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Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3.0 star property
Waterfront holiday park in Twizel with free parking

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Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View
Shared kitchen
Economy Quadruple Room
Shared kitchen
Family Cabin

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$263
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb

Explore the area

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53 Freda Du Faur Avenue, Twizel, 7901
  • Place, Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Pukaki
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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House

House

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Family Cabin

Family Cabin

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
LED TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Kitchenette
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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House

House

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 96 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Economy Quadruple Room

Economy Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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House | Bathroom

House

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 96 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Comfort House

Comfort House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Twizel

At Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Ruataniwha and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Mueller Ridge. Highlights at this holiday park include in-room LED TVs. .All 40 accommodations feature WiFi and TVs. Change of towels is available on request .This smoke-free holiday park offers a garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 3-property class Twizel holiday park you'll find Lake Pukaki.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ruataniwha - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 12 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Lake Ohau - 26 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 50 min drive - 75.8 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Waterfront holiday park in Twizel with free parking
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Twizel holiday park is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park offers 40 accommodations. 24-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. This Twizel holiday park provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Ruataniwha Holiday Park Twizel
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Twizel
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Holiday park
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Holiday park Twizel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

As of 29 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park on 5 Feb 2026 start from AU$263.16, 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 Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

Yep, Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

No, Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

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

Are pets allowed at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 189 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glynn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ani

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the cubes and it was perfect for the three of us (2 kids, 1 adult). Very close to the kitchen and bathrooms. The only thing I would add is a bigger fridge in the kitchen!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaymae

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed rooms and kitchen. In cabin washing machine was a blessing. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lakeside walks nearby. The unit was really clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night and had a great experience. The beds were very comfortable, clean and the space was big and spacious with a lovely view from inside. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made us feel right at home, the area has good restaurents as well, We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

M J

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lake is beautiful but no view from cabin 1 which is at the back of the park. It’s about a 5-10 minute stroll to the lake from the cabin. The amenities were clean but having works done with no signage or notification. The shared kitchen was clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim and Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff member was friendly and provided a quick easy check in. The cabin was tidy and more than sufficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so blessed to be upgraded to a motel unit by a lovely young man. It made our stay. So friendly here and we are so grateful for the kind caring service we recieve
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice with great service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIM

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here and it was perfect. Travelling with a kiddo who loved the playground. Accommodation was clean warm and comfortable. Didn’t really have any interaction with staff but the guy at check in was lovely. Will be back in summer! Thanks ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyun

Nice and clean,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived late and check in instructions were easy to follow!! Was greeted by a sweet little dog called Arlo. Our cabin was preheated for us which was wonderful for such a cold night!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on lakefront better than all the ones in Twizel. Jetted bathtub a nice touch, the included toiletries are great quality too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Travelled with family
The motel was alongside the lake which was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked the area and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy, warm, clean and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, Rolleston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sheets are super duper clean. House is so tidy and has got everything you need. Kian is very friendly. Pre-warmed our house so we were so comfortable arrriving late at night in the middle of winter and pouring rain. Will definitely come back. Felt so safe. Bed super comfortable and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025