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.
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 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 39 for adults and NZD 19.50 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
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 available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.1 percent 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
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
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Although this property is well maintained, The rooms are very small. If you have one big suitcase, you can't even walk around the bed.
Karunakar
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
mary
Travelled with partner
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Amenities
It was satusfactory, but overpriced.
An issue with a stained carpet was not adequately dealt with.
Basic, no special feel to it ascompared with other New Zealand hotels we stayed at. Expected more, especially at Christmas!
Didnt feel luxurious. Adequate for an overnight. Lake view blocked with buildings with ads on then. Really just a peep view.
Nice staff
Room quite small
Have to sit on bed
Check in and check out quick
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
LISA
Travelled with family
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Comfortable stay, great view, convenient location.
Very spacious and nicely decorated and furnished apartment facing lake. Apart from a faulty aircond in the living area, everything was good. Friendly staff. Convenient location. Popular food stalls in mobile vans right across the road.
LISA
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Keith
17 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
DEREK
16 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
1 night stay
Bed was too big for the room. Could have done with a double bed instead of a king and provided a chair. Otherwise was comfortable but a little pricey.
Generic resort. Good if you don’t have options but if there are better options do those. Many units have upstairs villas that house family units and can get very loud.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Sarah
26 Nov 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked a double room, couldnt swing a cat ,dark and a bit shabby, friendly staff walkable to everything.
Sadly our room was pretty much like a cell. Virtually no natural light, (a tiny window that required curtain to be kept shut cos faced all the cars parking) and the wall was painted with an under-coat but not completed. You do not expect the room to be mid renovation when you are not getting a discounted price. Seriously! I must say the shower is wonderful though.
Emily
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gregory
Travelled with family
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very comfortable, great location. In unit laundry was very convenient.
Property was close to major road. Lake view was obstructed due to plants and road. Bed was very comfortable and contained both a shower and very deep bathtub. Unit had refrigerator, but no microwave or dishes/utensils like all the other rooms we stayed in for our 3 weeks in NZ. Coffee provided in the unit was instant.
Pros: the property is very close to the lake and within walking distance of the main Lake Tekapo area.
Cons: check-in took a lot longer than it should have, and staff seemed rather blasé. Was expecting better customer service from its other reviews. Also worth noting - they have 2 washers and 2 dryers. Don’t do your laundry here though- they’re not maintained well. The dryer took over 2 hours to get anything dry.