Park
Wanaka
Australia
Kate
Mt Aspiring Holiday Park
A modern living room with a large window, a patterned armchair, a white coffee table, and a sofa.
A modern outdoor patio with a glass table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a view of mountains.
A neatly made bed with white and black bedding, a dark patterned wallpaper, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large white sink, and a mirror.

13. Apartments on Upton

Apartments on Upton
Wanaka
Australia
Ruth
Apartments on Upton
A modern living room with a gray sofa, patterned rug, and a wooden coffee table. A large window offers a mountain view.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a large mirror, and a view of greenery through a window.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and a microwave on a countertop.
A modern living room with a gray sofa, yellow cushions, a patterned rug, and a large window offering a mountain view.

14. Retro with a view

Retro with a view
Wanaka
Japan
Anonymous traveler
Retro with a view
A living room with two leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and a television.
A gazebo with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and dense shrubbery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of greenery.
A swimming pool with a stone wall and a pergola covered in climbing plants.

15. Lime Tree Lodge

Lime Tree Lodge
Wānaka
Australia
Roger
Lime Tree Lodge
A modern, compact mobile home with a bedroom, a small kitchenette, and a large sliding glass door.
A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by grass, trees, and wooden chairs.
A rural landscape with a paved road, a fenced area, and a body of water in the background.
A small, compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted picture.

16. Sundale LUMI Pods

Sundale LUMI Pods
Wānaka
$71 nightly
$81 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Sundale LUMI Pods
A table with a wine bottle and glass, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, and a small countertop.
A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A room with a large window overlooking a parking lot and a view of trees and buildings.

17. AspiringLofts

AspiringLofts
Wanaka
Australia
Robert
AspiringLofts
A wooden deck with a covered patio, a sliding glass door leading to an interior space, and a view of mountains in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a potted plant.
A dining area with a glass table, wooden chairs, and a bench.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in oven, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

18. Criffel Peak View B&B and Apartment

Criffel Peak View B&B and Apartment
Wanaka
United States
Kirk
Criffel Peak View B&B and Apartment
A dining area with a glass table, orange chairs, and a bowl of fruit.
A bedroom with a skylight, a bed with striped bedding, a nightstand, and a dresser.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a shade sail, and a view of a grassy area with trees and mountains in the background.
A modern two-story house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a gravel driveway.

19. Stuarts Cottage

Stuarts Cottage
Wanaka
Australia
Jo
Stuarts Cottage
A modern outdoor patio with a wooden deck, a glass enclosure, and a table with chairs.
A modern building with large windows and a door.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a brown accent pillow, a wooden bedside table with a red lamp, and a view of a mountain landscape through a window.
A modern living room with a beige sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

20. Rusted Charm

Rusted Charm
Wanaka
Rusted Charm
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Explore similar 4-star hotels

Many 4-star hotels have the same amenities as 3-star hotels. See all 4-star hotels in Wānaka.
Edgewater

Edgewater

54 Sargood Drive Wanaka
$128 nightly
$150 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Edgewater
Te Wanaka Lodge

Te Wanaka Lodge

23 Brownston Street Wanaka
$86 nightly
$99 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (307 reviews)
Te Wanaka Lodge
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

20 Studholme Road Wanaka
$104 nightly
$121 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Still don't see what you're looking for?
See all properties in Wānaka.
You can also use these popular filters to refine your search.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Learn more about Wānaka

Snap photos of the famous Wānaka Tree rising from the crystal-clear lake before hiking nearby Roy's Peak for panoramic mountain views. Rent a kayak to explore hidden coves, then visit Puzzling World where mind-bending illusions and the Great Maze challenge visitors of all ages.

See all hotels in Wānaka
A calm lake surrounded by mountains under a clear sky.

Top Wānaka Hotel Reviews

Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel

8/10 Good
"Staff very helpful, rooms clean, super convenient location. Good restaurants and cafe. Would stay here again"
JOSHUA 7-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Wanaka Hotel
Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets

8/10 Good
"Great motel, convenient location. All the essentials in a good quality wrapper."
Wayne 7-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Archway Motel & Chalets

Find out more about Wānaka

Three Star Hotel Guide for Wānaka

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Wānaka, Otago are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Wānaka, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Wānaka for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Wānaka near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Wānaka 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Wanaka?
Alpine Motel, around 0.1 mi southwest of downtown Wanaka, is a guest favorite. An outdoor entertainment area and mountain views are among its amenities. Wanaka Hotel is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It comes with a lake view and al fresco dining, and is approximately 0.3 mi west of the city center.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Wanaka?
Try Expedia's search filters to lock in an inexpensive 3-star hotel for your upcoming Wanaka break. Just set your budget with our pricing tool. You can also select the amenities you'd like, preferred neighborhood and a lot more.
  • Search for the lowest price per night right now from $99
What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Wanaka?
Stay at a 3-star hotel and you can expect tidy and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as WiFi, exercise equipment and tea and coffee making facilities. These lodgings may also offer an on-site bar and restaurant. Elevate your Wanaka getaway by picking a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, round-the-clock room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll enjoy an enhanced level of comfort and relaxation.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia