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Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, Mt Cook Lodge & Motels provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, and a view of mountains through the window.

Mt Cook Lodge Room Valley View with 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are large windows with a view of a mountainous landscape.

Mt Cook Lodge Room Village View with 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk with chairs, a small table, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Motel Family Queen Single Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors.

Motel Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view of mountains through large windows.

Motel Family Queen Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mount Cook, Mt Cook Lodge & Motels is in a national park. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Cook National Park and Kea Point Walk. Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and Red Tarns are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mount Cook travel guide
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Bowen Drive, Aoraki, Mount Cook, 7946

What's nearby

  • A snow-capped mountain range with a turquoise lake in the foreground.
    Mount Cook National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Governors Bush Walk Trailhead
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kea Point Walk
    12 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    159 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Mountaineers' Cafe & Bar
    7 min walk
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Café & Bar
    8 min walk
  • Alpine Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Snowline Bar
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 47 for adults and NZD 26 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chamois Bar & Grill Menu

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 47 for adults and NZD 26 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mt Cook Lodge & Motels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mt Cook Lodge & Motels located?

Situated in a national park, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center, Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, and Mount Cook National Park. Red Tarns and Kea Point Walk are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location is amazing. Close to trails and with the sunny days we had an amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Mount Cook Lodge. The views were spectacular! The room was clean and perfect for what we needed. We’d recommend this place for those who love hiking and nature. Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and cosy room with fantastic views. Heater was on for our arrival with toasty warm towels in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, very clean with amenities to cook or heat food. Eating options in July are limited because restaurants/ cafes apart from the Hermitage hotel are closed. Best to check this before booking in winter months. We enjoyed the experience of staying in the village at base of Mt Cook.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The reception man had such an accent it was very hard to understand. We had to contact reception 4 times to get our heat pump to work. You could not dial in your preferences for temperature required. There was only 1 chair in the room to sit in. We asked for another chair and after over an hour had to request again. One sliding window would not work - it appeared to be locked. Difficulty in finding a park near the building. Asked to pay a bond of $300 was not expected - never had to do that in New Zealand. Good points - double glazing meant quiet until the man next door went in and out multiple times and his door shut loudly. It then sounded as if the neighbour was remodelling the room! Other good points - good bar and restaurant in the building but the reception staff did not mention it. They wanted you to go up to a far more expensive restaurant up at the Hermitage Buildings. Granted this particular restaurant had just opened for the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was a highlight of our 8 day trip to the South Island. The room was clean. The heated floor was a very nice touch. The shower was generous in size. The restaurant staff were friendly. Our only complaint was that the check in process was lengthy as there was only one staff member on the desk - he needed some help!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was spectacular and the hotel offered a good selection at the buffet dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely renovated room, a little small but for two people it was great. It was fabulous to stay right at Mt Cook National Park and this was a highlight. Dinner was great and had great choices. Amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for Mount cook national park. Stay was great although they did charge us twice which was inconvenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and vehicle parking for national park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at the motel. Great views from the room. From the reception and visitor information staff and the house cleaning team all amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a view of the mountains!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a clean warm place with magnificent views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful and friendly. Room clean and spacious although aircon did not work. Lovely food in gourmet bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with amazing views inside the room and all around the property!! It's located in such a peaceful area. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great experience and I loved the cafe upstairs!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location and view to Mt Cook
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning view from the hotel. It was clean and comfortable, restaurant was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
World class hotel facilities in a beautiful, remote location. I definitely feel I got my money’s worth for the comfort and services offered at this spotless, spacious hotel in the middle of a National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, staff were friendly and helpful. The food at the Chamois was amazing, better even than the buffet at the Hermitage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

We really enjoyed our stay here. Rooms seem updated and clean, and had great views (the front rooms have a better view of the mountains of course). Also the on site restaurant was perfect for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024