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Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3.0 star property
Waterfront holiday park in Twizel with free parking

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Family Cabin | WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort House | WiFi, bed sheets
Shared kitchen
Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View | WiFi, bed sheets
Economy Quadruple Room | WiFi, bed sheets
This waterfront holiday park features a garden, playground, laundry facilities, and in-room WiFi. Anglers appreciate the fish cleaning table after a day on the lake, making the most of these pristine waters.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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House | WiFi, bed sheets

House

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Cabin | WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cabin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
LED TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View | WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Kitchenette
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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House | WiFi, bed sheets

House

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 96 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Quadruple Room | WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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House | Bathroom | Towels

House

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 96 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort House | WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
53 Freda Du Faur Avenue, Twizel, 7901

What's nearby

  • Lake Ruataniwha - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Twizel Town Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mueller Ridge - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 13 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Lake Ohau - 26 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Musterers Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Holiday park on the waterfront
Consider a stay at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and a fish cleaning table
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park offer amenities such as WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Restaurant dining guides, guidebooks, and local maps
  • 24-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Ruataniwha Holiday Park Twizel
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Twizel
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Holiday park
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Holiday park Twizel

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday park is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Ruataniwha and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Pukaki and Lake Pukaki Information Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the cubes and it was perfect for the three of us (2 kids, 1 adult). Very close to the kitchen and bathrooms. The only thing I would add is a bigger fridge in the kitchen!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

The motel was alongside the lake which was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked the area and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyun

Nice and clean,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived late and check in instructions were easy to follow!! Was greeted by a sweet little dog called Arlo. Our cabin was preheated for us which was wonderful for such a cold night!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thimira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean tidy busy but quite which was great. Staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this place. Was nice, relaxing and clean. Our daughter loved the play area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Annaliese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean despite our accomm being older. Owners definitely working to provide a high quality experience. Great location near the lake
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place that was value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the studio for 3 adults with spa bath. It was very comfortable and had everything we required. We only had an overnight stay and unfortunately it was raining in the evening when we arrived so we quickly explored the area in the morning before heading up to Mt Cook. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our 2 night stay. Very clean, comfy beads with beautiful views out to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location with a lake view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOHD AZUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to lake. Nice accommodation and quiet environment.Recomended . Door key hard to open / close.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location Room Upgrade Nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely room, nice warm welcome. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

William Wah Yick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and well-maintained, with jacuzzi bath and very close to the lake. The reception is not quite visible from outside and signage is not easily found. Parking is a bit inconvenient due to the room entrance is facing main driveway to other rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kailun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

The pod was comfortable and matched the description. It is located within a larger holiday park that seems more worn down. The common areas were functional but could use some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

The location of the cabin was amongst unused sited caravans- close to shower/wc / kitchens etc bedding and room clean - downside was the metal bunk beds which were a little squeaky when turning over- beautiful lake which in season would be a busy site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The unit we stayed in was ok. When booking the description lake view with hot tub…I didn’t expect the lake to be so far away and the hot tub being a jacuzzi bath in the bathroom. We would loved to have our door open and sit and admire the view however the guest next door smoked all evening so we had to keep our doors shut unles we wanted to share the cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Photos of resort and facilities used on bokking site didn't match reality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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