Hotelaholic

Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort

State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945

Live availability

Book your stay

Check-in
Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
Book your stay

HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

    Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 4.5-star luxury accommodation near Lake Tekapo. Most rooms feature balconies with mountain or lake views, fully equipped kitchens, and private bathrooms.

  • On-Site Dining with Scenic Views

    Indulge in delicious meals at Rakinui, the on-site restaurant open daily for breakfast, lunch, and à la carte dinner. Enjoy stunning views of Lake Tekapo while dining or opt for room service from the available menu.

  • Convenient Location for Outdoor Exploration

    Positioned for exploring the Mackenzie Basin and Southern Alps, this resort is just a short walk from the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd. With easy access to Ohau Ski Field and a scenic drive from Christchurch and Queenstown, adventure awaits at Peppers Bluewater Resort.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Peppers Bluewater Resort!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Spacious living area

At the hotel

Popular amenities

59 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
View all amenities

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Street parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Skiing
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

3,905 reviews
10/ 10
Nice spot, Clean and good at customer service
Pimwarun · couple · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

8.0out of 10
3905 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Spacious living area

Worth knowing — Dusty balcony · Lack of food options

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.9

    Loved the location; it's a major highlight of the stay.

  • Amenities8.9

    Good amenities overall, but some areas were confusing.

  • Service8.9

    Standard quality for this hotel tier, though some guest interactions were frustrating.

  • Overall Experience8.9

    A mix of good and bad experiences that balanced out to a satisfactory stay.

  • Room Quality7.8

    Rooms were generally well-sized but some issues with layout and space.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

69% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

8.03905 reviews
  • Guest review

    10/10

    Pimwarun · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Nice spot, Clean and good at customer service”

  • Great Lake views

    10/10

    Tealah · couple · 2026-10-15

    “The restaurant has a stunning view of the lake and mountains. Great to have an afternoon drink watching the sun set or early breakfast watching the sun rise. The service was excellent. Rooms were cosy and warm.”

  • Would not go to another peppers again.

    2/10

    Georgia · couple · 2026-10-15

    “It was in a good spot”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Michael · family with children · 2026-10-14

    “Beautiful location Well set out apparent for our family”

  • A pleasant location with excellent facilities considerate staff and lovely food.

    10/10

    Brian · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Staff were extremely helpful and considerate! Our room was well laid out and warm with nice facilities. We had a car park outside our door.”

  • Perfect location across from the lake. Nice comfy bed and warm floor tiles in the bathroom for those cold nights! Great

    8/10

    Brett · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Location was great and so was the buffet breakfast! Loved the heated bathroom floor tiles!”

  • Would highly recommend.

    10/10

    Wood · couple · 2026-10-13

    “We stayed in a petit room and it was great. No view but we were just there overnight. It had everything we needed and was well appointed. Complimentary drinks on arrival and complimentary coffees were a nice touch. Staff were all friendly and helpful.”

  • Guest review

    2/10

    MISUZU · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “チェックイン担当の方は良かったです。 満天の星空が見れました”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Ken · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Good location. Petite room OK for quick overnight stay”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Hayden · couple · 2026-10-12

    “The room was great, the bed was so comfy and it was a very clean room. The shower and bath were large and can fit 2 in easily. A nice view a deck as well.”

  • Was not the Peppers we expected

    2/10

    June · couple · 2026-10-12

    “The staff were very helpful caring and kind, and offered to help whenever possible. I think the staff would be Peppers best asset!”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Kay · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Clean room, newly renovated, walking distance to shops and restaurants”

  • Brilliant location with great views over lake, delicious food and helpful staff.

    8/10

    Joelle · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Loved the view from our room, the surf and turf sharing platter and the gurnard was to die for.”

View all guest reviews

Hotel info and reviews come from third-party sources.