Nestled between Lake Pukaki and the Ben Ohau ranges, Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat offers free WiFi, a hot tub and free daily breakfast and dinner. All accommodations offer stunning views. Set on 160 acres within the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, Mt Cook Retreat is a 7-minute drive from Twizel and 30 minutes' drive from Mt Cook Village. Lake Tekapo is a 30-minute drive away. Accommodations options include three 1 or 2 bedroom luxury villas with each with a hot tub, fireplace and drawing room. Each of the heated suites offers high wooden ceilings, sandstone floors and an elegant private bathroom. The Villa with Lake views has a private sauna, fitness room and massage room. Guests receive free afternoon tea on arrival. Your free breakfast provisions are prepared by the Retreat chefs and include, homemade bread, muesli, jams and fruit. Guests can enjoy tennis, stargazing, cycling and hiking on the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Lake Pukaki
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Brenda
    United States of America United States of America
    The property was amazing and the staff helpful before, during and after our stay. Top shelf design and amenities - everything was perfect!
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location The bedroom lounge and bathroom are all amazing plus a hot tub with a view. The staff were great and the stargazing experience ( whilst expensive considering there were 12 o& us doing it) was informative and fun.
  • Sinhk
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The villa was much nicer than I anticipated, with its own private hot tub (maybe I missed it on the booking page, but I was pleasantly surprised). The grounds are very beautiful and you can take a walk through the woods to get to a view point for...

Area info

Amenities of Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Electric blankets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 650 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 650 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

  • Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Head massage
    • Bike tours
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Cooking class
    • Steam room
    • Open-air bath
    • Full-body massage
    • Neck massage
    • Hand massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Fitness
    • Back massage
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot massage

  • Yes, Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat include:

    • Villa

  • Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is 1.6 miles from the center of Lake Pukaki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat on this page.