Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8, 7945 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.1/10! (score from 3450 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Excellent facility and great location right across the road from the waterfront. Room was exceptional with all the necessities plus. Parking was right outside the door and breakfast was great. The stone church was an easy walk and there was a Four square right across the street.
CanadaLovely suite with lake view. Very comfortable and everything you could want in well equipped kitchen. Would be exceptional if instruction on their use was readily available. In-room washing machine a real bonus for travellers.
United KingdomThe room location was excellent. Great view over the lake and close to the shops.
New ZealandGenerally very good, location and facilities. Room was very good.
AustraliaExcellent location, close to the lake (however, all accommodations in that place are close to the lake). Comfortable bed, large bathroom, terrace, Good wifi connection. Please note this is not a hotel, but lodge style accommodation. Staff is friendly, in particular in the restaurant.
BelgiumFantastic room with a superb view over the lake. Staff were very helpful. Would highly recommend
United KingdomThe room was very new and fresh with lovely amenities. Also we were upgraded to a deluxe room with gorgeous views of the lake.
Australiawe were warmly welcomed and also upgraded to beautiful suites.
United KingdomNice that they upgraded our room because we had to wait until 3 p.m. to check in.
AustraliaAmazing location. Great views of the lake. very friendly and helpful staff
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Peppers Bluewater Resort is a 4.5-star hotel close to the shores of Lake Tekapo. This resort offers luxury accommodation, great views and is ideally positioned for exploring the Mackenzie Basin and Southern Alps. It is a 10-minute walk from the Church of the Good Shepherd.
The air-conditioned accommodation has a private bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. Most feature a balcony, fully equipped kitchen and mountain or lake views. WiFi access is available for an additional charge.
The on-site restaurant, Rakinui, is open daily for breakfast, lunch and an à la carte dinner. It boasts great views over Lake Tekapo. A room service menu is available.
Peppers Bluewater Resort is a 35-minute drive from Ohau Ski Field. It is a scenic two and half hour drive from both Christchurch and Queenstown.
This is our guests' favourite part of Lake Tekapo, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Availability
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See what guests loved the most:
Dan
Canada“Excellent facility and great location right across the road from the waterfront. Room was exceptional with all the necessities plus. Parking was right outside the door and breakfast was great. The stone church was an easy walk and there was a Four...”
Paul
United Kingdom“Lovely suite with lake view. Very comfortable and everything you could want in well equipped kitchen. Would be exceptional if instruction on their use was readily available. In-room washing machine a real bonus for travellers.”- CColin
New Zealand“The room location was excellent. Great view over the lake and close to the shops.” 
Christopher
Australia“Generally very good, location and facilities. Room was very good.”
Herman
Belgium“Excellent location, close to the lake (however, all accommodations in that place are close to the lake). Comfortable bed, large bathroom, terrace, Good wifi connection. Please note this is not a hotel, but lodge style accommodation. Staff is...”- PeterUnited Kingdom“Fantastic room with a superb view over the lake. Staff were very helpful. Would highly recommend”
- DeniseAustralia“The room was very new and fresh with lovely amenities. Also we were upgraded to a deluxe room with gorgeous views of the lake.”
ClaireUnited Kingdom“we were warmly welcomed and also upgraded to beautiful suites.”
BruceAustralia“Nice that they upgraded our room because we had to wait until 3 p.m. to check in.”
GeorgiaAustralia“Amazing location. Great views of the lake. very friendly and helpful staff”
- Does the room have cooking facilities ?HI, Not all of our rooms have cooking facilities, only the Villas & Suites. Kind RegardsAnswered on 21 May 2020
- Hi there is your place wheelchair accessible. Or the rooms easy to accessPlease contact the resort directly and we can help you make the right booking for a room typ that will be wheel chair accessible and also close to the..Answered on 31 January 2022
- Do you have a gym facility?Hi there, we don't have any gym facility's but we do have a map of different walking tracks around Tekapo. Kind RegardsAnswered on 17 December 2021
- hi do rooms have sky TV with sport 1? thanksHello, yes we have Sky with Sport 1 on our tvs.Answered on 7 June 2022
- Hi this is Vicky May I know if the 2 bedroom apt facilitated with heater?Yes, it doesAnswered on 24 December 2022
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The Rakinui
Cuisine: Local
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel Proud
This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Cycling
- Hiking
- SkiingOff-site
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- English
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Cantonese
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.
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
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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Peppers Bluewater Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that this property requires a 200 credit card pre-authorisation or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.
Please note that when booking 4 or more rooms, full payment is required at time of booking and no amendments or cancellations will be accepted. Bookings of 7 days or more will also be subject to different policies. Please contact the property directly for more information.
Please note that the bedding configuration will remain as King size unless Twin bedding is requested at time of reservation. If you require a change of bedding after arrival at the property a fee of NZ $30 will apply.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
The Rakinui is closed from Tue 01 Mar 2022 until Thu 14 Apr 2022
FAQs about Peppers Bluewater Resort
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Peppers Bluewater Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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Peppers Bluewater Resort is 450 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo.
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Room options at Peppers Bluewater Resort include:
- Villa
- Twin/Double
- Suite
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Guests staying at Peppers Bluewater Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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Check-in at Peppers Bluewater Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The prices at Peppers Bluewater Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Peppers Bluewater Resort has 1 restaurant:
- The Rakinui
