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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property

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Front of property
Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Peppers Petite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Flat-screen TV

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 129 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 129 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Desert view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Lake View | View from room

Deluxe Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Peppers Petite

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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View from room

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Lake Tekapo

Located in Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort is within a 15-minute walk of Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. .This luxury aparthotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tekapo Springs and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Tekapo.
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What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪25 Degrees Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 142 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this aparthotel include wedding services and a reception hall.
Enjoy local cuisine at Rakinui Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Lake Tekapo? This aparthotel has 1356 square feet (126 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Rakinui Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 41 for adults and NZD 20.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Limited room service

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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

  • Fishing nearby
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.5 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

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 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
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
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

We should mention

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
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

Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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Peppers Resort
Hotel Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Hotel Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1417 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1056 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 488 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 274 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 3350 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was very clean property with beautiful lake view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great location & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious room and great view over the lake
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catharina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable bed, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location, staff and room was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable stay in a great location just opposite Lake Tekapo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I didn’t realize I booked a petite room but other than getting around our luggage in the tight space, the room was nice, bed was comfortable and nicely decorated. The hotel is close to the areas of interest and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kostya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place in a fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsa May

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The villa was clean and the the staff were really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable stay in Lake Tekapo. The room was quite small but the bed was comfy, the location was great, and everything was easy and hassle-free. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Good check-in, room was very clean and tidy, good choice of food and drinks for breakfast (for an additional fee)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful suite and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice apartments
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Clean, spacious room, nice sheets, comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

madhu

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice resort. Room was small but v comfortable. Breakfast was nice with plenty of choice. Had dinner at restaurant. It was delicious and the staff v welcoming. Slight issue with being overcharged for glass of wine but it was sorted. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
staff was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Great room and view. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff was friendly, rooms were spacious and the view was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We booked a standard room and there was barely enough room for 2 people and our suitcases. We found it expensive for that room. Other then that, the bed was comfortable, location was good and all the amenities were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Changhui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best in the town. Huge living room and a full kitchen. Comfortable bed and great bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Amenities, communication
The place looks a bit run-down.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice, spacious and clean with lake and mountain views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025