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High Country Motel and Backpackers

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3 Bedroom Carriage House | Terrace/patio
House, 3 Bedrooms | WiFi, bed sheets
House, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Breakfast (NZD 13.00 per person)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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23 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Single Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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House, 3 Bedrooms | WiFi, bed sheets

House, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed and 7 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Carriage House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Single Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Motel in Twizel with free parking
This motel features WiFi in public areas, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Self parking is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are on-site.
High Country Motel and Backpackers offers 104 accommodations. This Twizel motel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at High Country Motel and Backpackers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Twizel Town Centre. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities.
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast offered for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and TV in a common area
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Twizel Town Centre and 7 minutes on foot from Mueller Ridge
High Country Motel and Backpackers offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. High Country Motel and Backpackers also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Twizel motel.

Guests can enjoy continental breakfast for a fee.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 3 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 3 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 13 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 7:30 PM) and Monday - Sunday (8 PM - 10 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 at the property

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 continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 13.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 2 PM - 7:30 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

High Country Motel Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel Backpackers
High Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel Twizel

Reviews

High Country Motel and Backpackers Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amirul

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rubbish under the bed and shower not clean but location handy to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and close to plenty of restaurants and local shops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff was helpful and location is convenient for walking to businesses in town. Room was dated, beds were clean but kitchen pans and dishes were filthy and left an overall feeling of lack of care.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here on our way to Invercargill - tried to book again a few days later but no vacancies It was a lovely cabin, spacious, comfortable, quiet with noise curfew, easy parking, close drive to the township but you could walk off energetic The reception was so welcoming for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it was of a very poor standard with very poor and very limited facilities and an extremely small unit. The ensuite did not have have a basin and there was not enough room for our baggage(2 medium sized suitcases). We stay in motels between 50 & 100 nights a year & this was the worst we've had the misfortune to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAMESH, Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAMESH, Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great

8/10 Good

R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location and comfortable

The place is fairly basic but clean, tidy and comfortable. WIFI was good. The fridge did freeze everything overnight though which was a little annoying as we didn’t change any settings. Otherwise good and close to the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quiet and very accessible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tibor Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Noisy neighbor, no reception to call.

The accommodation is sort of ok, what you expect. We had a terrible stay, due to a guest next door left on his tv all night, no stop since we checked in till we checked out, not one minute break. In the evening it was movies, very loud, during the night it was music, very loud. paper thin walls, you could hear every beat. I had to move to an other bed further away from that wall, but still... did not sleep all night. Ear plugs, etc, not much use. The problem was there is no reception after hours, and we were afraid to bang on the wall, not knowing what kind of 'guests' are in the other room. We were afraid they would damage the car or such. This kind of disturbance on this level never happened to me, (flew 11 million kms, 120+ countries), but in a case like this you would normally call reception. We were just unlucky. You pay a fortune to come all the way to see Mt Cook, and you cannot sleep the night before.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khim Bahadur

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like the service given by staff.easy access for shooing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very clean, great staff, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

1 more night in Twizel

Weather was fantastic, locals very friendly, night was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good value for price paid. Comfortable rooms. Communal ablutions clean. Perhaps some milk in the fridge to go with coffee sachets?
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was convient to many places within walking distance. It was not sound insulated so it was a bit noisy. Felt a little cramped for space. The front desk hours were sporadic. We used the laundry but it was just one washer/dryer for a large number of potential residents.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Dated & not particularly attractive. Despite that, had a comfortable night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was satisfactory with good access to Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki and surrounding areas. Nice pub nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room and everything you need in the unit and park. Shops next door, easy accessible parking and quiet location. Not fancy but great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024