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Pukaki Air Lodge

Property class: 3

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave
Superior Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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10 Avro Ave, Pukaki Airfield, SH 8, Twizel, Pukaki, Canterbury, 7999
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Accessible

Family Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Pukaki

At Pukaki Air Lodge you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Twizel Town Centre and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Mueller Ridge. Highlights at this guest house include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Pukaki guest house include Lake Ruataniwha and Lake Pukaki.
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What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 2 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 4 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 25 min drive - 39.7 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Pukaki Air Lodge

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Pukaki Air Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Pukaki guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2018
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Pukaki Air Lodge offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Pukaki Air
Guesthouse Pukaki Air Lodge Pukaki
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Pukaki Air Lodge Pukaki
Air Lodge
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Pukaki Air Lodge Pukaki
Pukaki Air Lodge Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pukaki Air Lodge?

Pukaki Air Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Pukaki Air Lodge?

Yep, Pukaki Air Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Pukaki Air Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pukaki Air Lodge?

No, Pukaki Air Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pukaki Air Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Pukaki Air Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Pukaki Air Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was huge, clean and had plenty of seating and blankets. The host was lovely and the included breakfast (make your own eggs and cereals, fruit, yogurt) was fantastic. The views were spectacular from the upstairs lounge and from the big shared kitchen. It would have been nice to have a space in the bathroom to put our toilet kits but other than that the stay was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room and although Mary (the owner) wasn’t there, keys and welcome letter was laid out on reception so able to get into room, later on did load of washing and dried for $10, only issue was with the WiFi which wasn’t working and the “maintenance man” was apparently working on it although just back from holiday but as the TV relied on the internet also wasn’t at all good and let everything down, continental breakfast was good (included)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Flavius

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was as presented and expected. Great place to spend the night comfortably and have breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly owners, great location was super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow This place is fantastic. We both loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

King Lam Karas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Mary was very friendly and helpful, and gave us some extremely useful travel/weather tips. Got to see an airplane land right outside our room. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Wonderful breakfast, able to use kitchen to make dinner and very quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, so close to Twizel. Beautiful room and really nice big kitchen area and a guest lounge. We made use of the kitchen to cook our supper and enjoyed the continental breakfast (eggs were provided, so we even cooked some eggs). Mary was a very welcoming host and would stay there again (and recommend to friends)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A kitchen is available with lots of food (eggs, yogurt, bread, jam, cereals, milk, etc.) that guests can use. Everything was good, efficient and waste-free.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a unique property. Staying on an airport runway in a converted hangar with real planes was a highlight. We are so glad that we chose Pukaki Air Lodge. Mary is a wonderful host and made our stay so enjoyable. We loved our tour of the hangar and seeing the planes. Our room was spacious and so well appointed. Day and night views were amazing, especially the night stars on a clear night. Complimentary breakfast was delicious and cateres for everyones needs, including Gluten Free. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

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

Clean and spacious rooms

Very clean and spacious rooms. Definitely value for money. Mary is very friendly. Be sure to check out her planes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms, friendly host with a well equipped communal kitchen for breakfast. Our preferred accommodation in Twizel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean rooms with a shared kitchen facility. Must drive into town (Twizel, 5 min) for restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. Very quiet, owners are wonderful. Kitchen available to cook in for dinner. Breakfast provided in the morning, eggs available to cook yourself, cereal, yogurt and even had GF bread available. Grocery store very close drive. Owners were easy to correspond with before stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youngeun, Olympia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great base to explore Aoraki Mt Cook, Mary, the owner was friendly and gave good information about the area: Twizel, Mt Cook, she has a good taste of decor. Spacious room, mini fridge, guest lounge, self service complimentary breakfast, wide open space (located on the airfield, but no noise at night). this lodge has great view of mountains. I loved everything. I would stay again if I come back to this area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Views!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany, Mount Sterling

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has it all going for it. Super modern feel and the comfort to match. This place is beautifully kept and the wife and I felt right at home here. The staff was super nice and the breakfast that they offered was top notch. This place gets all top scores and we can't rave about it enough. We didn't really want to leave the views and the comfort of this place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Very nice!

Amazing views, really comfortable room, loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay at Pukaki lodge. The room is clean and spacious with sets of sofa. Mary, the owner, is very friendly and gave us tips on visiting Mt Cook national park. The breakfast is basic, but tasty and does the job. The view from the room is great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Amazing hotel!

Amazing service and stunning views in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dingjia, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glorious stay, through and through! Unique hotel situated right on the airstrip with a clear view of the mountain range. Beautiful sunsets. Clear starry skies Perfect way to end your day hiking by Mt Cook. Also we even plans take off and land (even saw a skydiver coast down). The owners are so welcoming. They showed us the hanger with their restored historic plane. The rooms and large and beautifully decorated. Modern bathrooms. Comfortable beds made for a great sleep. Wonderful breakfast and great send off. We cannot get over how wonderful of a stay we had.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024