Book The Best Hotels in Mackenzie Basin for 2026 from CA $76 - Fully Refundable Options

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Go beyond your typical stay in Mackenzie Basin

Pet friendly

Apartment

Condo

Hot tub

Family friendly

Waterpark

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Mackenzie Basin hotels

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.

A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.

A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.

1. The Godley Hotel

Lake Tekapo

Kim

CA $139

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a beach and mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains through a glass door.

A modern kitchen with wooden walls, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

A modern restroom with three sinks, a large mirror, and a decorative wall piece.

2. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lake Tekapo

Robert

CA $154

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.

3. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lake Tekapo

Aloysius

CA $290

CA $333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel refrigerator, and wooden shelves above the sink.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower.

A two-story motel with a sign reading "ALPS MOTEL APARTMENTS" and a parking lot in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a painting on the wall.

4. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Twizel

Jasmine

CA $248

CA $287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a distant landscape.

A modern building with a large window and a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of the mountains.

A large blue building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of a field and mountains.

5. Pukaki Air Lodge

Pukaki

Jacqueline

CA $215

CA $247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass door entrance, and a view of a grassy yard.

A row of small, white, single-room cabins with a gravel path and rocks in front.

A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a large sliding glass door, and a small porch area.

A restaurant interior with stone walls, a wooden table, and black chairs.

6. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Twizel

Neil

CA $66

CA $76 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.

A modern living space with a dining area, sofa set, kitchen, and built-in appliances.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape through the window.

A modern kitchen with a grey door, black cabinets, a white countertop, and a built-in oven.

7. Skyrim Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Samantha

CA $235

CA $278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with two bean bag chairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and a wine rack.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a window with a view of greenery.

A seating area with white metal chairs and tables, positioned against a white wall with a window.

8. Lakes Suites

Twizel

thania

CA $197

CA $229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A room with large windows, a stone wall, and two yellow chairs.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and dishwasher, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A modern cabin with a stone exterior, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a skylight, a view of mountains, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

9. Guide Hill Station Lodge

Tekapo

CA $352

CA $405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden structure, and a stone foundation.

A room with wooden walls, a bed with a quilted mattress, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, a television, and a plant.

10. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Marites

CA $87

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a grassy area with a body of water and mountains in the distance.

A modern building with a stone facade and a metal roof, located near a beach with people walking around.

A modern elevator with a metallic finish, a glass door, and a visible emergency exit sign.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a large window offering a view of the beach.

11. Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

Lake Tekapo

Lynette

CA $202

CA $233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A woman relaxing in a bathtub with a view of a bedroom through a window.

A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.

Two people seated at a round table with a bottle and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape through large windows.

12. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Lake Tekapo

Clara

CA $416

CA $479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A row of modern, single-story buildings with flat roofs, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and flowering trees.

A building with a gravel driveway, surrounded by well-maintained grass and bushes.

A house with a snow-covered roof and mountains in the background.

A window with a view of a snow-covered landscape, including trees and a clear sky.

13. Ahuriri Motels

Omarama

Junya

CA $107

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.

A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

14. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Katie

CA $247

CA $285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a nightstand.

A picnic table and benches in front of a building with a covered deck.

A room with a kitchenette, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A building with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

15. High Country Motel and Backpackers

Twizel

Anitha

CA $87

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A large, modern hotel with multiple buildings connected by covered walkways.

A hotel room with two beds, a massage chair, and a stone wall.

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A two-story building with a stone facade and balconies.

16. Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Twizel

Lance

CA $254

CA $294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a small potted plant on the balcony.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a tiled backsplash. There is a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a kettle on the counter. A dining table with chairs is positioned near a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a colorful backsplash.

A room with a bed, a chair, and a table.

17. BigSky Motels

Omarama

mike

CA $202

CA $233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A modern building with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a small sheep sculpture, and a rustic building in the distance.

A sign for Mackenzie Apartments with a stone sheep sculpture in front.

A modern fireplace with a metallic frame and a visible fire.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

18. Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

Lake Tekapo

rita

CA $226

CA $260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

A stone fireplace with a TV above it, a framed picture on the wall, and a basket on the floor.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a sink and stove. Large windows offer a view of mountains and a lake.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, and a mountain landscape mural.

19. The Mackenzie Suites

Lake Tekapo

Peter

CA $365

CA $420 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a sliding glass door to the outdoors, and a mounted TV.

A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and stone pillars.

20. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Suresh

CA $651

CA $748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

View all properties

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Stay near popular Mackenzie Basin attractions

A mountain path with snow-capped peaks and green vegetation.

Aoraki / Mount Cook

9.6/10 (613 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

See properties

A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a dense forest, and a turquoise lake.

Lake Pukaki

9.6/10 (937 reviews)

Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape.

See properties

A swimming pool with a mountainous backdrop.

Tekapo Springs

9.0/10 (453 reviews)

Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.

See properties

A stone church under a starry night sky.

Church of the Good Shepherd

9.0/10 (949 reviews)

Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history.

See properties

Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center

9.2/10 (357 reviews)

After visiting Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

See properties

Dark Sky Project

8.2/10 (153 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Dark Sky Project as part of your travels around Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

See properties

Learn more about Mackenzie Basin

Experience the walkable area of Mackenzie Basin—lake views, hiking trails, and sights from Sheepdog Statue to Tekapo Springs.

See all hotels in Mackenzie Basin

A stone church with a steep roof, surrounded by a rocky landscape and mountains in the background.

Top Mackenzie Basin Hotel Reviews

Haka House Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location overlooking the lake. Clean, simple ensuite room."

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great views from our room and also from communal kitchen area and the patio is great. Rooms are nice and well equipped. Parking is limited in front and first in first serve so may have to park in designated areas not to further away. Very much enjoyed our 1 night stay."

Ahuriri Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Pros: clean, comfortable, private, nice landscaping. Cons: none Really it's an apartment with a kitchenette. Great stay. Innkeeper accommodated or late arrival. Never encountered any of the staff. Probably our best stay (out of four) in New Zealand."

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing view"

Peppers Bluewater Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a two bedroom mountain view apartment . We loved how spacious and clean it was. Convenient location, great view from the balcony and upstairs living areas and helpful staff . We would return."

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great and quiet location. Room was comfy, spacious and nice as well. Staff was friendly and hotel included breakfast which we sadly skipped as we had an early morning out."

Sierra Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and homely motel. The family was friendly and helpful providing information on the town upon check in. Room was spacious and clean as well and we had a comfy night stay. The only downside was that there were some flies in the bathroom which we didn’t know came from where as all the windows were shut"

High Country Motel and Backpackers

8/10 Good

"The room is smaller than it looks in the photos. All other facilities work well, except the Wi‑Fi signal is quite weak."

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"The quad cabin where we were staying had strong wood smell, we didn’t feel comfortable with. Very friendly staff, good shared kitchen facilities."

More cheap stays in Mackenzie Basin