Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center

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Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge is near the visitor center and Kea Point Walk. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi. The area is great for cycling with bike rentals available. After exploring, unwind on the terrace with barbecue grills.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Room No View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room with View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Ground floor - Twin beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Ground Floor King or Twin Front Facing

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Bunk Room No View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

One Bedroom King or Twin Family Unit

Highlights

Furnished patio
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Upstairs King or Twin Front Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Rear Facing Ensuite No View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
101 Bowen Drive, Mount Cook, 7946

What's nearby

  • Mount Cook National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Red Tarns - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kea Point Walk - 10 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snowline Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mountaineers' Cafe & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sir Edmund Hillary Café & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chamois Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panorama Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Upscale guesthouse near Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
Located close to Kea Point Walk and Red Tarns, Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this guesthouse. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Aoraki Alpine
Aoraki Alpine Lodge
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Aoraki/Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge Guesthouse
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge Mount Cook
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge Guesthouse Mount Cook

Frequently asked questions

Is Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center, Red Tarns, and Kea Point Walk. Lake Pukaki is 14.6 mi (23.4 km) away.

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Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 416 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful location and good facilities. We really enjoyed our stay here. Accommodation was basic but comfortable, slightly small for a family of 4 but being able to sit in the kitchen and living area was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rammohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location with what we want
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

yew choong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have a big kitchen for self cooking. Fridges for food , stove and microwave. Well equip with pots and utensils. View around the hotel is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness
OK place for visiting Mt Cook area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a two night stay. Easy checkin, the upstairs large communal area fantastic. Is very big and has everything you need to cook. Very clean, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous! Great location. Friendly staff. Beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is really breathtaking, a stone's throw from the best trekking routes. The lodge is basic but very comfortable, cozy, familiar and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

YURY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views on Mt. Cook.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room and shared kitchen and lounge in a beautiful location at a fair price!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mengxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Catering area is cozy, may find everything you need during the stay. Front desk is helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lodge with great views

We really enjoyed our stay. The lodge is well located and clean. The common area has great views and a big and well equipped kitchen. We highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
Pros: Excellent location; terrific view of the mountains; cooking/dining /common room very good with great views; staff pleasant and helpful. Cons: Small, shoebox rooms - a great disappointment for the price. Poor soundproofing - I could hear people in the next room talking during the night. Would I recommend it? Not really.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Loved the communal kitchen facilities and lounge. Balcony off lounge had fantastic views of Mount Cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very pleasant and cooperative. Every thing went very well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location & deck with view for dining

Beautiful location. Front desk staff super helpful and friendly, especially Hafizah. Clean community kitchen stocked with dushes, pots, pans and cleaning supplies, BBQ grill, refrigerator space and small amount of free supplies like milk. Had french press or plunger for coffee so bring coffee grinds. So close to hikes. Great value for price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Imelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to locate and the staff organised the key for our late check-in. The room is very cosy and warm. The kitchen in the common room has got everything and it is quite clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. The common lounge is super. The view is also excellent. The rooms are bit dated. But it’s ok for short stays. Considering the price and location it’s excellent value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved location . Had a full kitchen upstairs & kitchenette in our room . Short drive to Tasman glacier walk & hooker valley track . Nice if u want to engage with others or peaceful back in your own room . Mt cook area was stunning
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall, a good stay!

The room was basically as advertised. The king size bed is 2 twins put together so there is a lump in the middle if you choose that option. The Mountain View was great, the kitchen and lounge area were nice as well. The whole restroom is a little tough to keep dry as the shower is the same floor. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in the heart of Mount Cook Village. Room was a good size and featured a big bathroom and a small “kitchen” and fridge. There is an upstairs lounge with incredible views and a big kitchen if you want to cook your own meals since the restaurant options are few and expensive in Mount Cook Village. The room was very quiet and also had a big double chair that could be pulled out into a single bed. A great option for less money!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anchari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice and cozy but the layout of the bed and room . They could be arrange it better .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful. Was an overall comfortable room. General kitchen & dining area had awesome views. At night there seemed to be loud machinery noise-I forgot to ask what it was. I was able to sleep because I got used to the sound.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Not a lot of choice in Mount Cook Village but the Alpine Lodge is clean and well equipped and so well placed . The walls are a bit thin but everyone without exception respected this fact so it wasn’t a problem . The staff are helpful and parking is relatively easy either at the front in the evening or at the back during the day . The views of Mount Cook from the communal area and the upper bedrooms at the front are perfect . Nice to sit with you coffee looking at the mountains . Everything else you can put up - not luxury accommodation but great even so .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Stunning location, mediocre hotel

You're paying for the location not the property itself and the location is 10/10 - a 7 minute drive to the start of the hikes, Mt Cook view from just outside the front door! Stunning! The property is what it is, you can't expect much in a remote location but I was still disappointed. Rooms are tiny, no AC (it could get warm on a sunny summer day), no air circulation at all. Only hotel I've had in NZ without a mini fridge in room. There is a full shared kitchen and lobby got guests with several fridges but other guests moved my stuff in the fridge and it was definitely not optimal especially in a post covid world. It would be very worth it IMO for the property to spring for a mini fridge and microwave for each room. Rooms are accessed from inside with a tight hallway and stairwell. Still in the end worth it for 2 nights for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in a stunning little town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025