Mackenzie Motels

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Cabin | Terrace/patio
Family Cabin | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Family Cabin | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Deluxe Cabin | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Courtyard view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $79
$69 nightly
$79 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Explore the area

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12 School Road, Fairlie, 7925
  • Place, McLean Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairlie Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairlie Heritage Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed (Studio King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds (Triple Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed (Studio King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Room

  • Mountain view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Room

  • Mountain view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Fairlie

With a stay at Mackenzie Motels in Fairlie, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of McLean Park and Fairlie Golf Course. .This motel is 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from Lake Tekapo and 28 mi (45 km) from Tekapo Springs.

What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fairlie Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Tekapo - 45 min drive - 32.5 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 50 min drive - 34.3 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverstream Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Bean South - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red Stag - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eat Deli Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gladstone Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Mackenzie Motels

Mackenzie Motels offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. This Fairlie motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include free tea bags/instant coffee and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1985
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Spices
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per stay

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Mackenzie Motels Motel Fairlie
Mackenzie Motels Motel
Mackenzie Motels Fairlie
Mackenzie Motels Motel
Mackenzie Motels Fairlie
Mackenzie Motels Motel Fairlie

Mackenzie Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 345 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Very nice room clean and fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value accommodation option to start our road trip. Everything we needed and a comfortable bed. Good communications from owner/manager.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a/c and electric fire for cold months, easy walk to town recommend for overnight stop
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent condition and service, truly feels like home.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and very well equipped. The staff, esp Tabitha, was very accomodating. The hotel position in Fairlie is very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rahne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautifully maintained looking lovingly prepared
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gehan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very well presented, clean and spacious for our travel needs. The staff at the office were very friendly and efficient in their jobs. Overall, we had a really enjoyable stay at Mackenzie Motels and would be glad to recommend based on our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great find. Very clean and the electric fireplace was a nice feature. The outside deck was a perfect place to sit out and unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lay Hoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness
second time staying here and it's improved with the new ownership. Rooms are in great condition and pleasantly updated. You can tell they take pride in this motel. Great value and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent motel, room was lovely & comfortable with an electric fire place on the wall which was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This motel was amazing. It was spotless clean and had everything you needed. What was extra special was the little touches to make you feel at home, a warm blanket and little coffee pouches and treats on the bed. We would absolutely recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Murray

The room, etc were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vineet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Location. Fre Parking. Lots of Dining Options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Information pack was helpful and there were some nice welcome goodies in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great shower, walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jorge humberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleonore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here, clean room and amenities. Warm welcome from the lovely owner, really appreciated the special touch you give to the place🌞It is close to everything in town, what more can one wish for? We totally recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the property , very clean , nice and cozy Needed a little work on wifi range as didn’t work for us
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chun-Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good for one night stop over
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is well equipped with everything a traveller needs. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, Erin!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, amenities were very good. Ease of parking right outside unit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025