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Mountain Chalets Motel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Twizel motel

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Property grounds
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wairepo Road, Twizel, 7901
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ohau
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Studio | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom - CHALET | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom - CHALET

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom - CHALET | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom - CHALET

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Small Studio | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Beau’s Abobe – 2 Bedroom HOUSE | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Beau’s Abobe – 2 Bedroom HOUSE

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Six Bedroom Lodge | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Six Bedroom Lodge

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 8 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a wooden ceiling, a kitchenette, and a small table.

Studio Chalet

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window overlooking a building.

Small Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wooden ceiling.

One Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Twizel

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.You'll find Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge within a 15-minute walk of this Twizel motel. Also, Lake Ruataniwha is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Pukaki is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mueller Ridge - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Lake Ohau - 18 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 30 min drive - 22.9 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Mountain Chalets Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Twizel motel
Mountain Chalets Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Mountain Chalets Motel also features room service (during limited hours) and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Twizel motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Mountain Chalets Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Jul 27 - Jul 28
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 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

  • 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

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mountain Chalets Motel to the airport?

Mountain Chalets Motel is 96.2 mi (111-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Chalets Motel?

As of Jul 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Chalets Motel on Jul 18, 2026 start from $94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mountain Chalets Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mountain Chalets Motel.

Does Mountain Chalets Motel offer free breakfast?

Mountain Chalets Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mountain Chalets Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Mountain Chalets Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Mountain Chalets Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Mountain Chalets Motel have a pool?

Mountain Chalets Motel does not have a pool.

Does Mountain Chalets Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Mountain Chalets Motel to downtown Twizel?

Mountain Chalets Motel is 0.1 mi away from Twizel.

Mountain Chalets Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 952 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 952 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 952 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 952 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 952 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Quiet room, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, all the necessities, quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Benxiang

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice location and staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely A-frame, wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the quietness of the motel and found the beds and pillows to be amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pui Yan Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very convenient place to stay over after hiking at Mt Cook
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little run down but clean and a good quiet 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location to find, close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brynley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The chalet we booked had a minor issue so we were moved to a larger holiday home. Very comfortable so thanks to management for arranging this.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff - Clean rooms. Cute property and close to what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was fine but overpriced compared to Other motels with superior facilities in close proximity
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful motel to stay, and convenient to the highway, cycleways and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very clean, comfortable beds Spacious room and well stocked kitchenette
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy parking, convenient to other areas, very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with nice kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Slightly aged and worn out carpets and kitchen area. Otherwise was cozy and comfortable for the family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wilhad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite nice for an overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple nice cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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

Great little town

Awesome little cabins with air conditioner right off the highway for easy access . We were in cabin 29 and was right at back private and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable Cottage
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was ok for a short stay. It was a bit run down, but the cafe with mini golf next door were good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean place to base to drive up to the Hermitage to see the sunset on Mount Cook
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not to far from city centre. Perfect for a short stopover
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024