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Peppers Bluewater Resort

Property class: 4.5

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

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

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

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

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Desert view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Peppers Petite

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

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

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

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

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

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

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

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

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

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

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About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a business centre are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services and laundry facilities. Each apartment provides a fridge and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Additional amenities include room service, a hairdryer and a shower.
Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Lake Tekapo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Peppers Bluewater Resort's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dark Sky Project. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available. This luxury aparthotel has 142 apartments over 3 floors. Free WiFi and a flat-screen TV are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a fridge and room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Rakinui Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this aparthotel measures 1356 square feet (126 square metres) and includes conference space. The luxury Peppers Bluewater Resort also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Lake Tekapo aparthotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rakinui Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Rakinui Restaurant

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 53 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,356 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting 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 units
  • 3 floors
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Reception hall
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 per cent 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 41 for adults and from NZD 20.5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 53.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is 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
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1404 out of 3317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1047 out of 3317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 481 out of 3317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 271 out of 3317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 3317 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful suite and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
staff was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights. A gem. Absolutely lovely. Clean, secure, quiet, and like having your own apt. and with a view of the lake. Exceeded our expectations. Had I known I would have stayed an extra day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Great room and view. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David, Ruislip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay in a great location just opposite Lake Tekapo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff and room was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jenni, Sydney

Travelled with family
Just no heart or soul - transactional experience and need very uncomfortable. No outdoor table and chairs provided on the deck
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely polite and helpful. The property was very clean. It wasn't ready when we arrived to check in, we were provided with some complimentary drinks while we waited.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Anny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
hot water for shower is unreliable. dead cold water after the first shower. desk staff were kind and courteous. easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large complex, lake 'views' are very limited. Large rooms with full kitchens. About 1.5 hrs drive to Mt Cook Nat Park. Beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice, spacious and clean with lake and mountain views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Changhui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best in the town. Huge living room and a full kitchen. Comfortable bed and great bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kostya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place in a fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn N

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is TINY. Cannot even open a suitcase there’s so little room on floor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
perfect location and very spacious suite. I do feel it's a bit old and therefore, there was some weird odor coming from the carpet when going up the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was a shoebox. There was nowhere except the bed to place your bags. We had to put them in the alcove that the door opened into so we could walk around the bed. It was advertised as 20 something square metres but, for over $250 a night, it doesn’t represent value at all. The staff were disinterested at check in, just barely covering the absolute necessities and no chat or helpful hints etc. about the facility and the surroundings. At checkout the desk attendant just held their handout for the key, made no eye contact and no voice contact at all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a twin bedroom. It was a fire hazard with 2 people and no room for a small suitcase each. No room on bedside tables either. Sink was blocked which they did fix for us. How the hotel ever got permission to allow room of that size for 2 adults is beyond compression!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Travelled with family
Staff was excellent but the rooms have seen better days - it smelled like Old Lady perfume was used liberally to cover up musty smell. The bathroom had peeling paint and mold/mildew growing over the shower. I can see that these rooms were once excellent but they’re generally tired and need maintenance / almost all the walls needed paint touch ups. The rooms were clean and bedding fresh, but I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

AJIT

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Shinya

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the views were beautiful. Location is great, right on the lake across from the restaurants and star gazing tours. Parking area was full and difficult to find a space near the room. Overall, it was a very good choice to see and experience this beautiful lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, rooms were spacious and the view was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025