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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Property grounds
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Dark Sky Project
    4 min walk
  • Cowans Hill Walkway
    9 min walk
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    13 min walk
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    68 min drive

Room options

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

Room (Hotel)

  • 15 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

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

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

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Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | View from room

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Hotel Room

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite | Living area

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

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

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One Bedroom Lake View Suite | Living area

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

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

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Three Bedroom Lake View Villa | Living area

Three Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • 156 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

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

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa | Living area

Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

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

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Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

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

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Two Bedroom Lake View Villa | Living area

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

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

About the area

Lake Tekapo

Located in Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort is within a 15-minute walk of Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. .This luxury aparthotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tekapo Springs and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Tekapo.
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What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mount John Observatory - 19 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dark Sky Project - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Reflections Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Luxury aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Lake Tekapo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 142 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this aparthotel include wedding services and a reception hall.
Enjoy local cuisine at Rakinui Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Lake Tekapo? This aparthotel has 1356 square feet (126 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Rakinui Restaurant - This restaurant specializes 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Estonian, Hindi, Japanese

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Rakinui Restaurant

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 39 for adults and NZD 19.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

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

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable service

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 rooms
  • 3 floors
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms avaliable

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 39 for adults and NZD 19.50 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 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

We should mention

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
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
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1285 out of 3043 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 981 out of 3043 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 435 out of 3043 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 241 out of 3043 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 3043 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balcony in the 7-person apartment. Table and seating for 6 and a wonderful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kirankumar

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good room - comfortable big king bed, lovely shower. Room was small and wifi was spotty. But nice for a one night stay. The hotel rooms are very small for the tariff and any more than 1 night, I would recommend a larger room. But pleasant staff, easy checkin and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yi

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Mr
Worst resort ever. Room is poorly maintain, heater loud like an engine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stay, so happy with what was offered
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, room had great views, easy walk to cafe's shops, nice food, will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stunning views
Stunning views on all directions. Recommended restaurant. Spacious rooms. Very clean. Definitely recommend. Chris
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was okay for a family of 8. Washing machine and Dryer were broken on arrival which was diappointing. Great view from living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a lovely stay, staff and management were very accommodating to a special request I had.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very helpful staff who happily changed our room when TV didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

YU-HSIANG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room we ended up in was good. Be careful when booking because all the pictures are of the upgraded rooms. We even book a king room and when we arrived the room felt more like a closet. The restroom was bigger than the rest of the living space. We went back to the desk and upgraded and the second room was way better. Very comfortable and relaxing with a great view. Was definitely frustrating to have to pay extra though for what we thought we would receive initially.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Weijun

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruilin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful, helpful staff. Tekapo is beautiful. The view from our room was magnificent. Will definitely stay at Peppers Tekapo again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Chaoying

Travelled with partner
Pretty old facility. Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the view - the room was spacious as was the bathroom facilities - However housekeeping did not make up TWO beds as requested in my booking - Enjoyed a meal in the restaurant that night and breakfast the next morning was OK
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice resort location after visiting Mount Cook, but at night time it’s impossible to see where you’re walking, so you need a flashlight or your phone. Also my room was so small that I literally could not put my suitcase on the floor and open it without walking into it while getting to the bathroom - so it was realllly hard tight having 2 people in the room. Kinda overpriced for how small of a room it was, especially during a low season. Thankfully I only booked 1 night!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kin Hong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views, delicious meals, exceptional service in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was too small, bathroom was great and very warm, bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024