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Mackenzie Motels

2.5 star property
Travelers find a genuine home base at Mackenzie Motels where the staff's warm welcome pairs perfectly with reliable Wi-Fi connections

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Studio, 1 King Bed (Studio King) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed (Studio King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio, 2 Double Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds (Triple Studio) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds (Triple Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Economy Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Economy Room

  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Economy Room

  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Fairlie is home to Mackenzie Motels. The area's natural beauty can be seen at McLean Park and Lake Tekapō Regional Park, while Fairlie Heritage Museum and Vintage Car & Machinery Museum are cultural highlights. Pleasant Valley Daffodils and Dark Sky Project are also worth visiting. Visit our Fairlie travel guide
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12 School Road, Fairlie, 7925

What's nearby

  • Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand
    Lake Tekapo
    36 min drive - 32.2 miles
  • In the shoulder season the pools are very quiet. Since they're hot, it really doesn't matter what the weather does.
    Tekapo Springs
    36 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • 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

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gladstone Hotel
    4 min walk
  • Eat Deli Bar
    3 min walk
  • Little Bean South
    4 min walk
  • Silverstream Hotel
    6 min drive
  • The Old Library Café
    4 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 have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and toasters

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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

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

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
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Spices
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Mackenzie Motels Motel Fairlie
Mackenzie Motels Motel
Mackenzie Motels Fairlie
Mackenzie Motels Motel
Mackenzie Motels Fairlie
Mackenzie Motels Motel Fairlie

Frequently asked questions

Is Mackenzie Motels pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Mackenzie Motels Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 324 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a/c and electric fire for cold months, easy walk to town recommend for overnight stop
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Information pack was helpful and there were some nice welcome goodies in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent motel, room was lovely & comfortable with an electric fire place on the wall which was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleonore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here, clean room and amenities. Warm welcome from the lovely owner, really appreciated the special touch you give to the place🌞It is close to everything in town, what more can one wish for? We totally recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great shower, walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mackenzie Motel was lovely. You would not necessarily guess from the outside but once you enter, you can’t help but be made to feel at home. The design, amenities, private porch area and little courtyard are very cute. Nice to have the refrigerator and the little candy treats. Beds very comfortable and price just right. Also a quiet little town perfect as a stopover on our way to Christchurch,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice spacious apartment with comfy beds and all the amenities needed for our stay in this lovely part of New Zealand. Chocolates for each person was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

lech

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, huge bed, kitchen well equipped with plenty of fruit, breakfast serial, milk, salt/pepper etc. Unfortunately practically all shops closed after 4/5 PM (bakery reopens at 6am)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great decor, conveniently located to town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not want more for an overnight stopover. A clean, well equipped and modern motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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

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

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, nice and easy to find, check-in and check-out, very comfortable, clean and well presented thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I don't like leaving bad reviews, but I do just want to recommend to anyone looking to stay here, it would be very worth it to upgrade to one of the main rooms rather than the budget friendly backpacker "cabin". The unit is basically a large metal box, so if you have anyone staying next to you, you will hear (and feel) everything they do. Any time one of my neighbors moved, closed a door, or sneezed, my unit shook. All that being said, I would still recommend staying here for the location and facilities - it is a lovely little motel, I just had a bad experience in my particular unit :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was a very nice, tidy and easy to find place with walking distance to the main street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean, beds comfortable with lovely soft linen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024