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Reviews of Peppers Bluewater Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

State Highway 8, 7945 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

#13 of 15 hotels in Lake Tekapo

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2846 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Great stopover, lots to see and do.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great space to move around in. Really warm and cosy. Fabulous breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Good for 1 night stop over. Plenty of space upstairs and nice fire place in the two bedroom suites.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant food was not great, breakfast was good. Not much love in presentation or taste. Staff were really good though. Lots of meal options in the main shopping area & a small supermarket.

    Great location - nice views. Walk everywhere is easy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    A lovely spot for families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It would have been good to have a toilet upstairs as the bathroom and bedrooms were on the lower level . It was a bit difficult to manage large suitcases to your room as gravel path with red tussock plants restricting access .

    lovely big room upstairs with great appliances if you wanted to cook meals . lovely views and quiet although major road at front of property.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    9.0
    Nice central location to explore Tekapo. 1 bed apartment was spacious and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Villa with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Modern, spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    Had a lovely time in a pleasant place with lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed abit of a paint and furniture upgrade

    Close to restaurants, great view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    Highly recommend, especially if you get a view, doesn't have to be lakeside view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was perfectly fine

    Location was perfect We didn't have breakfast Well heated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    9.0
    Friendly staff. Great view. Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff. Great view. Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Ok for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit small & car park was a challenge at first .

    Central , large bed & bathroom, good value for money & the savings went towards a posh meal at T L V

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property is a little bit tired.

    Location, size

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Our stay was special. Lake Tekapo is beautiful and we couldn’t stop looking. The hotel is just above the lake. Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, kind courteous staff, wonderful view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check up time in NZ and this resort is at 10 AM. I think it is not fair for customers because we can stay only 20 hours not a day.

    Location is great, near restaurant, stargazing agency.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen waste dispenser/grinder was not functional, one pan to use which was badly maintained, dirty toaster, unusable spatula and tong (melted tips with plastic fibers falling off as use).

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable for our short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The steep stairs and need to go upstairs for toilet

    Warm and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was huge for the room. Maybe a queen bed would be a better fit

    Clean, close to the lake and walkable to the town centre to get food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    7.0
    enjoy location to main town and was adequate for needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    room could have been slightly cleaner, marks on walls. could hear neighboring occupants. Absence of a clock/radio in room + writing pad pens and possible info in room to as what activities we could have done in Tekapo and what eateries are avalible

    location ease of parking

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not very clean so had to get staff to come back and clean when we checked in. Check in later than expected.

    Great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking very bad, not enough space hotel guests. Standard room a small box, had to upgrade at additional cost. Carpet stained, kitchen tap very loose, furniture tatty. I expected a room in better condition for the money paid. I accidentally left an item in the room on departure, only discovered this later that day. Emailed the hotel, two emails and two days later received a reply, item not found. It should not be this hard to receive a response.

    Location, comfortable bed, good bathroom. Staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    available parking was limited if any! price was a little high but worth it in the end. would of been much better if parking was increased

    great room setup. nice view

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a shame that they decided to place multiple sofa at the common area. It could be better utilised by including some entertainments such as pool table

    Superb location and spacious common area!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our short stay with a stunning view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Furniture is quite tired and scuffed. There was only one fork and no knives if you wanted to eat take away in the room. 1 large glass, no butter plates. These are basic things that would make life easier.

    This room had a fantastic view, clean and comfortable bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    7.0
    Spacious accommodation close to centre of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms overlooked the car park.

    Spacious accommodation, close to town. Friendly reception staff who were very helpful with advice re restaurants and activities.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice resort style apartment near amenities. Clean and super spacious!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The entrance to the apartment is shared with another apartment next door. The housekeeping staff who were cleaning the next apartment placed their bags and equipment right outside our door. We have just checked in and wanted to move our bags into our apartment but couldn’t because the path was blocked. When we were checking out, the bags were again placed outside our unit, waiting to clean the room after we leave. The door of the apartment oddly opens to a wall right in front and you have to open the door 180 degrees to move into the apartment. Didn’t expect the 2 bedroom apartment with Mountain View to have 2 levels. The lounge area is upstairs and rooms are downstairs. Not exactly suited for my elderly parents so they stayed downstairs in their room mostly.

    Super spacious and very clean apartment with great view. Close to amenities like 4 Squares supermarket and restaurants. Enjoyed our stay!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bar staff were not great

    View

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room a little small, hard to open suitcases comfortably but everything else was great!

    Super cosy warm room, great facilities. Had a lovely rest here on our road trip.

    Stayed in March 2024

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