Peppers Bluewater Resort - Lake Tekapo

$$$$||View on mapLake Tekapo, New ZealandState Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, 7945|
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Peppers Bluewater Resort - Lake Tekapo
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, 7945·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Location9.1
Free WiFi8.6
Staff8.6
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Who stays here
Couples52%
Families28%
Groups13%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Location9.1
Free WiFi8.6
Staff8.6
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Who stays here
Couples52%
Families28%
Groups13%
Solo7%

4.5-star resort set on the shores of Lake Tekapo with views of the Southern Alps

Accommodation

Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 Hotel, One, Two and Three Bedroom Luxury Villas. Each villa provides lake and mountain views, with many featuring private balconies. The villas are designed for different group sizes, from couples to large families.

Dining

Rakinui Restaurant & Bar is the on-site dining venue overlooking Lake Tekapo. The restaurant operates under a farm-to-table philosophy, sourcing ingredients from local producers. Breakfast, lunch, and à la carte dinner are served daily, with a room service menu also available.

Location & Scenery

The resort sits in the Mackenzie Country, a 10-minute walk from the Church of the Good Shepherd. The area is recognized as an International Dark Sky Reserve, offering star gazing opportunities. Views from the property look directly across Lake Tekapo to the Southern Alps, with Mount Cook National Park a 35-minute drive away.

Activities

Guests can access Ohau Ski Field within a 35-minute drive from Peppers Bluewater. Other outdoor activities include horseback riding, hiking, fishing, golf, and cycling. The resort is also near Tekapo Springs and Mount John Observatory, both popular for relaxation and astronomy.

Corporate & Events

The hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities for corporate events and conferences. The grounds and villas are suitable for intimate gatherings or larger group retreats. Concierge service and tour desk assistance are available to organize itineraries for corporate groups.

  • Location: Mackenzie Country, 10 min walk to Church of the Good Shepherd
  • Rooms: 142 villas with lake and mountain views
  • Dining: Rakinui Restaurant & Bar with farm-to-table menu
  • Activities: Star gazing at Dark Sky Reserve, skiing at Ohau
  • Corporate: Conference facilities for events and retreats
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of NZD 41.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi
Building
Year renovated:2008
Number of rooms:195
Price calendar
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
One-Bedroom King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Two-Bedroom Queen Suite
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting
Swimming pool
Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Children's menu

Cribs

Sports activities

Hiking

Cycling

Fishing

Golf course

Sports & Fitness

  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room view

  • Lake view
  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Peppers Bluewater Resort

💵 Lowest room price 133 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 60.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Richard Pearse, TIU

Location

State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, 7945
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State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, 7945
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State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, 7945
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