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Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Property class: 3

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A covered outdoor seating area with a glass door leading to a grassy yard.
A row of small, white, single-room cabins with a gravel path and rocks in front.
A restaurant interior with stone walls, a wooden table, and black chairs.
A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and a window overlooking greenery.
A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a large sliding glass door, and a small porch area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$69
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A building with a sign that reads "The Wine Club" on the side.

House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

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A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a large sliding glass door, and a small porch area.

Family Cabin

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

A park with a clear sky, a lake, and mountains in the background.

Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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A living room with two sofas, a red rug, a wall fan, and a TV stand.

House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 96 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A gravel area with a sign for W. Barber Drive, surrounded by a stone border and sparse vegetation.

Economy Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A small bathroom with a window, a sink, and a shower.

House

  • 96 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a door, a framed picture on the wall, and a teal chair.

Comfort House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Twizel Heritage Trail. 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 - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Ohau - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 30 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

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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includes taxes & fees
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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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).

Property class

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 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park on 12 Oct 2026 start from AU$69, 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 225 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jinho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were excellent and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake, lovely walkway around part of lake. Peaceful stay
Taken from walkway next to camping ground
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Calad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location scenery spectacular. Room clean and shared facilities good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & great view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was the only place available in Twizel that was available for the dates we wanted, but all good in our Motel unit. Nice surrounding area, short walk to check out the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenic location with nice walking trails. Friendly helpful staff & clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good staff very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a view of the lake and the lake is beautiful, particularly in the early morning. The room was very well furnished with some antique furniture and a huge bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thimira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was huge, comfortable and affordable with free parking. Everything I needed and loved being right beside the lake, whilst also convenient for Mt Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo and restaurants in town. It felt very safe, relaxed and family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bijay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly appointed for our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place to stay for family trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Theres a nice lawn with a lake view at the back of the motel rooms which is a lovely spot to finish the day with a good book and cold drink. Otherwise, we had a friendly welcome on our arrival, a nice walk along the lake and everything we could want from a motel room.
Lake view from motel room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, although dated, was clean, warm and comfortable. There were plenty of cooking facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Quiet and convenient to attractions around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blake

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

6/10 Okay

Cindy

The motel was alongside the lake which was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, peaceful, kayaking nearby was awesome. Will be back. So happy to have three nights there leading up to Christmas with my 21yo son.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025