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Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Twizel holiday park

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House | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort House | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
House | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Shared kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
53 Freda Du Faur Avenue, Twizel, 7901
  • Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Twizel Town Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mueller Ridge
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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House | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

House

  • 1033 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort House | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort House

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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House | Bathroom | Towels

House

  • 1033 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared kitchen

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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House | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

House

  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cabin

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Twizel

On waterfront.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Ruataniwha and 6 miles (10 km) of Mueller Ridge with a stay here. Twizel Town Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Pukaki is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ruataniwha - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Twizel Town Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mueller Ridge - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 13 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Lake Ohau - 26 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Twizel holiday park
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Twizel holiday park is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park offers 40 accommodations. 24-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. This Twizel holiday park provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Ruataniwha Holiday Park Twizel
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Twizel
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Holiday park
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Holiday park Twizel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park to the airport?

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park is 99.1 mi (116-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park .

Does Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park offer free breakfast?

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

No, there is no casino at this holiday park.

What time is check-in at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

This holiday park offers free self parking.

Does Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park have a pool?

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park does not have a pool.

Does Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this holiday park.

How close is Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park to downtown Twizel?

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park is 1.9 mi away from Twizel.

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William Wah Yick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and well-maintained, with jacuzzi bath and very close to the lake. The reception is not quite visible from outside and signage is not easily found. Parking is a bit inconvenient due to the room entrance is facing main driveway to other rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Simple and quiet quality accommodation in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The unit we stayed in was ok. When booking the description lake view with hot tub…I didn’t expect the lake to be so far away and the hot tub being a jacuzzi bath in the bathroom. We would loved to have our door open and sit and admire the view however the guest next door smoked all evening so we had to keep our doors shut unles we wanted to share the cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances Margaret

Traveled with partner
I think i didnt do my homework properly as what we got wasnt what i expected. I expected like a cabin in an Australian caravan park. Instead it was a bed in a cabin. A walk to shared bathrooms and a walk to shared kitchen. We were totally unprepared for being self contained but they will provide for free a box of cups, plates, cutlery, tea towels and a frypan and pan all for free. So that is a bonus and the room was clean but acsaggy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Warsaw

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were not sure what to expect with our stay here. It is mostly a holiday campground for tents and trailers, but they have 8 hotel rooms for rent. The room and bathroom were spacious with a well-equipped kitchenette. There was a nice patio with chairs and a cafe table. The beds were comfortable and the room was spotless. The campground personnel were helpful and friendly. The campground is on a lovely lake with hiking trails. Fishing is close by. The location is conveniently located near Twizel. We were pleasantly surprised by our very comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous room. We were blown away by the size and value for this room. Comfy, clean, and great views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mohit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit further away from Twizel town… cabin was clean and big in size… However common play equipment/ playground for kids were old and needed some updates.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit basic - no coffee maker other than instant. House keeping is nothing more than new towels and dish towels. Water backed up in the bath and all sinks on our last morning. The were still full when we left. Pay a little more and stay in a nicer place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the view and the functionality. Nice and clean and lovely helpful staff. There is nothing I would change from my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Arrived from Mt Cook.

Spacious room, very well equipped, and quiet. The lake had nice trails and swimming was possible. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACK

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

Good overnight stop

A comfortable overnight stay for a road trip. The receptionist was so friendly. The room was comfortable and close to the toilets/kitchen with free parking outside the cabin. The toilets and kitchen were relatively clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the studio for 3 adults with spa bath. It was very comfortable and had everything we required. We only had an overnight stay and unfortunately it was raining in the evening when we arrived so we quickly explored the area in the morning before heading up to Mt Cook. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Quirky old style overnighter

The guy at teception was friendly. The place definitely takes you back in time. Humble basic set up needing some love The shower block was quirky but awesome shower temperature and strength. The bunk beds in our cabin wrre firm and squeaky. The cabin had a bar fridge which was great. Right next to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lively staff - especially the Argentinian front desk assistant. Plus the place was so clean, the soaps & bath products plentiful and very good. Much appreciated stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Annaliese

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean despite our accomm being older. Owners definitely working to provide a high quality experience. Great location near the lake
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Sandbach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer Service was excellent. Great place to visit and stay. Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024