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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | View from room
Three Bedroom Lake View Villa | View from room
Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | View from room
Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Room (Hotel)

Room (Hotel)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Hotel Room

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Lake View Suite | View from room

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Lake View Villa | Living area

Three Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • 156 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa | View from room

Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • 156 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Lake View Villa | View from room

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin 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
  • Mount John Observatory - 19 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • Greedy Cow
  • Ramen Tekapo
  • ‪Dark Sky Project - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Japanese Cuisine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rakinui - ‬1 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

Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1340 out of 3177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1024 out of 3177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 453 out of 3177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 253 out of 3177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 3177 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rahasya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff, great location and very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alethea

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect half way stopover between Canterbury and Q

The chrck in process was a bit messy and took a long time. May be the staff was new and there were a lot of people checkjng at the same time. We checked in at 2.15pm but was asked to come back in half an hour. We walked to locate our room before hand and the staff told me that she was just about to make up the king bed so we can check in. However I told her that we wanted 2 beds any well not a king. Just as well I caught her in time otherwise the beds had to be separated again. It was requested at the time of booking and I paid for a twin , not a king. The room is 2 levels with a full kitchen which is a real bonus.The view was good that we can see part of the sea in the balcony. Really enjoyed the buffet breakfast. We traveled to Queenstown at least twice a year and will always stay here as it is perfect for half way from North Canterbury.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff; welcoming and informative. Clean property; well-maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Poor for a Peppers resort, so disappointed.

Peppers should be embarrassed with this property, it's what I would expect from budget ibis the room was so small. No room for bags and only just room to walk around the bed. Having stayed at peppers resorts before the expectation was high but the reality awful. Food was good is about all I can say apart from stay somewhere else in lake Tekapo or go for the absolute top rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Our initial impression was not great because we were checked in to a dirty room that hadn’t been cleaned. However, the duty Manager offered us complimentary drinks and an entry to the Tekapo Springs to make up for the error which was very much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Shahnaz, FLAT BUSH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property it self is well located to the township, which is within a walkable distance. However the room was a cupboard, once you put your bags down you couldn't get round the bed; no other furniture in the room, not good for the price you paid, no views of the lake and parking wasn't enough for the rooms allocated in that area. Room Service facilities is also poor, they would only deliver food not drinks (water). Upside was the breakfast buffet is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shiv

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, especially from Sunita (I hope I recalled her name correctly—the Indian lady at the front desk). She organized transport to get us to our bus stop in heavy snowfall. Big thanks also to the lady (of Zimbabwean origin) who gave us a ride.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small room, very clean and the Staff very friendly and helpful. It was great that it was an easy walk to the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

WeSiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

XIAN SHU

Disliked: Room comfort
The room too small. No place for luggage, no place to sit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The rooms are very tight, check in was not ready when we arrived. Check in time is 3 pm and we didn't have our room till 4:30pm. Ordered some dessert at their restaurant on site they took over half an hour to give us the take out because they forgot. It is a little disorganized for the amount they charge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception super friendly and offered local restaurant choices which were amazing as the hotel restaurant was booked out with a tour group the night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, beds were very comfortable. Staff was lovely. Close to restaurants, easy walk. Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

V E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A standard room doesn’t have any view only a little window (to the car park) difficult for two people to move around in …
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Aircon ducting in the studio room was noisy, couldn't sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soon Bee

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

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was what I wanted, just a good bed and shower
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our eoom was very spacious. View right across from the lake. Clean room, comfortable bed. I would definitely stay here again! My wife refused to leave until our last minute. She wanted to enjoy every second until the end.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reenu

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice room and stay but the standard rooms are very small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025