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Peppers Bluewater Resort

Property class: 4.5

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A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.
A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $161
$140 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

Explore the area

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State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Place, Lake Tekapo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Hotel Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a view of buildings and grass outside.

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Peppers Petite

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall mural of mountains.

Peppers Petite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

A modern living room with a grey sofa, striped armchairs, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on a stand.

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1389 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with a view of mountains, and a balcony with chairs.

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1389 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a building and mountains.

Deluxe Room

  • Desert view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a mountain in the distance.

Deluxe Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Peppers Petite

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of mountains and a lake.

Peppers Petite

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and two landscape paintings on the wall.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of a body of water and distant mountains.

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a balcony overlooking a lake and hills.

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1152 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of mountains and a lake.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1152 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a parking lot and hills.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1152 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the mountains.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1152 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo

Located in Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort is a 2-minute walk from Lake Tekapo and 13 minutes by foot from Church of the Good Shepherd. .This luxury aparthotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sheepdog Statue and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tekapo Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Tekapo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Lake Tekapo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 142 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this aparthotel include wedding services and a reception hall.
Enjoy local cuisine at Rakinui Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Lake Tekapo? This aparthotel has 1356 square feet (126 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Rakinui Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Rakinui Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 53 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,356 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 142 units
  • 3 floors
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Reception hall
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Please note king beds are provided unless separate twin beds are requested prior to check-in. Surcharge applies for requests after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 53.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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Peppers Resort
Hotel Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Hotel Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1437 out of 3386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1064 out of 3386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 492 out of 3386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 275 out of 3386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 3386 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
great location clean friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Best option in town. Rooms nice and clean, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great location & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lakeside hotel. Modern and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanti

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It has everything you need. Dedicated parking, spacious and clean. Breakfast is convenient but the food is so so.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The room was excellent, largae spaciou bathrom with bath, shower and twin basin. I booked a lake view and it was spectactular.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at a comfortable, spacious and clean hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location, staff and room was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
room is a little small but clean. friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catharina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable bed, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dayaan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Place was amazing. Couldn’t complain
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kostya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place in a fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Any poor reviews are not worth reading! This was a great hotel! Clean, comfy, perfectly located and the staff are great! I’d also recommend the restaurant, especially the surf and turf platter! WOW! Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable stay in a great location just opposite Lake Tekapo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was very clean property with beautiful lake view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious room and great view over the lake
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location, comfy bed, bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yi Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute place in a great location. The layout was nice, but needed some updates to things like the blinds, carpet, fireplace. Windows were drafty. Staff was great and attentive to needs. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rusna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My room got the spectacular view of the Lake Tekapo!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great kitchen, nice firm bed. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Overall very happy with our stay, a lovely place, only criticism is the stairs to your room from carpark, not luggage friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing stay, felt so luxurious. The kitchen is well equipped for simple meal prep. The room was well-lit and air-conditioned. I truly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026