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Lakestone Lodge

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Property grounds
Dining
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Lake View Suite | View from room
Lake View Double Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy, State Highway 8, Pukaki, 7999
  • Place, Lake Pukaki Information Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Lake View Double Room

Lake View Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lake View Suite | View from room

Lake View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pukaki

When you stay at Lakestone Lodge in Pukaki, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Pukaki and Lake Pukaki Information Center. .This luxury lodge is 28.7 mi (46.1 km) from Lake Tekapo and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Twizel Town Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 2 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 11 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 12 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 13 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 37 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Moraine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Black Forest Bacon Company - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Lakestone Lodge

Lakestone Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature premium bedding. This Pukaki lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and facials.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Lakestone Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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.

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Lakestone Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tong

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a magical night at the lodge. The attention to detail started the moment we stepped in with welcome drinks (non-alcoholic option available) and handmade chocolates in the shape of rocks. The view outside our room was out of this world. The dinner (included in our room rate) was world class - inventive and high quality ingredients. The breakfast the next morning had several options to choose from. One of our most special stays!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding dinner and personable attentive owners and staff. The private views from each room are stunning especially from the large bathtub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

koh

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, West Hartford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot to relax for a few days. Views are amazing of Mount Cook. Food was excellent and the service and staff were so attentive to our needs. Great spot. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place: the location and the views, the comfort, and the food were all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing view and food

Beautiful location with nice hike from the property and free mountain bike use to bike along Lake Pukaki. The highlight, however, was the exceptional food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb little boutique lodge. Staff can't do enough for you. Very comfortable room with garden and a fantastic view. Big bathroom. Food excellent - even a packed lunch - laundry done (at cost). Best hotel of our trip so far. It will take some beating. If you're on a road trip across the east side of the South Island and looking to break the journey consider a stop here. Flights to the glacier from Mt Cook airport, hiking, dark sky area. Beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge has lovely staff and a lovely position on Lake Pukaki. The views from all parts of the hotel are stunning. The staff are excellent and very helpful. An excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wong Shi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gorgeous view of Mt Cook from the room is awesome, all the staffs very friendly. Superb bathtub with the mountain view too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Jacksonville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star property, views are to die for and staff and chef was excellent. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Man Yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JECHEON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Te Anau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow

A truly magical setting with service to match. We’ve stayed in many New Zealand hotels, and this was the first where the staff seemed truly focused on exceeding guests’ expectations. And boy, did they! We had room service dinner, and each—absolutely delicious—course was delivered exactly when we were ready for it, and at the perfect temperature. With no television, we had only conversation (mostly about the food!) and stars to keep us entertained, but seeing every constellation imaginable is an experience we’ll remember forever. We started the next morning with a brisk walk up the trail directly behind the lodge to earn our breakfast. It was cooked to order, magnificent, and served in the cozy dining area, with morning views of Mount Cook and the stunning blue of Lake Pukaki. We didn’t want to leave and would have stayed a week if we could afford it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Edinburgh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a magical place! Stunning views, and the isolation makes for fantastic star gazing. The food was fantastic, the service impeccable, and the views to die for. Loved the "off grid" feel, and the way that consideration for the environment permeated the whole experience. Truly excellent stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique setting

Superb location and personal service. The room was excellently equipped but a little on the small side. Television provided communally rather than in each room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wake up in Paradise

Amazingly beautiful and well run little Hotel / Lodge. Owner operated and meticulously well managed. The rooms are so well designed, you wake up in the morning seeing the sun raise from your window over the lake. The chef would likely get a Michelin Star for his food that he serves in the evening. Recommend you eat there in the evening vs. going to a local restaurant. Breakfast is equally impressive. One of the best experiences I had in NZ while traveling from North to South Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Singapore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with great views. Room was spacious and clean with a bathtub. We were warmly welcomed by Mike the owner and throughout our stay also had really good service from the staff. It felt like a home :) We hope to be back thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The setting is breathtaking. Service was wonderful. Highly recommend adding the dinner as part of your stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019