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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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Exterior detail
Studio | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Two Bedroom - CHALET | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Beau’s Abobe – 2 Bedroom HOUSE | In-room dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Wairepo Road, Twizel, 7901
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Pukaki
    ‪9 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

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

Twin Studio

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

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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

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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

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

Small Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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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

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

Studio Chalet

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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

Small Chalet

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

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

One Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 3

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Two Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 5

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

Cottage

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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. Lake Ruataniwha is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Pukaki is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mueller Ridge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 9 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Lake Ohau - 28 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 47 min drive - 44.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Musterers Hut - ‬3 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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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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.

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. 418 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 942 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trang

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed. Shampoo and hand soap needed restocking. Air conditioner remote needed new batteries. Communication was generally poor. Location excellent. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Having stayed in one of the A frame units previously i anticipated that this what i had booked again. However i was told i was actually in the 'cottage'. This was a sleepout/low end air bnb at best, not to mention that it was on the other side of twizel in an urban street (not part of the motel complex and therefore not associated with all their facilities). There was nowhere to sit and eat (counter top or table). No milk, sugar, salt/pepper. A microwave with no bowls and utensils was the only cooking option. In fairness, milk was provided when i called. The cottage was not serviced during our stay. This was an extremely disappointing booking and i will not be repeating the experience again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kannan, Beaverton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Weird front desk... Seemed it never exists... Picked keys from the room that was open & info at reception door showed my name, room number & where key is located! Checkout was even more interesting as everyone dropped keys in front of the reception door!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An affordable (non-camping) choice to base yourself for the Hooker Valley and surrounding hikes. The A-Frame rooms reminded me of school camps. Lots of timber and basic facilities. The room was clean and large and had everything you need. Great location, plenty of parking and the star gazing was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Noise from highway Terrible shower Poor value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chee Leong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breaking our journey from Dunedin to Christchurch with the idea we’d drive up to Mt Cook after check in. Had a few housekeeping issues which we brought to their attention, so hopefully they are resolved. Friendly helpful staff, comfy bed. Bathrooms need a bit of updating. Heating good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

ROMMEL MAX

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was horrible. The soaps were not refilled before the new occupant arrived. The carpet was dirty. It was so cold since there is no heater. The town has few dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Rhidian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rhidian Wilson

Not as advertised .. very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

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

A night in twizel

Always great to stay here, issues with heating and TV but hey all in all i will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location to Mt Cook. Bed were very soft. Could use a mattress update.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Conveniently located near food and the main road to head out of Twizel. Appreciated the kitchenette with a kettle and refrigerator. Quiet and had what I needed. Wifi was very poor. Only briefly early morning was it ok and then it was so slow nothing would load.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

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

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

8/10 Good

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not a private area since front slider opened on street
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025