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Mackenzie Motels

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Cabin | Terrace/patio
Family Cabin | Living area
Family Cabin | Living area
Deluxe Cabin | Living area
Courtyard view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Studio, 1 King Bed (Studio King)

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed (Studio King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Studio, 2 Double Beds

Standard Studio, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds (Triple Studio)

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds (Triple Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Cabin

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Economy Room

  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Economy Room

  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Fairlie Heritage Museum.
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What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fairlie Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 36 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 36 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift

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

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

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Mackenzie Motels Motel Fairlie

Mackenzie Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 340 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daisuke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Gehan

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
we stayed in a family studio and expected some kitchenet but there were no sink or oven, was like a hotel. very small room , good backyard area but no point for that because there was no view or even grass or plant. room was tidy and clean , toilet door was broken so we couldn't fully close it. staff were nice. overall not happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Quoc Bao

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Murray

Travelled with family
The room, etc were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Peng

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

8/10 Good

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and cute but there was no plug outlet in the bathroom and no comfortable chairs inside. Otherwise, we were impressed with the owners’ pledge to being clean and comfortable and eco friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Boontarika

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and presentable. The owner Erin was very friendly and accommodating. There was some miscommunication in the check-in process but Erin was able to correct it promptly. Convenience location to lake Tekapo. Good breaking the drive spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Bharat

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vineet

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

6/10 Okay

Radhesh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are small, showers and bathroom are outside and inconveniently located. As our previously booked room wasnt suitable we were downgraded, but as we complained to the new owner she has helped make our stay more comfortable and we appreciated her support. I hope to one day re experience this accommodation after the new ownership has made changes and look forward to a better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

marc

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice room, but so unorganised unsure if we would stay again given the stress given on a late day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Very nice room clean and fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Sarasota

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mackenzie Motel was lovely. You would not necessarily guess from the outside but once you enter, you can’t help but be made to feel at home. The design, amenities, private porch area and little courtyard are very cute. Nice to have the refrigerator and the little candy treats. Beds very comfortable and price just right. Also a quiet little town perfect as a stopover on our way to Christchurch,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ngan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Harminder

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I don't like leaving bad reviews, but I do just want to recommend to anyone looking to stay here, it would be very worth it to upgrade to one of the main rooms rather than the budget friendly backpacker "cabin". The unit is basically a large metal box, so if you have anyone staying next to you, you will hear (and feel) everything they do. Any time one of my neighbors moved, closed a door, or sneezed, my unit shook. All that being said, I would still recommend staying here for the location and facilities - it is a lovely little motel, I just had a bad experience in my particular unit :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, although a little small. We were happy with accommodartion.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025