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7.9

2,879 reviews

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945, New Zealand

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Skiing

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Welcome to Peppers Bluewater Resort, your perfect getaway nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Tekapo, New Zealand! With prices starting as low as $150 a night, this 4-star haven is a mere 0.4mi from the city center, combining the tranquility of nature with easy access to local attractions. Whether you’re here to marvel at the stunning starry skies or tackle exhilarating ski slopes, this resort caters to every adventurer’s whim!

At Peppers Bluewater Resort, you’ll discover delightful amenities to enhance your stay – think free WiFi so you can share your stunning mountain and lake views on social media in real-time, and a scrumptious breakfast to kickstart your day! Tuck into the restaurant's offerings or savor a meal from the comfort of your room with convenient room service. Plus, if you’re traveling with family, children’s meals are available for an extra charge, ensuring everyone is well-fed after a day of exploration. Don't forget to take advantage of the 24-hour front desk, delightful bar, and extensive gardens to soak in the serene surroundings!

With over 2,879 reviews praising its charm and comfort, Peppers Bluewater Resort stands out as the ultimate choice for travelers seeking an unforgettable escape. Picture enjoying a chilled drink on your own private balcony as you soak in the mountain or lake views, or enjoying some leisure time in the garden. Whether you’re immersing yourself in nature or unwinding in your soundproof room with a well-deserved soak in the bathtub after a long day, this resort is designed for your comfort and enjoyment! Come join the adventure and make lasting memories at Peppers Bluewater Resort!

As you venture into the culinary delights of Peppers Bluewater Resort, make sure to check out The Rakinui restaurant. With its modern and family-friendly atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to gather for a hearty meal after a day of adventure! Treat your taste buds to an array of local cuisines crafted from fresh, regional ingredients. The inviting ambiance makes for a relaxed dining experience, whether you're feasting with family or gathering with friends to swap stories of the day’s adventures.

Embrace the freedom and flexibility of dining options at your fingertips! Imagine indulging in a savory breakfast steaming with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee to fuel your day, or enjoying the comfort of room service to savor a delicious meal while soaking in those stunning views. After a full day discovering the wonders of the surrounding landscapes, you can rest assured that Peppers Bluewater Resort has your dining needs covered, ensuring that every bite you take is a celebration of the flavors of New Zealand.

Whether you prefer to unwind with a cocktail at the delightful bar or take a stroll through the meticulously maintained gardens, Peppers Bluewater Resort elevates your stay into a delightful experience. It’s a place where laughter echoes throughout the gardens, sunsets paint the sky, and leisure comes naturally. Each moment spent at this remarkable resort is an opportunity to create new memories, from sipping your favorite drink to basking in the serene environment or engaging with your loved ones around a sumptuous meal. So, gear up for fun-filled days and cozy evenings—your adventure at Peppers Bluewater Resort is just beginning!

Closest airports

Richard Pearse Airport

42.3mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Kitchen

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Patio

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

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Suite, King/2 Twin, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

1150 sqft

Kitchen

Balcony

Free wifi

Microwave

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This resort-style, 2-bedroom suite is spread over 2 levels. It features a spacious lounge with a gas fireplace as well as a full kitchen, dining area, air-conditioning, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. There is an LCD TV with satellite channels as well as a DVD player, telephone, desk, coffee table, arm chairs an alarm clock radio and 2 separate bedrooms, each with a king-sized bed. There is 1 separate bathroom with a shower, bath, heated towel rail, hairdryer and ironing facilities. The outdoor deck overlookerling alpine views. If you require a change of bedding configuration after arrival a fee of $30 will apply.

Two-Bedroom Villa with Lake View  in Peppers Bluewater Resort

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Villa, King/2 Twin, 2 Bedroom, Lake View

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

1150 sqft

Lake view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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This spacious, spilled level, dual key, self-contained villa has full kitchen facilities, a dining table, lounge area, air conditioning, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. There is an LCD TV, satellite channels, a DVD player, telephone, desk, coffee table and armchairs. An alarm clock radio, 2 separate bedrooms with 1 king bed in each and 2 separate bathrooms with a shower in each, 1 bath towel rail and a hairdryer are included. There are ironing facilities and a balcony. Internet access is available for an additional charge. Please note that 5th guests will be accommodated on a sofa bed located in the lounge area. If you require a change of bedding configuration after arrival a fee of $30 will apply.

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Suite, King/2 Twin, 2 Bedroom, Lake View

1 King Size Bed

1150 sqft

Kitchen

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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More details

This resort-style, 2-bedroom suite is spread over 2 levels. It features a spacious lounge with a gas fireplace as well as a full kitchen, dining area, air-conditioning, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. There is an LCD TV with satellite channels as well as a DVD player, telephone, desk, coffee table, arm chairs an alarm clock radio and 2 separate bedrooms, each with a king-sized bed. There is 1 separate bathroom with a shower, bath, heated towel rail, hairdryer and ironing facilities. The outdoor deck overlooks the stunning Lake Tekapo. If you require a change of bedding configuration after arrival a fee of $30 will apply.

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Villa, King/2 Twin, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1150 sqft

Kitchen

Balcony

Free wifi

Microwave

+

More details

This spacious, spilled level, dual key, self-contained villa has full kitchen facilities, a dining table and lounge area, air conditioning, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, a refrigerator, LCD TV, satellite channels, a DVD player, telephone and both a desk and a coffee table. There are armchairs, an alarm clock radio and a separate bedroom with a king-sized bed. A separate bathroom with a shower, heated towel rail and a hairdryer is included. The outdoor balcony overlooks the stunning Lake Tekapo. Internet is available for an additional charge. Please note that 5th guests will be accommodated on a sofa bed located in the lounge area. If you require a change of bedding configuration after arrival a fee of $30 will apply.

One-Bedroom Suite with Lake View in Peppers Bluewater Resort

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Suite, King Size, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

1 King Size Bed

625 sqft

Lake view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

+

More details

This resort-style, 1-bedroom suite is spread over 2 levels. It features a spacious lounge as well as a full kitchen, dining area, air-conditioning, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. There is an LCD TV with satellite channels as well as a DVD player, telephone, desk, coffee table, arm chairs an alarm clock radio and 1 separate bedroom with a king-sized bed. There is 1 separate bathroom with a shower, bath, heated towel rail, hairdryer and ironing facilities. The outdoor deck has stunning views of Lake Tekapo. If you require a change of bedding configuration after arrival a fee of $30 will apply.

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

160 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This simply appointed room is located on the ground floor, with no views. This compact 14.7sqm room has 1 king-sized bed, air-conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities and an LCD TV with satellite channels. It also includes a TV, small refrigerator and a separate bathroom with a shower, heated towel rail and a hairdryer. Ironing facilities are provided. Internet is available for an additional charge. Please note that these rooms do not have any view, patio/balcony, coffee table, armchairs or a desk. They are available on the ground floor only. This compact room has no capacity for extra beds or cots. If you require a change of bedding configuration after arrival a fee of $40 will apply.

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Villa, 2 Bedroom, Lake View

1 King Size Bed

1150 sqft

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2 Bedroom Lake View Villa is 1152 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width.

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Suite, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

Kitchen

Balcony

Free wifi

Microwave

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More details

Two-Bedroom Suite with Lake View in Peppers Bluewater Resort

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Suite, 2 King Size Beds, 2 Bedroom, Lake View

2 King Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

1150 sqft

Lake view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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x4

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Two-Bedroom Suite with Mountain View in Peppers Bluewater Resort

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Suite, 2 King Size Beds, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View

1 Sofa Bed

2 King Size Beds

1150 sqft

Mountain view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

x5

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x4

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Lake View in Peppers Bluewater Resort

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Deluxe, Lake View

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

+

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Deluxe Lake View

One-Bedroom Villa with Mountain View  in Peppers Bluewater Resort

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Villa, King Size, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

625 sqft

Mountain view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

x3

+

More details

Guest reviews

7.9

2,879 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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David

9.1

November 2024

We had a problem with our smoke alarm in our room and I have to say that the reception staff who came at 11 o’clock at night were wonderful. They couldn’t sort out the smoke alarm problem so they moved us to a room a big upgrade and we were very grateful. They also offered this complimentary breakfast and late check out. They couldn’t have been more helpful and I must thank the lady that looked after us she was great.

We liked the property. There wasn’t anything we didn’t like about it.

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Avital

8.2

October 2024

This apartments hotel is very spacious, quiet and clean. Location is perfect lake front and close to shopping center of lake tekapo

2 things i didnt like about this accommodation: 1. They didn’t indicted that majority of the apartments require climbing many stairs. Mine was on 3rd floor and was very hard for me and other guests to climb up with suitcases 2. The staff wasn’t so helpful . I came to checkin on 1 pm they requested me to come back on 2 since early checkin wasnt possible. I came back on 2:30 pm and the room wasn’t ready. I waited for additional 30 min with other guest till we got the rooms

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Christine

9.1

October 2024

Where we we're located. Parking was close to room. Great kitchen to cook in. Loved the rubbish and recycling bin. Hest pump in top fllor aand bedroom. We found we didnt need them as the room was a great temperature. Peaceful.Entertaining top floor. Bedroom on lower floor.Bath. Loved the fact that windows or sliding door on all walls so could keep an eye on your car, lovely outlook across the park from kitchen, small window showing footpath in front off all units separate from parking, ranch slider had a vertical long window that opened to a deck with fantastic view of part of the lake and lake front shops pubs etc. Didnt hear a thing with ranch slider closed. And faced away from easterlies so quite sheltered.. All this on the top floor. Small desk, lounge, dining, kitchen. Lower floor bedroom, bathroom, door in and out of unit via your hallway. Windows don't get condensation and quiet so assumed double glazed. Mobile phones were kept updated with events and latest info on the restaurant etc. Bathroom robes felt soft and cosy.

Unable to find a docking station. Take your adapter. (We always do). Wall plugs were awkward behind bed side tables. No nets in downstairs room. Just drapes. Awkward as the room was on the ground level, a pathway was next to the side of our building which is not obvious as it is not concreted like all other paths in the complex.. But this guy walked down the side of our unit and stopped off to the side and appeared to be having a smoke as he was near our room, it felt intrusive. Had he looked at our room, he would have seen in. If this walking area was not supposed to be used, then maybe a gate should be between the fence and attached to the wall on our unit. Be great of there was a TV in our bedroom.

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Page16boy

8.2

September 2024

We stayed one night at the property - we arrived at the Lake mid afternoon on a sunny day so decided to do some hiking around the areas before the sunset and then check-in. Checked in after dark in winter c6pm. The initial check-in experience was not the best as were were given the wrong room. Staff were prompt to remedy that and upgraded our stay to a lovely suite for the night. The room was adequate - bit outdated but sufficed our stay for the evening. Staff were all friendly, you can get takeaway coffee from the cafe downstairs for the morning if you are not the breakfast type. There is onsite parking which is really useful. The drawcard for the property is it's brilliant location and the amazing outlook to the beautiful lake. Overall, satisfied with out stay minus the little check-in hiccup.

As noted above, check in was not as smooth, however that was promptly rectified. The suite we stayed in had an open wet shower with no curtains (therefore floors do get wet). Either put in shower curtains, or provide some additional towels for the floor. We did not stay long enough to try any other facilities on site, therefore cannot comment further.

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Rafe

10

August 2024

• very close to the lake, eateries and activities like stargazing, petting zoo and horse riding • well lit at night if you need to get to the reception • 24hr reception • my room came with laundry machine (washer+dryer 2 in 1) • stay was comfortable and relaxing • reception has a lot of brochures of activities you can do nearby • silver river lodge (where you go for the petting zoo and stargazing) has a small entry point between our hotel to their location, just ensure you bring a torchlight when it's dark out

• flying bugs all around due to the lake so need to ensure you keep all sliding doors closed

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Winwin

8.2

September 2024

+ It’s a very spacious unit with everything you need! (Washing machine, dishwasher, stovetop, sofa bed, TV, heaters, etc). The facilities are quite thorough :) + The location is very close to the gorecery shop and nearby restaurants. + The lake view unit is amazing! You can daydream in the morning gazing at the view while sipping up your tea or coffee.

- I found a dirty dish brush with lots of hair in it. - They could have given us more dishwashing liquid and dishwasher tablets. - It’d be more convenient if they provide us with sponge to wash dishes.

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Morgan

8.2

July 2024

Location is excellent, staff were friendly. We were upgraded from a basic room to one with more space, deck and bath.

Information regarding happy hour times, and the food available was very inconsistent across different platforms. We booked this accomodation around our itinerary, wanting the tapas menu between 4 and 5 as we found advertised online. When we arrived we discovered that happy hour is 4:30-5:30 and that only fries are available for food. We found 3 different menus and times listed for happy hour. There is mould growing in the grout on the walls in the bathroom, and the paintwork in the room desperately needs a fresh coat. While this doesn’t affect my feelings on the resort, I would expect this level of detail to be taken care of when paying over $300 a night for the most basic room at a luxury resort.

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Morgan

8.2

March 2024

Peppers has condo-style accommodation--very spacious and comfortable. We had a two-bedroom apartment with a deck overlooking the lake, full kitchen, and lounge area with couches and TV upstairs and the bedrooms and one bathroom downstairs. The configuration was a little awkward downstairs--after entering, it was impossible to get to the bedrooms and bathroom without shutting the door because the corridor was so narrow. The bedrooms were comfortable and the bathroom was fine--just a weird layout. Upstairs was awesome, but the furniture was a little worn--had the feel of a well-used ski-town rental condo. The staff were super-helpful--when our TV was not working, they sent someone over right away to fix it. It's a beautiful location--amazing views over Lake Tekapo, walking distance to everything in this very small town, ample parking, and a restaurant on-site that serves an adequate breakfast and basic dinner meals.

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Esther

8.2

March 2024

Super spacious and very clean apartment with great view. Close to amenities like 4 Squares supermarket and restaurants. Enjoyed our stay!!

The entrance to the apartment is shared with another apartment next door. The housekeeping staff who were cleaning the next apartment placed their bags and equipment right outside our door. We have just checked in and wanted to move our bags into our apartment but couldn’t because the path was blocked. When we were checking out, the bags were again placed outside our unit, waiting to clean the room after we leave. The door of the apartment oddly opens to a wall right in front and you have to open the door 180 degrees to move into the apartment. Didn’t expect the 2 bedroom apartment with Mountain View to have 2 levels. The lounge area is upstairs and rooms are downstairs. Not exactly suited for my elderly parents so they stayed downstairs in their room mostly.

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Youngbin(rina)

10

March 2024

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful accommodation experience! The bathroom was amazing with underfloor heating, good ventilation, and separate bathtub and shower facilities. Despite the strong wind, the curtains were thick and the room was surprisingly well-insulated. The reception lounge was also serene, clean, and very pleasant, and it operates 24 hours.

The bathtub was so large that it took a lot of water to fill it up, which was a bit disappointing. However, it might be suitable for taller individuals. It seems like the structure allows for a lot of noise from adjacent rooms. I'm not sure about the layout of the next room, but it appears the noise doesn't travel to the bedroom, possibly only when conversations happen in the living area. But no worries they were people from a country known for speaking loudly.

Points of Interest Around Peppers Bluewater Resort

Attractions

Lake Tekapo

0.5mi

Church of the Good Shepherd

0.6mi

Mackenzie Basin (Mackenzie Country)

1.2mi

Burkes Pass

8.4mi

Lake Pukaki

17.1mi

Mt. Cook (Aoraki)

19.6mi

Tasman Glacier (Haupapa)

26.1mi

Mt. Cook Hermitage Hotel

26.6mi

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

26.6mi

Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park

30.3mi

Restaurants

The Rakinui

Cuisines

  • Local

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Amenities of Peppers Bluewater Resort

Skiing

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Kitchen

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Patio

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Peppers Bluewater Resort

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property