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This ultra-modern apartment is the perfect couple's retreat and provides a truly exceptional Wanaka experience.

Highlights

The views from within this luxury apartment create the feeling of floating above Lake Wanaka, in awe of its ever-changing moods. The perfect couples retreat.

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Lake Views
Mountain Views
Spa Pool
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Overview

The Banya is an architecturally designed luxury apartment with a spacious open plan, modern living space, bedroom and a luxurious bathroom. It is the perfect location for a special weekend getaway, romantic couple’s retreat or simply a place to relax and rejuvenate.

The apartment has stunning lake and mountain views and features private gardens with access to hot tub. The Banya is the guest apartment, located on the grounds of The Dacha, a luxurious private residence overlooking Lake Wanaka.

Nightly rates from: $NZD 900

Minimum stay at the Banya is 2 nights.

Bedroom Configuration
1 x Queen

Indulge. Ask us about in-home dining, wellness treatments, stocked wine and flowers on arrival.
Experience. We’ll help arrange heli adventures, fishing charters, Central Otago tastings, Michelin Guide dining.

  • Unimpeded Lake Views
  • Spa Pool
  • Private Location
  • Stylish Interior
  • Architecturally Designed
  • Private Deck
  • Walk To Lake Wanaka
  • Central Otago Wine Tours
  • Helicopter Tours Available
  • Mountain Bike Tracks Closeby
  • Award-Winning Restaurants
  • Perfect For Couples

Features

Extensive Lake and Mountain Views
Hot Tub
Architecturally Designed
Private Secluded Gardens
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom (Ensuite)
Sleeps 2
Standard Rate
Exclusive Use
Per night
Based on 2 adults
$NZD 900
Inclusive of GST
Standard minimum stay: 2 nights
Peak time rates & minimum night stays apply
Peak season dates: 20th December to 7th January
Please note: The Banya can only be booked 30 days or less in advance
Infants and children are not permitted at The Banya - it is for 2 adults only
There are basic kitchenette facilities, but no laundry facilities

Important Booking Information
All rates are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include GST. Rates shown are indicative 'from' rates and may vary depending on your dates, length of stay, number of guests and seasonal demand.

Peak-season rates and longer minimum stays may apply, over major holiday or event periods.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for bookings made more than 60 days before arrival. The remaining balance is due 60 days before arrival. Bookings made within 60 days of arrival require full payment.

A booking management fee applies to all reservations.

A refundable security bond is required for every stay. The bond starts from $NZD 1,000 and may be higher depending on the property, nightly rate and length of stay.

Standard check-in is between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, with check-out by 11:00 am. Early arrivals and late departures are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

Guest numbers must not exceed the confirmed occupancy. Parties, events and additional visitors require prior written approval. Smoking is not permitted, and pets are accepted only at selected properties with prior approval.

Villas, holiday homes and apartments are not commercial entities like hotels. Properties offered by Release NZ are often booked well in advance and can be difficult to re-rent at short notice. Payments are therefore non-refundable if a guest cancels. We strongly recommend that all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to protect against cancellation charges, medical expenses, travel disruption and other unforeseen circumstances that may prevent them from travelling.

Only the services and amenities listed under Inclusions are included in the accommodation rate. Additional housekeeping, private chefs, provisioning, transfers, activities and other concierge services can be arranged separately.

By confirming a reservation, guests agree to Release NZ’s full Terms and Conditions.

Inclusions

Continental breakfast

Tea and Coffee

Wireless internet access

What our customers say

"Our stay at The Banya was everything we hoped for. A perfect secluded couples stay with incredible views! Thoroughly recommend!"

NICOLE, AUSTRALIA

"We loved the Banya for its beautiful location, lovely room and great host Ellie. The spa access was a special wee highlight. We’d highly recommend."

SEBASTIAN, UK

We were blown away by how beautiful this location is. We loved the style of the furnishings too. The girls were amazing and took great care of us with lots of information about what's on and where to eat. Short trip to town. I highly recommend the walking track along the lake down below... 2 min drive and stunning easy morning with a quick dip in the water. Water is crystal clear water. Wanaka has a lot to offer and we could have stayed another week!

ALENA, AUSTRALIA

"Incredible view and a beautiful, cosy, well set up place. Photos don't really do the view justice, absolutely stunning both on clear days or watching the clouds roll down the mountains and across the water. We really appreciated the small touches such as breakfast and snacks. The path down to the place from the parking lot is a little treacherous in the rain, but manageable and worth it."

DARREN, NZ

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Banya – thanks for turning the wonderful weather on for us so we could sit on those decks and take in the fabulous views in the sunshine! The Banya is almost perfect for a couple for a long weekend. Lovely setting, lovely interiors and we felt very well looked after by the Release Wanaka team."

WENDY, NEW ZEALAND

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