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The Lakes Motel Twizel

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Twizel motel

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Laundry room
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
10 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901
  • Twizel Town Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mueller Ridge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Outdoor dining

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Twizel

Twizel retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. 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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mueller Ridge - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Lake Ohau - 29 min drive - 15.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Lakes Motel Twizel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Twizel motel
The Lakes Motel Twizel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Twizel motel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2003
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Lakes Motel Twizel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Twizel motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 50 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 50 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

The murphy bed is provided on request and based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lakes Motel Twizel
Aspen Court Motel
Aspen Court Twizel
Aspen Court Hotel Twizel
Lakes Twizel
The Lakes Motel Twizel Motel
The Lakes Motel Twizel Twizel
The Lakes Motel Twizel Motel Twizel

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lakes Motel Twizel to the airport?

The Lakes Motel Twizel is 174.5 mi (200-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lakes Motel Twizel?

As of Jul 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lakes Motel Twizel on Jul 18, 2025 start from $132.49, excluding 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 The Lakes Motel Twizel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lakes Motel Twizel.

Does The Lakes Motel Twizel offer free breakfast?

The Lakes Motel Twizel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lakes Motel Twizel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Lakes Motel Twizel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lakes Motel Twizel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Lakes Motel Twizel have a pool?

The Lakes Motel Twizel does not have a pool.

Does The Lakes Motel Twizel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Lakes Motel Twizel to downtown Twizel?

The Lakes Motel Twizel is 0.3 mi away from Twizel.

The Lakes Motel Twizel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 319 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie, Eleele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just wonderful! We were blessed enjoying our stay tremendously. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

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

Fabulous stay, fantastic location

Thoroughly enjoyed our nights stay here! Obviously recently been refurbished as very modern with everything you need! Really enjoyed the town too. Service was fantastic. We would definitely stay here again if we were to return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Soon Bee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sivan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lakes motel is probably our favorite place that we stayed during our whole trip! Everything is clean, the rooms have been redone... The bed was AMAZING and so was the shower, had we known we would have such a lovely stay, we would have booked a longer stay. The staff is just lovely and welcoming, offering tips and help, we felt great here.. We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Amazing surprise!

Beautifully remodeled with a complete kitchenette including a Nespresso coffeemaker.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Motel is used for overnights when hiking at Mount Cook NP or cycling. It’s no frills but not inexpensive as nearby accommodation can be limited or block booked by tours. Area around motel rooms gets crowded and noisy with cycling tours loading gear and we were in the road side unit so felt this more. Otherwise it was a standard and typically decked out motel room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhining, Eden Prairie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is brand new, even can smell the painting of the furniture. Staff are very responsive for the condition of the room. They spent time to solve the issue for us is the air conditioning. They finally made it work for us! We really appreciate it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed Feb 2025. We were pleasantly surprised by this property. The room we stayed in - no.2 - had been recently renovated and the quality of the furnishings was better that some of the 4 star hotels we stayed in. The bathroom was large with a large shower area. The kitchen provided a microwave, small hob and a fridge as well as kettle and coffee machine. There is a laundry with washer and dryer. Recommend this property as a good base for travelling around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cathryn

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

Comfy and convenient

Very comfortable and spacious apartment. TVs in all rooms and comfy beds. Great township.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really nice little place to stay close to Mt Cook
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t let the outside appearance fool you. The interior has recently been remodeled and is quite nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The updated room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Check-in was a breeze and appreciated the dinner recommendations. We enjoyed sitting outside under the stars at the table & chairs provided. When we're back in Twizel, we would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a local bar and great food in area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel. Room excellent. Facilities excellent. Such a lovely town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and I enjoyed my time there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jordan

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

Giving motels a great name

This motel gives motels a good name. Very clean, comfortable, with parking adjacent to your motel unit. Warren at the front desk is both friendly and super helpful. He rearranged our following days plans with great ideas, and we were happy with the result. Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay, Thousand Oaks

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting Mt. Cook and hiking around the area. Stuff are very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel room with plenty of space and huge TV.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean, spacious, and friendly staff

Super friendly staff, easy check-in (also offered a bottle of milk for tea), and the room was spacious! Large living area with lots of seating, great bathroom, plenty of space in the kitchen, and separate bedroom. Check-out was easy as well. Great location for accessing Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What looks like an old motel from the outside first impressions turns out pretty damn good inside. I had a one bedroom apartment and was really ok inside. Had everything you needed. No oven but a double hob . Plenty of pop up eateries just on the other side each evening and also coffee vans in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024