8/10 Good
Olaf
Traveled with partner
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Olaf
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat
5.0 star property
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Explore the area
86 Mount Cook Road (State Highway 80), Ben Ohau, Canterbury, 7999
- Lake Pukaki Information CenterPlace, Lake Pukaki Information Center6 min drive
- Twizel Town CentrePlace, Twizel Town Centre14 min drive
- Mueller RidgePlace, Mueller Ridge14 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Ashley Mackenzie Villa + Spa - 2 bedroom
Ashley Mackenzie Villa + Spa - 2 bedroom
- 2153 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
- Lake view
View all photos for Villa Matariki - 2 bedroom
Villa Matariki - 2 bedroom
- 1615 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 King Beds
- Mountain view
View all photos for Villa Tautoru - 1 bedroom
Villa Tautoru - 1 bedroom
- 1238 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
- Mountain view
View all photos for Villa Tautoru - 2 bedroom
Villa Tautoru - 2 bedroom
- 1615 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 King Beds
- Mountain view
View all photos for Exclusive Villa, 2 Bedrooms
Exclusive Villa, 2 Bedrooms
- 1830 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 King Beds
- Lake view
View all photos for Pukaki Homestead
Pukaki Homestead
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 3 King Beds
- Lake view
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About the neighborhood
Ben Ohau
Located in Ben Ohau, Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Pukaki and Lake Ruataniwha. .This luxury lodge is within the region of Mount John Observatory and Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center.
What's nearby
- Lake Pukaki Information Center - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
- Twizel Town Centre - 14 min drive - 10.2 miles
- Mueller Ridge - 14 min drive - 10.6 miles
- Lake Ruataniwha - 16 min drive - 12.4 miles
- Tekapo Springs - 45 min drive - 39.3 miles
Restaurants
- The Vier Project - 13 min drive
- Mint Folk - 12 min drive
- Jasmine Thai - 12 min drive
- Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - 12 min drive
- Ministry of Works - 12 min drive
About this property
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat
Adults-only lodge with spa services and a restaurant
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat offers 8 accommodations with fireplaces and free minibar items. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and espresso makers.
Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor tennis court and a hot tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, while MP3 docking stations help you enjoy your music in the comfort of your room. Conveniences include free minibar items and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and an outdoor tennis court. This Tuscan-style lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
- A restaurant
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
Things to do
- Helicopter/airplane tours
- Hot tub
- Library
- Outdoor tennis court
- Private wine tours
- Yoga classes
Conveniences
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Proposal/romance packages
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Business services
- Conference center
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Garden
- In the mountains
- On a lake
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Spa
- In-room massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 2 accessible parking spaces
- Front entrance ramp
- Hand-held showerhead
- No elevator (single-level property)
- Tile flooring in room
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
- 1 floor
- 4 buildings
- Built in 2012
- Reception hall
- Smoking not allowed
- Tuscan architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Down comforter
- Egyptian cotton sheets
- Pillow menu
Bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Heated bathroom floor
- Shampoo
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- MP3 dock
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Free bottled water
- Free stocked minibar
- Limited room service
- Meal delivery service
- Microwave
- Restaurant dining guides
- Toaster
More
- Electrical adapters
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 10 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 10 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 650.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 650.0 per day
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 10 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
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Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jill
Jan 28, 2021
Jill
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Nov 26, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our amazing stay in the Ashley Mackenzie villa was magical! The view of the glacier lake, the mountains, and Mount Cook were spectacular. Kaye and Luke were gracious hosts and Anna was a dream to work with. The villa was first class and very well appointed. We lacked for nothing! The chef prepared 5 star dinners that were delicious and delivered every evening. Highly recommend this property for a relaxing and pampered stay.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Valerie, Brookline, MA
May 16, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular Experience!
The villa was beyond amazing. The views right on Lake Pukaki were spectacular. We had our own private workout room & hot tub, plus a private massage room & sauna that sadly went unused.
Our hosts, Luke & Kaye were lovely and provided amazing cuisine both nights. There is plenty of privacy, but if any assistance is needed, they are right there to provide it.
Valerie
10/10 Excellent
Benson, Wisconsin
Feb 21, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unrivaled tranquility and comfort.
Hosts Kaye and Luke are developing an gorgeous property on the south end of Lake Pukaki. Part of this development includes a villa for 2-4 guests. The combination of tranquility and comfort that our one night stay provided were unsurpassed in my experience. The hosts are gracious and engaging. Kaye provided a delicious basket of goodies when we arrived; after returning from Mt. Cook park in the evening, Luke brought down a wonderful prepared dinner of locally raised salmon (we had earlier selected a wine from his cellar to chill). It turned rainy that evening, so we finished the bottle by the fire in the living room. We awoke to light coming in through the bedroom windows. After a sumptuous breakfast and soak in the hot tub overlooking vistas of the lake and mountains, we felt recharged enough to (reluctantly) leave the bliss behind and push on with our travels.
The ineffable pleasure this stay provided cannot really be conveyed in this small comment box. Book a night or two yourself to read the comments I (and many other enthralled guests) left behind in the guest book; you will be inspired to add yours to the list. This retreat would be perfect for a honeymoon (or second honeymoon). I dream of returning some year to see what Kaye and Luke have done to further develop the grounds.