High Country Motel and Backpackers

Property class: 2.5

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Consider a stay at High Country Motel and Backpackers and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 227
AED 261 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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A compact room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A small, neatly made bed with a dark blue bedspread and two folded white towels. There is a window with a view of greenery outside, and a white nightstand with a lamp and a small item on it.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with sheer curtains.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A room with two beds, a window with curtains, a ceiling fan, and a small shelf with items.

House, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed and 7 Twin Beds

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A room with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of a house outside.

3 Bedroom Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with a red curtain, a radiator, and a wall-mounted picture.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with a window view of a building and trees.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Twizel is home to High Country Motel and Backpackers. Ladybird Hill Vineyard and Ohau Skifield are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit High Country Salmon and NZ Alpine Lavender. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Twizel travel guide
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23 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901

What's nearby

  • A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a dense forest, and a turquoise lake.
    Lake Pukaki
    12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • A turquoise lake with snow-capped mountains in the background and a forested shoreline.
    Lake Ohau
    19 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Twizel Town Centre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mueller Ridge
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Twizel Heritage Trail
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    111 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jasmine Thai
    5 min walk
  • Ministry of Works
    4 min walk
  • Poppies Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Mint Folk
    4 min walk
  • The Vier Project
    9 min walk

About this property

High Country Motel and Backpackers

  • Motel near Lake Pukaki
  • Consider a stay at High Country Motel and Backpackers and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a reception hall
    • Barbecue grills and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 104 rooms offer amenities such as WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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  • Laundry
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includes taxes & fees
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Frequently asked questions

Is High Country Motel and Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High Country Motel and Backpackers on 1 November 2026 start from AED 227, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is High Country Motel and Backpackers located?

Situated in Twizel, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre, Mueller Ridge, and Twizel Heritage Trail. Lake Ruataniwha and High Country Salmon are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

High Country Motel and Backpackers Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 323 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is smaller than it looks in the photos. All other facilities work well, except the Wi‑Fi signal is quite weak.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable bed and great guy (Quentin) on reception
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful staff. Clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet. Handy to lots of great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was dated but clean. Shower water pressure and temperature was amazing! Beds were super soft
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, great staff, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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room was spotless vary easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The unit was clean and the staff were friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for! The young man at check in was very nice and helpful … I appreciated that :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old work camp from the 1960s (?), now with a big commercial kitchen, lounge, & individual bedrooms, some with bunkbeds, others with a double bed. It serves its purpose, but definitely not posh!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 more night in Twizel

Weather was fantastic, locals very friendly, night was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was satisfactory with good access to Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki and surrounding areas. Nice pub nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is fairly basic accommodation which we chose because of limited choice and we didn’t want to travel back to Wanaka, the nearest area with accommodation free. It put my wife in mind of accommodation that was normal 20 years before. Having said that it was clean and we slept ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here on our way to Invercargill - tried to book again a few days later but no vacancies It was a lovely cabin, spacious, comfortable, quiet with noise curfew, easy parking, close drive to the township but you could walk off energetic The reception was so welcoming for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only blemish on our stay was the attitude of the guy at reception, he was a bit unwelcoming & seemed to be in a hurry to get rid of customers, I didn't get his name but noticed a French Accent. When I checked out the next day I dealt with the owner and it was a pleasure dealing with him, he's aware of the situation now. I was pleasantly surprised by how clean and well equipped this place is, if you are lucky enough not to deal with the same guy I dealt, I will highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the price per night at this motel and it wasn't far from Mt Cook NP and some nice lakes. There are restaurants and grocery stores a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Closed to town center and supermarket.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff was helpful and location is convenient for walking to businesses in town. Room was dated, beds were clean but kitchen pans and dishes were filthy and left an overall feeling of lack of care.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were descent for a motel. Clean sheets. Would have been nice to have toiletries - like shampoo, soap. Rooms have working heater and bed warmers. We landed on a cold night, so nice to have that. Next night was warm with no AC (little uncomfortable)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice basic 1 bedroom apt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room and everything you need in the unit and park. Shops next door, easy accessible parking and quiet location. Not fancy but great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024