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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury aparthotel near Church of the Good Shepherd

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Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | View from room
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sheepdog Statue
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Tekapo Springs
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Room (Hotel)

Room (Hotel)

  • 15 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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

  • 22 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Hotel Room

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

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

About the area

Lake Tekapo

In Lake Tekapo .Within a 15-minute walk of the aparthotel, you'll find Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapo are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mount John Observatory - 19 min drive - 8.9 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

4.5-star luxury aparthotel near Church of the Good Shepherd
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this aparthotel measures 1356 square feet (126 square meters) and includes conference space. The luxury Peppers Bluewater Resort also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Lake Tekapo aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 142 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1356 sq ft of conference space
  • 126 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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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 transportation

  • 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 39 for adults and NZD 19.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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

  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 39 for adults and NZD 19.50 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1316 out of 3123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1009 out of 3123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 445 out of 3123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 248 out of 3123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 3123 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

Kristin

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

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely small room. AC worked great and bathroom was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karunakar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although this property is well maintained, The rooms are very small. If you have one big suitcase, you can't even walk around the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was satusfactory, but overpriced. An issue with a stained carpet was not adequately dealt with. Basic, no special feel to it ascompared with other New Zealand hotels we stayed at. Expected more, especially at Christmas! Didnt feel luxurious. Adequate for an overnight. Lake view blocked with buildings with ads on then. Really just a peep view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Central location. Small sized rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Julie, Sherwood Park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff Room quite small Have to sit on bed Check in and check out quick
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Comfortable stay, great view, convenient location.
Very spacious and nicely decorated and furnished apartment facing lake. Apart from a faulty aircond in the living area, everything was good. Friendly staff. Convenient location. Popular food stalls in mobile vans right across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
1 night stay
Bed was too big for the room. Could have done with a double bed instead of a king and provided a chair. Otherwise was comfortable but a little pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Moonseok

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jayanth

Disliked: Room comfort
Find a different place to stay in Tekapo
Poor, overpriced option in Tekapo. Do not recommend. Cramped rooms and poor service from front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

lotto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
2 single bed too small and sofa too soft. For 2 bed room type villas only have 1 bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Generic resort. Good if you don’t have options but if there are better options do those. Many units have upstairs villas that house family units and can get very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked a double room, couldnt swing a cat ,dark and a bit shabby, friendly staff walkable to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of gooks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dingding

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, property a little old
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness
Unfinished cell-like room but good shower.
Sadly our room was pretty much like a cell. Virtually no natural light, (a tiny window that required curtain to be kept shut cos faced all the cars parking) and the wall was painted with an under-coat but not completed. You do not expect the room to be mid renovation when you are not getting a discounted price. Seriously! I must say the shower is wonderful though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very comfortable, great location. In unit laundry was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was close to major road. Lake view was obstructed due to plants and road. Bed was very comfortable and contained both a shower and very deep bathtub. Unit had refrigerator, but no microwave or dishes/utensils like all the other rooms we stayed in for our 3 weeks in NZ. Coffee provided in the unit was instant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Naomi Elisabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: the property is very close to the lake and within walking distance of the main Lake Tekapo area. Cons: check-in took a lot longer than it should have, and staff seemed rather blasé. Was expecting better customer service from its other reviews. Also worth noting - they have 2 washers and 2 dryers. Don’t do your laundry here though- they’re not maintained well. The dryer took over 2 hours to get anything dry.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very small! Was really hard to walk around the room and have suitcases to get into! Too small of a room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024