A few minutes from the shore of Lake Wanaka sits the Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka. The hotel gives guests access to the city of Wanaka, with its restaurants and shopping and entertainment venues, and to the vast wilderness of the Southern Lakes region where there is skiing, hiking, fishing, and exploring to be done. The Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka is easily accessible by car, though some of its guests may choose to do some extensive walking or to trek around on bicycles.

The 173 rooms of the Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka have minibars, ironing equipment, and hairdryers. The larger rooms and apartments include kitchenettes and living areas, and all rooms include en-suite bathrooms.

The Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka features a huge pool complex, which includes rock pools, seven hot tubs, a lap pool, a sauna, a gym, a poolside restaurant, and a day spa. The poolside restaurant, the Poolhouse, serves local favorites as well as wines, beers, and mixed drinks. The hotel also offers childcare services and concierge services.