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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 Mountain View Suite | Living area
Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | View from room

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
  • Dark Sky Project
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Tekapo Springs
    ‪20 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

  • 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 - 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
  • Mount John Observatory - 19 min drive - 9.8 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 41 for adults and NZD 20.50 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

  • 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)

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 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

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 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
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 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, 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

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1328 out of 3153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1017 out of 3153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 450 out of 3153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 252 out of 3153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 3153 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

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice room and stay but the standard rooms are very small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small studio room, glad we only stayed one night. Noisy room with A/C unit outside window. Property tried to charge extra $9 pp for breakfast because we did not prepay on check in even though it was not communicated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was the best of the dozen hotels was stayed at during our 18 day trip to Australia & New Zealand.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Derek

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Peppers was close to town however that's the only thing it has going for it. Our room was a shoebox which wasn't what I expected for how much we paid, and I think the photos do a good job of masking this. The bathroom exhaust was broken so our small room was also dank, damp and had black mould growing on the ceiling and between the tiles in the bathroom. The bathroom door had water damage and peeling paint. When this issue was raised with reception they offered to change our room but then quickly realised they couldn't do that as they must have been fully booked out for the weekend. Instead they said housekeeping would check on it (in a tone that suggested they didn't believe us), and subsequently nothing was done about the mould or the exhaust. Would not come back here, you're better off staying in a hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Claes

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice property that was comfortable and close to Lake Tekapo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noretta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall enjoy our stay, exceed my expectation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great View!

We stayed in Lake View room. Stunning view. Everything nearby is walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for the local restaurants and shops and a nice position close to Lake Tekapo a beautiful environment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for local attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The parking was good. However, our room was a little small and musty. Great location and the breakfast buffet was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Franco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great modern property with easy walking distance to the village. We had a Lakeview which was sensational.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful suit and very comfy bed. Breakfast was comprehensive and lovely too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice trip!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

TAE SIK

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yashan Zarir

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel are really wonderful and they also have a wonderful restroom
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice two bedroom apartment with an upstairs lounge with good views of the lake. walking distance to restaurants and supermarket. Kitchen facilities could be useful for longer stays we chose to eat out. Parking directly outside the apartment. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This review is specifically about the room type "hotel king". Our room number ended in A. I've never been so glad to leave a place behind. The check in was pleasant, if brief. The reception area entrance was shabby with small signage. The key we received was an old school plastic keychain with a metal key, and the key and doorknob were difficult to use. There are stairs down to an unlit outdoor entry, a raised threshold into a tiny (lit) room between your and the neighbor's doorways. Many bugs were present here. The room itself barely fit the bed. There was not enough room to store two suitcases at the foot of the bed. The mattress was quite firm. The sheets were clean and the mattress and box spring or bed frame appeared new. The bathroom was tiny with barely any counter space. The room phone was dead. The lamps were not plugged in, the bedside outlets are hidden behind mattress. The aircon was on 18° C and it was FREEZING. It was hard to change the temperature with no instructions on the thermostat. There was a large, live fly in our room when we arrived, and a dead bug in the windowsill. We opened the window to let the fly out and maybe warm up the room again, and within two minutes, a bee flew into our room since there are no screens on the windows. The bathroom is updated but there is still chipping paint around the door. The bathroom door had water damage . Could hear neighbors easily and doors slamming in the shared entry . Just awful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Su

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in process is terrible. Rooms are unbelievably small, my husband and my carry on luggage has no extra space to lay and open. No desk or chair at all. Room is full with just a double bed, and cupboard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025