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Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

3.5 star property

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Property grounds
Breakfast and dinner served
Family Room
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Roads, PO Box 99, Twizel, 7901
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Twizel

Located in Twizel, Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Twizel Town Centre and Lake Ruataniwha. .This ski hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mueller Ridge and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Lake Pukaki.

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 23 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 47 min drive - 72.6 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 48 min drive - 74.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel offers 108 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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 108 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include ski storage, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 34 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 34 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted
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
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

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

MacKenzie Country
MacKenzie Country Inn
MacKenzie Country Inn Twizel
MacKenzie Country Twizel
MacKenzie Inn
Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
South Island Country Inn
Mackenzie Country Hotel
Distinction Mackenzie Country
Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Hotel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Hotel Twizel

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 653 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 653 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 653 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 653 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 653 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hyun Woo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and pleasant stay at this hotel. Very happy with everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Recently renovated rooms and bathrooms are very clean and functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Shalvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were fantastic and accommodated requests such as cutlery / salt&pepper. Only decent place in Twizel and handy distance to Mount cook. Property was a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kwok kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, bed was good, room clean, very quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, excellent service at the buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Rashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with spacious rooms and handy location!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Cesare

Convenient locatiin to explore the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and the staff were friendly. The food at the restaurant was pretty good as well. It had nice views of the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a convenient stay during our travel in the mount Cook region.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place to stop on the way south.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Shaghayegh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a quick sleep break. The room was spacious, the food was decent, and there was a lovely lounge/common area to relax, read a book, or use the iPad. The staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, loved the town. The hotel is completely over priced and the beds are so old and dipped in the middle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lloyd McLauchlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old-school hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and good location for local food trucks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Friendly people and comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rupesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good location .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kazuhiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very smooth and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean. Good place to stay if visiting Mt Cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025