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Peppers Bluewater Resort

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Dates

March 2026

April 2026

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | View from room

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Location
Prices
Amenities
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Laundry room
Outdoor space

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945

Place, Dark Sky Project
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
‪11 min walk‬
Place, Tekapo Springs
‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Hotel Room

Sleeps 2

Peppers Petite

Sleeps 2

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

Very good

Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

Sleeps 5

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

Sleeps 5

One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Lake View Villa

Sleeps 3

Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

Sleeps 5

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

Sleeps 5

Three Bedroom Lakeview Villa

Sleeps 7

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

Sleeps 7

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

Lake view
129 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
3 King Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Mountain view
129 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
3 King Beds

Deluxe Room

Desert view
22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, Lake View

Lake view
22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Peppers Petite

14 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Mountain view
58 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Mountain view
58 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Lake view
58 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Lake view
58 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Lake view
107 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Lake view
107 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Mountain view
107 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Mountain view
107 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Two-Bedroom Suite With Lake View

Sleeps 5

About the area

Lake Tekapo

A luxury stay in Lake Tekapo awaits you at Peppers Bluewater Resort. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. Highlights at this aparthotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, along with free WiFi, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. A fridge and room service make in-room dining convenient. An iron/ironing board, free toiletries and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. .The restaurant, Rakinui Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Lake Tekapo aparthotel include Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapo.

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What's nearby

Dark Sky Project - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Tekapo Springs - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Lake Tekapo - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jack Rabbit - ‬7 min walk
‪Greedy Cow - ‬4 min walk
‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪Better Batter - ‬1 min walk
‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this aparthotel measures 1356 square feet (126 square metres) and includes conference space. The luxury Peppers Bluewater Resort also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Lake Tekapo aparthotel is smoke free.

142 guestrooms or units

3 levels

1356 sq ft of conference space

126 sq. m of conference space

Business facilities

Conference space

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Garden

Lift

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Lake Tekapo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Property amenities

Ski

Downhill skiing nearby
Ski shuttle nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Ski shuttle nearby
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

Rakinui Restaurant

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Freezer
Refrigerator

Dining

Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Limited room service

Bedrooms

Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 53 per night

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

Garden

Laundry

Laundry facilities

Work spaces

1,356 square feet of conference space
Business centre
Meeting room

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

24-hour front desk
Blackout drapes
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Phone
Safe at front desk
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Location highlights

In a village
Near the bay

Things to do

Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Rafting nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

142 units
3 floors
Connecting units available
Garden
Reception hall
Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 per cent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Please note king beds are provided unless separate twin beds are requested prior to check-in. Surcharge applies for requests after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 41 for adults and from NZD 20.5 for children
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 53.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is professionally cleaned

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Peppers Bluewater

Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo

Peppers Resort

Hotel Peppers Bluewater

Peppers Bluewater Hotel Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel

Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel Lake Tekapo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Peppers Bluewater Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

As of 19 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peppers Bluewater Resort on 16 Mar 2026 start from AU$312.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Yep, Peppers Bluewater Resort has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

No, there is no spa at this property. Tekapo Springs is a short 19-minute walk away.

Does Peppers Bluewater Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

No, Peppers Bluewater Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

There isn't one on site, but The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo is a short 15-minute walk away.

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Uyapo

Travelled with family and small children

25 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

I really loved our stay at Peppers Bluewater in Lake Tekapo. The villa was spacious, comfortable, and in a beautiful setting. One important thing to note, especially for anyone with mobility issues like me: our villa was split level, which wasn’t mentioned when booking. I’m not sure if this was an omission by Peppers or the third-party platform I used, but it was challenging. Once I was upstairs, I couldn’t realistically manage going back down, so my family had to carry all the bags and essentials up for me. Aside from this accessibility issue, the stay itself was lovely. I’d happily return, but would make sure to clearly request a single-level or mobility-friendly option next time.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family

22 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Megan

Travelled with partner

18 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

The smallest room I have ever stayed in. Way too expensive for what you get. Not value for money. We could hear the couple on the room next to us peeing in the toilet and coughing all night.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Shinya

20 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

19 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was clean and the views were beautiful. Location is great, right on the lake across from the restaurants and star gazing tours. Parking area was full and difficult to find a space near the room. Overall, it was a very good choice to see and experience this beautiful lake.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

18 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was friendly, rooms were spacious and the view was incredible!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

17 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner

14 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stunning location! Cozy room. Lots of places to eat nearly.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner

12 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, a little on the small size and we would definitely book a room with a view next time.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

12 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

The room was ùnsuitable for someone with mobility problems as the living space & kitchen were up 12 stairs & the bedrooms & bathroom downstairs! This was not advised! Despite being advertised from 6pm, we were refused room service until after 8pm as they "were too busy!" One of the venue's own vans was parked in the sole disabled person's carpark! Very disappointing for an upmarket accommodation venue!!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

11 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean room

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

11 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The room had everything we needed but the hotel is very old and outdated. I would have expected more for the price.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeuk Yi Daisy

11 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

9 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

All good. No all great. Thank you

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyndal

Travelled with partner

8 Nov 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

I think the property is overrated. In that the price paid for a stay, does not meet expectations. Stayed in a lake front 1 bedroom suite, where our view was largely obstructed by a building. Steep stairs up into the living area, with a very very small bedroom. The room was at the front of the property with the main road in front, at times very noisy, with trucks etc. Carpeting looking a little worn. The beds were too soft. However to be close to the lake is a bonus.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hila

7 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing and large room, gallery floor with fully equipped kitchen, sitting area and balcony with amazing view. Charming and kind staff, convenient parking. Very close to the lake and shops.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner

3 Nov 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed here as a stopover but probably the smallest room we have ever stayed in. Parking is limited as is the hotel dining who were unable to accommodate us even though only half the tables had been booked.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

vicki

Travelled with partner

29 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

Unfortunately, we didn’t enjoy our stay at Peppers Bluewater in Tekapo. They’ve got incredibly greedy and you can tell they’ve converted once lovely rooms into smaller units to maximise on the extremely touristy demand of such a beautiful location. Our room was tiny and the amount of units made it difficult to park in the so called allocated spaces. The hotel needs to create dedicated bays to prevent people parking all over the place and blocking walkways etc. Tekapo lake is stunning but it’s so busy I’d advise staying somewhere with a more community feel like Twizel. We stayed in 10 hotels during our NZ trip and this was by far the worst.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vipul

23 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

21 Oct 2025

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David, London

Travelled with partner

21 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

The room was too small to be comfortable and there was a fan motor or something similar than ran all night disturbing sleep. A very disappointing overnight stay.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

18 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The staff were amazing and friendly. But the price for the room I got was that impressive for a five star Hotel it was a bit lacking if I can get my money back, I would. One the pillowcases was torn, and just didn’t feel like a 5 star place.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Travelled with family

15 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariajane

Travelled with partner

14 Oct 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great greeting at reception. Room allocated was way too small for two adults travelling the South Island by car. No room to pass each other. Had trouble storing both bags in this tiny room. I ended up putting mine in the bathroom after showers. Our error for not reading room dimensions. The allocated unit was situated at the back of the two units. we heard every movement made from the occupants in the other front unit. The noisy stairs and the squeaky bed. Very disappointing. Best thing was walking distance to shops, lake and food and free parking but at nights this could be dangerous as the rocks were uneven and limited to no lighting. Way over priced for this facility. Very disappointed.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

13 Oct 2025

Disliked: Room comfort

No a studio room - more like a pod - the size of the room was unpleasant surprise. Also the building design is not plrasent. Lots of noise.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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About the area

Lake Tekapo

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

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