About this property

Offering free unlimited WiFi and free on-site parking, The Lakes Motel is located in the heart of the Mackenzie Country, in Twizel, just 100m from Ben Ohau Golf Course. It features self-contained apartments with kitchenettes and a patio. Each unit has a radiator for heat and an air-conditioner along with a kitchenette, a dining setting and cable TV. The Lakes Motel is only a 45 minute drive from Aoraki Mount Cook Heritage Park, which offers activities such as skiing, boating, rock and mountain climbing. Twizel is home to several lakes, hiking trails and fishing.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Studio
Recommended for 2 adults
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  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Entire studio
269 feet²
Private kitchenette
Ensuite bathroom
Air conditioning
Patio
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$119 per night
Price US$358
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Max persons: 3
US$140 per night
Price US$419
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stacey
    Australia Australia
    This is a really well appointed motel, with very comfortable beds, beautiful shower, underfloor heating, and so close to town. Very modern, clean, and nice touches like lovely hand soap and shampoo and conditioner, well equipped kitchen.
  • Naziatul
    Malaysia Malaysia
    It is exactly as portrayed - clean and comfy. They are very helpful. The facilities provided exceeded my expectations - had dinner in the room and cooking was made easy with all the utensils provided.
  • Bipin
    Singapore Singapore
    Rooms are excellent! Well done up, new, thoughtful and clean. The floors are heated!! The rooms are also spacious - we were three of us and had enough space. The property also has laundry facilities. The service staff were warm and patient.
  • Lucyana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room we stayed was huge, it had a little kitchen with everything you need, a huge leaving room with sofas and chairs and a big TV, and the bedroom with a great size too. Each room has its own heat pump, which is great for colder days. The...
  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    Room very spacious and comfortable, with everything we needed.
  • Pyers
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Lakes Motel had the best room, furniture, bathroom and kitchen of the 11 motels we have stayed at in New Zealand over the last 4 weeks. Excellent value for money and highly recommended.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners are fab and full of recommendations. Loved the friendly welcome!
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    Newly renovated rooms are a treat. Very well equipped room with kitchenette. Large shower and spacious bathroom. Coffee machine and plunger in room. They have a laundry that guests can use. They even have clean rags outside the laundry to...
  • Han
    China China
    This is not a normal motel! We booked a one-bedroom apartment and it is very spacious, tidy and everything in order. The motel is in great location. More than that, Warren and Fiona are very friendly and show great hospitality.
  • Marcela
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Great location and staff. Looks basic from outside, but don't let that put you off, both units were very nice and comfortable.

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House rules

The Lakes Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Lakes Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.