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High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 star property
Motel in Twizel with free parking

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
House, 3 Bedrooms
Front of property
Suite, 1 Bedroom
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Explore the area

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23 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Pukaki
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio

Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Single Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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House, 3 Bedrooms

House, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed and 7 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Carriage House

3 Bedroom Carriage House

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Single Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Twizel

At High Country Motel and Backpackers you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. .This motel has a terrace, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Continental breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Twizel motel you'll find Lake Pukaki.
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What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 9 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Lake Ohau - 28 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 47 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬4 min walk

About this property

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Motel in Twizel with free parking
High Country Motel and Backpackers offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. High Country Motel and Backpackers also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Twizel motel.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
High Country Motel and Backpackers offers 104 accommodations. This Twizel motel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 3 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 3 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 13 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 7:30 PM) and Monday - Sunday (8 PM - 10 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 13.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

High Country Motel Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel Backpackers
High Backpackers Twizel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

High Country Motel and Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

As of 29 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High Country Motel and Backpackers on 1 Feb 2026 start from NZ$145.00, including 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.

Is parking available at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Yep, High Country Motel and Backpackers has a free self car park.

Does High Country Motel and Backpackers serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is on offer at High Country Motel and Backpackers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

No, High Country Motel and Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

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

Are pets allowed at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

High Country Motel and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 275 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Madeleine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were great for late arrival. Dated property but nicely painted and tidy however the room needed a really good deep clean. Toothpaste on bedspread, bathroom needed a good scrub and there was something dribbled on the seats with bird crap on the inside window frame. Real shame the cleaners let this stay down as the rooms a freshly painted and tidy. Huge opportunity to be a great wee property if the cleaners stepped up and did a better job as bitg reception staff spoken to efficient and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
perfect for a two night visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Always convenient to deal with if arriving after hours. Nice tidy warm rooms with good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Rhodora, Dunedin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location! However wifi is very slow. Also looking for hair dryer. Otherwise is good place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amirul

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rubbish under the bed and shower not clean but location handy to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and close to plenty of restaurants and local shops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff was helpful and location is convenient for walking to businesses in town. Room was dated, beds were clean but kitchen pans and dishes were filthy and left an overall feeling of lack of care.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here on our way to Invercargill - tried to book again a few days later but no vacancies It was a lovely cabin, spacious, comfortable, quiet with noise curfew, easy parking, close drive to the township but you could walk off energetic The reception was so welcoming for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it was of a very poor standard with very poor and very limited facilities and an extremely small unit. The ensuite did not have have a basin and there was not enough room for our baggage(2 medium sized suitcases). We stay in motels between 50 & 100 nights a year & this was the worst we've had the misfortune to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAMESH, Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAMESH, Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great

8/10 Good

R

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

Good location and comfortable

The place is fairly basic but clean, tidy and comfortable. WIFI was good. The fridge did freeze everything overnight though which was a little annoying as we didn’t change any settings. Otherwise good and close to the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quiet and very accessible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tibor Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Noisy neighbor, no reception to call.

The accommodation is sort of ok, what you expect. We had a terrible stay, due to a guest next door left on his tv all night, no stop since we checked in till we checked out, not one minute break. In the evening it was movies, very loud, during the night it was music, very loud. paper thin walls, you could hear every beat. I had to move to an other bed further away from that wall, but still... did not sleep all night. Ear plugs, etc, not much use. The problem was there is no reception after hours, and we were afraid to bang on the wall, not knowing what kind of 'guests' are in the other room. We were afraid they would damage the car or such. This kind of disturbance on this level never happened to me, (flew 11 million kms, 120+ countries), but in a case like this you would normally call reception. We were just unlucky. You pay a fortune to come all the way to see Mt Cook, and you cannot sleep the night before.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024