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4.1 out of 5

"It was ok pretty clean. A little noisy. Reasonable value for money though " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 08 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

At Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. Highlights at this ski hotel include a restaurant, free self parking, and a bar/lounge.

This business-friendly hotel offers a business center, a terrace, and a garden. Other amenities include WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and ski storage. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking.

In proximity to this 3-star Twizel hotel you'll find Lake Pukaki.

Standard Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
AU$159* Per night/room 28 Apr. - 29 Apr.

Standard Triple Room

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel ratings based on 167 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Everyone (74) Couples (56) Family (34)
3 out of 5
It was ok pretty clean. A little noisy. Reasonable value for money though

Posted by on 8 Feb. 2024

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5 out of 5
Very comfortable and spacious room. Good dinner and hearty breakfast.

Posted by on 27 Jan. 2024

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Jan. 2024

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Jan. 2024

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4 out of 5
Nice large room with two double beds worked for us

Posted by on 2 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Dec. 2023

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4 out of 5
Nice big room. No toaster provided

Posted by on 26 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5
Staff were extremely helpful when we discovered that we had booked the wrong date and went out of their way rearranged things for us and find us a room for the night

Posted by on 13 Oct. 2023

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4 out of 5
Beautiful buffet dinner.

Posted by on 22 Sep. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Jul. 2023

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About the Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel

Location Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Roads, Twizel, 7901

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel. Self parking is free. This 3-star Twizel hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1985
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel offers 108 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • LCD television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

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: approximately NZD 28.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 5.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

Hotel Names

  • MacKenzie Country
  • MacKenzie Country Inn
  • MacKenzie Country Inn Twizel
  • MacKenzie Country Twizel
  • MacKenzie Inn
  • Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
  • South Island Country Inn
  • Mackenzie Country Hotel
  • Distinction Mackenzie Country
  • Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
  • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Hotel
  • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
  • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Hotel Twizel

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.