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Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

3.5 star property

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Property grounds
Breakfast and dinner served, garden views
Bar (on property)
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 32 per person)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Roads, PO Box 99, Twizel, 7901
  • Twizel Town Centre
    12 min walk
  • Mueller Ridge
    17 min walk
  • Lake Ruataniwha
    2 min drive
  • Glentanner (GTN)
    33 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Aerial view
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Parking included
Laundry
Housekeeping
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (82)
The price is $139
per night
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

About the neighborhood

Twizel

With a stay at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel in Twizel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Pukaki and Twizel Town Centre. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mueller Ridge and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Ruataniwha.

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mueller Ridge - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Winter getaway with a restaurant
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel offers 108 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 32 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 32 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

MacKenzie Country
MacKenzie Country Inn
MacKenzie Country Inn Twizel
MacKenzie Country Twizel
MacKenzie Inn
Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
South Island Country Inn
Mackenzie Country Hotel
Distinction Mackenzie Country
Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Hotel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Hotel Twizel

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 575 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

T

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Does the job. Overdue for a refurbishment. Stayed warm in the middle of winer which was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranjeet

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of snow
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mrs Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No electric blankets Noisey fan style heater had to be on at night as was -3 so slept terrible both nights Shower not great Nice building but needs updating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv did not work. Asked reception to come and fix but no reply. Also no telephone connected in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is older but staff is awesome and the food was really good for both the dinner and breakfast buffet. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy rooms, although a little dated. Food was great & staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoff

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Reception staff quite snippy. Landline ph in room didnt work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Nearby the hotel there is a food truck that sells very nice cod fish. Next to the food truck you could get the delicious pizza with generous fillings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Convenient stop en route to Wanaka
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alethea

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Best hotel for stopover on way to Queenstown
We travelled to Queenstown for work at least twice a year and it is a good half way point for us to stopover without driving over 6 hours straight. We always enjoyed their dinner buffet. The interior does look tired but clean. The room has 2 queen beds + 1 single and a bonus bath. Very good value for money for a short layover.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs an upgrade but good food n service
The dinner offerings are plentiful and breakfast buffet very good. Bar service and reception also VG. Rooms are tired and the hotel needs an upgrade or two e.g. water flow in shower awful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiao

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Hotel was outdated yet clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Traveled with family
Area around the property was full of nature and vast, breakfast served was very nice, however facility itself was very old and wasn't well maintained. Definitely not worth what we paid. Staff at the check in wasn't so friendly. Overall average.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jefferson

Liked: Staff & service
Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thamrong

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein sehr schönes Zimmer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal place for a one night stopover, when touring New Zealand
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024