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Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

3.5 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Breakfast and dinner served, garden views
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is ₩154,992
₩178,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

Room options

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Roads, PO Box 99, Twizel, 7901

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 2 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Lake Ohau - 29 min drive - 24.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Eco-certified hotel near Lake Pukaki
At Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel featuring ski storage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • 3 meeting rooms, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 34 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 34 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

MacKenzie Country
MacKenzie Country Inn
MacKenzie Country Inn Twizel
MacKenzie Country Twizel
MacKenzie Inn
Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
South Island Country Inn
Mackenzie Country Hotel
Distinction Mackenzie Country
Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Hotel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Hotel Twizel

Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel?

As of Jul 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel on Jul 19, 2025 start from ₩154,992, 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.

How much is parking at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel located?

Located near the slopes, this Twizel hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and skiing lessons. Lake Ruataniwha is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 629 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

We stayed here for a quick sleep break. The room was spacious, the food was decent, and there was a lovely lounge/common area to relax, read a book, or use the iPad. The staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10

The staff were friendly, loved the town. The hotel is completely over priced and the beds are so old and dipped in the middle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

A little dated in the room I was in but on the whole it was good A bit a shower water pressure would be appreciated in their renovations
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Quick
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Comfortable, clean. Good place to stay if visiting Mt Cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great value for money. We were 10 in our group and staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Check in was easy and the staff were friendly. The food at the restaurant was pretty good as well. It had nice views of the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

We had a convenient stay during our travel in the mount Cook region.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Comfortable and warm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice place to see stars at night. Good breakfast also. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Big rooms, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Plenty of parking on site
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Nice property with spacious rooms and handy location!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Our second time staying here on our NZ trip and just as enjoyable as the first. Lovely jig, older style hotel with plenty of room. Nice breakout areas to have a read, look at the sights or have a quiet drink. Room was spacious, very comfortable and breakfast buffet included in accommodation. Good Al a carte menu or buffet for dinner. Another great place to stay and extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

The bathrooms need desperately updating. The fridge set to freezing so milk was frozen solid.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Nice, older place. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

On the way to Queenstown this is a perfect stay. Roomy, all the amenities. Rooms are big and the staff friendly. Good buffet option for dinner and breakfast is included. (Buffet). Place is quiet and relaxing. Has a couple of breakout rooms and a very comfortable reading room. Couldn’t fault this place. Feel really rested after a good night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

The bar staff were extremely helpful despite having a busy restaurant. The staff at the reception were casual and disinterested.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Very comfortable stay, bed was good, room clean, very quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Nice compact room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Convenient locatiin to explore the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10

Outdated facilities, but friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Great stay, excellent service at the buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023