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Pukaki Air Lodge

Twizel

Offering mountain views, Pukaki Air Lodge in Twizel offers accommodation, barbecue facilities, a terrace and a shared lounge. Complimentary WiFi is available.

Lake Tekapo is 55 km from the lodge, while Glentanner is 41 km away. Everything. Mary was a lovely host, the room was very clean, the shower was great, the kitchen was very well equipped, the view from every room was stunning.

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9.5
Exceptional
112 reviews
Price from
£117
per night

SkyScape

Twizel

Perched on the slopes of the Ben Ohau Range, inside the Aoraki International Dark Skies Reserve, SkyScape boasts panoramic views of the Mackenzie Country and a unique experience of sleeping under the stars, in a bedroom built predominately of glass. Wonderful place to stay! Highly recommend!!

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9.9
Exceptional
47 reviews
Price from
£326
per night

Lakestone Lodge 5 stars

Lake Pukaki

Positioned on the southern shores of Lake Pukaki, in the Mackenzie Country, and designed to maximize the panoramic views, Lakestone Lodge offers free bicycle rental to explore the beautiful country scenery in the surrounding areas. Excellent and thoughtfully-prepared meals. All staff members we interacted with were extremely warm and friendly. Stunning views of the lake and night sky.

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9.7
Exceptional
41 reviews

Matuka Lodge 5 stars

Twizel

Boasting free WiFi and views of the Southern Alps, Matuka Lodge is located on the Alps to Ocean Cycleway. All rooms feature a patio offering mountain views.

The Qualmark 5-star rated Matuka Lodge is 5 minutes' drive from central Twizel. It is 10 minutes' drive from Lake Pukaki. Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Cook National Park are within 50 minutes' drive. This is a very cozy and well maintained house. The view from the living area and also our room is astonishing! Few rooms which made us feeling like this is our home. Mel is super nice and the breakfast was well made beyond our expectations. The location was also not bad, about 10mins drive to the nearest town, Twizel, for gas.

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9.7
Exceptional
53 reviews
Price from
£323
per night

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge 4 stars

Mount Cook Village

Situated in Mount Cook National Park and offering beautiful mountain views, Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge is a 5-minute walk from Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. It offers guests 5GB of free WiFi per device, per day, a self-catering kitchen and BBQ facilities. It is right next to the visitor center and within walking distance of several trails.

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8.2
Very good
1,323 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Alice Garden 4 stars

Lake Tekapo

Set 44 km from Mt. Dobson, Alice Garden offers a garden, and accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge, a microwave and minibar are also featured, as well as a kettle.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. It was a beautiful view and a lovely little studio!

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8.9
Fabulous
227 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

Tekapo Heights 5 stars

Lake Tekapo

Offering rooms with a private patio, lake and mountain views and an additional room with a private patio and partial mountain views, Tekapo Heights is just 1 km from Lake Tekapo, a short stroll to the village shops and cafes'. It features free WiFi and a sunny terrace with views of the Southern Alps, Lake Tekapo and Mt John Observatory, popular for its stargazing tours. Location and view were great, very clean and modern, check-in communications and instructions were very clear

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8.2
Very good
825 reviews
Price from
£110
per night

Three Rivers Lodge 4 stars

Lake Tekapo

Three Rivers Lodge is located off the southern banks of Lake Tekapo, in the shadow of New Zealand’s picturesque Southern Alps. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Andy was so lovely and helped us with any questions we had. property was stunning and had the best views of the lake. So close to all activities and 100% recommend doing the stargazing and hot springs !

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8.5
Very good
320 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat 5 stars

Lake Pukaki

Accommodations options include three 1 or 2 bedroom luxury villas with each with a hot tub, fireplace and drawing room. Each of the heated suites offers high wooden ceilings, sandstone floors and an elegant ensuite bathroom. The property was amazing and the staff helpful before, during and after our stay. Top shelf design and amenities - everything was perfect!

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8.9
Fabulous
35 reviews
Price from
£753
per night

The Lindis

Omarama

Providing mountain views, The Lindis in Omarama provides accommodation, a fitness centre, a garden, a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

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9.3
Superb
4 reviews
Price from
£1,539
per night

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