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Burkes Pass Country Motel

2.5 star property
A peaceful motel retreat with barbecue grills surrounded by natural beauty, offering a perfect base to explore the nearby attractions and scenic wonders.

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Burkes Pass Country Motel blends rustic charm with practical comforts. Guests can wander through the garden, let kids enjoy the playground, or handle laundry on-site. The property provides in-room WiFi for staying connected and express check-out for travelers on the move.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms | Individually decorated, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 15 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 15 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 8 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
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About the neighborhood

Burkes Pass is home to Burkes Pass Country Motel. Fairlie Golf Course and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing and snowboarding. Visit our Burkes Pass travel guide
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2122 Fairlie-Tekapo Road, SH 8, Fairlie, Burkes Pass, Canterbury, 7987

What's nearby

  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    17 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Sheepdog Statue featuring outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
    Sheepdog Statue
    17 min drive - 25.9 km
  • In the shoulder season the pools are very quiet. Since they're hot, it really doesn't matter what the weather does.
    Tekapo Springs
    20 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Lake Tekapō Regional Park
    15 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Dark Sky Project
    18 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    146 min drive

Restaurants

  • Silverstream Hotel
    9 min drive

About this property

Burkes Pass Country Motel

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Burkes Pass Country Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Decks/patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1979
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20.70 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 26 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 20.70 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: NZD 20 every 2 days; may vary based on length of stay and unit size
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property and its surroundings has no mobile phone coverage.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Burkes Pass Country Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 26 lbs per pet. There's a fee of NZD 20.70 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Burkes Pass Country Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Burkes Pass Country Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Burkes Pass Country Motel located?

Situated in Burkes Pass, this motel is within 16 mi (25 km) of Lake Tekapō Regional Park, Fairlie Heritage Museum, and Sheepdog Statue. Church of the Good Shepherd and Cowans Hill Walkway are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Burkes Pass Country Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful accommodation and great hosts. Good facilities (washing and dryer). Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SASIKUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best motel I have ever stayed in my lifetime and highly recommend this place. This was no less than a 5 star hotel. Amazing hospitality with clean rooms and made a comfortable stay. Most memorable experience staying in this motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is incredible value for money. Apartment had some nice touches. We liked the football game. Great location in a beautiful setting. The vintage yard over the road was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hwee Hah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and spacious. We can even cook in the room and the pots and utensils etc are clean. Owner is friendly too and gave popsicles to my children.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanpeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming family-owned country motel! Super clean rooms, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere. Loved the thoughtful touch of free bread and milk—perfect for a simple breakfast. Great value and a peaceful stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chacko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and location was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property. It was a short drive to Lake Tekapo for night sky viewing and cute pubs nearby for dinner. The property is great and the hosts are so lovely!

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay

Great place to stay between Fairlie and Lake Tekapo. Quiet, cute dogs, friendly sheep. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended with great facilities

Such a great place in a Beautiful historic town. Brilliantly equipped with everything you might need and a super-hospitable host who couldn’t have been kinder We highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Menachem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful and kind owners
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

We really enjoyed our stay at this nice little motel. It’s not often you see a 2 bedroom motel room which was nice. The kitchen is well equipped for such a small space and we really appreciated the BBQ.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean studio room with a private terrace onto a lovely back garden. Hosts were very welcoming and friendly. Comfortable bed and plenty of hot water. Great coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older motel but comfortable and very clean. Owner made us feel very welcome, she was really friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alma Flor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay with this motel so much. The room was very neat and comfortable, the host were very accomodating and nice. Also the property was just accross the road from the tourist spots in Burkes Pass.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable, affordable and met our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

aideen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Heritage walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suvarna

Liked: Amenities
We really enjoyed our stay at Burkes Pass Country motel! The rooms were clean and cosy and the beds were comfortable to sleep in, much needed after a long drive from Christchurch! We stayed here while visiting Lake tekapo and the drive through burkes pass was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bed & a nice hot shower, room warmed up for our arrival. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Burkes Pass Motel was lovely for our short stay in the Lake Tekapo area. Easy check in/check out. Felt like we were on a farm retreat with the garden, hens, and sheep on the property. Very clean room and friendly staff :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend stay if passing

Good stay in the studio. Small space but adequate for one night. Plenty of hot water and kitchen equipment. As the motel is situated along the main road it did get noisy with heavy lorry passing from 5am. That said we would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Near Tekapo

Quick stay after Dark Sky Project visit. Convenient location. Friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking to be away from the tourists in Tekapo, this is the place. Only 15 minutes away, it’s almost the middle of nowhere, in a good way. Just a few rooms, in a beautiful mountain setting, and if it hadn’t been so cloudy the starry sky would have been amazing. Quirky retro display across the highway and local history on display. Owner was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025