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Pukaki Air Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Pukaki with free breakfast

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Fridge, microwave
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Escape to Pukaki Air Lodge, a charming guesthouse nestled in the countryside. Savor continental breakfast on the sun-kissed terrace, and stay connected with WiFi. With laundry facilities, luggage storage, and barbecue grills nearby Castlerock Beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Accessible

Family Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 753 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
10 Avro Ave, Pukaki Airfield, SH 8, Twizel, Pukaki, Canterbury, 7999

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Musterers Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Pukaki Air Lodge

Guesthouse near Lake Pukaki
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities at Pukaki Air Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Pukaki Air Lodge boast perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, separate sitting areas, and communal kitchens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Pukaki Air
Guesthouse Pukaki Air Lodge Pukaki
Pukaki Pukaki Air Lodge Guesthouse
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Pukaki Air Lodge Pukaki
Air Lodge
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Pukaki Air Lodge Pukaki
Pukaki Air Lodge Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

Is Pukaki Air Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pukaki Air Lodge?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pukaki Air Lodge on Sept 14, 2025 start from CA $180.49, 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.

How much is parking at Pukaki Air Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pukaki Air Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pukaki Air Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pukaki Air Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Twizel Town Centre and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Mueller Ridge. Lake Ruataniwha and Lake Pukaki Information Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Pukaki Air Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Amazing hotel!

Amazing service and stunning views in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loriza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, kitchen and lounge was spacious.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean rooms with a shared kitchen facility. Must drive into town (Twizel, 5 min) for restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Recommended in Pukaki / Twizel

Wonderful hospitality and amenities in a great location. Perfect for a get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun to stay near an active airport runway. Very friendly hosts who made you feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. Very quiet, owners are wonderful. Kitchen available to cook in for dinner. Breakfast provided in the morning, eggs available to cook yourself, cereal, yogurt and even had GF bread available. Grocery store very close drive. Owners were easy to correspond with before stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great little spot

Great stay! Great little place, very quiet and private with unique views across the air field. Staff were very nice and breakfast was a welcome surprise. Fairly priced, I would stay again without hesitation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay, whether passing through the area or staying for a couple of days. Mary was very helpful as well for local information and assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mary's property is lovely! It was exactly what we were after it was so cosy and their hospitality was amazing!

10/10 Excellent

B

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

Top notch hospitality

Had a great stay here, best class experience and thank you Mary for your great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jinsun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect. Especially I loved the nice view, lovely staff and breakfast!

10/10 Excellent

Youngeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great base to explore Aoraki Mt Cook, Mary, the owner was friendly and gave good information about the area: Twizel, Mt Cook, she has a good taste of decor. Spacious room, mini fridge, guest lounge, self service complimentary breakfast, wide open space (located on the airfield, but no noise at night). this lodge has great view of mountains. I loved everything. I would stay again if I come back to this area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Insun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Host, the room was super clean and the bathrooms were brand new. Bed was comfortable and use of the kitchen was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay at Pukaki lodge. The room is clean and spacious with sets of sofa. Mary, the owner, is very friendly and gave us tips on visiting Mt Cook national park. The breakfast is basic, but tasty and does the job. The view from the room is great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hrishikesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean Big rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has it all going for it. Super modern feel and the comfort to match. This place is beautifully kept and the wife and I felt right at home here. The staff was super nice and the breakfast that they offered was top notch. This place gets all top scores and we can't rave about it enough. We didn't really want to leave the views and the comfort of this place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience here. The place was super clean and nice, and the staff was amazing. I got there later than expected, and after hours, but the service was still amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KYEONGJUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So so so kind. Room was perfect and the view is terrific. Starry night here was amazing, too. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nirmal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pukaki air lodge is exclusively positioned near the shores of Lake pukaki and literally next to the airport runway is the most spectacular scenery in the area.. This place is designed to maximize the panoramic views of the mountains and the most beautiful sunsets.. Our hosts Mary and her partner are so kind and warm, and gave us access to the communal kitchen for all needs and necessities.. Highly recommended staying here..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rucha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality of Mary and the beautiful location of Pukaki Air Lodge has been much better than our expectation. Could not have asked for anything more in our stay. Mary went out of her way to help us in our itinerary and dinner suggestions. Pukaki Air Lodge has been one of the highlights of our stay. Thank You Mary.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glorious stay, through and through! Unique hotel situated right on the airstrip with a clear view of the mountain range. Beautiful sunsets. Clear starry skies Perfect way to end your day hiking by Mt Cook. Also we even plans take off and land (even saw a skydiver coast down). The owners are so welcoming. They showed us the hanger with their restored historic plane. The rooms and large and beautifully decorated. Modern bathrooms. Comfortable beds made for a great sleep. Wonderful breakfast and great send off. We cannot get over how wonderful of a stay we had.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

A very beautiful and interesting place to stay

We were welcomed by Mary who was very helpful and informative. Our room was very large, clean and modern. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was great. There was plenty for breakfast with a good variety. We had a great view from outside our room. It overlooked the airstrip with a great view of Mount Cook in the distance. We saw Mary’s husband on departure and he kindly took the time to show us his aircraft inside their hangar which was amazing. The only downside we found was the wifi was very slow but overall it was a very peaceful and interesting place and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms, friendly host with a well equipped communal kitchen for breakfast. Our preferred accommodation in Twizel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Pukaki Air Lodge ist super in der Nähe zum Mount Cook gelegen. Alles ist sehr neu in der Unterkunft, die Zimmer sind groß und sehr modern und es wird an die kleinen Details gedacht. Man hat im Zimmer einen kleinen Kühlschrank und kann ansonsten auch die Gemeinschaftsküche nutzen. Tolles Konzept mit Frühstücksangebot in der Küche zum selber machen. Sehr nette Besitzerin. Von der Terrasse hat man einen fantastischen Ausblick auf den Mount Cook und auch auf die Start- und Landebahn des kleinen Flughafens, dort landen ab und zu einige der kleinen Flugzeuge und Helikopter für die Freizeitaktivitäten in der Region. Einziges Manko: das Internet war sehr schlecht und langsam. Am besten man hat eigenes Datenvolumen. Dennoch: ganz klare Empfehlung für eine Unterkunft in der Mount Cook Region!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Philippe

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

Hébergement de qualité

Très grande chambre décorée avec goût et très propre dans un lodge comportant 5 chambres le tout dans un petit aérodrome. A disposition une grande cuisine pour se préparer les repas. Wifi gratuit. Très bon accueil des hôtes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025