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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo

State Highway, 8, Lake Tekapo

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Distance to the trail

183 km to Queenstown

adventure sports, straight line
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About this hotel

Nestled between Christchurch and Queenstown, our South Island retreat provides the perfect destination for a relaxing escape. Looking out across the spectacular Lake Tekapo encompassed by the Mackenzie Basin, Peppers Bluewater Resort offers a unique position with architecturally inspired accommodation. After a busy day of exploration at New Zealands stunning South Island, your stylish accommodation awaits. Make your selection from beautifully furnished Hotel Rooms, One and Two Suites and One, Two and Three Bedroom Villas. Interiors are reflective of outdoors with a refreshing colour palette inclusive of turquoise-blue and beige, with all of the modern conveniences including air conditioning, wireless internet access, cable television, tea and coffee making facilities and refrigerator. Enjoy a warming drink or light snack on a cosy sofa at Rakinui Lounge, or take your refreshment outdoors and unwind as you breathe in the serene atmosphere, the perfect way to celebrate your vacation. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, Rakinui Restaurant serves a selection of international cuisine and local favourites accompanied by a breathtaking view across Lake Tekapo. When it comes to leisure activities, Lake Tekapo provides a plethora of opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. Experience time on the water with kayaking, or try your luck at rainbow and brown trout fishing. Discover your own slice of adventure with mountain biking or horse riding, and be sure to return to the nearby Alpine Springs Health Spa and Hot Pool for a little rest and relaxation to complete the day. Travel back in time at the old village, steeped in folklore and history, and be sure to hit the slopes at The Round Hill Ski Field and Winter Park, just a short drive from Peppers Bluewater Resort offering a plethora of activity including skiing, ice hockey, ice skating and even curling.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Accessible
  • Air con

Facilities and services

Facilities 21

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park (extra charge)
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (14:00)
  • Check-out hour (10:00)
  • Wi-fi (extra charge)
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Launderette (extra charge)
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  • Bicycle hire service
  • Babysitting service
  • 24-hour security (extra charge)
  • Bellboy service (extra charge)
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Luggage room

Catering 4

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking area (extra charge)
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant

Health & wellness 1

  • Massage

Sports 2

  • Golf
  • Golf practice facility (extra charge)

Business 5

  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Photocopier
  • Business centre
  • Fax

Meals 2

  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner

Payment methods 3

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Good to know 3

  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Single-Use Plastic Free

Rooms and suites

  • Double room

    Deluxe Hotel Room

  • Villa

    2 Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Villa

    2 Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Villa

    1 Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Double room

    Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

  • Suite

    2 Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Villa

    1 Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Suite

    1 Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Double room

    Peppers Petite

  • Double room

    Hotel

  • Villa

    3 Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Suite

    1 Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Villa

    3 Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Suite

    2 Bedroom Lake View Suite

Occupancy by room type

  • Apartmentup to 10 guests (max. 10 adults or max. 6 children)
  • Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Double roomup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults)
  • Quadruple roomup to 6 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Single roomup to 1 guests (max. 1 adults)
  • Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
  • Twin roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)

Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.

Location and surroundings

State Highway, 8, Lake Tekapo

183 km to Queenstown (adventure sports). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.

  • Church of the Good Shepherd400 m
  • Lake Tekapo1.4 km
  • Mount John Lookout2.7 km
  • Lake Pukaki28.2 km
  • Christchurch Airport180 km

Meals and features

Meal plans

  • Bed And Breakfast
  • Room Only

Type of stay

  • Business hotels
  • Luxury collection
  • Most popular

Key facts

Total number of rooms
142
Number of floors (main building)
3

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 30/09/2026.

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