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High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 star property

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | WiFi, bed sheets
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Suite, 1 Bedroom | WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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23 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

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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House, 3 Bedrooms | WiFi, bed sheets

House, 3 Bedrooms

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

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3 Bedroom Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets

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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Double Room, Private Bathroom | WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Twizel

Located within a 5-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre, High Country Motel and Backpackers is within a 15-minute stroll of Mueller Ridge. This 104-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mueller Ridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 9 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 47 min drive - 44.9 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 48 min drive - 45.8 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬4 min walk

About this property

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Guests of High Country Motel and Backpackers enjoy access to WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 3 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 3 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 13 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 7:30 PM) and Monday - Sunday (8 PM - 10 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 13.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 3.00 per 24-hour period (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

High Country Motel Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel Backpackers
High Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers Motel Twizel

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

High Country Motel and Backpackers offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Apr 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High Country Motel and Backpackers on Apr 28, 2026 start from $71, including 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of High Country Motel and Backpackers?

This motel in Twizel is within a 10-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. Lake Ruataniwha is also within a driving distance of 2.6 mi.

Does High Country Motel and Backpackers include a casino?

No, High Country Motel and Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does High Country Motel and Backpackers have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

High Country Motel and Backpackers offers continental breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will High Country Motel and Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at High Country Motel and Backpackers.

High Country Motel and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 301 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khaula

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

rosemary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful staff. Clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet. Handy to lots of great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kam oon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room a bit small. Kitchen should open by 6am. Should provide coffee, tea and sugar
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Danielle Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness
Communal spaces weren't maintained/tidy. Especially the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Meghan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It did the job, but that’s all. It looks like it was built with flimsy materials from the 70’s and the mattresses feel that old too. The customer service was lacking as well. The check-in closed an hour earlier than advertised and so we had to use a lock box, which is okay, but we got locked out of our room and no one answered the reception phone for over an hour, conveniently until the time the bars closed, at which point they text a reply rather than calling back. Would not recommend unless it’s the only place in the area to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shweta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mingzhen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a room with private bathroom, but most of the units have shared bathrooms. The condition of the facility cannot be expected to be ideal. It’s a kind of place to reminder you to bring your own shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew Marian

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

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and facilities keeled very clean and restocked. Only thing was the adjoining door to the next room was paper thin making it difficult to get to sleep with noisy neighbours. However this is no fault of the motel and the nature of accommodation this style. But recommend some ear plugs encase you have night owls next door like me.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't stay here, room was substandard in cleanliness, had to ask for towels and soap, kitchen bench had to be cleaned before use. No handbasin in bathroom, kitchen sink is used as toilet handbasin and for cleaning teeth totally unhygienic. I cannot recommend this lodge at all and suggest you go elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

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

8/10 Good

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, friendly staff, rooms serviced daily.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Room was dated but clean. Plenty of facilities,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was spotless vary easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Lesley

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was clean and the staff were friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Madeleine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were great for late arrival. Dated property but nicely painted and tidy however the room needed a really good deep clean. Toothpaste on bedspread, bathroom needed a good scrub and there was something dribbled on the seats with bird crap on the inside window frame. Real shame the cleaners let this stay down as the rooms a freshly painted and tidy. Huge opportunity to be a great wee property if the cleaners stepped up and did a better job as bitg reception staff spoken to efficient and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
perfect for a two night visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025