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A modern kitchen with a countertop, potted plants, and a mirror on the wall.

A row of motel rooms with exterior sliding doors and windows, a covered walkway, and a grassy area.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a coffee table, and a grey armchair. There is a small side table with a lamp and a potted plant. A framed artwork hangs on the wall, and a door leads to another room.

A living room with a sofa and a patterned throw pillow.

1. Otematata Escapes

2.7 mi from Benmore Dam

VILAS

$104 nightly

$120 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A building with a sign for Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging, featuring a bar, bottle store, accommodation, and meals.

A crowded indoor space with tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, and a door leading to another room.

A single-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs. There are picnic tables in the foreground.

2. Otematata's Best Dam Pub

2.7 mi from Benmore Dam

angela

$63 nightly

$73 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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

A restaurant interior with stone walls, a wooden table, and black chairs.

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

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

3. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

21.1 mi from Benmore Dam

Neil

$44 nightly

$51 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A picnic table and benches in front of a building with a covered deck.

A room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a table.

A building with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A building with a 'Bike Hire' sign, a parking area, and surrounding greenery.

4. High Country Motel and Backpackers

21.6 mi from Benmore Dam

Anitha

$61 nightly

$71 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A row of modern, single-story buildings with flat roofs, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and flowering trees.

A building with a gravel driveway, surrounded by well-maintained grass and bushes.

A window with a view of a snow-covered landscape, including trees and a clear sky.

A river flowing through a valley with mountains in the background.

5. Ahuriri Motels

12.1 mi from Benmore Dam

Allyson

$73 nightly

$85 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, a sink, and a toaster.

Two double beds with red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a small refrigerator, and a microwave.

6. Sierra Motel

12.4 mi from Benmore Dam

Irene

$115 nightly

$133 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

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 seating area, a small kitchenette, and a large mirror.

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

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

7. Lakes Suites

21.5 mi from Benmore Dam

thania

$132 nightly

$155 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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 modern bathroom with a bathtub, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Lakestone Lodge

26.8 mi from Benmore Dam

Adrian

$719 nightly

$826 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a sink.

9. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

21.6 mi from Benmore Dam

Jasmine

$156 nightly

$184 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

10. Mountain Chalets Motel

21.4 mi from Benmore Dam

YanQi

$94 nightly

$108 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a door leading to another room.

A two-story wooden building with a covered outdoor area and a well-maintained lawn.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and a red carpet.

11. Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

12.6 mi from Benmore Dam

Ayan

$97 nightly

$114 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

12. Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

21.3 mi from Benmore Dam

Lance

$180 nightly

$209 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A view from a room with a stone floor and wooden ceiling through an open door, overlooking a grassy field, a lake, and mountains.

A house with a large glass door, a chimney, and a starry night sky.

A bedroom with a large window, a desk, and a chair.

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a lake and mountains.

13. Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

27.3 mi from Benmore Dam

Olaf

$1,604 nightly

$1,884 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a serene lake and mountains.

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

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

14. Matuka Luxury Lodge

23.5 mi from Benmore Dam

Sheryl

$388 nightly

$451 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a small potted plant on the balcony.

A motel with a flat roof, large windows, and a parking area.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a tiled backsplash. There is a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a kettle on the counter. A dining table with chairs is positioned near a window with curtains.

A room with a bed, a chair, and a table.

15. BigSky Motels

12.3 mi from Benmore Dam

mike

$144 nightly

$168 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

A rustic dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a stone fireplace.

A wooden bench outside a building with a sign reading "DANSEY PASS HOTEL".

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a window with a view, and patterned carpet.

16. Danseys Pass Hotel

29.5 mi from Benmore Dam

Bert

$161 nightly

$186 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy field and mountains.

A two-story wooden house with a covered porch and a staircase leading to a deck.

A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a rustic interior.

A cozy seating area with a stone fireplace, a round table, and a striped sofa.

17. Discovery Countrytime Hotel

12.2 mi from Benmore Dam

Keith

A hot tub with a rustic wooden structure, surrounded by a misty landscape and mountains.

A residential area with a house, a tree, and a sign that reads "Big Store."

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy and a direction to the second turn left.

18. BigSky Bed and Breakfast

12.1 mi from Benmore Dam

Neville

A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with a lake, a wooden fence, and a building in the foreground.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a kitchen with a refrigerator and stove.

A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, a sofa, and a bed. There are large windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors.

A picnic table with benches overlooking a calm lake with mountains in the background.

19. Lake Ohau Getaway

26.6 mi from Benmore Dam

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Top Benmore Dam Hotel Reviews

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."

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."

TWIZEL - House near the lake

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, beautiful views, lovely relaxing location. Sam was very responsive yo any queries."

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."

Mountain Chalets Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and comfortable, and definitely value for money. The town is quiet and peaceful, with plenty of yummy food options nearby. Had a lovely stay overall! ☺️"

BigSky Motels

8/10 Good

"Room was clean,tidy and well presented."

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great place to stay the night. It had a full kitchen. Water jug was full and cold when we got to the room. Size was perfect and nice and clean."

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Other attractions near Benmore Dam

A hot tub by a lake with mountains in the background.

Hot Tubs Omarama

9.2/10 (59 reviews)

In this outdoor wellness center, relax in tubs of varying sizes and temperatures while enjoying unforgettable views of rugged cliffs and rolling hills.

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A rugged cliff with unique rock formations and dense green vegetation at its base.

Clay Cliffs

9.0/10 (97 reviews)

Wander among towering clay pinnacles and explore the narrow ravines in this remarkable geological formation on a private property near Omarama.

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Lake Benmore

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Benmore during your travels in Otematata.

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Totara Peak Gallery

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Totara Peak Gallery during your trip to Omarama. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Ladybird Hill Vineyard

8.0/10 (16 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ladybird Hill Vineyard during your travels to Omarama. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve

9.2/10 (41 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Quailburn. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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High Country Salmon

Enjoy an outing to High Country Salmon during your stay in Glenbrook.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top-rated hotels near Benmore Dam?

For travelers seeking top-rated hotels with comfort and convenience near Benmore Dam, look no further. Here are some excellent options that promise a memorable stay.Waitaki Lakes ApartmentsWaitaki Lakes Apartments offers a cozy retreat just 3.8 miles from Benmore Dam, with a solid review rating of 8.6. This 3-star hotel features well-equipped kitchenettes, allowing travelers to prepare their own meals. With amenities like a terrace, free toiletries, and complimentary self-parking, it ensures a comfortable and convenient stay. The apartments are perfect for those who appreciate a little independence while enjoying the stunning surroundings.Otematata's Best Dam PubLocated 3.8 miles from Benmore Dam, Otematata's Best Dam Pub is a charming 3-star hotel rated 6.6 by travelers. This hotel provides daily housekeeping and a vibrant atmosphere with an on-site restaurant serving kids' meals. Guests can enjoy nearby hiking and biking trails, as well as facilities for billiards and golf. The combination of connecting rooms and free self-parking makes it a practical choice for those looking to explore the area.

How much is a hotel near Benmore Dam?

Staying near Benmore Dam is a treat, with plenty of hotels from $73 offering incredible amenities. If you're leaning toward a little luxury, prices can rise, especially in peak season. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy more options and potentially better rates, especially if you're planning a vacation during weekends or around public holidays.

What are the most popular family-friendly hotels near Benmore Dam?

For families seeking a delightful stay near Benmore Dam, there are several top-rated, family-friendly hotels that cater to all your needs.Otematata's Best Dam PubOtematata's Best Dam Pub is a charming 3-star hotel located just 3.8 miles from Benmore Dam, making it an ideal choice for families. With a review rating of 6.6, this hotel offers family-friendly amenities such as connecting rooms and kids' meal options at the on-site restaurant, ensuring a comfortable stay for travelers of all ages. Additional features include daily housekeeping, free toiletries, and opportunities for nearby hiking and biking. Families can enjoy the garden space and the convenience of self-parking at no extra cost.

What are the best affordable hotels near Benmore Dam?

For travelers seeking affordable options near Benmore Dam, these hotels offer excellent value without compromising comfort or amenities.Waitaki Lakes ApartmentsWaitaki Lakes Apartments is a delightful 3-star accommodation located just 3.8 miles from Benmore Dam and boasts a strong travelers' review rating of 8.6. Ideal for families, these apartments come with kitchenettes, allowing travelers to prepare their meals with ease. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a terrace to enjoy the views, and self-parking, making it a convenient choice for a relaxing stay.Otematata's Best Dam PubOtematata's Best Dam Pub, also a 3-star hotel located 3.8 miles from Benmore Dam, has a travelers' rating of 6.6. This family-friendly hotel features connecting rooms and offers a restaurant with kids' meal options. Guests can enjoy daily housekeeping, free WiFi, and access to nearby hiking and biking trails, making it a great base for adventure seekers.

Can I book a fully refundable hotel close to Benmore Dam?

Most bookings on Expedia are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of arrival, though this depends on the hotel's individual cancellation policy, which you should check in your booking confirmation. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by going to "My Trips" and selecting your reservation. To find fully refundable hotel options, simply enter "Benmore Dam", set your travel dates, and use the "Fully refundable" filter under "Deals & Discounts" on the results page. Alternatively, explore deals with free cancellation options on Expedia.

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Our top choices for Benmore Dam hotels

1. Otematata Escapes

2. Otematata's Best Dam Pub

3. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

4. High Country Motel and Backpackers

5. Ahuriri Motels

6. Sierra Motel

7. Lakes Suites

8. Lakestone Lodge

9. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

10. Mountain Chalets Motel

11. Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

12. Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

13. Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

14. Matuka Luxury Lodge

15. BigSky Motels

16. Danseys Pass Hotel

17. Discovery Countrytime Hotel

18. BigSky Bed and Breakfast

19. Lake Ohau Getaway

Top Benmore Dam Hotel Reviews

Ahuriri Motels

Sierra Motel

High Country Motel and Backpackers

TWIZEL - House near the lake

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Mountain Chalets Motel

BigSky Motels

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Other attractions near Benmore Dam

Hot Tubs Omarama

Clay Cliffs

Lake Benmore

Totara Peak Gallery

Ladybird Hill Vineyard

Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve

High Country Salmon

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