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Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

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

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Relax in this serene room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a comfortable chair by the window, offering a scenic view of the surrounding landscape.
Set amidst lush greenery, this charming building features a balcony on its upper level.
Hotel features a unique stone facade and a red-roofed entrance canopy, with a balcony offering a view of the surrounding grounds.
Stunning hotel architecture with a prominent chimney and large windows.
Enjoy meals in this cozy dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

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

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 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 - 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 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
  • 3 meeting rooms, multilingual staff 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:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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

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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 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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoke-free property

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 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 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.

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)
  • 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.

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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 Good

Shaghayegh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean. Good place to stay if visiting Mt Cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a convenient stay during our travel in the mount Cook region.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and warm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to see stars at night. Good breakfast also. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Plenty of parking on site
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rashi

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

View and Value

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 Good

Carol Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms need desperately updating. The fridge set to freezing so milk was frozen solid.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Roomy and comfortable.

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 Excellent

kwok kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, bed was good, room clean, very quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Srini42@live.com

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice compact room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cesare

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

6/10 Okay

beijia

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

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, excellent service at the buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023