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High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 star property
Motel in Twizel with free parking

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Property entrance
Breakfast (NZD 13.00 per person)
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3 Bedroom Carriage House | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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, Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio | WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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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3 Bedroom Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Carriage House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 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

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 Ruataniwha - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Lake Ohau - 29 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Musterers Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬4 min walk

About this property

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Motel in Twizel with free parking
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 reception hall.
Guests can expect to find WiFi.

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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

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 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 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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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.

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.

Is parking available on site at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

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.

Are there hot tubs at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

No, there isn't a spa tub 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.

Does High Country Motel and Backpackers have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at High Country Motel and Backpackers?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at High Country Motel and Backpackers.

High Country Motel and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 249 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rubbish under the bed and shower not clean but location handy to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and close to plenty of restaurants and local shops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it was of a very poor standard with very poor and very limited facilities and an extremely small unit. The ensuite did not have have a basin and there was not enough room for our baggage(2 medium sized suitcases). We stay in motels between 50 & 100 nights a year & this was the worst we've had the misfortune to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAMESH, Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAMESH, Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great

8/10 Good

R

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location and comfortable

The place is fairly basic but clean, tidy and comfortable. WIFI was good. The fridge did freeze everything overnight though which was a little annoying as we didn’t change any settings. Otherwise good and close to the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quiet and very accessible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tibor Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Noisy neighbor, no reception to call.

The accommodation is sort of ok, what you expect. We had a terrible stay, due to a guest next door left on his tv all night, no stop since we checked in till we checked out, not one minute break. In the evening it was movies, very loud, during the night it was music, very loud. paper thin walls, you could hear every beat. I had to move to an other bed further away from that wall, but still... did not sleep all night. Ear plugs, etc, not much use. The problem was there is no reception after hours, and we were afraid to bang on the wall, not knowing what kind of 'guests' are in the other room. We were afraid they would damage the car or such. This kind of disturbance on this level never happened to me, (flew 11 million kms, 120+ countries), but in a case like this you would normally call reception. We were just unlucky. You pay a fortune to come all the way to see Mt Cook, and you cannot sleep the night before.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khim Bahadur

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like the service given by staff.easy access for shooing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very clean, great staff, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good value for price paid. Comfortable rooms. Communal ablutions clean. Perhaps some milk in the fridge to go with coffee sachets?
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was convient to many places within walking distance. It was not sound insulated so it was a bit noisy. Felt a little cramped for space. The front desk hours were sporadic. We used the laundry but it was just one washer/dryer for a large number of potential residents.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Dated & not particularly attractive. Despite that, had a comfortable night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Howard

Traveled with family
This motel is quite old, basic facility is there. They have daily room servicing but no standard procedure, like milk was given only once, partially tidy up stuff, curtain was opened without any privacy concept. Location is ok, Four Square is just opposite with various restaurants in walking distance. Parking is ok too. It is a bit pricy at this quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024