The Best Cheap Hotels in Mackenzie Basin from $149 in 2026

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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

$166 nightly

Dec 19 - Dec 20

Total with taxes and fees

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Krish

$253 nightly

Dec 10 - Dec 11

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 14 - Dec 15

Total with taxes and fees

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Lake Tekapo

Deepak

$130 nightly

Dec 5 - Dec 6

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 $149. 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 $293. 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

Haka House Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location"

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. "