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High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Twizel motel

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3 Bedroom Carriage House | Terrace/patio
Front of property
House, 3 Bedrooms | WiFi, bed sheets
3 Bedroom Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
23 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901
  • Popular LocationTwizel Town Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationMueller Ridge7 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Ruataniwha5 min drive
  • AirportTimaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)111 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.5/10 Good
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio | WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

8/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.9/10 Excellent
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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3 Bedroom Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Carriage House

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

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House, 3 Bedrooms | WiFi, bed sheets

House, 3 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed and 7 Twin Beds

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Aerial view
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Parking included
Laundry
Housekeeping
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (47)
The price is $43
per night
$49 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

About the neighborhood

Twizel

In Twizel .Within a 10-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 - 4 min walk
  • Mueller Ridge - 7 min walk
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 5 min drive
  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive
  • Lake Ohau - 38 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - 8 min drive
  • Ministry of Works - 4 min walk
  • Top Hut Bar & Bistro - 3 min walk
  • Razza Bar - 4 min walk
  • Mint Folk - 4 min walk

About this property

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Enjoy the free parking at this Twizel motel
High Country Motel and Backpackers offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. High Country Motel and Backpackers also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Twizel motel.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
High Country Motel and Backpackers offers 104 accommodations. This Twizel motel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 3 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 3 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 13 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 7:30 PM) and Monday - Sunday (8 PM - 10 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 13.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

High Country Motel Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel Backpackers
High Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel Twizel

Frequently asked questions

How close is High Country Motel and Backpackers to the airport?

High Country Motel and Backpackers is 96.5 mi (111-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does High Country Motel and Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at High Country Motel and Backpackers.

Does High Country Motel and Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at High Country Motel and Backpackers, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 13.00 per person.

Is there a casino at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does High Country Motel and Backpackers have a pool?

High Country Motel and Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does High Country Motel and Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is High Country Motel and Backpackers to downtown Twizel?

High Country Motel and Backpackers is 0.3 mi away from Twizel.

High Country Motel and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 230 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael, Covington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the price per night at this motel and it wasn't far from Mt Cook NP and some nice lakes. There are restaurants and grocery stores a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice basic 1 bedroom apt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

meir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although relatively close to Mount Cook and well kept, everything was dated. The sink fixtures actually still have separate hot and cold taps! Thankfully the hotel did be sure to have drain plugs in each sink so that the hot and cold water could be mixed into warm. Twizel is far from anything else, so maybe bring your own food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wenginn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Closed to town center and supermarket.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RUTH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, and able to park car outside unit. Next to 4 Square and bar/restaurant, so convenient location. Well equipped kitchen if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good budget option. Accommodation was simple but clean and comfortable. All needs were covered. Kitchen was pretty clean. Easy walk within town to supermarket and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rangi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024