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Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

3.5 star property
Winter getaway with a restaurant

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Breakfast and dinner served, garden views
Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Fireplace

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 8 min drive - 11.1 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 centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Luggage storage, wedding services and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 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 available for NZD 35.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 34 for adults and from NZD 17 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 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?

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

Where is Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel located?

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

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 580 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 580 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 580 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 580 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 580 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 Good

Akshay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean but not very modern. Has a bit of an old /chalet like touch to it. The breakfast spread definitely limited with no only sweetened/syrupy fruits. There are no made to order eggs. The service staff - front desk and the restaurant are all very friendly and courteous. The location of the hotel is perfect - right in the middle of the small town, 3-4 minutes of walking distance from the center of the town where local grocery store and restaurants are at. Self parking in front of the hotel structure is very convenient. The town itself is quaint, peaceful and beautiful. You can also rent bicycles from front desk if you like. Night sky/star gazing options around 8-10 minutes drive from the hotel is also a good option to explore.Would stay here again for sure !!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Neale

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tired hotel catering for coach trips. Cooked breakfast poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
convenient location Corridors dingy, could benefit from artwork/posters Corridor carpet joins need fixing urgently Bathroom getting shabby, plug in our bathroom basin room didn't work. Room 110
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
Dated. Not terribly friendly. Not well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
A bit old but comfortable and cost effective. We didn’t love the shower bath, but staff were nice and parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Brett

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff had difficulties adding an extra night to the reservation and supplying a king-sized bed as requested.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sam

Liked: Staff & service
It’s okay when you don’t have many options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rashi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with spacious rooms and handy location!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mantas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chirag

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely. Made sure I felt comfortable in the lobby while my husband hiked that morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gerardodiaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ric

Liked: Staff & service
Great view from balcony. Good choice of food at restaurant. Noisy heating. Spilled coffee stains at door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

T

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Does the job. Overdue for a refurbishment. Stayed warm in the middle of winer which was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranjeet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of snow
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mrs Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No electric blankets Noisey fan style heater had to be on at night as was -3 so slept terrible both nights Shower not great Nice building but needs updating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv did not work. Asked reception to come and fix but no reply. Also no telephone connected in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is older but staff is awesome and the food was really good for both the dinner and breakfast buffet. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy rooms, although a little dated. Food was great & staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024