Peppers Bluewater Resort is a 4.5-star hotel close to the shores of Lake Tekapo. This resort offers luxury accommodations, great views and is ideally positioned for exploring the Mackenzie Basin and Southern Alps. It is a 10-minute walk from the Church of the Good Shepherd. The air-conditioned accommodations has a private bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. Most feature a balcony, fully equipped kitchen and mountain or lake views. WiFi access is available for an additional charge. The on-site restaurant, Rakinui, is open daily for breakfast, lunch and an à la carte dinner. It features great views over Lake Tekapo. A room service menu is available. Peppers Bluewater Resort is a 35-minute drive from Ohau Ski Field. It is a scenic two and half hour drive from both Christchurch and Queenstown.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Peppers
Hotel chain/brand
Peppers

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Fishing

Skiing


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
7.8
Low score for Lake Tekapo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • L
    Luisa
    Australia Australia
    Staff were amazing...Monica was BRILLIANT! I arrived before my room was ready and they suggested some really incredible things to do that were close by and fun.
  • Nathalie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent hotel. We enjoyed the room with the view. We were there during winter, and the room was cozy. It is pretty close to restaurants or you can stay in and cook for yourself.
  • Choon
    Singapore Singapore
    Location is very accessible, a perfect room size for a family of 3, excellent view of lake tekapo and mountains

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Rakinui
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Peppers Bluewater Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese

House rules
Peppers Bluewater Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 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.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 53 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 53 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

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

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Please note that this property requires a 200 credit card pre-authorization or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in. Please note that when booking 4 or more rooms, full payment is required at time of booking and no amendments or cancelations will be accepted. Bookings of 7 days or more will also be subject to different policies. Please contact the property directly for more information. Please note that the bedding configuration will remain as King size unless Twin bedding is requested at time of reservation. If you require a change of bedding after arrival at the property a fee of NZ $30 will apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Peppers Bluewater Resort

  • Peppers Bluewater Resort is 1,300 feet from the center of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Peppers Bluewater Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Peppers Bluewater Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The prices at Peppers Bluewater Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Peppers Bluewater Resort include:

    • Villa
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • Peppers Bluewater Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • The Rakinui

  • Check-in at Peppers Bluewater Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.