Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Mount Cook National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Kea Point Walk - 9 min drive - 1.8 miles
Tasman Lake - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
Getting around
Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 141 min drive
Restaurants
Old Mountaineers' Cafe, Bar and Restaurant - 12 min walk
About this property
Aoraki Court Motel
Eco-certified motel near Mount Cook National Park
Aoraki Court Motel provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking and extended parking
Bike rentals, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
A TV in the lobby and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Wardrobes/closets, patios, and heated floors
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free uncovered extended parking on site
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
In a national park
In the mountains
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aoraki Court Motel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Aoraki Court Motel?
Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Aoraki Court Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Aoraki Court Motel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Aoraki Court Motel located?
Situated near the airport, this eco-certified motel is within a 15-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Mount Cook National Park. Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and Red Tarns are also within 15 minutes.
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Aoraki Court Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 745 out of 960 reviews
10 - Excellent
745
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 960 reviews
8 - Good
181
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 960 reviews
6 - Okay
24
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 960 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 960 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Good location to access the hikes.Motel is very clean with adequate heating and nice kitchen views are spectacular
Saba
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Great location with amazing views
Brendan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Fantastic room with a view.
Michelle
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
This place has the best view of the snow capped The surrounding areas are perfect for star gazing and astrophotography.
Catherine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Perfect motel for Mount Cook visit
Luke
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Loved the view
Solomon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Great location. Friendly & helpful staff. A short walk to the Chamois Bar & Grill for an excellent casual dinner. Stunning view of Mr Cook in the morning. Highly recommended
Champak
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Spacious motel room with a great view of Mt Cook. Clean throughout and a comfortable bed. Located close to various walks near Mt Cook.
Steve
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Nice clean rooms.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Convenient to Mt Cook hiking.
Debra
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Nice Mountain View from all rooms. Love the big bath tub with jacuzzi. Very comfortable space to come back to after a day of walking/hiking.
Only thing is the kitchen table cloth is not clean and have greasy smell.
Puay Choo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Clean, great views, comfortable
Dwayne
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
I can see why so many people love this place. The views were spectacular, it's walkable to Hooker Valley trail, and the inside was really nice, clean, comfy bed, great bathroom.
Chelsea
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Very large room with everything I needed and more. Great tub and shower with good water pressure and a very comfortable bed. Definitely didn't hurt to have an amazing Mountain View from the patio
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
For the price, probably one of the closest places one can stay to Mt. Cook trailhead area. Views are amazing! The place is clean, well maintained, and the staff is friendly. Will stay there again.
Denis
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Convenient, clean motel with kitchenette close to hiking and facilities at the Aoraki village.
John
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Had an excellent stay here! Rooms are big and clean, and location is convenient. Highly recommended!
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10
Good motel close to all hiking tracks with most amenities included.
CARLO
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Great place to stay in Mt Cook.
Nathan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10
All is perfect and we had a cozy staying.
Lydia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Nice pretty new room with cooking facilities (2 burner stove and microwave).
Alan
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Great location, friendly staff and good amenities in the room.
Russell
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Quiet, great views. The check in girl was so good and personable.
shyla
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10
Motel was very overpriced for the quality and facilities
Juliannne
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10
Clean and well equipped property in a great location.
However the staff was not welcoming. With $600 per nighy you would expect better customer service.