Ramada Resort by Wyndham Wanaka
by the TopOfHotel team
Ramada Resort is a 4-star family resort with two pools, a kids' slide and free bikes from reception.
Ramada Resort is a 4-star family resort with two pools, a kids' slide and free bikes from reception.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Wanaka stands out as the 4-star family resort with the fullest set of facilities in town, and it scores 8.7/10 on Booking.com. The suites are roomy with a decent-sized fridge — handy for families stocking up on groceries or keeping milk and juice for the kids. Reviewers praise the comfortable beds and clean rooms, and several units look straight out at the Southern Alps, which is a genuinely good view to wake up to.
Food and amenities
The two pools are the main draw — an outdoor pool plus a heated pool with a slide that, by the reviews, the kids love. Free mountain bikes from reception add to the fun for all ages, though you will want to book them ahead since there is a limited number. There is also a fitness center on site. The one thing to skip is the in-house breakfast: reviewers say it is overpriced for the quality.
Location and getting there
The resort sits about 1 km from the lake and the town, a roughly 10-minute walk into Wanaka town centre — convenient enough that you can leave the car and stroll in for dinner. Wanaka Airport is about 3 km away. It is not right on the water like the pricier lakeside picks, but the trade-off buys you more space and a family-resort setup.
Things to know before booking
Reviewers flag two issues clearly. First, the Wi-Fi signal is very weak — a common complaint, so bring a backup mobile SIM if you need data. Second, the in-house breakfast is overpriced for what you get; eating at a place in town works out far better value. Neither is a dealbreaker, but both are worth knowing going in.
Our take
If you are travelling with children, this is the most practical base in Wanaka — two pools with a slide, free bikes, roomy suites and an easy walk into town, all from around $94 a night. Go in knowing the Wi-Fi is poor and the breakfast is not worth it, and the rest delivers exactly what a family needs.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Two pools, including a heated one with a slide — reviewing families say the kids love it.
- Free mountain bikes from reception, handy for a ride down to the lake or around town.
- Roomy suites with a decent-sized fridge, comfortable for a family of 3 to 4.
- Several rooms look straight out at the Southern Alps, and the views are excellent.
- Walkable into Wanaka town centre in about 10 minutes, so dinner out is easy.
- The Wi-Fi signal is very weak — it comes up in review after review, so bring a backup mobile SIM.
- The in-house breakfast is overpriced for the quality; reviewers say you are better off eating in town.
- It is about 1 km from the lake, so you are not waterfront like the pricier lakeside picks in Wanaka.
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Insider Tips
- Book the free mountain bikes ahead at reception — there is a limited number and they go quickly.
- Skip the in-house breakfast and walk the 10 minutes into town, where reviewers say you eat far better for the money.
- Bring a backup mobile SIM for data, since the in-room Wi-Fi is the weak point everyone mentions.