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Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3.0 star property
Waterfront holiday park in Twizel with free parking

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Comfort House
House
Shared kitchen
House

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$79
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Explore the area

Map
53 Freda Du Faur Avenue, Twizel, 7901
  • Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Twizel Town Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mueller Ridge
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Kitchenette
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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
Toaster
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Comfort House

Comfort House

Highlights

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

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House | Bathroom

House

Highlights

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

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Shared kitchen

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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House

House

Highlights

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

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Family Cabin

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk 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. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Twizel holiday park include Twizel Town Centre and Lake Pukaki.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ruataniwha - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 13 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Lake Ohau - 26 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬5 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.

Languages

English, Malay

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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

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

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

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

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 15 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park on 26 June 2025 start from AU$83.44, 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. 81 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lakeside setting. No smoke alarms in the unit is a concern.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William Wah Yick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and well-maintained, with jacuzzi bath and very close to the lake. The reception is not quite visible from outside and signage is not easily found. Parking is a bit inconvenient due to the room entrance is facing main driveway to other rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Simple and quiet quality accommodation in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The unit we stayed in was ok. When booking the description lake view with hot tub…I didn’t expect the lake to be so far away and the hot tub being a jacuzzi bath in the bathroom. We would loved to have our door open and sit and admire the view however the guest next door smoked all evening so we had to keep our doors shut unles we wanted to share the cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances Margaret

Travelled with partner
I think i didnt do my homework properly as what we got wasnt what i expected. I expected like a cabin in an Australian caravan park. Instead it was a bed in a cabin. A walk to shared bathrooms and a walk to shared kitchen. We were totally unprepared for being self contained but they will provide for free a box of cups, plates, cutlery, tea towels and a frypan and pan all for free. So that is a bonus and the room was clean but acsaggy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Warsaw

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were not sure what to expect with our stay here. It is mostly a holiday campground for tents and trailers, but they have 8 hotel rooms for rent. The room and bathroom were spacious with a well-equipped kitchenette. There was a nice patio with chairs and a cafe table. The beds were comfortable and the room was spotless. The campground personnel were helpful and friendly. The campground is on a lovely lake with hiking trails. Fishing is close by. The location is conveniently located near Twizel. We were pleasantly surprised by our very comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous room. We were blown away by the size and value for this room. Comfy, clean, and great views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mohit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit further away from Twizel town… cabin was clean and big in size… However common play equipment/ playground for kids were old and needed some updates.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit basic - no coffee maker other than instant. House keeping is nothing more than new towels and dish towels. Water backed up in the bath and all sinks on our last morning. The were still full when we left. Pay a little more and stay in a nicer place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the view and the functionality. Nice and clean and lovely helpful staff. There is nothing I would change from my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Arrived from Mt Cook.

Spacious room, very well equipped, and quiet. The lake had nice trails and swimming was possible. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACK

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

Good overnight stop

A comfortable overnight stay for a road trip. The receptionist was so friendly. The room was comfortable and close to the toilets/kitchen with free parking outside the cabin. The toilets and kitchen were relatively clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the studio for 3 adults with spa bath. It was very comfortable and had everything we required. We only had an overnight stay and unfortunately it was raining in the evening when we arrived so we quickly explored the area in the morning before heading up to Mt Cook. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Quirky old style overnighter

The guy at teception was friendly. The place definitely takes you back in time. Humble basic set up needing some love The shower block was quirky but awesome shower temperature and strength. The bunk beds in our cabin wrre firm and squeaky. The cabin had a bar fridge which was great. Right next to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lively staff - especially the Argentinian front desk assistant. Plus the place was so clean, the soaps & bath products plentiful and very good. Much appreciated stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Annaliese

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean despite our accomm being older. Owners definitely working to provide a high quality experience. Great location near the lake
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024