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2,976 reviews

Mountain Chalets Motel

Mountain Chalets Motel

Wairepo Road, Lake Pukaki, 7901, New Zealand

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Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Mountain Chalets Motel

Mountain Chalets Motel is a 4-star retreat in Twizel, New Zealand, tucked on Wairepo Road just 0.4mi from the town center. With 2,976 reviews and rates starting from $86, this welcoming motel offers solid value for travelers.

Features include Skiing, private parking (free), and Wifi (free), plus a golf course (extra charges), air conditioning, and on-site parking (free). Accommodation options embrace a kitchen, kitchenware, and kitchenette, along with non-smoking rooms, a patio, a view, and free toiletries.

In a prime Twizel setting, Mountain Chalets Motel invites guests to enjoy a flexible stay with on-property conveniences and room to breathe, including a private patio and a view.

Mountain Chalets Motel is a four-star retreat on Wairepo Road in Twizel, just 0.4mi from the town center. With 2,976 reviews and rates starting from $86, it offers solid value for travelers seeking a welcoming base for alpine adventures and downtime alike.

Conveniences include free private parking and free Wifi, plus on-site parking and air conditioning. A nearby golf course is available for an extra charge, and skiing is listed as a feature. Accommodations emphasize practicality with a kitchen, kitchenware, and kitchenette, plus non-smoking rooms, a private patio, a view, and free toiletries.

A broad mix of options is available, including Studio, Chalet, House, and Cottage types, with various layouts to suit solo travelers, couples, or small groups. Payment methods include cash, Visa, and Eftpos.

Closest airports

Richard Pearse Airport

55.4mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Patio

View

Free toiletries

Rooms

Two-Bedroom House in Mountain Chalets Motel

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House, 2 Bedroom

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

860 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This beautifully appointed, 2-bedroom modern home is equipped with a kitchen, outdoor dining area and a living area. Located in the heart of the Mackenzie Country, the house offers country living, with an easy 5-minute walk to the town center and the alpine countryside. This house is located a 2-minute drive from the motel.

Chalet (2 Adults) in Mountain Chalets Motel

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Chalet Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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This air-conditioned chalet features a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. This room has no capacity for additional guests.

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Chalet, Triple

325 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Refrigerator

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This air-conditioned chalet features a microwave and refrigerator. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).

Small Studio in Mountain Chalets Motel

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Small Studio

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Microwave

Patio

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This double room has a microwave and electric kettle.

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom

485 sqft

Kitchen

Microwave

Refrigerator

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This spacious air-conditioned chalet feature garden views and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).

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Chalet, 2 Bedroom

655 sqft

Kitchen

Microwave

Refrigerator

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This spacious air-conditioned chalet features garden views and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 (see Hotel Policies).

Two-Bedroom Chalet in Mountain Chalets Motel

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Chalet, 3 Twin Beds, 2 Bedroom

3 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

655 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Two-Bedroom House in Mountain Chalets Motel

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House, 2 Queen Size Beds, 2 Bedroom

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

860 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Chalet in Mountain Chalets Motel

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Chalet, 2 Double Beds

8 Twin Beds

2 Double Beds

1195 sqft

Air conditioning

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Chalet (3 Adults) in Mountain Chalets Motel

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Chalet, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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Kitchenware

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Small Studio in Mountain Chalets Motel

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Small Studio, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Microwave

Patio

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Studio

1 Double Bed

Microwave

Refrigerator

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Guest reviews

7.9

2,976 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Martina

10

June 2025

Great value for money! The chalet was clean, spacious, and well-equipped, even though the furnishings were a bit older. The kitchen had all we needed for a short stay, and the beds were comfortable. The location was excellent—just a short drive from the center of Twizel and close to grocery stores and fuel stations. Check-in and check-out were easy, and we had everything we needed.

The only minor issue was adjusting the hot water, which wasn’t always consistent. But it didn’t affect our overall experience. We had a great stay and would happily return.

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Sabrina

10

January 2025

Had to book somewhere because two of us couldn’t stay in Mueller Hut anymore. This one came up last minute and we were stoked, pretty easy from the highway and the drive wasn’t as far as we thought from Mount Cook (mostly because it was so scenic we didn’t mind). The guy who served us was super nice too and there was a cafe and playground next door.

Was happy with it, Kitchen had a microwave and toaster which was all we needed anyway. The soap dispenser only gave out shampoo (as in both dispensers were labelled shampoo, haha) but again minor detail, we were just happy with showers and had brought our own soap and stuff.

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Peter

8.2

December 2024

We had a very comfortable stay here for one night on the way from Wanaka to Mount Cook and Tekapo. The attractive chalets (we were allocated one with the "L" of "MOTEL" on it) are very well equipped for self-catering and for large groups there is plenty of sleeping space upstairs. It's a short walk into Twizel village where you will find no fewer than two Four Square supermarkets, which seems more than one would expect in such a small place. Even better, on the grass beyond the motel there is a display of machinery used to construct the hydro-electric power infrastructure in the locality in the 1960s. It's well worth a walk around.

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Som

9.1

January 2025

The chalet was spacious and well-designed, with a two-story layout featuring two beds upstairs and a large bedroom on the ground floor along with all necessary facilities. The location is fantastic, with easy drives to Lakes Pukaki, Tekapo, Ohau, and Mount Cook. The staff were exceptional—they kept my delayed luggage safe until I could collect it, even with my late check-in. The proximity to several eateries was another big plus.

Honestly, I couldn’t think of any complaints—everything was excellent.

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Gillian

9.1

April 2025

This is a two-bedroom house in Twizel, not beside the Motel. We had two comfortable queen-sized beds, a bathroom with a wet room shower with excellent pressure, a toilet plus a separate toilet, a washing machine, and a dryer. The kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed. The open-plan lounge was large and spacious, with a good-sized TV. We were very happy with our stay and would book again.

We could not see a street number on the property. It would help if it was more visible.

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Sarah

9.1

December 2023

We booked the place as we will be doing a trail at Mt Cook and the location was perfect. It was close the Mount Cook, the salmon shops and Twizel town. The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The place has a small kitchen to prepare meal, enough for one person to be in. There is also enough space to park our car. The area was quiet and peaceful too. I would recommend the place for a couple of small group of friends!

We could not develop the art of controlling the hot water in the shower - a little more practice is needed. Other than that, all was good!

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Celia

8.2

March 2025

Location was great. It was quiet and very handy to the main centre of Twizel. A great area to be based if doing day trips to Mt Cook and Lake Telapo. Thete were free laundry facilities. Good location for young families as well.

The water saver shower was a bit ordinary. The kitchen cold tap was so drippy we turned it off as tightly as we could and didnt use it again. We used the tap in the bathroom instead.

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Michelle

8.2

June 2025

Staff are always friendly. Nice big rooms which are perfect for families! Great location- walking distance from everything you need in Twizel, and nice and close to Mount Cook. Heatpump was amazing and kept the rooms cosy. Super handy having a full kitchen too.

Laundry room was out of order. Tv in our room was out of order. The bathrooms are very dated… but the price is fair.

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Kamalakar

10

November 2024

Good chalets with all the amenities needed and beds was comfortable with heating. Close to fuel stations, restaurants and supermarkets. Very pleasant location and close to highway as well. We liked the place and town. Beautiful it is.

Shower is not suitable kids. Very old fashioned either you will too cold water or too hot water. Host informed us that they are processing of upgrade. Otherwise all fantastic

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Rochelle

9.1

April 2024

What a lovely place to stay! A gorgeous chalet and we had plenty of room to spread out. Lots of things included in the kitchen.

The tap running in the bathroom sink - not just dripping but running. We could not turn it off. It must have needed a replacement washer. The lady at reception said she would leave a note for the owner and they don't pay for water. The entire night we heard water pouring down the drain which doesn't sit well with us with water being a precious resource.

Points of Interest Around Mountain Chalets Motel

Attractions

Lake Pukaki

10.7mi

Lake Tekapo

25.9mi

Mackenzie Basin (Mackenzie Country)

26.1mi

Church of the Good Shepherd

26.1mi

Mt. Cook (Aoraki)

26.8mi

Burkes Pass

27.7mi

Amenities of Mountain Chalets Motel

Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Patio

View

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Mountain Chalets Motel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Mountain Chalets Motel

When are the check-in and check-out times for Mountain Chalets Motel?

Mountain Chalets Motel accommodates check-ins starting from 02:00 PM and ending at 08:00 PM. The rooms should be vacated by 10:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Mountain Chalets Motel?

Yes, there is ample parking available at Mountain Chalets Motel. In fact, guests can enjoy the convenience of free, private, and on-site parking. Furthermore, there is no requirement for guests to make a parking reservation.

What's the nightly rate at Mountain Chalets Motel?

Rooms at Mountain Chalets Motel are available starting from $86. Prices might vary according to room availability and chosen dates. To see the current rates, please add your travel dates.

What types of rooms does Mountain Chalets Motel offer?

The Mountain Chalets Motel offers a variety of room types including Two-Bedroom Chalets, Chalets (for 2 adults), Two-Bedroom Houses, Small Studios, and Chalets. None of the rooms allow smoking. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults and no children to 8 adults and 4 children. Bed sizes vary and can include Twin, Queen, and Double beds.

Where can guests find entertainment in Mountain Chalets Motel?

At the Mountain Chalets Motel, guests can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. The motel features an on-site golf course, offering guests the opportunity to practice their swing and enjoy a round of golf.

For those who enjoy winter activities, the motel also offers skiing options nearby, allowing guests to hit the slopes and experience the thrill of skiing.

In addition to golf and skiing, guests can also take advantage of other outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, and fishing, providing opportunities to explore the beautiful surroundings surrounding the motel.

Furthermore, the motel offers BBQ facilities, allowing guests to have a cozy and enjoyable outdoor dining experience. Additionally, guests can relax and unwind in front of a warm fireplace, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Mountain Chalets Motel?

Yes, both cash and credit cards, specifically Visa and Eftpos, are valid payment options at Mountain Chalets Motel.