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Lakestone Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxurious eco-certified lodge with private patios

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Water view
Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, bathrobes
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Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deep soaking bathtub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy, State Highway 8, Pukaki, 7999
  • Lake Pukaki
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Twizel Town Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Lake View Double Room | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lake View Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lake View Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Pukaki

On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Pukaki lodge, you'll find Lake Pukaki Information Center and Lake Pukaki. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Pukaki - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Twizel Town Centre - 10 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Mueller Ridge - 10 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 11 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Lakestone Lodge

Luxurious eco-certified lodge with private patios
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Lakestone Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Pukaki lodge is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2016
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Lakestone Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature premium bedding. This Pukaki lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and facials.

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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lakestone Lodge Pukaki
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakestone Lodge to the airport?

Lakestone Lodge is 128.1 mi (142-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakestone Lodge?

As of Mar 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakestone Lodge on Apr 8, 2025 start from $574.49, 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.

Does Lakestone Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lakestone Lodge.

Does Lakestone Lodge offer free breakfast?

Lakestone Lodge offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Lakestone Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Lakestone Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakestone Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Lakestone Lodge have a pool?

Lakestone Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Lakestone Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lakestone Lodge have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages and facials.

How close is Lakestone Lodge to downtown Pukaki?

Lakestone Lodge is 2.5 mi away from Lake Pukaki.

Lakestone Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view and food
Beautiful location with nice hike from the property and free mountain bike use to bike along Lake Pukaki. The highlight, however, was the exceptional food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb little boutique lodge. Staff can't do enough for you. Very comfortable room with garden and a fantastic view. Big bathroom. Food excellent - even a packed lunch - laundry done (at cost). Best hotel of our trip so far. It will take some beating. If you're on a road trip across the east side of the South Island and looking to break the journey consider a stop here. Flights to the glacier from Mt Cook airport, hiking, dark sky area. Beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge has lovely staff and a lovely position on Lake Pukaki. The views from all parts of the hotel are stunning. The staff are excellent and very helpful. An excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wong Shi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gorgeous view of Mt Cook from the room is awesome, all the staffs very friendly. Superb bathtub with the mountain view too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Jacksonville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star property, views are to die for and staff and chef was excellent. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Man Yan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JECHEON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Te Anau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow
A truly magical setting with service to match. We’ve stayed in many New Zealand hotels, and this was the first where the staff seemed truly focused on exceeding guests’ expectations. And boy, did they! We had room service dinner, and each—absolutely delicious—course was delivered exactly when we were ready for it, and at the perfect temperature. With no television, we had only conversation (mostly about the food!) and stars to keep us entertained, but seeing every constellation imaginable is an experience we’ll remember forever. We started the next morning with a brisk walk up the trail directly behind the lodge to earn our breakfast. It was cooked to order, magnificent, and served in the cozy dining area, with morning views of Mount Cook and the stunning blue of Lake Pukaki. We didn’t want to leave and would have stayed a week if we could afford it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Edinburgh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a magical place! Stunning views, and the isolation makes for fantastic star gazing. The food was fantastic, the service impeccable, and the views to die for. Loved the "off grid" feel, and the way that consideration for the environment permeated the whole experience. Truly excellent stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique setting
Superb location and personal service. The room was excellently equipped but a little on the small side. Television provided communally rather than in each room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wake up in Paradise
Amazingly beautiful and well run little Hotel / Lodge. Owner operated and meticulously well managed. The rooms are so well designed, you wake up in the morning seeing the sun raise from your window over the lake. The chef would likely get a Michelin Star for his food that he serves in the evening. Recommend you eat there in the evening vs. going to a local restaurant. Breakfast is equally impressive. One of the best experiences I had in NZ while traveling from North to South Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Singapore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with great views. Room was spacious and clean with a bathtub. We were warmly welcomed by Mike the owner and throughout our stay also had really good service from the staff. It felt like a home :) We hope to be back thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The setting is breathtaking. Service was wonderful. Highly recommend adding the dinner as part of your stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

sam , Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic. Mike and Anna have an amazing lodge and are wonderful at providing information on local activities and history!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gosia , London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful place in the most stunning location
An amazing lodge with fantastic views of Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook:) Great hospitality, amazingly delicious dinner and breakfast. Definitely a 5 star place! Highly recommended:)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barry, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful eco-lodge in fantastic position
Lake Pukaki is world famous for its colour and surrounding scenery. Lakestone Lodge meets the criteria associated with the description of unique. Set on a knoll overlooking the lake and with a backdrop provided by the Mt Cook National Park, it provided us with a truly memorable experience in the heartland of New Zealand. We were in Mary’s room which was slightly larger than the other guest suites so was very spacious and extremely well appointed. Everything about the Lodge makes you use superlatives; the eco ethos is well delivered with no compromise on luxury for the guests. The lounge area with guidebooks, telescope and binos was a great area for pre-dinner drinks where you could share your days experiences. They also have a very talented chef so both breakfast and dinner were gastronomic events in their own right. Just go!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Stay
Thank you to Mark and Anna for a beautiful lodge along Lake Pukaki. Hospitality second to none. Dinner at the lodge was outstanding compliments to the chef. Lakestone Lodge is like being at home away from home except with spectacular views. Unfortunately we did have two rainy days, you cannot predict weather. The Lodge is new and spotless. Location is secluded, closest town Twizel 10-15mins and Lake Tekapo 35-45 mins. Met some lovely people from all over the world for the two nights we were there. Would totally recommend if you want serenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gavin, Christchurch, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pampering in a Stunning Location
If you are looking for a luxury experience as a couple where you can escape from the day to day, visit Lakestone Lodge. From the complementary welcome drink to on demand expresso coffee, the owners and staff make sure they look after you during your stay. The breakfasts are amazing and the evening meal thoroughly recommended. There are no televisions in the room, but Lake Pukaki provided constant entertainment during our stay with different moods and vistas. At night, the darkness and quietness is complete. The Lodge is situated within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve and provides great opportunities for astronomy, sky gazing and astrophotography when the sky is clear. Stop reading this review and book your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017