Bed&MarketWhat should I charge per night in Wanaka?SCANNED 26 OCT 2026 · 60 PLACES
The median asking price in Wanaka is $276 and the average is $349, from 60 places checked and measured .
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Comparable places in Wanaka ask $164–$336 a night; the middle is $238. The middle half of 137 places, measured .
That is the market's range, not a price for you: you set your rate.
| Your case | Places ask | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| B&B, guesthouse or apartment | $226 | 93 listings a night |
| Hotel | $276 | 43 places a night |
| Monday–Thursday night | $278 | 30 nights |
| Friday–Saturday night | $297 +7% | 17 nights |
How much more can I charge on weekends in Wanaka?
Friday–Saturday nights in Wanaka ask $297, against $278 Monday–Thursday: +7%.
What should I charge for my B&B or apartment in Wanaka?
B&Bs, guesthouses and apartments in Wanaka ask $226 a night, against $276 for hotels, from 93 listings a night.
Is my nightly rate too high for Wanaka?
Above $336 a night you ask more than 3 in 4 of 137 places in Wanaka; under $164, less than 3 in 4. The middle half asks $164–$336.
What should a 4-star hotel charge per night in Wanaka?
On the night of 15 November 2026, places in Wanaka asked a median $305 at 4★ (12 places); $276 at 4.5★ (9 places); $305 at 3.5★ (6 places); $256 at 3★ (8 places).
Can I charge more with a high review score in Wanaka?
On the night of 15 November 2026, places in Wanaka with a guest score of 9 or more asked a median $276 a night (14 places): +99% against $139 for places scored under 8 (5 places).
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SELECTED NIGHTSunday, 15 November 2026
PLACETYPESTARSAREAPRICEVS MEDIAN
Matukituki Lodge4★$1 140+313%
The Rocks Apartment by Sotheby's Luxury Rental Homes5★$866+214%
Stone Street Cottage by Sothebys Luxury Rental Homes4.5★$723+162%
Luxury Lakeview on Ardmore with Sauna4.5★$718+160%
Alpine Resort Wanaka4★$476+73%
Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments4.5★$453+64%
Wanaka View Motel4★$446+62%
Studio Guest Home with Roys Peak Views3★$386+40%
Alpine Serenity3★$359+30%
Edgewater Hotel4.5★$342+24%
Rivers Bank4★$329+19%
Riverside Terrace3.5★$318+15%
Hawea Home Haven$313+14%
Stay At Ours - Alberttown4★$306+11%
The 1 With The View3.5★$305+11%
Wilbro4★$305+10%
Riverside Vacations3.5★$305+10%
Alps and Lake Retreat Wanaka3.5★$305+10%
Albert Town Whare3.5★$305+10%
Wanaka Hotel3★$280+1%
Haka House Wanaka (ex purple cow) 4★$277+0%
The Moorings Motel and Apartments4.5★$276+0%
The Willows Wanaka3★$256-7%
Wood-Fired Spa Garden Courtyard Escape4★$253-8%
1- DELIGHTFULLY FRESH, PRIVATE HOME CLOSE TO TOWN4.5★$250-9%
Archway Motel & Chalets3.5★$244-12%
Three-Bedroom Apartment - Near Roy's Peak$234-15%
Fairway Motel & Apartments4★$234-15%
West Meadows Motel of Wanaka4★$233-16%
Holiday in a paradise Wanaka3★$228-17%
Alpine Motel4★$203-26%
ASURE Brookvale Motel4★$197-29%
Wanaka Ridgecrest Studio, close to lake & town2.5★$183-34%
Lakeside Serenity Studio in Wanaka3★$169-39%
Tranquil Haven Guest Room with Jacuzzi3★$152-45%
Oakridge Wanaka Hotel4.5★$145-47%
Rustic meets luxury - home away from home$142-48%
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments, Lodge & Hotel4.5★$139-50%
Sundale Mora Motels$139-50%
Sundale Ata Studios$139-50%
The Brownston Hostel2★$110-60%
The Camp - Lake Hawea4.5★$96-65%
Sundale Caravan Retreat Wanaka5★$67-76%
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka3★$64-77%
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NUMBERS
Prices spread across the town16 of 44 places on Sun 15 Nov.
‹$150$150–$300$300–$400$400–$600›$600
Wednesdays run 11% above the windowFri + Sat are +7% on Mon–Thu ($297 vs $278).
Wed$307+11%
Tue$306+11%
Sat$297+8%
Mon$289+5%
Sun$276+0%
Fri$275+0%
Thu$256-7%
STATISTICS
Wanaka numbers to set your rate
Prices by district
15 NOVMEDIAN · PLACES
Albert Town$30510
Wanaka$24430
Prices by star rating
15 NOVMEDIAN · PLACES
4.5★$2769
4★$30512
3.5★$3056
3★$2568
unrated$1425
Guest scores
8.9/10 · 101 places · 38 632 reviews
9–108–97–86–7‹6
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$238Median · 60 places$244Wanaka$305Albert Town
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FAQ
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What should I charge per night in Wanaka?+
Comparable places in Wanaka ask $164–$336 a night; the middle is $238. The middle half of 137 places, measured 26 October 2026. That is the market's range, not a price for you: you set your rate.
How much more can I charge on weekends in Wanaka?+
Friday–Saturday nights in Wanaka ask $297, against $278 Monday–Thursday: +7%.
What should I charge for my B&B or apartment in Wanaka?+
B&Bs, guesthouses and apartments in Wanaka ask $226 a night, against $276 for hotels, from 93 listings a night.
Is my nightly rate too high for Wanaka?+
Above $336 a night you ask more than 3 in 4 of 137 places in Wanaka; under $164, less than 3 in 4. The middle half asks $164–$336.
What should a 4-star hotel charge per night in Wanaka?+
On the night of 15 November 2026, places in Wanaka asked a median $305 at 4★ (12 places); $276 at 4.5★ (9 places); $305 at 3.5★ (6 places); $256 at 3★ (8 places).
Can I charge more with a high review score in Wanaka?+
On the night of 15 November 2026, places in Wanaka with a guest score of 9 or more asked a median $276 a night (14 places): +99% against $139 for places scored under 8 (5 places).
What are properties in Wanaka asking per night?+
The median asking price in Wanaka is $276 and the average is $349, from 60 places checked and measured 26 October 2026.
When is accommodation in Wanaka most expensive?+
The priciest measured night in the window is 10 January 2027: the median asking price was $482, based on 32 available offers.
How many properties were measured in Wanaka?+
The window covers up to 60 checked properties per night across 55 measured nights.
Are these asking prices or completed bookings?+
These are public asking prices visible while searching, not the prices of completed bookings.