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 AED 159 per night from May 18 to May 19
AED 159
AED 184 total
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Twizel. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lake Ruataniwha and Mueller Ridge ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (130 reviews)
"We always stay here. So peaceful and a lovely place."

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Roads, PO Box 99, Twizel
The price is AED 440 per night from May 18 to May 19
AED 440
AED 513 total
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (620 reviews)
"Great weekend"

Reviewed on 21 April 2025

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
2 out of 5
17 Ruataniwha Street, Twizel, Twizel
The price is AED 500 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 500
AED 575 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Beautiful, clean and spacious
"Beautiful clean and spacious comfortable room."

Reviewed on 30 April 2025

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
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.
Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
Twizel
Stay at this vacation home in Twizel. Popular attractions Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge are located nearby.
Great base for visiting Twizel
"Warm, cozy , great shower! Everything we needed for a two night stay. Perfect for pets, well fenced. Thank you."

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
Twizel Cottages
Twizel Cottages
3.5 out of 5
2 Irishman Drive, Twizel
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre are located ...
"I highly recommend Twizel Cottages! My stay was so comfortable. The place was spotless. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 5 April 2025

Twizel Cottages
Private holiday home
Private holiday home
Twizel
Stay at this vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Awesome family getaway
"Three families (12 in total) stayed over the school hplidays. Such a great space for all of us, plenty of games for the kids, the three bathrooms are a great help with a large group, warm with the fire and heat pumps. Lots to explore in the local region. Checkin and out process was super easy and ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Private holiday home
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
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 55%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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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.