Twizel

Travel Guide

Twizel showing a lake or waterhole and a bay or harbor
Twizel showing a lake or waterhole and a bay or harbor
Twizel featuring signage
Twizel showing signage
Twizel featuring a lake or waterhole
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3 out of 5
53 Freda Du Faur Avenue Twizel
Stay at this holiday park in Twizel. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lake Ruataniwha and Mueller Ridge are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (190 reviews)
Location

Reviewed on 1 February 2026

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Roads Twizel
The price is SAR 840 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 840
SAR 968 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this ski hotel in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (643 reviews)
Lovely room, great bathroom

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
High Country Motel and Backpackers

High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 out of 5
23 Mackenzie Drive Twizel
The price is SAR 286 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
SAR 286
SAR 329 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Twizel. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (282 reviews)
Staff

Reviewed on 8 February 2026

High Country Motel and Backpackers
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country

Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country

Twizel Canterbury
Stay at this apartment in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
Host was amazing and we loved this tiny wee gem. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 18 January 2026

Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country
Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly

Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly

Twizel Canterbury
Stay at this vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (44 reviews)
Rustic but comfortable cottage, good location and well appointed kitchen. Arriving there was a bit odd as one door was unlocked and the other was wide open. Clearly there had been an unexpected guest who left laundry and blankets on the floor in the bedroom and a couple of glasses on the counter. ...

Reviewed on 29 January 2026

Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
Glencairn Beauty

Glencairn Beauty

3.5 out of 5
16 Glencairn Road Twizel
Stay at this vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Great property - Comfortable, spacious and well equipped. Great communication. Fantastic place to stay

Reviewed on 25 November 2025

Glencairn Beauty
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Twizel

4.4
Top Destination
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4 - Good 55%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Staying at Heartland Lodge was really the best for us. The proximity to Mt Cook is also ideal.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice small town with adequate services. Only downside - it goes to sleep early :-)

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Shopping mall had most things you would need. Lots of food options for a small town.

4/5 - Good

Robin

I imagine it's a good base in winter but during spring I'd recommend Lake Tekapo or even Mt Cook.