Mackenzie Basin

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A coastal town with a harbor, mountains in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A stone church under a starry night sky with the Milky Way visible.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks and a calm lake in the foreground.
A herd of sheep grazing on a hillside with a flat field in the foreground and a forested hill in the background.
A lush indoor garden with a concrete pathway, green foliage, and stone walls.
Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge

1 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury Region
$58 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$67 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
"My fa.imy and I really loved Lakes edge! Staying in a backpackers with friendly travelers and great amenities was so much fun. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Lakes Edge Lodge
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
$145 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$167 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,368 reviews)
"Nice stay, in a very small but warm and cozy room. Looking out the window at the snow was cool. Very close to the village and lakefront. I wouldn't rate it as a 5-star hotel though. No room service available (which meant a trek through snow to the reception to get a flat white in the morning). And ..."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

2 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
$88 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$101 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Tekapo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (425 reviews)
"This was one of the worst customer service experiences we have ever had. On 9 July at around 7:00 pm, after having dinner, we returned to our cabin. The road leading up to the cabins had been closed because it was slippery, so we stopped at the entrance to unload our luggage. We were not trying to ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,368 reviews)
"Nice stay, in a very small but warm and cozy room. Looking out the window at the snow was cool. Very close to the village and lakefront. I wouldn't rate it as a 5-star hotel though. No room service available (which meant a trek through snow to the reception to get a flat white in the morning). And ..."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo

4 out of 5
1 Beauchamp Place Lake Tekapo
Stay at this aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Cowans Hill Walkway are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
"Great location and very nice property"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Mantra Lake Tekapo
The Huts at Lakes Edge

The Huts at Lakes Edge

1 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Stay at this campground in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Really great hut, all new, comfy, and designer. I may have missed the fact that only the single huts have hot tubs, so I was a little disappointed when our double did not have a hot tub. There is construction going on making access a little more difficult. Overall a great place."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

The Huts at Lakes Edge
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Mackenzie Basin attractions

A mountain path with snow-capped peaks and green vegetation.

Aoraki / Mount Cook

9.6/10 (613 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
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A paved path leading through a grassy field towards snow-capped mountains.

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A mountainous landscape with a glacier and turquoise lake.

Glentanner

A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by hills.

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A lake with purple flowers in the foreground, a turquoise sea, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

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