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 $351, from 60 places checked and measured .
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Comparable places in Wanaka ask $164–$336 a night; the middle is $237. 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% | 15 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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CITYWanaka
DATES23 Nov – 3 Dec
SELECTED RANGEMon 23 Nov – Thu 3 Dec11 nights · Clear dates
74 PLACES · MON 23 NOV – THU 3 DEC
What each place asked from Mon 23 Nov to Thu 3 Dec · 11 nights
Every place with a price on at least one of these 11 nights. Its price is the middle of what it asked on the nights it had a price; the % compares that with the town's middle night over the same dates.
Matukituki Lodge11 of 11 nights$1 140+322%
Marina Views - Luxury Apartment1 of 11 nights$1 125+316%
The Lookout - Lake Views2 of 11 nights$1 098+306%
Grand Peninsula Lodge1 of 11 nights$998+269%
The Rocks Apartment by Sotheby's Luxury Rental Homes4 of 11 nights$881+226%
Awa Apartment by Sotheby's Luxury Rental Homes5 of 11 nights$824+205%
Luxury Lakeview on Ardmore with Sauna4 of 11 nights$734+172%
Luscious Family Retreat on Lammermoor8 of 11 nights$726+169%
Stone Street Cottage by Sothebys Luxury Rental Homes8 of 11 nights$723+168%
Alpine Luxury Northlake10 of 11 nights$639+137%
Mataraki Magic7 of 11 nights$606+124%
Resort-Style 2BR Alpine Apt | Pool, Spa & Garage1 of 11 nights$563+108%
Views on Farrant5 of 11 nights$504+87%
Daniels Delight - modern family friendly home with mountain views1 of 11 nights$479+77%
Alpine Retreat with 2BR and Resort Facilities1 of 11 nights$429+59%
Alpine Serenity5 of 11 nights$418+55%
Fantail Corner1 of 11 nights$408+51%
Wanaka Deluxe Studio1 of 11 nights$397+47%
Wanaka View Motel6 of 11 nights$382+42%
Cross Hill Glamping3 of 11 nights$370+37%
Kings Companion2 of 11 nights$362+34%
Rivers Bank11 of 11 nights$329+22%
The 1 With The View10 of 11 nights$328+21%
Riverside Terrace11 of 11 nights$325+20%
Three-Bedroom Apartment - Near Roy's Peak11 of 11 nights$319+18%
Stay At Ours - Alberttown9 of 11 nights$314+16%
Riverside Vacations7 of 11 nights$314+16%
Hawea Home Haven10 of 11 nights$313+16%
Tasman Holiday Parks - Wanaka11 of 11 nights$313+16%
Albert Town Whare11 of 11 nights$313+16%
Alps and Lake Retreat Wanaka8 of 11 nights$313+16%
Alpine Adventurer's Abode8 of 11 nights$313+16%
Wilbro11 of 11 nights$313+16%
Wanaka Hararei3 of 11 nights$311+15%
Wanaka Riverside Townhouse Retreat4 of 11 nights$311+15%
The Moorings Motel and Apartments11 of 11 nights$281+4%
ASURE Brookvale Motel10 of 11 nights$271+0%
Alpine Resort Wanaka11 of 11 nights$269+0%
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages1 of 11 nights$264-2%
The Cosy Nook Wanaka Studio & private entrance2 of 11 nights$262-3%
Archway Motel & Chalets6 of 11 nights$259-4%
The Willows Wanaka1 of 11 nights$256-5%
Lime Tree Lodge6 of 11 nights$255-6%
Wood-Fired Spa Garden Courtyard Escape5 of 11 nights$253-6%
Wanaka Springs Lodge2 of 11 nights$240-11%
West Meadows Motel of Wanaka11 of 11 nights$233-14%
Holiday in a paradise Wanaka1 of 11 nights$228-16%
Modern Studio Retreat in Wanaka Near Lake and Mountains4 of 11 nights$226-16%
Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments9 of 11 nights$220-19%
Alpine Motel8 of 11 nights$220-19%
Bella Vista Motel Lake Wanaka11 of 11 nights$218-19%
Stylish Tiny House with Mountain Views & Private Courtyard3 of 11 nights$213-21%
Haka House Wanaka (ex purple cow) 11 of 11 nights$211-22%
Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge3 of 11 nights$209-22%
Cosy on Kingston8 of 11 nights$196-27%
Alpine View Lodge2 of 11 nights$191-29%
Sundale Ata Studios11 of 11 nights$189-30%
Sundale Mora Motels11 of 11 nights$189-30%
Wanaka Hotel2 of 11 nights$184-32%
Wanaka Ridgecrest Studio, close to lake & town11 of 11 nights$183-32%
Oakridge Wanaka Hotel11 of 11 nights$182-32%
Fairway Motel & Apartments11 of 11 nights$177-34%
Lakeside Serenity Studio in Wanaka11 of 11 nights$169-38%
Rustic meets luxury - home away from home10 of 11 nights$165-39%
The Kanuka Cabin1 of 11 nights$160-41%
Aspiring Lodge Motel3 of 11 nights$157-42%
Tranquil Haven Guest Room with Jacuzzi11 of 11 nights$152-44%
hawea river retreat4 of 11 nights$146-46%
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments, Lodge & Hotel11 of 11 nights$128-52%
The Brownston Hostel10 of 11 nights$110-59%
Sundale Caravan Retreat Wanaka11 of 11 nights$91-66%
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Glendhu Bay2 of 11 nights$69-74%
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka6 of 11 nights$64-76%
The Camp - Lake Hawea11 of 11 nights$62-77%
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NUMBERS
Prices spread across the town18 of 45 places on Mon 23 Nov.
‹$120$120–$250$250–$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
23 NOVMEDIAN · PLACES
Albert Town$30510
Wanaka$24430
Prices by star rating
23 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
The hotel sites' scale and scores. Point at a bar to read it above.
$237Median · 60 places$244Wanaka$305Albert Town
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FAQ
Pricing questions from hosts
What should I charge per night in Wanaka?+
Comparable places in Wanaka ask $164–$336 a night; the middle is $237. 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 $351, 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 53 measured nights.
Are these asking prices or completed bookings?+
These are public asking prices visible while searching, not the prices of completed bookings.