Archway Motel & Chalets

“Excellent stay at Archway Motels”

We had a very pleasant experience at Archway hotel. We had two rooms in the new part of the complex. They were very clean and well appointed. The beds were comfortable and the shower very good. The manager was very helpful as we had a small mixup with room selection however he fixed the problem … more

We had a very pleasant experience at Archway hotel. We had two rooms in the new part of the complex. They were very clean and well appointed. The beds were comfortable and the shower very good. The manager was very helpful as we had a small mixup with room selection however he fixed the problem quickly and was extremely helpful and made us feel welcome. I would recommend this motel as it is very central and just a short walk down to the lake front and the bars and restaurants. We loved our stay in Wanaka.

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“Lovely accomodation”

Lovely place, located just off the main street. Took less than 10 mins to walk to the Charlie Brown Creperie. Room was fully equipped, and the heaters kept.us warm and comfortable. There are laundry facilities with washers and dryers, and portable laundry drying racks which you can take to your r… more

Lovely place, located just off the main street. Took less than 10 mins to walk to the Charlie Brown Creperie. Room was fully equipped, and the heaters kept.us warm and comfortable. There are laundry facilities with washers and dryers, and portable laundry drying racks which you can take to your room if you prefer to air dry your clothes.

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“Wanaka tree”

Good location, easy to access to the town

“Convenient Location, But Cleanliness and Maintenance Need Attention”

We stayed at Archway Motels & Chalets in November 2025 for two nights. The location was great—just a 5–10 minute walk to downtown Wanaka and the lakefront—and having free parking right in front of our room was convenient. We stayed in one of the newer rooms, which was fine overall, but several iss… more

We stayed at Archway Motels & Chalets in November 2025 for two nights. The location was great—just a 5–10 minute walk to downtown Wanaka and the lakefront—and having free parking right in front of our room was convenient. We stayed in one of the newer rooms, which was fine overall, but several issues made our stay less enjoyable. We were on the second floor, and since there’s no elevator, it’s not ideal if you have heavy luggage or mobility concerns. Once inside, we immediately noticed nearly a dozen smushed bugs on the ceiling that looked like mosquitoes. We weren't sure how those were missed in the transition from the previous guest to us, but it wasn’t a great first impression and made the room feel unclean from the start. The kitchenette was handy and had a microwave and stovetop, but the vent above the stovetop was coated in thick grease and gave off a strong smell that reminded us of old McDonald’s fries. We tried cleaning it ourselves, but the buildup was so bad that it didn’t help much. In the end, we removed the vent cover and left it outside for the rest of our stay, which (thankfully) got rid of the odor. The bathroom design was also frustrating. The shower door didn’t seal properly, so water spilled onto the floor every time we used it, soaking the towel we used as a mat. It never dried during our stay. Lastly, the room only had three pillows for the two of us, so we had to ask the front desk for more. And there was no deadbolt on the door, which made us feel a bit uneasy. We were thankful to have a place to rest and use as our base to explore Wanaka, but the cleanliness and maintenance issues really stood out. If the property can address those problems, it could be a much more comfortable and welcoming place to stay.

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