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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | View from room
Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

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

Room options

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Peppers Petite

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 5

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 3

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One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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One Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 3

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 5

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Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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Three Bedroom Lakeview Villa

  • Sleeps 7

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Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 7

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Flat-screen TV

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Lake view

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Mountain view

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Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Desert view

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Deluxe Room, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Lake view

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Peppers Petite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Lake view

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Lake view

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Mountain view

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Mountain view

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About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo

Located in Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort is within a 15-minute walk of Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. .This luxury aparthotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tekapo Springs and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Tekapo.
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What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lake Tekapo - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Luxury aparthotel with a restaurant, near Church of the Good Shepherd
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)

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 10.0 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 10.0 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
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)

National rating

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 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1383 out of 3274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1041 out of 3274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 471 out of 3274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 267 out of 3274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 3274 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Unfortunately, we didn’t enjoy our stay at Peppers Bluewater in Tekapo. They’ve got incredibly greedy and you can tell they’ve converted once lovely rooms into smaller units to maximise on the extremely touristy demand of such a beautiful location. Our room was tiny and the amount of units made it difficult to park in the so called allocated spaces. The hotel needs to create dedicated bays to prevent people parking all over the place and blocking walkways etc. Tekapo lake is stunning but it’s so busy I’d advise staying somewhere with a more community feel like Twizel. We stayed in 10 hotels during our NZ trip and this was by far the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vipul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was too small to be comfortable and there was a fan motor or something similar than ran all night disturbing sleep. A very disappointing overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and friendly. But the price for the room I got was that impressive for a five star Hotel it was a bit lacking if I can get my money back, I would. One the pillowcases was torn, and just didn’t feel like a 5 star place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariajane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great greeting at reception. Room allocated was way too small for two adults travelling the South Island by car. No room to pass each other. Had trouble storing both bags in this tiny room. I ended up putting mine in the bathroom after showers. Our error for not reading room dimensions. The allocated unit was situated at the back of the two units. we heard every movement made from the occupants in the other front unit. The noisy stairs and the squeaky bed. Very disappointing. Best thing was walking distance to shops, lake and food and free parking but at nights this could be dangerous as the rocks were uneven and limited to no lighting. Way over priced for this facility. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Room comfort
No a studio room - more like a pod - the size of the room was unpleasant surprise. Also the building design is not plrasent. Lots of noise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pietro

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, I had the ‘Standard’ Room which was a very small dark room facing one of the car parks. A pity really when this hotel is geared up to benefit from the views of the lake or the mountains. Lesson: pay the extra for the premium rooms. Friendly staff and ok restaurant. Treat yourself as you’d probably only stay one night passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The room was ridiculously small, had to leave the suitcase in the car as no room with the thinnest wardrobe I have ever seen, not suitable for people on long trips with more than rucksack for baggage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stupidly didn't read the reviews before I made the purchase. The most common words according to AI was small rooms and overpriced. And I agree. Again, stupidly, I relied on the Peppers name thinking I was getting a quality room for the high price. How wrong I was. No room to put our luggage so we placed them beside the bed and stepped over them. A sign in the bathroom stated that we should leave the taps running so they don't freeze!! Terrible experience and I won't be staying at a Peppers or Accor hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Liz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Rooms small, couldn’t fit a suitcase in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dharshani

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darwyyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was such a great value for what I paid and basically amounted to a real 1-bedroom apartment. It's located very close to the town centre and had both comfortable accommodation and great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was the smallest we have ever stayed in. We couldn’t even open our cases, had to put them on the bed. Really hot and we were on the ground floor so didn’t feel happy opening the window and the air con didn’t seem to work. Second night some really noisy people arrived upstairs. Couldn’t lock the door from the inside. Don’t expect your room to look like the picture on the website, only a couple on the water, we had no view. All that said it was clean and comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Thought we would have a room with a view like they advertised, but we didn't.
Taken from the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice 2 bedroom unit with everything we needed. The property is lovely and centrally located to walk to everything. Beautiful views over Lake Tekapo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Room comfort

Modern and clean

Very small room but had everything we needed. Bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a good spot for walking into the main town centre. Felt good choices were a little lacking in Lake Tekapo. Beautiful town and we did some great activities whilst we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen, Narre Warren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property okay, service good. TV and heater not working properly. Would have been better with bathroom on top floor and extra bathroom and drying area. Glad I didn’t have wet skiing equipment to dry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great stay

Very good accommodation in central Tekapo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Disliked: Room comfort

Tiny, Cold, Overpriced and Uncomfortable

Room was very small with only about 12'' on either side and at the front of the bed. Not even enough room to set up your luggage, they have to stay closed and you are tripping over them to get to the bathroom. There is very little insulation and air leaks in around the window so room is always cold no matter how high you turn the thermostat up. Toilet seat is frigid therefore very uncomfortable to use! Bed is very uncomfortable (hard) although pillows are good. Parking out front is for 6 cars however no markings and one of the other rooms parked in between 2 spots so we did not have a parking spot available. They either need to put markers up or monitor the parking areas to ensure cars are far enough over so others do not have to walk a distance to get to their rooms. Overall, room was way overpriced and certainly not worth more than $100 a night (actual winter price is 2.5 times that!).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025