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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property

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Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV
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Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | View from room
Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 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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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 129 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 129 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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

Deluxe Room

  • Desert view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Peppers Petite

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

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 - 0.3 km
  • 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
  • Lake Tekapo - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 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 transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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

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

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1385 out of 3280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1042 out of 3280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 474 out of 3280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 267 out of 3280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 3280 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location! Cozy room. Lots of places to eat nearly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, a little on the small size and we would definitely book a room with a view next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was ùnsuitable for someone with mobility problems as the living space & kitchen were up 12 stairs & the bedrooms & bathroom downstairs! This was not advised! Despite being advertised from 6pm, we were refused room service until after 8pm as they "were too busy!" One of the venue's own vans was parked in the sole disabled person's carpark! Very disappointing for an upmarket accommodation venue!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room had everything we needed but the hotel is very old and outdated. I would have expected more for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeuk Yi Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All good. No all great. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyndal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I think the property is overrated. In that the price paid for a stay, does not meet expectations. Stayed in a lake front 1 bedroom suite, where our view was largely obstructed by a building. Steep stairs up into the living area, with a very very small bedroom. The room was at the front of the property with the main road in front, at times very noisy, with trucks etc. Carpeting looking a little worn. The beds were too soft. However to be close to the lake is a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hila

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing and large room, gallery floor with fully equipped kitchen, sitting area and balcony with amazing view. Charming and kind staff, convenient parking. Very close to the lake and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here as a stopover but probably the smallest room we have ever stayed in. Parking is limited as is the hotel dining who were unable to accommodate us even though only half the tables had been booked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

vicki

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Mariajane

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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