Wānaka Bella Vista

Tom and Melissa welcome you to the Bella Vista Motel Wānaka.
This property has been independently assessed by Qualmark as 4 star quality accommodation.
Our motel in Wanaka is easy to find on Dunmore Street, located just 150 metres from Lake Wānaka and just a one minute walk to shops, restaurants, galleries and wine bars - you couldn't ask for a better location. We have ample safe parking, leave your car and explore on foot.
Wānaka is the perfect base for a holiday in the Southern Lakes. Ski at Treble Cone, Cardrona or Snow Park in winter. Tramp, swim, fish or enjoy many of the activities that are available throughout the rest of the year.
Our superior smoke-free Wānaka motel accommodation includes a variety of studios and one-bedroom units. Our purpose built access units have been designed with parking at the door for your convenience. You have a choice of king, queen or single bed configurations and newly installed heat-pumps are available in every room.
At our motel in Wānaka, wireless internet is available with a spacious work desk in every room. Units vary from just tea and toast making facilities to those with cooking facilities. For business travellers we offer the option to chargeback meals and with plenty of takeaway outlets and restaurants within an easy walk, you can choose to dine in or dine out.
You can be assured of a warm welcome at Bella Vista Motel Wānaka where we will assist you in every way possible.
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FEATURES
- 18 fully serviced modern studios
- Wireless Internet available
- Ski drying room and ski storage available
- Lock up garage for motorcycles/mountain bikes
- Guest laundry available
- Satin head shower jets
- Free off street parking
- Flat screen Smart TVs in all rooms
- Type 2 EV chargers. Please pre-book.
- Local activity booking centre
- All units are non smoking
- Eftpos and major card facilities
Room Options
Deals
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LOCATION
Location Highlights
Wānaka is renowned as a picturesque town in New Zealand's South Island, surrounded by stunning mountains and Lake Wānaka. Known for outdoor adventures, hiking, skiing, and breath taking scenery, it's a nature lover's paradise. Bella Vista Wānaka is conveniently located on Dunmore Street, right in the heart of Wānaka's town centre. This central location places guests just a short walk from the lakefront, local shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it an ideal base for exploring all that Wanaka has to offer.
- 150 metres from Wānaka Lakefront
- 10 mins drive to Lake Wānaka Airport
- 20 mins drive to Lake Hāwea
- 40 mins drive to Treble Cone Ski Area
- 45 mins drive to Cardrona Ski Resort
- 45 mins drive to Highlands Motorsport Park
Travel Distance to Bella Vista Wānaka
From :
- Ashburton - 339 Kms
- Blenheim - 730 Kms
- Christchurch - 427 Kms
- Dunedin - 276 Kms
- Fox Glacier - 261 Kms
- Franz Josef Glacier - 284 Kms
- Greymouth - 457 Kms
- Hanmer Springs - 554 Kms
- Hokitika - 419 Kms
- Invercargill - 243 Kms
- Kaikōura - 601 Kms
- Mosgiel - 262 Kms
- Nelson - 743 Kms
- Oamaru - 229 Kms
- Queenstown - 70 Kms
- Te Anau - 228 Kms
- Westport - 557 Kms
ATTRACTIONS
OUR STORY
Introducing your hosts, Tom and Melissa Syben
Tom and Melissa were leading busy lives in Australia, each working in family-run, customer-focused businesses. But when the opportunity to own a Bella Vista motel came along, they knew it was the perfect time to return home to New Zealand. Their hearts led them to Wānaka—a place they had cherished from many family holidays. Now, with their three boys in tow, they’ve been proudly running Bella Vista Wānaka since May 2016, combining warm hospitality with the relaxed charm of a town they love.
Lake Wānaka, Otago - Your Destination
The crystal-clear waters of Lake Wānaka, New Zealand's fourth largest lake, reflect the snow-capped peaks of Mount Aspiring National Park, whose dominant feature is Mt Aspiring, towering above a magnificent glacier-sculpted wilderness.
A wide range of attractions and adventure sports is available all within reach of Wanaka. Take a scenic cruise on the lake, sample locally made wines, or fish at one of the easily accessible spots. Alternatively, venture into the hills and mountains surrounding Wānaka. Mountain biking, tramping, and climbing are all options in this area. Wānaka is also one of New Zealand's top ski destinations, with four ski and snowboarding areas nearby.
Wānaka is an ideal location to explore the Southern Lakes region; Queenstown is a 50-minute drive (65 kms) across the Crown Range, while Cromwell (55 kms) and Alexandra (86 kms) are also only a short drive away.
Our Community Involvement
Living in a small community like Wānaka, it is important to us to support multiple local initiatives. Both our staff and volunteers in the local community and contribute in various capacities. We also endeavour to ensure we support other local businesses for all our supplies and services. Additionally, we source all our plants for our gardens from local nurseries, including our lavender from Wānaka's famous Lavender farm. We also donate some of the profits from our guest laundries to local nature initiatives.
Our Sustainability Practices
At Bella Vista Wānaka, we aim to reduce our impact on the environment because it’s the right thing to do, ensuring its preservation for future generations. As part of this community, we want to actively contribute and play our role in protecting the environment.
We proudly operate our business in a manner that considers our responsibilities to sustainable tourism while committing to the Tiaki Promise. We do this by striving to minimise energy consumption, reduce chemical use, eliminate plastic bags, recycle as much as possible, and prevent food waste from landfills.
Managing our company’s carbon footprint and reducing carbon emissions reflect our commitment to a sustainable future and our goal of being the most sustainable and environmentally friendly motel in Wānaka. Measuring our footprint helps us understand what creates carbon output and allows us to develop ways to reduce it.
Bella Vista Wānaka is a 4 star Qualmark rated property and awarded Silver status under the Sustainable Tourism Business criteria which is recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Founded in 2007, the GSTC is a United Nations-initiated programme which sets the global baseline standards for sustainable travel and tourism.
We look forward to hosting you!