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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Ben Ohau Villa in Ben Ohau offers a spa and wellness centre, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The villa features a hot tub, outdoor seating area, picnic spot, and family rooms. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a private pool, and a fully equipped kitchen. Convenient Location: Located 163 km from Richard Pearse Airport, the property is highly rated for its hot tub and spa facilities. Guests appreciate the convenient location and scenic mountain views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Villas with:

    • Terrace

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Spa and wellness centre

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marko
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The property was big, with everything you need for a good rest.
  • Vanessa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nice and warm. Had everything you’d expect and more. Spa was a big hit. Host was super responsive to requests
  • Mikayla
    New Zealand New Zealand
    There wasn't one thing we all didn't like! Such a beautiful spot and great value for money , we will definitely be rebooking this place
  • Chanisa
    Thailand Thailand
    Spacious and lovely-furnished house. Very comfortable to stay. Full facilities to stay and cook meals. Very beautiful nature and scenery around house with nice outdoor space to relax with nature around. Love to stay in this place. Short drive into...
  • Charmaine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Best place to relax with family! Big property with beautiful views.
  • Caryn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything. The fire place and spa pool were a lovely bonus after a cold day walking local tracks.
  • Miyeong
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The place was cozy and surrounded by beautiful nature. My family enjoyed the spa at night gazing stars in the sky. My family said they wished they could have stayed longer at Ben Ohau Villa.
  • Mariah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely home, location was good, nice veiw of the countryside, the spa was enjoyable. Bed was comfortable. We had a nice weekend staying here and would return.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is absolutely stunning. Hot tub was amazing. The space. It is a gem of a place.
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location for seeing lake Pukaki and Tekapo and Mt. Cook. We had unobstructed views of the night sky at night, which was simply amazing. Quite literally perfect if you're into stargazing. The property is ginormous and very well...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Hayden Vaughan

9.5
Host review score
Hayden Vaughan
Ben Ohau Villa is beautifully presented accommodation with magnificent panoramic views and world class scenery. The villa is positioned in the heart of scenery used to film multiple scenes of Lord of the Rings, including the massive battle of 'The Battle of Pelennor Fields'. The property consists of a well positioned kitchen and large living area to relax, enjoy and take in all the property has to offer, including a large outdoor patio and grassed area. The expansive outdoor area lends its self to admiring the famous Mackenzie skies, even more special when soaking in the Spa Pool (Jacuzzi). Bed time is also special with luxury linen and accessories.
Nestled at the foot of the Ben Ohau Range, in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Ben Ohau (pronounced Ben Oar-ho) is a world class location offering accommodation and diverse film location sites in the heart of the unique Mackenzie Country – the gateway to Aoraki/Mt. Cook. From Ben Ohau Villa, you can embark on a scenic 45-minute drive to Mt Cook National Park, or take a quick 5-minute drive to Twizel village, offering cafes, restaurants, and shops. Ben Ohau Villa is a stone’s throw away from trout fishing and swimming rivers, local canals and lakes, as well as access to the famous Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail and stunning DOC biking and walking trails.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.