• Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk

Peppers Bluewater Resort is a 4.5-star hotel close to the shores of Lake Tekapo. This resort offers luxury accommodation, 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 accommodation 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 boasts 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Peppers
Hotel chain/brand
Peppers

Property highlights

Situated in the best 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 3 km)

Fishing

Skiing


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ross
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A fabulous facility, helpful and friendly staff , very comfortable beds,
  • Jenny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great space to move around in. Really warm and cosy. Fabulous breakfast.
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Great location - nice views. Walk everywhere is easy.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 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 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Peppers Bluewater Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-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-authorisation 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 cancellations 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Peppers Bluewater Resort

  • Check-in at Peppers Bluewater Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Peppers Bluewater Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Peppers Bluewater Resort include:

    • Villa
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The prices at Peppers Bluewater Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Peppers Bluewater Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • The Rakinui

  • Peppers Bluewater Resort is 450 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.