Offering free unlimited WiFi and free on-site parking, The Lakes Motel is located in the heart of the Mackenzie Country, in Twizel, just 100m from Ben Ohau Golf Course. It features self-contained apartments with kitchenettes and a patio.
Each unit has a radiator for heat and an air-conditioner along with a kitchenette, a dining setting and cable TV.
The Lakes Motel is only a 45 minute drive from Aoraki Mount Cook Heritage Park, which offers activities such as skiing, boating, rock and mountain climbing. Twizel is home to several lakes, hiking trails and fishing.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
“The motel is in a convenient location with newly refurbished, clean rooms, easy on-site parking, and a very friendly manager who made our visit welcoming and comfortable.”
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Yt
Hong Kong
“It has everything you need - comfy bed, heated floor, cooking utensils, electric stove and microwave, coffee machine.”
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Stacey
Australia
“This is a really well appointed motel, with very comfortable beds, beautiful shower, underfloor heating, and so close to town. Very modern, clean, and nice touches like lovely hand soap and shampoo and conditioner, well equipped kitchen.”
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Naziatul
Malaysia
“It is exactly as portrayed - clean and comfy. They are very helpful. The facilities provided exceeded my expectations - had dinner in the room and cooking was made easy with all the utensils provided.”
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Bipin
Singapore
“Rooms are excellent! Well done up, new, thoughtful and clean. The floors are heated!! The rooms are also spacious - we were three of us and had enough space. The property also has laundry facilities. The service staff were warm and patient.”
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Lucyana
New Zealand
“The room we stayed was huge, it had a little kitchen with everything you need, a huge leaving room with sofas and chairs and a big TV, and the bedroom with a great size too. Each room has its own heat pump, which is great for colder days. The...”
Rebecca
Australia
“Room very spacious and comfortable, with everything we needed.”
Pyers
United Kingdom
“The Lakes Motel had the best room, furniture, bathroom and kitchen of the 11 motels we have stayed at in New Zealand over the last 4 weeks. Excellent value for money and highly recommended.”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“Location was ideal on our South Island trip. Easy check in and very comfortable. Close by to local restaurants and bar, within walking distance.”
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Shelley
New Zealand
“Clean, spacious, cooking facilities and equipment provided. Close to town. Bed comfortable. Nice to have a patio area at the back.”
Property surroundings
House rules
The Lakes Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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 option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Lakes Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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