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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury aparthotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Peppers Bluewater Resort, steps from the Church of the Good Shepherd, features a tranquil garden, Rakinui Restaurant with regional specialties, and a relaxing bar. Close to the Sheepdog Statue and Tekapo Springs. In-room WiFi and attentive staff earn praise.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$412
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec

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

Deluxe Hotel Room

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8.0 out of 10
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One Bedroom Lake View Suite

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Three Bedroom Lakeview Villa

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Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

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Flat-screen TV

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Lake View

Deluxe Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Map
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Batter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Luxury aparthotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a business centre are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services and laundry facilities. Each apartment provides a fridge and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Additional amenities include room service, a hairdryer and a shower.
Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Lake Tekapo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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 41 for adults and NZD 20.50 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

  • Fishing nearby
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 per cent 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.
Cots (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: from approximately NZD 41 for adults and from NZD 20.5 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 per cent

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Peppers Bluewater Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peppers Bluewater Resort on 12 Dec 2025 start from NZ$412.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Peppers Bluewater Resort located?

Situated in Lake Tekapo, this luxury aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapo are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1363 out of 3230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1030 out of 3230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 466 out of 3230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 262 out of 3230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 3230 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning location! Cozy room. Lots of places to eat nearly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, a little on the small size and we would definitely book a room with a view next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed here as a stopover but probably the smallest room we have ever stayed in. Parking is limited as is the hotel dining who were unable to accommodate us even though only half the tables had been booked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darwyyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This hotel was such a great value for what I paid and basically amounted to a real 1-bedroom apartment. It's located very close to the town centre and had both comfortable accommodation and great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice 2 bedroom unit with everything we needed. The property is lovely and centrally located to walk to everything. Beautiful views over Lake Tekapo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff were amazing and friendly. But the price for the room I got was that impressive for a five star Hotel it was a bit lacking if I can get my money back, I would. One the pillowcases was torn, and just didn’t feel like a 5 star place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location and property and staff are amazingly friendly, recommend this place to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was too small to be comfortable and there was a fan motor or something similar than ran all night disturbing sleep. A very disappointing overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Room comfort

Nice Stay

We enjoyed our stay. It was close to town to get around and see Lake Tekapo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing hotel We had a lakeside view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tsz Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The heating system is good and the area is good enough to see the stars and Galaxy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Amenities
The room was ridiculously small, had to leave the suitcase in the car as no room with the thinnest wardrobe I have ever seen, not suitable for people on long trips with more than rucksack for baggage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MITSUNORI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good resort hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahasya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Helpful friendly staff, great location and very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was ùnsuitable for someone with mobility problems as the living space & kitchen were up 12 stairs & the bedrooms & bathroom downstairs! This was not advised! Despite being advertised from 6pm, we were refused room service until after 8pm as they "were too busy!" One of the venue's own vans was parked in the sole disabled person's carpark! Very disappointing for an upmarket accommodation venue!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well positioned to walk everywhere into town. Close to the lake and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great water pressure but it’s expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
Unfortunately, we didn’t enjoy our stay at Peppers Bluewater in Tekapo. They’ve got incredibly greedy and you can tell they’ve converted once lovely rooms into smaller units to maximise on the extremely touristy demand of such a beautiful location. Our room was tiny and the amount of units made it difficult to park in the so called allocated spaces. The hotel needs to create dedicated bays to prevent people parking all over the place and blocking walkways etc. Tekapo lake is stunning but it’s so busy I’d advise staying somewhere with a more community feel like Twizel. We stayed in 10 hotels during our NZ trip and this was by far the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

atsushi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
very nice！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Thought we would have a room with a view like they advertised, but we didn't.
Taken from the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SHIRLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our one bedroom 2 level suite was 5star, warm airy and lots of windows for the views. Booking in was very ordinary and hurried. Restaurant was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Loretta

Liked: Communication
Great location however rooms need a refresh. Very basic room at high end cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025