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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury aparthotel near Church of the Good Shepherd

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | View from room
Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

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State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1389 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1389 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Desert view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Peppers Petite

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1152 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1152 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1152 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1152 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo

In Lake Tekapo .Within a 15-minute walk of the aparthotel, you'll find Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapo are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lake Tekapo - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5-star luxury aparthotel near Church of the Good Shepherd
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this aparthotel measures 1356 square feet (126 square meters) and includes conference space. The luxury Peppers Bluewater Resort also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Lake Tekapo aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 142 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1356 sq ft of conference space
  • 126 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Lake Tekapo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Rakinui Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 53 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,356 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 142 units
  • 3 floors
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Reception hall
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note king beds are provided unless separate twin beds are requested prior to check-in. Surcharge applies for requests after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 53.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 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 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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 credit 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, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Resort
Hotel Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Hotel Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel Lake Tekapo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Peppers Bluewater Resort to the airport?

Peppers Bluewater Resort is 139 mi (164-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 Peppers Bluewater Resort?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peppers Bluewater Resort on Mar 31, 2026 start from $217, 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 Peppers Bluewater Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Peppers Bluewater Resort.

Does Peppers Bluewater Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Peppers Bluewater Resort, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.5 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

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

Is there free parking at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Peppers Bluewater Resort have a pool?

Peppers Bluewater Resort does not have a pool.

Does Peppers Bluewater Resort have a restaurant?

Peppers Bluewater Resort is home to Rakinui Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does Peppers Bluewater Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Peppers Bluewater Resort to downtown Lake Tekapo?

Peppers Bluewater Resort is 0.2 mi away from Lake Tekapo.

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1388 out of 3289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1044 out of 3289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 477 out of 3289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 268 out of 3289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 3289 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn N

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is TINY. Cannot even open a suitcase there’s so little room on floor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
perfect location and very spacious suite. I do feel it's a bit old and therefore, there was some weird odor coming from the carpet when going up the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was a shoebox. There was nowhere except the bed to place your bags. We had to put them in the alcove that the door opened into so we could walk around the bed. It was advertised as 20 something square metres but, for over $250 a night, it doesn’t represent value at all. The staff were disinterested at check in, just barely covering the absolute necessities and no chat or helpful hints etc. about the facility and the surroundings. At checkout the desk attendant just held their handout for the key, made no eye contact and no voice contact at all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a twin bedroom. It was a fire hazard with 2 people and no room for a small suitcase each. No room on bedside tables either. Sink was blocked which they did fix for us. How the hotel ever got permission to allow room of that size for 2 adults is beyond compression!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Traveled with family
Staff was excellent but the rooms have seen better days - it smelled like Old Lady perfume was used liberally to cover up musty smell. The bathroom had peeling paint and mold/mildew growing over the shower. I can see that these rooms were once excellent but they’re generally tired and need maintenance / almost all the walls needed paint touch ups. The rooms were clean and bedding fresh, but I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

AJIT

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Shinya

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the views were beautiful. Location is great, right on the lake across from the restaurants and star gazing tours. Parking area was full and difficult to find a space near the room. Overall, it was a very good choice to see and experience this beautiful lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, rooms were spacious and the view was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location! Cozy room. Lots of places to eat nearly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, a little on the small size and we would definitely book a room with a view next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was ùnsuitable for someone with mobility problems as the living space & kitchen were up 12 stairs & the bedrooms & bathroom downstairs! This was not advised! Despite being advertised from 6pm, we were refused room service until after 8pm as they "were too busy!" One of the venue's own vans was parked in the sole disabled person's carpark! Very disappointing for an upmarket accommodation venue!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room had everything we needed but the hotel is very old and outdated. I would have expected more for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeuk Yi Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All good. No all great. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyndal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I think the property is overrated. In that the price paid for a stay, does not meet expectations. Stayed in a lake front 1 bedroom suite, where our view was largely obstructed by a building. Steep stairs up into the living area, with a very very small bedroom. The room was at the front of the property with the main road in front, at times very noisy, with trucks etc. Carpeting looking a little worn. The beds were too soft. However to be close to the lake is a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hila

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing and large room, gallery floor with fully equipped kitchen, sitting area and balcony with amazing view. Charming and kind staff, convenient parking. Very close to the lake and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here as a stopover but probably the smallest room we have ever stayed in. Parking is limited as is the hotel dining who were unable to accommodate us even though only half the tables had been booked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Unfortunately, we didn’t enjoy our stay at Peppers Bluewater in Tekapo. They’ve got incredibly greedy and you can tell they’ve converted once lovely rooms into smaller units to maximise on the extremely touristy demand of such a beautiful location. Our room was tiny and the amount of units made it difficult to park in the so called allocated spaces. The hotel needs to create dedicated bays to prevent people parking all over the place and blocking walkways etc. Tekapo lake is stunning but it’s so busy I’d advise staying somewhere with a more community feel like Twizel. We stayed in 10 hotels during our NZ trip and this was by far the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vipul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was too small to be comfortable and there was a fan motor or something similar than ran all night disturbing sleep. A very disappointing overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025