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Mackenzie Motels

2.5 star property
Motel in Fairlie with free parking

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Photo gallery for Mackenzie Motels

Family Cabin | Terrace/patio
Courtyard view
Deluxe Cabin | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Family Cabin | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, toaster, highchair
Family Apartment | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, toaster, highchair
The staff at Mackenzie Motels greets guests with authentic hospitality that makes settling in effortless. Each room provides dependable Wi-Fi that keeps everyone connected without frustration. The property's thoughtful location ensures parking is just steps away from the rooms.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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Studio, 1 King Bed (Studio King) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio, 1 King Bed (Studio King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds (Triple Studio)

Studio, Multiple Beds (Triple Studio) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio, Multiple Beds (Triple Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment

Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Cabin

Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Cabin

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Room

Economy Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Room

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
12 School Road, Fairlie, 7925

What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fairlie Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Tekapo - 39 min drive - 32.2 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 40 min drive - 33.6 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Bean South - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eat Deli Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MacKenzie Rugby Football Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gladstone Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panorama Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Mackenzie Motels

Property highlights
Mackenzie Motels provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and toasters
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Spices, highchairs, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1985
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mackenzie Motels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mackenzie Motels?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mackenzie Motels?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mackenzie Motels?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mackenzie Motels located?

Situated in Fairlie, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of McLean Park and Fairlie Golf Course. Fairlie Heritage Museum is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

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Mackenzie Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 272 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Erin was great with recommending local food. Cleanliness excellent too. Comfy bed & goodies on it. I would definitely stay again if visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jorge humberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean tidy and comfortable. Owners clearly take great pride in their business
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable with a real effort towards sustainability. Nice touches with treats.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely. Extremely clean and new owner is lovely and has refreshed the place, the photos are out of date and the place is even nicer than the photos show. The family suite comes with a fully equipped kitchen including oven and hob which was an unexpected bonus. Would recommend, shame we didn’t stay longer as we had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay for the night, modern rooms and clean bathrooms. Amazing value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, Erin, the owner, has only just taken over the property and is doing a stellar job. The motel is very clean and tidy, we had the family room even had a washing machine. Erin has inherited the cleaner, a lady who has been cleaning for years and it shows no dust anywhere, and the bathroom was immaculate great shower pressure. I
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stop over for Fairlie and very centrally located near the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joam

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a quick stop over on our way to Arrowtown. Great town to use as gateway for Mt Cook drive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and had everything we neeeed. Perfect for our stay.

8/10 Good

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay at the property from July 6-9 2025. The room was clean and the area was safe. New property owner was friendly and welcoming. The only problem was the internet/wifi which in time will be fixed. Recommend property when staying and wanting to explore Lake Tekapo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and comfy beds. Highly recommend this motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

Home from home

Very clean, conveniently located. Definitely worth staying at when in fairlie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really easy checkin and our room was very clean and spacious. Really great value and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good quiet area to relax after a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok for one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent motel and very happy that we stayed there
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucelyn Laya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is easy walk to town. Clean, spacious and very comfortable. Check in is very easy. Will stay here again definitely 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very nice & helpful. Room was very nice. Will stay again when we come back to visit 😁
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Excellent all through. Great place for a stopover or even extended stay with comfy rooms, all kitchen facilities and clean bathrooms ..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well appointed, fresh, clean, very stylish would recommend a stay there!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Suneeth Umesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property for an overnight stay with family. Very friendly staff, the room was kept ready even though we checked in late.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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