Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center

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Experience breathtaking mountain views from this hotel's contemporary design, featuring a glass facade and scenic vistas.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains from this balcony.
Guests can dine in comfort amidst high ceilings and exposed beams.
Stairs lead to an upper level with a door and large windows offering a view of the surrounding mountains.
Enjoy a mountain view from the comfort of this stylish room, featuring two single beds and a desk with a telephone.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Bowen Drive, Aoraki, Mount Cook, 7946
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Tasman Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Motel Family Queen Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Motel Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Motel Family Queen Single Single

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Mt Cook Lodge Room Village View with 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Mt Cook Lodge Room Valley View with 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Mount Cook

At Mt Cook Lodge & Motels you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Chamois Bar & Grill Menu, is open for dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Mount Cook motel include Mount Cook National Park and Red Tarns.

What's nearby

  • Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mount Cook National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kea Point Walk - 9 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tasman Lake - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Mountaineers' Cafe, Bar and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Mt Cook Lodge & Motels also features tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Mount Cook motel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 42 for adults and NZD 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chamois Bar & Grill Menu

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 42 for adults and from NZD 22 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Motel
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Mount Cook
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Motel Mount Cook

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

Yep, Mt Cook Lodge & Motels has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

The closest beach to Mt Cook Lodge & Motels is Hunts Beach (39.1 km).

Is Mt Cook Lodge & Motels family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Mt Cook Lodge & Motels is a hit with families.

Does Mt Cook Lodge & Motels serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

No, Mt Cook Lodge & Motels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a clean warm place with magnificent views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this place because it's cozy, clean, and well-maintained. The facilities are great, offering everything I need. It feels comfortable and easy to settle into, whether for work or relaxation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
World class hotel facilities in a beautiful, remote location. I definitely feel I got my money’s worth for the comfort and services offered at this spotless, spacious hotel in the middle of a National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view. Room was comfortable. Dining is a drive away and limits breakfast availability
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radoslav

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, staff were friendly and helpful. The food at the Chamois was amazing, better even than the buffet at the Hermitage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean lodge with a comfortable bed. No elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Xin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location to stay if visiting Mt Cook

Valley view room was superb, room clean and comfortable. Would have given 5 stars across the board however, still some issues they need to work out regarding their heater and telephone. Heater stopped working after we came back from dinner, luckily we found some extra blankets to keep us warm overnight. Phone was not working either.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great position and stunning views

Beautiful view of the mountains from the balcony. Motel style with bar and restaurant. Room was nice, reception area had an awful smell, not sure what is was, possibly the carpet. However, we were not staying in reception! So overall a nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the mountains and so convenient to the trails. Unfortunately we had bad weather
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Room above us was noisy. Options to eat and sleep are limited in the whole area, so felt good about the choice to do some great hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room with a view down the valley was worth the extra cost. Requested in advance that beds be set as 2 singles. This hadn't been done but was quickly rectified. Limited dining options is our only grumble. Excellent base for a few days
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qimin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great experience and I loved the cafe upstairs!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning view from the hotel. It was clean and comfortable, restaurant was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Very nice hotel and room with wonderful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry, Marsfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jingyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and have enough space. Friendly staff, good accessibility to hermitage.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

We really enjoyed our stay here. Rooms seem updated and clean, and had great views (the front rooms have a better view of the mountains of course). Also the on site restaurant was perfect for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room had a stunning view of the mountains. You should ask for a room that faces the mountains. The room was modern and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Habibur, Dhaka

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024