MacKenzie Country Hotel is located in Twizel, in the heart of the Aoraki Mount Cook and MacKenzie Country Region. It offers modern rooms with picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. MacKenzie Country Hotel offers contemporary rooms that feature private bathrooms and satellite TV. All rooms have a private balcony from where you can soak in the view of the surrounding Southern Alps. It is possible to hire bikes on site to explore the vast countryside of the MacKenzie Country Region with its impressive mountains and lakes. Guests can enjoy authentic New Zealand cuisine in MacKenzie Country Hotel’s fully licensed restaurant, or lounge around by the large stone fireplace in the cocktail bar. It is only a 30-minute drive to Mount Cook Aoraki National Park and a 2-hour drive from Queenstown.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
or
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.7
Low score for Twizel
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Frith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is conveniently situated hotel. A lovely open fire in the bar area. The room was very spacious, warm and comfortable. It was clean and everything was well cared for and in good working condition. The staff were very friendly - from the...
  • Suvina
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The property is very well maintained even though is not new. The front desk is very helpfull. Good location.
  • Lisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very large room which was great. Outlook onto lawn area as a bonus with a further view to mountains beyond. Bathroom dated but clean and tidy. Comfortable room for our overnight stay.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ

Amenities of Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Indoor play area
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules
    Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    From 07:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

    • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel is 1,950 feet from the center of Twizel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Room options at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Family

    • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.