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The Lakes Motel Twizel

4.0 star property
Motel in Twizel with free parking

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Exterior
Laundry room
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
The Lakes Motel sits amid the quiet beauty of the Twizel landscape. Guests can play a round at the adjacent 9-hole golf course, spend time relaxing on the sunny terrace, or explore the garden area that connects them to the natural environment.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Luxury One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
10 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mueller Ridge - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Lake Ohau - 29 min drive - 15.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Musterers Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Lakes Motel Twizel

Upscale motel near Lake Pukaki
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden at The Lakes Motel Twizel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bicycle parking, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lakes Motel Twizel boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 100 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 100

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 100 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The murphy bed is provided on request and based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lakes Motel Twizel
Aspen Court Motel
Aspen Court Twizel
Aspen Court Hotel Twizel
Lakes Twizel
The Lakes Motel Twizel Motel
The Lakes Motel Twizel Twizel
The Lakes Motel Twizel Motel Twizel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lakes Motel Twizel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Lakes Motel Twizel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lakes Motel Twizel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM– 11:00 PM for a fee of NZD 100.

What time is check-out at The Lakes Motel Twizel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 100 (subject to availability).

Where is The Lakes Motel Twizel located?

Situated in Twizel, this golf motel is within a 15-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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The Lakes Motel Twizel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 325 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really nice little place to stay close to Mt Cook
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a local bar and great food in area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel. Room excellent. Facilities excellent. Such a lovely town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lakes motel is probably our favorite place that we stayed during our whole trip! Everything is clean, the rooms have been redone... The bed was AMAZING and so was the shower, had we known we would have such a lovely stay, we would have booked a longer stay. The staff is just lovely and welcoming, offering tips and help, we felt great here.. We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable beds awesome shower pressure nice and warm after a days fishing will definitely be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t let the outside appearance fool you. The interior has recently been remodeled and is quite nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable motel in a good location in Twizel. Short walk to shops and Poppies cafe and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hong Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room well-furnished
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was in a convinient place to stay 1 night on our way to see lake Tekapo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mee Kian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, heater in living and bedrooms but no heater in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found that this property was one of the best we have visited. Everything was very practical and comfortable and of an extremely high quality. It was very well equipped and the bed was very comfortable. We have no hesitation in recomending this property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel that has been updated and well maintained. Can walk to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to town centre and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zhining

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is brand new, even can smell the painting of the furniture. Staff are very responsive for the condition of the room. They spent time to solve the issue for us is the air conditioning. They finally made it work for us! We really appreciate it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room, very comfortable. Good location, close to hiking and good restaurants. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel well located in Twizel. Short walk to town centre with shops and restaurants. Unit was very spacious and well equipped. Comfortable beds and we both slept very well. Hosts were welcoming and helpful. Good location for Mount Cook area. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Clean and comfortable

Very relaxing two night stay. Very comfortable bed. Nice little kitchenette. Enjoyed soaking in the tub after a long day of hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing attention to detail. Huge bathtub, great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, central. Solid experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dorilynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Room is motel 6 vibe. But in a nice way.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating hosts. Units were spotless. Close enough to walk to the township.

10/10 Excellent

Willard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the property looks older from the outside, the interior of the room was very modern and up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jake

Inexpensive hotel. Clean enough and easy check in. Not fancy or super comfy but it was fine for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
adequate for our requirements
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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