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The Mackenzie Suites

3.5 star property

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Premier Apartment | Balcony view
Premier Apartment | Living room
Flat-screen TV
Standard Apartment
Daily continental breakfast (NZD 14 per person)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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67 Darchiac drive, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Premier Apartment | Balcony view

Premier Apartment

  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Apartment | Living room

Luxury Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

  • Lake view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Lake Tekapo

Located in Lake Tekapo, The Mackenzie Suites is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Tekapo Springs and Church of the Good Shepherd. .This apartment is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Tekapo and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Mount John Observatory.
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What's nearby

  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dark Sky Project - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Mackenzie Suites

The Mackenzie Suites offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Horseback riding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 3 units
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

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, 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 and cash
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

The Mackenzie Suites Apartment
The Mackenzie Suites Lake Tekapo
The Mackenzie Suites Apartment Lake Tekapo

The Mackenzie Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here! It was very welcoming and the views were lovely. Very spacious too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Super Tekapo Apartment

A one-night stay en route from Queenstown to Methven on a ski trip. Great place to stay, new, well equipped and warm, which is amazing in the coldest town in NZ. Super views from the unit, friendly host and a midday check out was very civilized (this applies only to some units). Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sushma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, easy access
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and cozy yet spacious apartment ..unfortunately we were unable to see the lake due to the snow but the fireplace made up for it. We were met upon arrival to help with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing location, amazing apartment Thank you!

From the moment we arrived we were met with a fantastic friendly welcome. Our host explained everything very clearly and gave excellent recommendations for where to go and where to eat. She was lovely. This was the highlight of our trip- what a gorgeous apartment with the most stunning views we’ve ever had from an apartment. We honestly could not recommend this place more highly! Thank you for letting us enjoy such a fantastic house with such memorable views 👌👌👌
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, spacious yet a cosy feel and had great views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view , great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is spectacular. The rooms spacious and clean. No noise from the highway. Night sky is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view of the lake! Everything else was great except for the couch- was not well cleaned. Lots of hair in cushions, did not feel comfortable using.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kumail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very wonderful experience. The view of the lake was amazing. Watched the sunrise from the balcony and watched the stars at night. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. The location was excellent. Near shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Praveen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I almost feel bad giving this property only five stars as my family and I strongly feel that this property deserves at least seven stars. Never had such a smooth check-in process. The location of the property is unbelievable. It is located very close to Lake Tekapo. When we woke up in the morning, we couldn't believe the view in front of us. The place had been maintained very well. The facilities were amazing. There was a minor confusion about a fee being charged but the owners understood the miscommunication involved and handled it in a very classy way. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to stay in the proximity of Lake Tekapo and enjoy the beauty of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Kelly’s travels

We had the barn room at the end of building. Our host was very friendly and informative. It had everything we needed. Sitting on patio it had views of the lake. It was a ten minute walk to main part of town.
The barn room
View
View from property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Shearers Quarters and it was a lovely stay. There was a dedicated parking space, beautiful bathroom with soaking tub and comfortable king size bed. Easy walking access into town and helpful hosts. Our stargazing tour was canceled due to cloudy weather but the office for that was right down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family and small children
Loved everything about the property! Amazing location, friendly/helpful manager, amazing amenities. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE, Heber City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and a lovely place to stay with great views of the mountains & lake!! Fabulous 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LihNan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this property second time in two year. Loved it both times. Will return again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Yoong

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a pity that we only stayed one night. We didn’t use all the facilities available to us. Good quiet location and on a clear night, we might have been able to see the milky way from the back of the property. Only downside was that there was no laundry facilities available for the apartment. That’s not really a major point as we normally hand wash with a Scrubba bag anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glynnis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular view and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a magic stay and room... fantastic views and our host wonderful.... 👏
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great Place to Stay at Lake Tekapo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023