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High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 star property
Connect with nature on the tranquil grounds or tap into local knowledge from our friendly staff.

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3 Bedroom Carriage House | Terrace/patio
House, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Reception
House, 3 Bedrooms
Breakfast (NZD 13.00 per person)
Nestled in a scenic location, High Country Motel and Backpackers offers a warm welcome with its garden, terrace, and helpful staff. Connect to WiFi in the comfort of your room or enjoy some quiet time reading near the lobby TV.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Internet access
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
The current price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Single Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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3 Bedroom Carriage House

3 Bedroom Carriage House

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Single Beds

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House, 3 Bedrooms

House, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed and 7 Single Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
23 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Lake Ohau - 38 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

High Country Motel and Backpackers

At High Country Motel and Backpackers, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Pukaki. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 104 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 7:30 PM) and Monday - Sunday (8 PM - 10 PM)
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 3.00 (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 13.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

High Country Motel Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel Backpackers
High Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel Twizel

Frequently asked questions

Does High Country Motel and Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, High Country Motel and Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at High Country Motel and Backpackers and nearby?

High Country Motel and Backpackers has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around High Country Motel and Backpackers like?

High Country Motel and Backpackers is a short 4-minute walk from Twizel Town Centre and 7 minutes' walk from Mueller Ridge.

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High Country Motel and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good location and comfortable
The place is fairly basic but clean, tidy and comfortable. WIFI was good. The fridge did freeze everything overnight though which was a little annoying as we didn’t change any settings. Otherwise good and close to the pub.
R, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very quiet and very accessible
Warren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, great staff, close to town
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1 more night in Twizel
Weather was fantastic, locals very friendly, night was great
Brent, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was satisfactory with good access to Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki and surrounding areas. Nice pub nearby
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place was perfectly adequate for the overnight stay we required
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the price per night at this motel and it wasn't far from Mt Cook NP and some nice lakes. There are restaurants and grocery stores a short walk away.
michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Closed to town center and supermarket.
Wenginn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the service given by staff.easy access for shooing
Khim Bahadur, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value and clean
Owen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and affordable..

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Plenty of room and everything you need in the unit and park. Shops next door, easy accessible parking and quiet location. Not fancy but great value for money
Grant, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to stay and close to town centre. Chris at reception was excellent and very helpful! Thanks for the awesome stay.

10/10 Exceptional

Nice basic 1 bedroom apt.
Edmund, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to find, and able to park car outside unit. Next to 4 Square and bar/restaurant, so convenient location. Well equipped kitchen if needed.
RUTH, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable. Easy walk to shops and restaurants.
Graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good budget option. Accommodation was simple but clean and comfortable. All needs were covered. Kitchen was pretty clean. Easy walk within town to supermarket and restaurants.
Olivia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our room was comfortable.

8/10 Very good

fishing trip
close to everything great
WILLIS, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay, staff were helpful for our late check in. Only draw back was other noisy guests and noise from a nearby bar.
Jeremy and Rebekah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room we had is basic with everything we needed for our stay. Very clean as well!
Armand, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value for price paid. Comfortable rooms. Communal ablutions clean. Perhaps some milk in the fridge to go with coffee sachets?
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy park close to pub
David Edward, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I liked it. Was very clean.
Marie, 1-night trip