Aparthotel

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | View from room
Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | View from room
Three Bedroom Lake View Villa | View from room
Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Peppers Bluewater Resort, steps from the Church of the Good Shepherd, features a tranquil garden, Rakinui Restaurant with regional specialties, and a relaxing bar. Close to the Sheepdog Statue and Tekapo Springs. In-room WiFi and attentive staff earn praise.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 26 of 26 rooms

Room (Hotel)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 236 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Hotel Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Three Bedroom Lake View Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1679 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1679 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 5

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 5

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 5

One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 3

Three Bedroom Lakeview Villa

  • Sleeps 7

Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 7
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About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo is home to Peppers Bluewater Resort. Sheepdog Statue and Mount John Lookout are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki. Church of the Good Shepherd and Tekapo Springs are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking, rafting, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mount John Observatory - 19 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Japanese Cuisine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rakinui - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Luxury aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a business center are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Each apartment provides a refrigerator and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Additional amenities include room service, a hair dryer, and a shower.
Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Lake Tekapo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Rakinui Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 53 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,356 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 142 units
  • 3 floors
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Reception hall
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note king beds are provided unless separate twin beds are requested prior to check-in. Surcharge applies for requests after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 53.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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Peppers Resort
Hotel Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Hotel Lake Tekapo
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel Lake Tekapo

Frequently asked questions

Is Peppers Bluewater Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

As of Sep 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peppers Bluewater Resort on Sep 18, 2025 start from $112.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Peppers Bluewater Resort located?

Situated in Lake Tekapo, this luxury aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapo are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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