Aparthotel

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury aparthotel with restaurant, near Church of the Good Shepherd

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Front of property
Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room
Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2

Peppers Petite

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 5

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 5

One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 3

Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 5

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Three Bedroom Lakeview Villa

  • Sleeps 7

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 7

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 129 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 129 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Desert view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Peppers Petite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Lake Tekapo

A luxury stay in Lake Tekapo awaits you at Peppers Bluewater Resort. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. Highlights at this aparthotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, along with free WiFi, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. A fridge and room service make in-room dining convenient. An iron/ironing board, free toiletries and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. .The restaurant, Rakinui Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Lake Tekapo aparthotel include Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapo.

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Luxury aparthotel with restaurant, near Church of the Good Shepherd
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this aparthotel measures 1356 square feet (126 square metres) and includes conference space. The luxury Peppers Bluewater Resort also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Lake Tekapo aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 142 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1356 sq ft of conference space
  • 126 sq. m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Lake Tekapo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Rakinui Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 53 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,356 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 142 units
  • 3 floors
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Reception hall
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note king beds are provided unless separate twin beds are requested prior to check-in. Surcharge applies for requests after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 41 for adults and from NZD 20.5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 53.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Resort
Hotel Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Hotel Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel Lake Tekapo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Peppers Bluewater Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Yep, Peppers Bluewater Resort has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

No, there is no spa at this property. Tekapo Springs is a short 19-minute walk away.

Does Peppers Bluewater Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

No, Peppers Bluewater Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Peppers Bluewater Resort?

There isn't one on site, but The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo is a short 15-minute walk away.

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1384 out of 3275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1041 out of 3275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 471 out of 3275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 267 out of 3275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 3275 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Uyapo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I really loved our stay at Peppers Bluewater in Lake Tekapo. The villa was spacious, comfortable, and in a beautiful setting. One important thing to note, especially for anyone with mobility issues like me: our villa was split level, which wasn’t mentioned when booking. I’m not sure if this was an omission by Peppers or the third-party platform I used, but it was challenging. Once I was upstairs, I couldn’t realistically manage going back down, so my family had to carry all the bags and essentials up for me. Aside from this accessibility issue, the stay itself was lovely. I’d happily return, but would make sure to clearly request a single-level or mobility-friendly option next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The smallest room I have ever stayed in. Way too expensive for what you get. Not value for money. We could hear the couple on the room next to us peeing in the toilet and coughing all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lyndal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I think the property is overrated. In that the price paid for a stay, does not meet expectations. Stayed in a lake front 1 bedroom suite, where our view was largely obstructed by a building. Steep stairs up into the living area, with a very very small bedroom. The room was at the front of the property with the main road in front, at times very noisy, with trucks etc. Carpeting looking a little worn. The beds were too soft. However to be close to the lake is a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here as a stopover but probably the smallest room we have ever stayed in. Parking is limited as is the hotel dining who were unable to accommodate us even though only half the tables had been booked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Unfortunately, we didn’t enjoy our stay at Peppers Bluewater in Tekapo. They’ve got incredibly greedy and you can tell they’ve converted once lovely rooms into smaller units to maximise on the extremely touristy demand of such a beautiful location. Our room was tiny and the amount of units made it difficult to park in the so called allocated spaces. The hotel needs to create dedicated bays to prevent people parking all over the place and blocking walkways etc. Tekapo lake is stunning but it’s so busy I’d advise staying somewhere with a more community feel like Twizel. We stayed in 10 hotels during our NZ trip and this was by far the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vipul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was too small to be comfortable and there was a fan motor or something similar than ran all night disturbing sleep. A very disappointing overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and friendly. But the price for the room I got was that impressive for a five star Hotel it was a bit lacking if I can get my money back, I would. One the pillowcases was torn, and just didn’t feel like a 5 star place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariajane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great greeting at reception. Room allocated was way too small for two adults travelling the South Island by car. No room to pass each other. Had trouble storing both bags in this tiny room. I ended up putting mine in the bathroom after showers. Our error for not reading room dimensions. The allocated unit was situated at the back of the two units. we heard every movement made from the occupants in the other front unit. The noisy stairs and the squeaky bed. Very disappointing. Best thing was walking distance to shops, lake and food and free parking but at nights this could be dangerous as the rocks were uneven and limited to no lighting. Way over priced for this facility. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Room comfort
No a studio room - more like a pod - the size of the room was unpleasant surprise. Also the building design is not plrasent. Lots of noise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pietro

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, I had the ‘Standard’ Room which was a very small dark room facing one of the car parks. A pity really when this hotel is geared up to benefit from the views of the lake or the mountains. Lesson: pay the extra for the premium rooms. Friendly staff and ok restaurant. Treat yourself as you’d probably only stay one night passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The room was ridiculously small, had to leave the suitcase in the car as no room with the thinnest wardrobe I have ever seen, not suitable for people on long trips with more than rucksack for baggage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stupidly didn't read the reviews before I made the purchase. The most common words according to AI was small rooms and overpriced. And I agree. Again, stupidly, I relied on the Peppers name thinking I was getting a quality room for the high price. How wrong I was. No room to put our luggage so we placed them beside the bed and stepped over them. A sign in the bathroom stated that we should leave the taps running so they don't freeze!! Terrible experience and I won't be staying at a Peppers or Accor hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Rooms small, couldn’t fit a suitcase in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dharshani

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darwyyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was such a great value for what I paid and basically amounted to a real 1-bedroom apartment. It's located very close to the town centre and had both comfortable accommodation and great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was the smallest we have ever stayed in. We couldn’t even open our cases, had to put them on the bed. Really hot and we were on the ground floor so didn’t feel happy opening the window and the air con didn’t seem to work. Second night some really noisy people arrived upstairs. Couldn’t lock the door from the inside. Don’t expect your room to look like the picture on the website, only a couple on the water, we had no view. All that said it was clean and comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Thought we would have a room with a view like they advertised, but we didn't.
Taken from the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice 2 bedroom unit with everything we needed. The property is lovely and centrally located to walk to everything. Beautiful views over Lake Tekapo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Room comfort

Modern and clean

Very small room but had everything we needed. Bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025