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A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.

1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lake Tekapo

Antoniette

$139 nightly

$160 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.

A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.

A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.

A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.

2. The Godley Hotel

Lake Tekapo

Kim

$84 nightly

$99 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A lakeside view with chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and mountains.

A building with a covered outdoor area, a car parked in front, and a starry night sky.

A modern restroom with three sinks, a large mirror, and a decorative wall piece.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains through a glass door.

3. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lake Tekapo

nadira

$99 nightly

$114 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and dishwasher, a sink, and a refrigerator.

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.

4. Guide Hill Station Lodge

Tekapo

$199 nightly

$228 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 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 two-story motel with a sign reading "ALPS MOTEL APARTMENTS" and a parking lot in front.

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

5. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Twizel

Jasmine

$155 nightly

$182 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A woman relaxing in a bathtub with a view of a bedroom through a window.

Two people seated at a round table with a bottle and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.

6. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Lake Tekapo

Clara

$289 nightly

$332 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden structure, and a stone foundation.

A room with wooden walls, a bed with a quilted mattress, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, a television, and a plant.

7. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Marites

$55 nightly

$63 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a distant landscape.

A large blue building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of a field and mountains.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of the mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a landscape through a sliding door.

8. Pukaki Air Lodge

Pukaki

Jacqueline

$146 nightly

$168 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a grassy area with a body of water and mountains in the distance.

A balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern elevator with a metallic finish, a glass door, and a visible emergency exit sign.

A modern building with a stone facade and a metal roof, located near a beach with people walking around.

9. Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

Lake Tekapo

Lynette

$140 nightly

$161 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.

A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

Two people sitting by a window overlooking a lake and mountains.

10. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Sharon

$137 nightly

$159 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living space with a dining area, sofa set, kitchen, and built-in appliances.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape through the window.

11. Skyrim Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Samantha

$126 nightly

$145 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor seating area with a glass door leading to a grassy yard.

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

A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and a window overlooking greenery.

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

12. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Twizel

Neil

$40 nightly

$46 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern hotel room with a seating area, a small kitchenette, and a large mirror.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and a wine rack.

13. The Lakes Motel Twizel

Twizel

thania

$130 nightly

$153 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

A row of modern, single-story buildings with flat roofs, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and flowering trees.

A house with a snow-covered roof and mountains in the background.

A window with a view of a snow-covered landscape, including trees and a clear sky.

A river flowing through a valley with mountains in the background.

14. Ahuriri Motels

Omarama

Allyson

$68 nightly

$78 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

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

A building with a 'Bike Hire' sign, a parking area, and surrounding greenery.

A room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a table.

A building with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

15. High Country Motel and Backpackers

Twizel

Xiao

$61 nightly

$70 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

16. Matuka Luxury Lodge

Ben Ohau

Sheryl

$359 nightly

$419 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

A residential area with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and houses with similar architecture.

A playground with swings and a slide, a gravel area, and a lake with mountains in the background.

A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a lake with mountains in the background.

17. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Dominic

$241 nightly

$277 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a small sheep sculpture, and a rustic building in the distance.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

A sign for Mackenzie Apartments with a stone sheep sculpture in front.

A modern fireplace with a metallic frame and a visible fire.

18. Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

Lake Tekapo

rita

$190 nightly

$218 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and wooden shelves.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a small refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, a sink, and a toaster.

19. Sierra Motel

Omarama

Lisa

$117 nightly

$134 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

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

A mural of birds and flowers on a wall with a geometric pattern and a wooden floor.

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.

20. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Mount Cook

Annabelle

$213 nightly

$247 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

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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 mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a dense forest, and a turquoise lake.

Lake Pukaki

9.6/10 (937 reviews)

Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape.

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A swimming pool with a mountainous backdrop.

Tekapo Springs

9.0/10 (453 reviews)

Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.

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A stone church under a starry night sky.

Church of the Good Shepherd

9.0/10 (949 reviews)

Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history.

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A turquoise lake with snow-capped mountains in the background and a forested shoreline.

Lake Ohau

9.2/10 (121 reviews)

Ski and snowboard all winter and mountain bike and fish all summer in this beautiful lake region on New Zealand’s South Island.

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Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center

9.2/10 (357 reviews)

After visiting Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Dark Sky Project

8.2/10 (153 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Dark Sky Project as part of your travels around Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Experience the walkable area of Mackenzie Basin—lake views, hiking trails, and sights from Sheepdog Statue to Tekapo Springs.

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A stone church with a steep roof, surrounded by a rocky landscape and mountains in the background.

Top Mackenzie Basin Hotel Reviews

Peppers Bluewater Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This was beautiful place that was walkable to the cafes and lake!"

Skyrim Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Skyrim Lodge, with the accommodation and communication surpassing our expectations. Just a short walk to the lake and many coffee/dinner options, plus a beautiful view of the stars."

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

8/10 Good

"Excellent location to explore Cook Mtn. and surrounding area. Clean room. Excellent staff. Kitchen was spotless and the guests really took care of it. We thoroughly enjoyed the deck looking out to the mountains. Would recommend to anyone."

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Maybe a bigger sign at the front would bw good. Drove passed twice before we seen small sign."

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"😆"

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Was really surprised at how good the accomodation was it was clean and comfortable and the staff are friendly and welcoming would definitely stay there again"

Mantra Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience"

Sierra Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Sierra Motel. Our room was spacious, very clean, and had everything we needed. The owners were so kind and helpful, which made us feel welcome from the start. We would happily stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area."

Lakes Edge Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Cheap stay with lakefront view of Lake Tekapo, but has all the necessities you need although the accommodation is small. Beautiful, quiet location. with laundry which was nice for us."

More cheap stays in Mackenzie Basin

High Country Motel and Backpackers

23 Mackenzie Drive Twizel

$61 nightly

$70 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

Ahuriri Motels

State Highway 83 Omarama

$68 nightly

$78 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury

$99 nightly

$114 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

Sierra Motel

8 Twizel-Omarama Road Omarama Otago

$117 nightly

$134 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (365 reviews)

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

17 Ruataniwha Street, Twizel Twizel

$155 nightly

$182 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Bowen Drive Mount Cook

$161 nightly

$187 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)

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Our top choices for Mackenzie Basin hotels

1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

2. The Godley Hotel

3. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

4. Guide Hill Station Lodge

5. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

6. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

7. Lakes Edge Lodge

8. Pukaki Air Lodge

9. Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

10. Haka House Lake Tekapo

11. Skyrim Lodge

12. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

13. The Lakes Motel Twizel

14. Ahuriri Motels

15. High Country Motel and Backpackers

16. Matuka Luxury Lodge

17. Mantra Lake Tekapo

18. Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

19. Sierra Motel

20. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Stay near popular Mackenzie Basin attractions

Aoraki / Mount Cook

Lake Pukaki

Tekapo Springs

Church of the Good Shepherd

Lake Ohau

Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center

Dark Sky Project

Learn more about Mackenzie Basin

Top Mackenzie Basin Hotel Reviews

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Skyrim Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

The Godley Hotel

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Mantra Lake Tekapo

Sierra Motel

Lakes Edge Lodge

More cheap stays in Mackenzie Basin

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Ahuriri Motels

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Sierra Motel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

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