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Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Twizel holiday park

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Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View
Shared kitchen
Shared kitchen
House
Family Cabin

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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53 Freda Du Faur Avenue, Twizel, 7901
  • Place, Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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House

House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Cabin

Family Cabin

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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House

House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 96 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Quadruple Room

Economy Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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House | Bathroom

House

  • 96 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort House

Comfort House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Twizel

On waterfront.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Ruataniwha and 6 miles (10 km) of Mueller Ridge with a stay here. Twizel Town Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Pukaki is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ruataniwha - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Ohau - 26 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 50 min drive - 75.8 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 50 min drive - 77.3 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Twizel holiday park
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Twizel holiday park is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park offers 40 accommodations. 24-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. This Twizel holiday park provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Ruataniwha Holiday Park Twizel
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Twizel
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Holiday park
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Holiday park Twizel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park to the airport?

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park is 99.1 mi (116-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park on May 27, 2026 start from CA $60, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park .

Does Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park offer free breakfast?

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

No, there is no casino at this holiday park.

What time is check-in at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park ?

This holiday park offers free self parking.

Does Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park have a pool?

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park does not have a pool.

Does Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this holiday park.

How close is Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park to downtown Twizel?

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park is 1.9 mi away from Twizel.

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 216 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception helped us arrange the dark skies tour. Reception also supplied us with the kitchen supplies.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

King Keung John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is clean, location is away from town center but next to the river so it is good. Staff is very helpful and polite. The only minor issues is the kitchenette only provides electric fry pan and it is old and dirty. It will be good to provide at less a stove, a frypan and a saucepan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Pearl

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The only accommodation available was the 3 bdr house. At a glance, it was great. There were only 2 of us and it was reasonably priced. The sofas were filthy so we had to put towels down to sit on. The bdr’s were clean as was the bathroom. The toilet sounds like a foghorn when it’s flushed. All this to say, not too bad but, get some new furniture and a plumber or new toilet and it would be amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony, Port Hood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenic location with nice walking trails. Friendly helpful staff & clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Bijay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was huge, comfortable and affordable with free parking. Everything I needed and loved being right beside the lake, whilst also convenient for Mt Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo and restaurants in town. It felt very safe, relaxed and family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park was a great choice for our family. The kids had a blast playing in the playground with other kids and exploring the park grounds and the lake. We were surprised by the Rosehip cottage in the best way. The cottage is very spacious with two separate bedrooms, a generous size bathroom and the washing machine was very convenient. We’d definitely stay again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quirky and fun place. The room was nice. Kitchen facilities were a little lacking but overall good. Bathroom was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

L N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, peaceful, kayaking nearby was awesome. Will be back. So happy to have three nights there leading up to Christmas with my 21yo son.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Azadeh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, with good facilities, friendly staff, and a beautiful area. What we didn’t like was the overall campsite, which in some parts looked like a construction site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely spotless!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good staff very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had Rosehip Cottage, a self contained holiday house. The washer was a big plus. Convenient parking, quiet, clean and spacious. Comfy beds. The property is outside the town of Twizel, a 5 minute drive. We found the wi-fi a little slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We stayed here for 2 nights. Our room - Tekapo - had 2 rooms, one with a larger bed and the other much smaller room with a bunk bed. The space was small but cosy. We appreciated the play area of the kids and the lake is a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and quiet accommodation. I had a decent sized cabin all to myself. Washrooms were well serviced, and they offer you a box with kitchen supplies upon check in. I liked that my cabin had a fridge and kettle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, yes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richmond

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

An easy walk to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Glynn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Was ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
we were in a cottage with 2 bunk beds on a back area. we were across from a tent that was in very poor repair with alot of "junk" scattered around the site.it looked like it was a seasonal site. it made the whole experience VERY unappealing as we didnt want to sit outside on the porch overlooking that area. the whole park had an air of another era with old, dilapidated trailers AND it was not even economical.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025