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Tui Base Camp

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A cafeteria with a glass display case filled with food items, a chalkboard menu, and a seating area with tables and chairs. - Tui Base Camp (Tuatapere)
A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a gravel path. - Tui Base Camp (Tuatapere)
A motel named 'MOTELS HOLIDAY PARK' with a large sign, a parking lot, and a building with a green roof. - Tui Base Camp (Tuatapere)
A room with wooden walls, a large window, a wooden table, a bench, and a ping pong table. - Tui Base Camp (Tuatapere)
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, a shower area, and a window for natural light. - Tui Base Camp (Tuatapere)
At Tui Base Camp, you can look forward to a golf course, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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A single bed with a blue patterned bedspread, a white chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of a house outside.

Standard Studio Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two bunk beds, wooden walls, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a radiator, a small table with a kettle, and a toilet visible through an open door.

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, cozy room with a single bed, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (Small)

A room with two bunk beds, wooden walls, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

Family Room (Small)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a wooden frame and a mattress with a striped pillow.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, single-story building with a flat roof, a front porch, and a small attached structure.

Economy Cabin (Outside)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Tent, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Basic Tent, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Tuatapere, Tui Base Camp is in the city center and near the beach. Local points of interest include Clifden Suspension Bridge and Hump Ridge Track. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, ecotours, and hunting nearby. Visit our Tuatapere travel guide
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4 Mcfeely St, Tuatapere, Southland, 9620

What's nearby

  • Clifden Suspension Bridge
    16 min drive - 12.0 miles

Restaurants

  • Hungry Hippo
    6 min walk
  • Blooming Boulders
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 20 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Tui Base Camp pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tui Base Camp?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Tui Base Camp?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tui Base Camp located?

Located in the heart of Tuatapere, this golf motel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Clifden Suspension Bridge and within 25 mi (40 km) of Hump Ridge Track and Te Wahipounamu. Lake Hauroko is 26.2 mi (42.2 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tui Base Camp Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff!! And great restaurant on site. Great bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generous size unit with all amenities. Polite service at check in and at restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael Munro

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value, relaxed and informal, the way budget accommodation should be
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large, comfortable room with all facilities. Very high standards of cleanliness and room maintenance. Friendly staff and a good restaurant/cafe serving pub grub type food. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation, but clean and tidy. Showers could be updated/upgraded
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Average facilities but had everything that was needed and good value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ehren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff with a great bar and good food. Cabin room, kitchen, and showers/bathroom areas were very clean and neat. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was basic but clean. All beddings and towels supplied. Shared facilities are okay. Nice to have a lounge for relaxing and table tennis.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff comfortable stay. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My wife and I enjoy these efficiency hotels. When we are out enjoying the beautiful trecks in the area, we don't need a luxury hotel. For the price we got clean safe and comfortable. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining at the restaurant was a real treat and surperb. Food was fantastic and satisfied both adults and growing teenage boy. Massive meals, highly recommend the sausage platter and share for two. Yet get to try 4 different flavours with the best chips ever. When you see locals coming in and ordering take home meals - you know its good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were polite and friendly, and the room was spacious and clean. However, I booked this room because of the price and the hot tub, but the hot tub was not usable as we heard it was under maintenance. This was very deceiving as we wanted to use the hot tub after travelling all day. If the hot tub is
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff in the evening and at lunch time were most obliging and nothing was a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean kitchen and few others
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen facilities were great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the fact that the shop, cafe, restaurant bar were in close proximity and walking distance to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for Humpridge Track
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple and affordable. Lodge decor a bit tired but clean and tidy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way:^)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great shower but shower holder needed repair
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had the feeling we weee the only people on the premises. Staffed closed the dining room early and we had to have a 4 Square meal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a little basic but OK generally.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gail

Average accom. Was concerned to see large dog sitting on lounge suite beside owner in kitchen dining area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice two bedroom unit. Clean and tidy. The windows on the outside were quite dirty and needed to be cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023