Peppers Bluewater Resort is a 4.5-star hotel close to the shores of Lake Tekapo. This resort offers luxury accommodation, great views and is ideally positioned for exploring the Mackenzie Basin and Southern Alps. It is a 10-minute walk from the Church of the Good Shepherd. The air-conditioned accommodation has a private bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. Most feature a balcony, fully equipped kitchen and mountain or lake views. WiFi access is available for an additional charge. The on-site restaurant, Rakinui, is open daily for breakfast, lunch and an à la carte dinner. It boasts great views over Lake Tekapo. A room service menu is available. Peppers Bluewater Resort is a 35-minute drive from Ohau Ski Field. It is a scenic two and half hour drive from both Christchurch and Queenstown.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Peppers
Hotel chain/brand
Peppers

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Golf course (within 3 km)

Fishing

Skiing


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.0
Low score for Lake Tekapo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tracey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely apartments right opposite the lakefront, a short walk to shops in Tekapo. Very comfortable. We had a small view of the lake and mountain.
  • Telia
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable bed, clean room and close to the lake
  • Aneez
    Australia Australia
    Staff were fantastic. The views over the lake was breathtaking
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy bed Air con Spacious bathroom Location close to the lake and town Quiet (didn't hear anyone above us)
  • Andy
    Singapore Singapore
    The resort was in a very good location and just opposite the supermarket.
  • K
    Kum
    Singapore Singapore
    - Location - Comfortable - Prompt service in fixing kitchen sink blockage issue
  • Bernie
    Australia Australia
    Very generous accommodation with fully equipped kitchen, dining area and lounge. Comfortable beds. Quiet and easy access to parking. Restaurant had very good food and great value for money. Easy walk to the town centre.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Upgraded to a two storey apartment. Amazing room and facilities - with a view. Very pleased and satisfied.
  • Graham
    Australia Australia
    Room was very good, location suited us for a peaceful stay.
  • Chloe
    Australia Australia
    Loved the location of the property, it was nice and modern and the breakfast was amazing!

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Rakinui
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of Peppers Bluewater Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese

House rules
Peppers Bluewater Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 53 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 53 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Please note that this property requires a 200 credit card pre-authorisation or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in. Please note that when booking 4 or more rooms, full payment is required at time of booking and no amendments or cancellations will be accepted. Bookings of 7 days or more will also be subject to different policies. Please contact the property directly for more information. Please note that the bedding configuration will remain as King size unless Twin bedding is requested at time of reservation. If you require a change of bedding after arrival at the property a fee of NZ $30 will apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Peppers Bluewater Resort

  • The prices at Peppers Bluewater Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Peppers Bluewater Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Room options at Peppers Bluewater Resort include:

    • Villa
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
  • Peppers Bluewater Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • The Rakinui
  • Check-in at Peppers Bluewater Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Peppers Bluewater Resort is 450 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Peppers Bluewater Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)