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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Three Bedroom Lake View Villa | View from room
Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | View from room
Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Room (Hotel) | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Hotel)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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One Bedroom Mountain View Suite | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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One Bedroom Mountain View Villa | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | View from room

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Hotel Room | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Hotel Room

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

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Three Bedroom Lake View Villa | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Three Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • 156 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Single Beds

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Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • 156 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Single Beds

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Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 5

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

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 5

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, freezer

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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

One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 3

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

One Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 3

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

Three Bedroom Lakeview Villa

  • Sleeps 7

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

Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 7

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About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Luxury aparthotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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
  • 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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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)

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
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
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
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Resort
Hotel Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Hotel Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1345 out of 3190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1027 out of 3190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 454 out of 3190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 256 out of 3190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 3190 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and property and staff are amazingly friendly, recommend this place to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Qingyuan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is the worst hotel I have stayed in during my vacation in ne
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We were surprised to find the room size very small, no room to open suitcases or chairs to sit on. Wouldn’t like to stay longer than one night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahasya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff, great location and very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

MITSUNORI, Yokohama

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good resort hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alethea

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect half way stopover between Canterbury and Q

The chrck in process was a bit messy and took a long time. May be the staff was new and there were a lot of people checkjng at the same time. We checked in at 2.15pm but was asked to come back in half an hour. We walked to locate our room before hand and the staff told me that she was just about to make up the king bed so we can check in. However I told her that we wanted 2 beds any well not a king. Just as well I caught her in time otherwise the beds had to be separated again. It was requested at the time of booking and I paid for a twin , not a king. The room is 2 levels with a full kitchen which is a real bonus.The view was good that we can see part of the sea in the balcony. Really enjoyed the buffet breakfast. We traveled to Queenstown at least twice a year and will always stay here as it is perfect for half way from North Canterbury.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff; welcoming and informative. Clean property; well-maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Poor for a Peppers resort, so disappointed.

Peppers should be embarrassed with this property, it's what I would expect from budget ibis the room was so small. No room for bags and only just room to walk around the bed. Having stayed at peppers resorts before the expectation was high but the reality awful. Food was good is about all I can say apart from stay somewhere else in lake Tekapo or go for the absolute top rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Our initial impression was not great because we were checked in to a dirty room that hadn’t been cleaned. However, the duty Manager offered us complimentary drinks and an entry to the Tekapo Springs to make up for the error which was very much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Shahnaz, FLAT BUSH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property it self is well located to the township, which is within a walkable distance. However the room was a cupboard, once you put your bags down you couldn't get round the bed; no other furniture in the room, not good for the price you paid, no views of the lake and parking wasn't enough for the rooms allocated in that area. Room Service facilities is also poor, they would only deliver food not drinks (water). Upside was the breakfast buffet is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shiv

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, especially from Sunita (I hope I recalled her name correctly—the Indian lady at the front desk). She organized transport to get us to our bus stop in heavy snowfall. Big thanks also to the lady (of Zimbabwean origin) who gave us a ride.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small room, very clean and the Staff very friendly and helpful. It was great that it was an easy walk to the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

WeSiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

XIAN SHU

Disliked: Room comfort
The room too small. No place for luggage, no place to sit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The rooms are very tight, check in was not ready when we arrived. Check in time is 3 pm and we didn't have our room till 4:30pm. Ordered some dessert at their restaurant on site they took over half an hour to give us the take out because they forgot. It is a little disorganized for the amount they charge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception super friendly and offered local restaurant choices which were amazing as the hotel restaurant was booked out with a tour group the night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, beds were very comfortable. Staff was lovely. Close to restaurants, easy walk. Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

V E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A standard room doesn’t have any view only a little window (to the car park) difficult for two people to move around in …
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Aircon ducting in the studio room was noisy, couldn't sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soon Bee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was what I wanted, just a good bed and shower
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our eoom was very spacious. View right across from the lake. Clean room, comfortable bed. I would definitely stay here again! My wife refused to leave until our last minute. She wanted to enjoy every second until the end.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025