Twizel

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

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3 out of 5
53 Freda Du Faur Avenue Twizel
The price is SAR 398 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
SAR 398
SAR 461 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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! (186 reviews)
Quirky and fun place. The room was nice. Kitchen facilities were a little lacking but overall good. Bathroom was nice and clean.

Reviewed on 31 December 2025

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
High Country Motel and Backpackers

High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 out of 5
23 Mackenzie Drive Twizel
The price is SAR 234 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
SAR 234
SAR 269 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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! (267 reviews)
Great place to sleep and drive to other attractions. The town itself didn’t have a lot to do, but it did have a decent sized shopping centre and restaurant hub. Staff cleaned room daily, and check in/out process was easy. Nice to have a kitchenette and private washroom in our room.

Reviewed on 9 December 2025

High Country Motel and Backpackers
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Roads Twizel
The price is SAR 781 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
SAR 781
SAR 903 total
12 Jan - 13 Jan
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! (634 reviews)
Recently renovated rooms and bathrooms are very clean and functional.

Reviewed on 1 January 2026

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
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.
Glencairn Glamour

Glencairn Glamour

3.5 out of 5
30 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)
Big spacious house. Easy check in. Very comfortable

Reviewed on 21 December 2025

Glencairn Glamour
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! (42 reviews)
I liked the size of the backyard. Also liked the blackbirds and their beautiful song. Homely looking cabin. Could have had some dry towels, but managed to dry them on the Hill's hoist.

Reviewed on 2 December 2025

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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4/5 - 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.