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High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 star property
Motel in Twizel with free parking

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Property entrance
3 Bedroom Carriage House | Terrace/patio
Breakfast (NZD 13.00 per person)
House, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
House, 3 Bedrooms

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July

Room options

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WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Single Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio

Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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3 Bedroom Carriage House

3 Bedroom Carriage House

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Single Beds

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House, 3 Bedrooms

House, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed and 7 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
23 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Motel near Lake Pukaki
Consider a stay at High Country Motel and Backpackers and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 104 rooms have amenities such as WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 3 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 3 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 13 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 7:30 PM) and Monday - Sunday (8 PM - 10 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 13.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

High Country Motel Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel Backpackers
High Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel Twizel

Frequently asked questions

Is High Country Motel and Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

As of 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High Country Motel and Backpackers on 14 Jul 2025 start from NZ$115.0, 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 High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is High Country Motel and Backpackers located?

Situated in Twizel, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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High Country Motel and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 243 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Great value for money and close to plenty of restaurants and local shops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

Rubbish under the bed and shower not clean but location handy to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Loved staying here on our way to Invercargill - tried to book again a few days later but no vacancies It was a lovely cabin, spacious, comfortable, quiet with noise curfew, easy parking, close drive to the township but you could walk off energetic The reception was so welcoming for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very clean, great staff, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Very quiet and very accessible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Weather was fantastic, locals very friendly, night was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Place was perfectly adequate for the overnight stay we required
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

The room was satisfactory with good access to Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki and surrounding areas. Nice pub nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Friendly staff and affordable..

10/10

Great location to stay and close to town centre. Chris at reception was excellent and very helpful! Thanks for the awesome stay.

10/10

I liked the price per night at this motel and it wasn't far from Mt Cook NP and some nice lakes. There are restaurants and grocery stores a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Closed to town center and supermarket.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Great value and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Clean and comfortable. Easy walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

I like the service given by staff.easy access for shooing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Our room was comfortable.

10/10

Plenty of room and everything you need in the unit and park. Shops next door, easy accessible parking and quiet location. Not fancy but great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Nice basic 1 bedroom apt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Nice place to stay, staff were helpful for our late check in. Only draw back was other noisy guests and noise from a nearby bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

The room we had is basic with everything we needed for our stay. Very clean as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

close to everything great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Easy to find, and able to park car outside unit. Next to 4 Square and bar/restaurant, so convenient location. Well equipped kitchen if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Good budget option. Accommodation was simple but clean and comfortable. All needs were covered. Kitchen was pretty clean. Easy walk within town to supermarket and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023