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Top Mackenzie Basin Cheap Hotels

Lakeview Studio (Upstairs) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Lake Tekapo

Qiu Seng

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Krish

$301 nightly

Dec 15 - Dec 16

Total with taxes and fees

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Mount Cook

Yoong

$224 nightly

Dec 11 - Dec 12

Total with taxes and fees

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Lake Tekapo

Deepak

$148 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

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How can I get cheap hotels in Mackenzie Basin?

Best tips to find a cheap hotel in Mackenzie Basin

If you're looking to travel to Mackenzie Basin on a budget, you'll be happy to know that you can find hotels for as low as $171. Of course, that price is affected by amenities, star rating, and even the time of year you visit. At most, hotel prices can be as high as $346. Staying a short amount of time in Mackenzie Basin is an effective way to reduce hotel costs.
When you cut your vacation down to just a few days, you don't have to worry as much about hotel prices since you don't have that many nights to stay. For budget hotels in Mackenzie Basin, 3 to 4 days should be all the nights you need. That's generally enough to enjoy the city's top attractions, though there's certainly enough to do to warrant a week-long trip.
When booking cheap hotel rooms in Mackenzie Basin, it's typically best to book about 3 weeks in advance. Book further in advance than that and you could be paying too much for your room, as hotels will often overestimate future demand. However, if you wait too long, you might find that the hotel has been completely booked.
When you utilize search filters on Expedia, you'll be able to narrow down your results in a flash. These search filters cover a wide variety of factors you may be interested in when it comes to finding a cheap hotel in Mackenzie Basin, including amenities such as Free Breakfast, 2-star rating, or proximity to local attractions. You can even set filters for price limits to ensure that all the displayed results are within your budget.

Top Mackenzie Basin Hotel Reviews

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"M"

Haka House Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo. From the moment I arrived, the experience was excellent. Molly at the front desk was absolutely amazing. She gave me a very detailed and patient introduction to the hotel, the surrounding area, and all the things to do in Tekapo. She even explained where to shop and how to get around, which was extremely helpful for a first-time visitor. Her friendly and thoughtful service really made me feel welcomed. The hotel itself is extremely clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The common areas and kitchen are tidy, the rooms are spotless, and everything feels modern and well organized. The location is also perfect—close to the lake, shops, and walking paths. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended"

Glentanner Park Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the roomy cabin, had a fridge and microwave kitchen table and chairs, and kitchen sink. Great for making small meals. Missing some toilet paper but called the after hours number and they delivered within a few minutes! Dryer doesn't dry too well, needed 2 tries to dry a load. $4 to wash, $8 to dry! Otherwise the room was lovely and clean and we had the most amazing view of mt cook. "