Peppers Bluewater Resort - Lake Tekapo
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4.5-star lakeside resort at the gateway to the Southern Alps
Accommodation
Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 hotel rooms and luxury villas ranging from one to three bedrooms. Each villa provides views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps, many with a private balcony. The rooms include air conditioning, soundproofing, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Dining
Rakinui Restaurant & Bar serves breakfast, lunch, and à la carte dinner with direct views over Lake Tekapo. The menu follows a farm-to-table philosophy, using locally sourced produce from the Mackenzie Country. Room service and special diet menus are available, and the bar offers a selection of wines and champagne.
Location & Activities
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo sits within the Mackenzie Country, a 10-minute walk from the Church of the Good Shepherd. The area is recognized as an International Dark Sky Reserve, with Mount John Observatory offering stargazing tours. Guests can access downhill skiing at Ohau Ski Field in 35 minutes, plus hiking, fishing, and cycling nearby.
Business & Events
The resort has meeting and banquet facilities suitable for corporate retreats and conferences. A 24-hour front desk, concierge, and tour desk assist with event planning and group logistics. Free parking and accessible parking are provided for attendees.
Family & Additional Amenities
Family rooms and kids' meals are offered at Peppers Resort Tekapo. The property includes a garden with outdoor furniture and a designated smoking area. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and luggage storage are available at the 24-hour front desk.
- Location: 10-min walk from Church of the Good Shepherd, near Mount Cook National Park and Tekapo Springs
- Rooms: 142 luxury villas with lake or mountain views and private balconies
- Dining: Rakinui Restaurant farm-to-table dining overlooking Lake Tekapo
- Activities: International Dark Sky Reserve stargazing, skiing, hiking, fishing, cycling
- Business: Conference facilities and meeting spaces for corporate retreats
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Children's menu
Cots
Hiking
Cycling
Fishing
Golf course
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room view
- Lake view
- Mountain view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Peppers Bluewater Resort
| 💵 Lowest room price | 98 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 98.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Richard Pearse, TIU |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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