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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.

1. Pukaki Air Lodge

Pukaki

Jacqueline

$157 nightly

$180 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

2. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Twizel

Neil

$42 nightly

$48 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

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

3. Lakes Suites

Twizel

thania

$131 nightly

$154 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

A room with a kitchenette, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Twizel

Anitha

$61 nightly

$70 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern cabin with a stone exterior, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

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

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

5. Guide Hill Station Lodge

Tekapo

$250 nightly

$287 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

6. Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Twizel

Lance

$180 nightly

$209 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

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

7. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Twizel

Jasmine

$139 nightly

$164 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a mirror.

A compact room with a wooden wall, a small desk with a chair, a hanging coat rack, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden table in a natural setting with mountains in the background.

A wooden porch with a bicycle leaning against the wall.

8. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Mount Cook

Katie

$209 nightly

$244 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

9. Matuka Luxury Lodge

Ben Ohau

Sheryl

$363 nightly

$427 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy room with a large window offering a mountain view, a comfortable sofa, and a television.

A room with a large window offering a view of snow-covered mountains and a clear sky.

A table and chairs outside with a mountain view.

A room with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a valley. There is a round table with a chair and a book on it.

10. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Mount Cook

Jun

$166 nightly

$191 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with a mountain view, featuring wooden tables and chairs, and large windows.

A restaurant with a mountain view, featuring purple chairs and round tables.

A modern interior with large windows offering mountain views, comfortable seating, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel with multiple buildings, large windows, and snow-covered surroundings.

11. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

Mount Cook

Natasha

$227 nightly

$261 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a glass facade, a covered outdoor area, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern kitchen with marble flooring, stainless steel appliances, and a buffet area with various food items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view of mountains through large windows.

A staircase leading to a room with a mountain view through large windows.

12. Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Mount Cook

Jurgen

$156 nightly

$182 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a blue throw, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A row of cabins with solar panels, set against a mountainous backdrop.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator. There is a sink with a faucet, and a cabinet with drawers. A dark door is visible on the right side.

A reception desk with a wall displaying city names, two clocks, and a TV screen.

13. Aoraki Court Motel

Mount Cook

David

$348 nightly

$403 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

14. Lakestone Lodge

Pukaki

Adrian

$713 nightly

$820 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with a covered porch and a chimney.

A modern two-story house with a dark exterior, a visible chimney, and a fenced front yard with gravel and small plants.

A modern house with a grey exterior, a chimney, and a small front yard with a bench and a potted plant.

An outdoor patio with a glass-top table and black chairs, surrounded by a black fence.

15. Glencairn Beauty

Twizel

Yee Man

$185 nightly

$213 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

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

16. Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Ben Ohau

Olaf

$1,595 nightly

$1,873 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a view of mountains.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A dining table with blue plates, a glass of wine, and two blue cups.

17. Twizel retreats - GH Cottage

Twizel

$352 nightly

$404 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area, and a view of a grassy field and mountains through large windows.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sofa and cushions.

18. Ben Ohau Vista

Twizel

Pedro

$242 nightly

$278 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A park with a stone sculpture and a rainbow in the background.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a black bathtub, and a white sink with a mirror.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of a landscaped area with trees and a building.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small round table with a vase, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and bar stools.

19. Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

Twizel

$392 nightly

$453 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Hopkins Valley Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing view"

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

8/10 Good

"Staff were very helpful. Something to note 3pm is the earliest check in."

Twizel Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Cozy, clean comfortable home with beautiful views! Would definitely recommend!"

Pukaki Air Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Stunning location, great welcome from Mary & nothing was too much trouble Thoroughly recommend"

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."

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! ☺️"

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."

Matuka Luxury Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place. Wonderful rooms and the best host team we have ever experienced!"

More cheap stays in Hopkins Valley

High Country Motel and Backpackers

23 Mackenzie Drive Twizel

$61 nightly

$70 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

7.8/10 Good! (323 reviews)

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

17 Ruataniwha Street, Twizel Twizel

$139 nightly

$164 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Bowen Drive Mount Cook

$156 nightly

$182 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (125 reviews)

Twizel retreats - GH Cottage

46 Boundary Terrace Twizel Twizel

$350 nightly

$402 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

9A Temple Dr Twizel Canterbury Region

$392 nightly

$453 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

Simons Hill Station

2963 Tekapo-Twizel Rd Tekapo Canterbury Region

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10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Hopkins Valley?

The best time to visit Hopkins Valley is during late spring, summer, and early autumn, specifically from November to April, for optimal weather and accessibility.This period offers warmer temperatures and more stable weather conditions, which are ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and exploring the valley's natural beauty. The tracks and roads are generally clear of snow and ice, making travel much easier. For those looking to experience the full grandeur of the Southern Alps, these months provide the best visibility.Couples looking for a tranquil escape will find the shoulder seasons of November-December and March-April particularly appealing. During these times, the crowds are smaller, allowing for a more intimate experience with nature, whether it's a peaceful hike or a scenic drive through the valley. The weather is still pleasant, and the scenery is stunning with blossoming flora or changing autumn leaves.For adventure-seeking solo travelers, the peak summer months of January and February are excellent. The longer daylight hours and warmest temperatures are great for extended hikes, multi-day treks, and fly-fishing in the Hopkins River.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Hopkins Valley.

How much is the nightly rate at a Hopkins Valley hotel?

Prices for hotels in Hopkins Valley often vary, but you can find a great deal from $48 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Hopkins Valley hotels

1. Pukaki Air Lodge

2. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3. Lakes Suites

4. High Country Motel and Backpackers

5. Guide Hill Station Lodge

6. Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

7. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

8. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

9. Matuka Luxury Lodge

10. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

11. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

12. Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

13. Aoraki Court Motel

14. Lakestone Lodge

15. Glencairn Beauty

16. Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

17. Twizel retreats - GH Cottage

18. Ben Ohau Vista

19. Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

Top Hopkins Valley Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Twizel Cottages

Pukaki Air Lodge

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Mountain Chalets Motel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Matuka Luxury Lodge

More cheap stays in Hopkins Valley

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Twizel retreats - GH Cottage

Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

Simons Hill Station

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