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Burkes Pass Country Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A well-maintained lawn with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A snow-covered house with a sign indicating it is an accommodation and gallery.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of a balcony with a wooden deck and greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, wooden cabinets, and a window with a view of greenery.
A covered outdoor area with a view of a grassy yard, trees, and a distant hill.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $133
$116 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26

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2122 Fairlie-Tekapo Road, SH 8, Fairlie, Burkes Pass, Canterbury, 7987
  • Place, St. Patrick's Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a blue quilt, white pillows, and a rolled white towel. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Room 1

  • Sleeps 4

Room 2

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a red chair, a wardrobe, a map on the wall, and a picture.

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a microwave and a coffee machine.

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a painting, and a wall-mounted light switch.

Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 2

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A wooden sign for Burke's Pass Country Motels with a vacancy sign below.

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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A wooden sign for Burke's Pass Country Motels with a vacancy sign below.

Deluxe Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 71 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Burkes Pass

Located in Burkes Pass, Burkes Pass Country Motel is within a 15-minute drive of St. Patrick's Church and Fairlie Heritage Museum. .This motel is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Lake Tekapo and 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Lake Tekapō Regional Park.
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What's nearby

  • St. Patrick's Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Tekapo - 21 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 23 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Dark Sky Project - 23 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 29 min drive - 18.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverstream Hotel - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Burkes Pass Country Motel

Burkes Pass Country Motel offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Burkes Pass motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-out and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1979
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20.70 per accommodation, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Up to 26 lbs per pet

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 20.70 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: NZD 20 every 2 days; may vary based on length of stay and unit size
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property and its surroundings has no mobile phone coverage.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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Burkes Pass Country Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 244 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean, quiet and excelent coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful and kind. Everything is Clean and bed is comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Renovated rooms, warm cozy - thanks for toast from an early breakfast start - great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jinhyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very friendly staff, clam and perfect to stay one night!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of space, perhaps a bit more than we needed, but perfect for an overnight stopover. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful accommodation Clean and well stocked Kind hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful accommodation and great hosts. Good facilities (washing and dryer). Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Megan and Phil were great hosts. Loved the dogs too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, amenities were good, got breakfast as well which was a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful host and a nice cozy stay. Shower was nice and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cozy, beautifully clean and with everything we needed. The staff were welcoming and kind, thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norhamidah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute place, great backyard!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cosy cottage with fantastic rural outlook. About 15 mins out of Tekapo . The owners are very friendly and you can order excellent meals to be delivered. We met the family dogs and cat. Very restful and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Poonamben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay.. Only 16 minutes drive from lake Tekapo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Wish I had an extra day to stay there. Phil was very welcoming & helpful! Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodation was clean, had all the necessary amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dannielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel was fantastic after a busy day travelling with kids. The superior room was just what we needed and more. Kitchen essentials, couches, warm comfy beds. All the family enjoyed there stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chacko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and location was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SASIKUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best motel I have ever stayed in my lifetime and highly recommend this place. This was no less than a 5 star hotel. Amazing hospitality with clean rooms and made a comfortable stay. Most memorable experience staying in this motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small family run Motel really friendly host quiet location would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a unit with 2 bedrooms and very modern bathroom. Phil, the owner is very friendly. We also love his 2 adorable dogs and the 4 lambs.
Stargazing from the backyard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sundeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place for a getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023