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Positioned on the southern shores of Lake Pukaki, in the Mackenzie Country, and designed to maximize the panoramic views, Lakestone Lodge offers free bicycle rental to explore the beautiful country scenery in the surrounding areas.

We stayed here for our 25th wedding anniversary and it was a fantastic treat. The staff are great, can not fault the lodge or its location. Exceptional food. It was an absolute treat to stay here

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9.7
Exceptional
39 reviews
Price from
₪ 2,319
per night

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 ensuite bathroom.

The property was amazing and the staff helpful before, during and after our stay. Top shelf design and amenities - everything was perfect!

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9
Superb
34 reviews
Price from
₪ 3,646
per night

Offering mountain views, Pukaki Air Lodge in Twizel offers accommodation, barbecue facilities, a terrace and a shared lounge. Complimentary WiFi is available.

Lake Tekapo is 55 km from the lodge, while Glentanner is 41 km away.

It was one of the most unique and comfortable places we stayed at in New Zealand. Only wish we had more time to spend there.

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9.5
Exceptional
108 reviews

Boasting free WiFi and views of the Southern Alps, Matuka Lodge is located on the Alps to Ocean Cycleway. All rooms feature a patio offering mountain views.

The Qualmark 5-star rated Matuka Lodge is 5 minutes' drive from central Twizel. It is 10 minutes' drive from Lake Pukaki. Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Cook National Park are within 50 minutes' drive.

Mel prepared us a wonderful breakfast, probably the best in our five weeks of travel. There were choices to suit what we felt like and the scrambled eggs were perfect. I loved the cereal choices and the great coffees. We also appreciated the fruit cake and cookies and other treats that were generously provided. The room was very comfortable with quality bedding and furniture and a beautiful bathroom and great views of the mountains. Mel’s care and warmth were very much appreciated, and her restaurant recommendations were great!

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9.7
Exceptional
54 reviews
Price from
₪ 1,567
per night

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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Lodges that guests love in Lake Pukaki

  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews
    Everything about Lakestone Lodge was exceptional. The friendly staff, the view, the service, and the facilities.
    Khalil
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews
    We loved everything about Lake stone lodge! Staff were great, couldn't be more accommodating! Always making sure you were quite happy. Location, scenery perfect! Very Relaxed ! quiet, you could do whatever - walking, reading, massages on site, great meals.
    Maree
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ₪ 4,331.50
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 34 reviews
    The shower was very good, the bed and pillows comfortable and the view towards the mountains was excellent. We ate in the main Lodge on two occasions with Luke, his wife Kaye and other guests which was very enjoyable. We attended a cooking demonstration with hufa which was excellent and was followed by a lovely lunch. Luke the owner was very prompt in coming to discuss all our concerns but couldn’t change anything, he offered the cooking demonstration and the opportunity to eat in the main lodge with him, which we accepted.
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews
    We stayed here for our 25th wedding anniversary and it was a fantastic treat. The staff are great, can not fault the lodge or its location. Exceptional food. It was an absolute treat to stay here
    Gordon
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews
    Location has excellent views. View of lake and mountains was exceptional. Room (given the rate) was more like a modern clean motel than a luxurious lodge. I fully appreciate what the owners are trying to do but it falls short on a global scale. Our hosts were very courteous. Dining again was pleasant but fell short of expectations. The food was above average but not excellent. The dining room was very basic and again, given the ambiance and experience the owners are trying to achieve, fell short.
    Ertel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ₪ 4,331.50
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 34 reviews
    absolutely beautiful lodge with the most amazing scenery. dinner provided to our room was nothing short of amazing. the hot tub overlooking the mountain ranges was a bonus. the entire experience was 10/10
    Jeremy
    Young couple