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High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 star property
Motel in Twizel with free parking
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
May 2024
June 2024

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3 Bedroom Carriage House | Terrace/patio
Front of property
House, 3 Bedrooms
3 Bedroom Carriage House
Reception
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
23 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901
  • Popular LocationTwizel Town Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationMueller Ridge7 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Ruataniwha5 min drive
  • AirportTimaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)111 min drive
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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
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 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
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Single Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

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

Twizel

High Country Motel and Backpackers is located in Twizel. Mueller Ridge and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Pukaki and Lake Ruataniwha.
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What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 4 min walk
  • Mueller Ridge - 7 min walk
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 5 min drive
  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive
  • Lake Ohau - 38 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - 8 min drive
  • Ministry of Works - 4 min walk
  • Top Hut Bar & Bistro - 3 min walk
  • Razza Bar - 4 min walk
  • Mint Folk - 4 min walk

About this property

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Property highlights
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), luggage storage and a reception hall
  • Barbecues and a TV in reception
Room features
All 104 rooms have amenities such as WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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

  • Daily housekeeping

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

  • Shower
  • Towels

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® 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 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.

High Country Motel and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 230 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khim Bahadur

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like the service given by staff.easy access for shooing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very clean, great staff, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good value for price paid. Comfortable rooms. Communal ablutions clean. Perhaps some milk in the fridge to go with coffee sachets?
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was convient to many places within walking distance. It was not sound insulated so it was a bit noisy. Felt a little cramped for space. The front desk hours were sporadic. We used the laundry but it was just one washer/dryer for a large number of potential residents.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Dated & not particularly attractive. Despite that, had a comfortable night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
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 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Howard

Travelled with family
This motel is quite old, basic facility is there. They have daily room servicing but no standard procedure, like milk was given only once, partially tidy up stuff, curtain was opened without any privacy concept. Location is ok, Four Square is just opposite with various restaurants in walking distance. Parking is ok too. It is a bit pricy at this quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024