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.
Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Tekapo Springs - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Mount John Observatory - 19 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive
Restaurants
Dark Sky Project - 4 min walk
Mackenzie's Stonegrill - 6 min walk
Kohan Restaurant - 6 min walk
Jack Rabbit - 8 min walk
Reflections Cafe & Restaurant - 4 min walk
About this property
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Luxury aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Estonian, Hindi, Japanese
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 transport
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
Limited room service
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 centre
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.
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Blackout drapes
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
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
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
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
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Very small studio room, glad we only stayed one night. Noisy room with A/C unit outside window. Property tried to charge extra $9 pp for breakfast because we did not prepay on check in even though it was not communicated
Peppers was close to town however that's the only thing it has going for it. Our room was a shoebox which wasn't what I expected for how much we paid, and I think the photos do a good job of masking this. The bathroom exhaust was broken so our small room was also dank, damp and had black mould growing on the ceiling and between the tiles in the bathroom. The bathroom door had water damage and peeling paint. When this issue was raised with reception they offered to change our room but then quickly realised they couldn't do that as they must have been fully booked out for the weekend. Instead they said housekeeping would check on it (in a tone that suggested they didn't believe us), and subsequently nothing was done about the mould or the exhaust. Would not come back here, you're better off staying in a hostel.