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Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center

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Exterior
Motel Family Queen Queen
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 42 per person)
Mt Cook Lodge Room Valley View with 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bowen Drive, Aoraki, Mount Cook, 7946
  • Place, Mount Cook National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Mt Cook Lodge Room Valley View with 1 King Bed

Mt Cook Lodge Room Valley View with 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 21 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Mt Cook Lodge Room Village View with 1 King Bed

Mt Cook Lodge Room Village View with 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Motel Family Queen Single Single

Motel Family Queen Single Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Motel Studio

Motel Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel Family Queen Queen

Motel Family Queen Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Mount Cook

At Mt Cook Lodge & Motels you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Chamois Bar & Grill Menu, is open for dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Mount Cook motel include Mount Cook National Park and Red Tarns.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Cook National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Red Tarns - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mueller Glacier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Snowline Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mountaineers' Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sir Edmund Hillary Café & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chamois Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panorama Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Mt Cook Lodge & Motels also features tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Mount Cook motel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 42 for adults and NZD 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chamois Bar & Grill Menu

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 42 for adults and from NZD 22 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Motel
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Mount Cook
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Motel Mount Cook

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

Yep, Mt Cook Lodge & Motels has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

The closest beach to Mt Cook Lodge & Motels is Hunts Beach (39.1 km).

Is Mt Cook Lodge & Motels family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Mt Cook Lodge & Motels is a hit with families.

Does Mt Cook Lodge & Motels serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

No, Mt Cook Lodge & Motels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 96 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was only one dinner option the first night - $85 pp buffet. It was nice, but more than I’d have liked to spend. From Wednesday to Sunday there’s another cheaper option at the lodge which served really great pizza and burgers. Super convenient for all that the national park has to offer. You just need to be aware of the food situation and be organised.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei-Hsiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and good value!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WEILING

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think everything about the accommodation was perfect. However, since it was the low season, we went to the front desk of the Hermit Hotel to check in. There were four staff members at the counter, but only two computers were available for use. As a result, we had to wait a long time. Moreover, there was no clear queuing system, and three families cut in line directly in front of us. Although we raised this issue with the front desk, they told us we still had to wait behind them, which made me feel very unfair.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was excellent as was the Hermitage Buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed. full kitchen in the motel units. but check time of year and what facilities are open for dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

xianming

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at the motel. Great views from the room. From the reception and visitor information staff and the house cleaning team all amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were unaware that ALL dining options in the entire village were closed other than the buffet which cost $83 per person - how convenient! We had to cop it on the first night and get cold food from the cafe and store it in the mini fridge for the second night. They know how to make their money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We got upgraded to the Hermitage because of limited capacity during winter season. It was a nice upgrade in terms of us getting complimentary breakfast but it also meant that we could not cook our own food. There was no kitchenette at the Hermitage. The Hermitage was an old hotel and honestly has seen better days. It is dated but at least it is clean. Breakfast spread was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with amazing views inside the room and all around the property!! It's located in such a peaceful area. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was spectacular and the hotel offered a good selection at the buffet dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our upgrade to the Hermitage was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Palm Coast

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights. Very clean and modern room. Great shower and comfortable room. Loved being in the park for convenience to hiking. We weren’t thrilled with the pub or buffet though and there are very limited dining options in the park. We knew that going in, but probably wouldn’t stay here again for only that reason.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Arya

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks completely different from the pictures, and theres a weird smell in the lodge
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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

Very interesting place

We found the Mount Cook Lodge & Motel to be very unique, in that the units were like small apartments. They had a kitchen, and besides a queen bed in the main room with a pullout sofa and a table, there was a separate bedroom with two twin beds. The bathroom had a heater, which was nice for cold mornings. Everything is close together, so even if you go do activities in the Hermitage, it's nice to come back to the Mount Cook Lodge where it's a little quieter and there are a fewer tourists.
It was nice to have a bench outside our unit to take in the views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

View

The view from the room is breathtaking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a clean warm place with magnificent views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025