Mackenzie Motels

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Fairlie motel

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Deluxe Cabin | Terrace/patio
Family Cabin | Living area
Family Cabin | Living area
Courtyard view
Deluxe Cabin | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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12 School Road, Fairlie, 7925
  • Place, McLean Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairlie Heritage Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairlie Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed (Studio King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds (Triple Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Economy Room

  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Room

  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Fairlie

In Fairlie .Your stay at this Fairlie motel places you within a 10-minute walk of McLean Park and Fairlie Golf Course. Fairlie Heritage Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Mount Dobson Ski Area is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fairlie Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 36 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 36 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gladstone Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Silverstream Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eat Deli Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Little Bean South - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Library Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Mackenzie Motels

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Fairlie motel
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fairlie motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1985
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Mackenzie Motels offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. This Fairlie motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Spices
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per stay

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, 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Mackenzie Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 331 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vineet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Location. Fre Parking. Lots of Dining Options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Radhesh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are small, showers and bathroom are outside and inconveniently located. As our previously booked room wasnt suitable we were downgraded, but as we complained to the new owner she has helped make our stay more comfortable and we appreciated her support. I hope to one day re experience this accommodation after the new ownership has made changes and look forward to a better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

marc

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice room, but so unorganised unsure if we would stay again given the stress given on a late day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Very nice room clean and fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This motel was amazing. It was spotless clean and had everything you needed. What was extra special was the little touches to make you feel at home, a warm blanket and little coffee pouches and treats on the bed. We would absolutely recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness
second time staying here and it's improved with the new ownership. Rooms are in great condition and pleasantly updated. You can tell they take pride in this motel. Great value and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Sarasota

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mackenzie Motel was lovely. You would not necessarily guess from the outside but once you enter, you can’t help but be made to feel at home. The design, amenities, private porch area and little courtyard are very cute. Nice to have the refrigerator and the little candy treats. Beds very comfortable and price just right. Also a quiet little town perfect as a stopover on our way to Christchurch,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ngan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Harminder

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I don't like leaving bad reviews, but I do just want to recommend to anyone looking to stay here, it would be very worth it to upgrade to one of the main rooms rather than the budget friendly backpacker "cabin". The unit is basically a large metal box, so if you have anyone staying next to you, you will hear (and feel) everything they do. Any time one of my neighbors moved, closed a door, or sneezed, my unit shook. All that being said, I would still recommend staying here for the location and facilities - it is a lovely little motel, I just had a bad experience in my particular unit :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, although a little small. We were happy with accommodartion.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lech

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, huge bed, kitchen well equipped with plenty of fruit, breakfast serial, milk, salt/pepper etc. Unfortunately practically all shops closed after 4/5 PM (bakery reopens at 6am)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleonore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here, clean room and amenities. Warm welcome from the lovely owner, really appreciated the special touch you give to the place🌞It is close to everything in town, what more can one wish for? We totally recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jade

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is well equipped with everything a traveller needs. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, Erin!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, amenities were very good. Ease of parking right outside unit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Definitely clean, well appointed. Friendly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice spacious apartment with comfy beds and all the amenities needed for our stay in this lovely part of New Zealand. Chocolates for each person was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent motel, room was lovely & comfortable with an electric fire place on the wall which was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good for one night stop over
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Erin was great with recommending local food. Cleanliness excellent too. Comfy bed & goodies on it. I would definitely stay again if visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great shower, walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025