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High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 star property
Motel in Twizel

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Nestled in a scenic location, High Country Motel and Backpackers offers a warm welcome with its garden, terrace, and helpful staff. Connect to WiFi in the comfort of your room or enjoy some quiet time reading near the lobby TV.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is CNY416
CNY478 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17

Room options

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Studio | WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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House, 3 Bedrooms | WiFi, bed sheets

House, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed and 7 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 9 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 47 min drive - 72.2 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 48 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬4 min walk

About this property

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Enjoy your visit to Twizel with a stay at High Country Motel and Backpackers. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 104 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 7:30 PM) and Monday - Sunday (8 PM - 10 PM)
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 3.00 (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 13.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

High Country Motel Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel Backpackers
High Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel Twizel

Frequently asked questions

Does High Country Motel and Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, High Country Motel and Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at High Country Motel and Backpackers and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around High Country Motel and Backpackers like?

High Country Motel and Backpackers is a short 4-minute walk from Twizel Town Centre and 7 minutes' walk from Mueller Ridge.

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Reviews

High Country Motel and Backpackers Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable.
Patricia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff, amenities, close to everything.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfortable bed and great guy (Quentin) on reception
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good experience, the only thing to improve is wifi connection during high season
Rudi, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Tessa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet. Handy to lots of great amenities.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was dated but clean. Shower water pressure and temperature was amazing! Beds were super soft
Laura, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly staff, rooms serviced daily.
Julianne, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Location
Søren, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff
David, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Very noisy with the walls paper thin. Fridge in my room was also extremely loud. Someone else clothes were in the wardrobe. Also bed had a slope.
Bryan, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Very basic room. Clean but we could hear a snorer in the next room even with the fan on high
Michael H, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to sleep and drive to other attractions. The town itself didn’t have a lot to do, but it did have a decent sized shopping centre and restaurant hub. Staff cleaned room daily, and check in/out process was easy. Nice to have a kitchenette and private washroom in our room.
Mathew Marian, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

This is fairly basic accommodation which we chose because of limited choice and we didn’t want to travel back to Wanaka, the nearest area with accommodation free. It put my wife in mind of accommodation that was normal 20 years before. Having said that it was clean and we slept ok.
Jim, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

perfect for a two night visit
Sally, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

room was spotless vary easy to find
Wayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The unit was clean and the staff were friendly
Bill & Lesley, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was dated but clean. Plenty of facilities,
Josephine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great value for money and close to plenty of restaurants and local shops.
Ali, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room a bit small. Kitchen should open by 6am. Should provide coffee, tea and sugar
Kam oon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Always convenient to deal with if arriving after hours. Nice tidy warm rooms with good facilities.
Gavin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean
Joy, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Communal spaces weren't maintained/tidy. Especially the kitchen.
Danielle Anne, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We stayed in a room with private bathroom, but most of the units have shared bathrooms. The condition of the facility cannot be expected to be ideal. It’s a kind of place to reminder you to bring your own shampoo.
Mingzhen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rooms were descent for a motel. Clean sheets. Would have been nice to have toiletries - like shampoo, soap. Rooms have working heater and bed warmers. We landed on a cold night, so nice to have that. Next night was warm with no AC (little uncomfortable)
Sam, 2-night trip