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Peppers Bluewater Resort

5.0 of 5
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand
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Peppers Bluewater Resort
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Spent the night here on our way from Te Anau to Akaroa and it was fine, but not exceptional. Got the cheapest option, which was a fairly small room. It was clean and comfortable, however, and the staff is friendly. WiFi is extra, but we grabbed a pint at a bar in town that had free WiFi which took care... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We spent 2 nights in a lake view appartment. Lovely appartment with stunning view of lake Tekapo. It is worth the extra money for the view. Great shower. The only anoying thing was the small child in the appartment above who liked to ring the door bell each time he passed. We could also hear the floor boards creaking above... More

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Bay of Plenty
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6 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We had a lovely 2 bedroom apartment, which was always warm, great views of mountains and lake. The living area is very spacious, and everything was spotless, The staff were friendly and helpful, and were obliging when we had a couple of requests. Nothing was too much trouble, and it surprises me to see negative comments about staff. Loved it,... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Service felt cold and everything on offer was going to cost $. No free wifi ...was a let down. Resort was empty. Asked for an upgrade from the mini studio to an average size studio (this had a tiny bit more room...we had a look through the windows as they were all vacant) but was told it was going to... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

This resort was probably the best looking one in town and it has a very modern look on the outside. however we almost Missed the entrance when we arrived at night, the sign was not very visible for such a big complex. We were allocated to one of those 'small boxes' mentioned in other reviews, it is even smaller than... More

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andrewmfreak, General Manager at Peppers Bluewater Resort, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Kia ora niki n, Many thanks for your recent comments, and we're glad that you had an enjoyable stay. We do regret that our sign is not as prominant as we would like. There are major lighting restrictions in the area, due to the famous Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Night Sky above us. I certainly agree that we do have... More

Mumbai (Bombay), India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We had booked a two bedroom apartment at the resort and when we reached our apartment there was food odor. The apartment had partial lake views and the interiors, though spacious were not maintained well and overall it gave a messy feel. The resort is right on the highway which I personally did not like. The staff was not at... More

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andrewmfreak, General Manager at Peppers Bluewater Resort, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Kia ora binal s, We are disappointed and regretful to hear your comments about your stay with us. We apologise that your experience was not a more memorable one. Thank you for providing this feedback for us to review and improve upon. Best wishes, Andrew M Freak General Manager Peppers Bluewater Resort More

Darfield, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We booked a Room with a lake view which was lovely, the bathroom was huge, we were here for just one night, it was very expensive. We had dinner in the resorts restaurant, meal was great we could not fault. Breakfast was another story, we were boxed into our table by suitcases that a large group of Asian Tourists left... More

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andrewmfreak, General Manager at Peppers Bluewater Resort, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Kia ora Vanessa929, Thank you for your recent review. Please accept my humble apologies for a breakfast experience that fell so short of the mark. This is certainly not in-keeping with our service standards, and I will ensure your feedback is raised with our management team. On a more positive note, I am thrilled that you enjoyed your room and... More

Eldersburg, Maryland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

if you pay for the larger rooms with views. They have some very cramped studios with no view for folks with more of a budget - we switched to the lake view and it was well worth it! Top floor, huge room, excellent views, upgraded bathroom. The restaurant has good food, not too pricy, but McKenzie's in town has Stonegrill... More

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andrewmfreak, General Manager at Peppers Bluewater Resort, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Kia ora David R, Thanks for your comments David! We are really pleased you opted for the larger room, and thoroughly enjoyed the view and amenities alike. We cannot thank you enough for your genuine comments. With thanks, Andrew M Freak General Manager Peppers Bluewater Resort More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for a night and it was the most expensive accommodation we stayed in for our whole trip The room was spacious with great fittings and had a nice view of the lake as well Nice spot but can't say it was great value for money

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andrewmfreak, General Manager at Peppers Bluewater Resort, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Kia ora Browny36, We apologise that you did not feel your room was necessarily value for money, but we are glad you enjoyed both the room fittings, and the view of the lake. We do appreciate you taking the time to contact us. Kind regards, Andrew M Freak General Manager Peppers Bluewater Resort More

Bowral, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

This resort was not what we expected. We left the booking Bluewater resort to friends who might have been misled by the advertising. Our room was a tiny, boxlike place with a bathroom which was about one-half the size of the accommodation. That didn't make sense. Two of us crammed into the room. Luckily, the bed was comfortable as that... More

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andrewmfreak, General Manager at Peppers Bluewater Resort, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Kia ora BowralNSW, We appreciate your honest feedback. The Standard Hotel Room is unfortunately not blessed for size, but is functional if you are looking for a 'sleep & go' type option. We are disappointed that you did not like the menu choices or the wine prices. We do feel that the wine prices are consistent with equivalent venues in... More

 
 
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  • Bedroom apartment(10)
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  • Very clean(7)
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Additional Information about Peppers Bluewater Resort

Address: State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Mackenzie District > Lake Tekapo
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price range (per night): S$109 - 319
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set in the rich antiquity of the deep southern land, Peppers Bluewater Resort is only two and a half hours drive from Christchurch, with the Mount Cook National Park on your doorstep. With panoramic views on towards the glistening foothills of the Southern Alps, Lake Tekapo is also a place of mythology and rich high country history. ... more   less 
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