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 249 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
AED 249
AED 286 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (167 reviews)
Cheap and comfortable

Reviewed on 30 October 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 AED 217 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
AED 217
AED 249 total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (254 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 10 November 2025

High Country Motel and Backpackers
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

2 out of 5
17 Ruataniwha Street, Twizel, Twizel
The price is AED 625 per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
AED 625
AED 720 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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! (77 reviews)
Very clean, spacious, new with full kitchen, dishwasher and washer/dryer.

Reviewed on 11 November 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.
Glencairn Beauty

Glencairn Beauty

3.5 out of 5
16 Glencairn Road, Twizel
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (9 reviews)
Kitchen is fully equip and super clean.

Reviewed on 30 September 2025

Glencairn Beauty
Glencairn Glamour

Glencairn Glamour

3.5 out of 5
30 Glencairn Road, Twizel
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
Great house rental in Twizel
Wonderful house in Twizel. Clean, spacious, in a quiet neighborhood. Bit far to walk to town center, but just a 2-3 minute drive. Only downside was they told us after making the reservation that there were no toiletries (e.g. shower wash & shampoo). Internet password was out of date but they were ...

Reviewed on 6 April 2025

Glencairn Glamour
Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly

Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly

Twizel
Stay at this vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (36 reviews)
A warm house any problems was quickly resolved

Reviewed on 27 September 2025

Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
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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3 - Okay
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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.