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A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.

A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.

1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lake Tekapo

Aloysius

HK$1,623

HK$1,866 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.

Two people seated at a round table with a bottle and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A woman relaxing in a bathtub with a view of a bedroom through a window.

2. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Lake Tekapo

Clara

HK$2,452

HK$2,820 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.

A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.

A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.

A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.

3. The Godley Hotel

Lake Tekapo

Kim

HK$780

HK$897 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel refrigerator, and wooden shelves above the sink.

A two-story motel with a sign reading "ALPS MOTEL APARTMENTS" and a parking lot in front.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower.

A hotel room with a large bed, red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a painting on the wall.

4. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Twizel

Jasmine

HK$1,419

HK$1,632 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchairs, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a sliding glass door to the outdoors, and a mounted TV.

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

5. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Suresh

HK$3,791

HK$4,360 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

A playground with swings and a slide, a gravel area, and a lake with mountains in the background.

A residential area with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and houses with similar architecture.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Dominic

HK$2,096

HK$2,410 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a beach and mountains.

A modern kitchen with wooden walls, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

A building with a covered outdoor area, a car parked in front, and a starry night sky.

A modern restroom with three sinks, a large mirror, and a decorative wall piece.

7. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lake Tekapo

Robert

HK$863

HK$992 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.

A modern living space with a dining area, sofa set, kitchen, and built-in appliances.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape through the window.

A modern kitchen with a grey door, black cabinets, a white countertop, and a built-in oven.

8. Skyrim Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Samantha

HK$1,315

HK$1,555 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with two bean bag chairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a window with a view of greenery.

A seating area with white metal chairs and tables, positioned against a white wall with a window.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and a wine rack.

9. Lakes Suites

Twizel

thania

HK$1,185

HK$1,363 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A large, modern hotel with multiple buildings connected by covered walkways.

A two-story wooden building with a balcony and outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a massage chair, and a stone wall.

A two-story building with a stone facade and balconies.

10. Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Twizel

Lance

HK$1,511

HK$1,737 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.

Two people sitting by a window overlooking a lake and mountains.

A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.

11. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Katie

HK$1,511

HK$1,737 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a distant landscape.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of the mountains.

A modern building with a large window and a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a landscape through a sliding door.

12. Pukaki Air Lodge

Pukaki

Jacqueline

HK$1,203

HK$1,383 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with large windows, a stone wall, and two yellow chairs.

A modern room with a large glass window, wooden deck, and stone wall.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and dishwasher, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A bedroom with a large bed, a skylight, a view of mountains, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

13. Guide Hill Station Lodge

Tekapo

HK$1,778

HK$2,044 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

A stone fireplace with a TV above it, a framed picture on the wall, and a basket on the floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, and a mountain landscape mural.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a sink and stove. Large windows offer a view of mountains and a lake.

14. The Mackenzie Suites

Lake Tekapo

Peter

HK$2,041

HK$2,348 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a grassy area with a body of water and mountains in the distance.

A balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern building with a stone facade and a metal roof, located near a beach with people walking around.

A modern elevator with a metallic finish, a glass door, and a visible emergency exit sign.

15. Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

Lake Tekapo

Lynette

HK$1,136

HK$1,307 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern building with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a small sheep sculpture, and a rustic building in the distance.

A modern fireplace with a metallic frame and a visible fire.

A modern apartment complex with a stone facade, numbered unit 4, and a decorative sheep statue in the landscaping.

A sign for Mackenzie Apartments with a stone sheep sculpture in front.

16. Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

Lake Tekapo

rita

HK$1,267

HK$1,457 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A pool area with steps leading to a deck overlooking a lake and snow-capped mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a view of mountains and water.

A dining table with breakfast items and a view of mountains and a lake.

A room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains, a fire feature, and a view of a deck with outdoor furniture.

17. Lakestone Lodge

Pukaki

Adrian

HK$5,652

HK$6,500 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A house with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A night scene with a starry sky, a wooden deck, and a calm body of water reflecting the stars.

A spacious dining area with large windows offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

18. Matuka Luxury Lodge

Ben Ohau

Sheryl

HK$3,287

HK$3,781 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass door entrance, and a view of a grassy yard.

A row of small, white, single-room cabins with a gravel path and rocks in front.

A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and a window overlooking greenery.

A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a large sliding glass door, and a small porch area.

19. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Twizel

Neil

HK$332

HK$382 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, a television, and a plant.

A person sitting on a bench inside a room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with a view of trees and a parked car outside.

A room with wooden walls, a bed with a quilted mattress, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

20. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Marites

HK$418

HK$481 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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A mountain path with snow-capped peaks and green vegetation.

Aoraki / Mount Cook

9.6/10 (613 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

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A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a dense forest, and a turquoise lake.

Lake Pukaki

9.6/10 (937 reviews)

Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape.

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A swimming pool with a mountainous backdrop.

Tekapo Springs

9.0/10 (453 reviews)

Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.

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A stone church under a starry night sky.

Church of the Good Shepherd

9.0/10 (949 reviews)

Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history.

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Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center

9.2/10 (357 reviews)

After visiting Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Dark Sky Project

8.2/10 (153 reviews)

Explore the campus of Dark Sky Project during your stay in Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Experience the walkable area of Mackenzie Basin—lake views, hiking trails and sights from Sheepdog Statue to Tekapo Springs.

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A stone church with a steep roof, surrounded by a rocky landscape and mountains in the background.

Top Mackenzie Basin Hotel Reviews

Haka House Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location overlooking the lake. Clean, simple ensuite room."

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great views from our room and also from communal kitchen area and the patio is great. Rooms are nice and well equipped. Parking is limited in front and first in first serve so may have to park in designated areas not to further away. Very much enjoyed our 1 night stay."

Ahuriri Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Pros: clean, comfortable, private, nice landscaping. Cons: none Really it's an apartment with a kitchenette. Great stay. Innkeeper accommodated or late arrival. Never encountered any of the staff. Probably our best stay (out of four) in New Zealand."

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing view"

Peppers Bluewater Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a two bedroom mountain view apartment . We loved how spacious and clean it was. Convenient location, great view from the balcony and upstairs living areas and helpful staff . We would return."

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great and quiet location. Room was comfy, spacious and nice as well. Staff was friendly and hotel included breakfast which we sadly skipped as we had an early morning out."

Sierra Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and homely motel. The family was friendly and helpful providing information on the town upon check in. Room was spacious and clean as well and we had a comfy night stay. The only downside was that there were some flies in the bathroom which we didn’t know came from where as all the windows were shut"

High Country Motel and Backpackers

8/10 Good

"The room is smaller than it looks in the photos. All other facilities work well, except the Wi‑Fi signal is quite weak."

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"The quad cabin where we were staying had strong wood smell, we didn’t feel comfortable with. Very friendly staff, good shared kitchen facilities."

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