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Peppers Bluewater Resort

Property class: 4.5
Luxury aparthotel with restaurant, near Lake Tekapo

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When you stay at Peppers Bluewater Resort, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Rakinui Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights, and apartments offer flat-screen TVs and refrigerators. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • 142 smoke-free apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $149
$171 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Why we love this property

Flavorful dining options
Discover local flavors at the restaurant where full breakfast is also served. The bar completes the culinary experience at this aparthotel.
Luxury garden retreat
This luxury aparthotel offers a serene garden setting for peaceful moments. Guests can unwind in nature while enjoying upscale accommodations.

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a view of buildings and grass outside.

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall mural of mountains.

Peppers Petite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, striped armchairs, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on a stand.

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 129 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with a view of mountains, and a balcony with chairs.

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 129 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a building and mountains.

Deluxe Room

  • Desert view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a mountain in the distance.

Deluxe Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of mountains and a lake.

Peppers Petite

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and two landscape paintings on the wall.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of a body of water and distant mountains.

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a balcony overlooking a lake and hills.

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of mountains and a lake.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a parking lot and hills.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the mountains.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945

What's nearby

  • Lake Tekapo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 6 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

  • When you stay at Peppers Bluewater Resort, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Rakinui Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights, and apartments offer flat-screen TVs and refrigerators. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 142 apartments
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Please note king beds are provided unless separate twin beds are requested prior to check-in. Surcharge applies for requests after check-in.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Rakinui Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.5 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 53.0 per night

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable service

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1 meeting room
  • Business center
  • Conference space (1356 square feet)

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Soundproofing
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Safe at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception hall

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 142 rooms
  • 3 floors
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms avaliable

Special features

Dining

Rakinui Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.5 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.1 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 10 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
This property is professionally cleaned.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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Peppers Resort
Hotel Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Hotel Lake Tekapo
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Peppers Bluewater Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Peppers Bluewater Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking. Onsite parking includes off-street options.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Peppers Bluewater Resort and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Peppers Bluewater Resort also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Yes, Rakinui Restaurant offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Peppers Bluewater Resort like?

Peppers Bluewater Resort is a short 2-minute walk from Lake Tekapo and 4 minutes' walk from Dark Sky Project. Travelers love the aparthotel's prime location.

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