With a stay at Mountain Chalets Motel in Twizel, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Pukaki and Twizel Town Centre. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mueller Ridge and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Ruataniwha.
Mountain Chalets Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Ski shuttle nearby
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Playground
Family friendly
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
In-room washing machine/dryer
Laundry facilities
Playground
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
In a national park
In the mountains
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 floor
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Kitchenette
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Washer/dryer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
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Reviews
Mountain Chalets Motel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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.
Property was fine but overpriced compared to Other motels with superior facilities in close proximity
Vince
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Peter
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Having stayed in one of the A frame units previously i anticipated that this what i had booked again. However i was told i was actually in the 'cottage'. This was a sleepout/low end air bnb at best, not to mention that it was on the other side of twizel in an urban street (not part of the motel complex and therefore not associated with all their facilities).
There was nowhere to sit and eat (counter top or table). No milk, sugar, salt/pepper. A microwave with no bowls and utensils was the only cooking option. In fairness, milk was provided when i called.
The cottage was not serviced during our stay.
This was an extremely disappointing booking and i will not be repeating the experience again.
Weird front desk... Seemed it never exists... Picked keys from the room that was open & info at reception door showed my name, room number & where key is located!
Checkout was even more interesting as everyone dropped keys in front of the reception door!
An affordable (non-camping) choice to base yourself for the Hooker Valley and surrounding hikes. The A-Frame rooms reminded me of school camps. Lots of timber and basic facilities. The room was clean and large and had everything you need. Great location, plenty of parking and the star gazing was incredible.
Breaking our journey from Dunedin to Christchurch with the idea we’d drive up to Mt Cook after check in. Had a few housekeeping issues which we brought to their attention, so hopefully they are resolved. Friendly helpful staff, comfy bed. Bathrooms need a bit of updating. Heating good.
The service was horrible. The soaps were not refilled before the new occupant arrived. The carpet was dirty. It was so cold since there is no heater. The town has few dining options.
A little run down but clean and a good quiet 2 night stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Sharon
Travelled with group
22 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location to Mt Cook. Bed were very soft. Could use a mattress update.
Sharon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Lindsey
22 Mar 2025
Conveniently located near food and the main road to head out of Twizel. Appreciated the kitchenette with a kettle and refrigerator. Quiet and had what I needed. Wifi was very poor. Only briefly early morning was it ok and then it was so slow nothing would load.
The staff was friendly and helpful. The check in was very easy. It was a great location for our activities. We were not expecting anything special and that is what we got so we were fine with the stay over all. It is a cabin after all.