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Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat9.6Exceptional
5 Guest reviews
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Exceptional
5 Guest reviews
86 Mount Cook Road (State Highway 80), Ben Ohau, New Zealand. See map
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Pet friendly
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
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Hotel Description
Located in Ben Ohau, Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Pukaki and Lake Ruataniwha. This luxury lodge is within the region of Mount John Observatory and Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, while MP3 docking stations help you enjoy your music in the comfort of your room. Conveniences include free minibar items and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel policies
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Minimum guest age is 10
Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award
Caters to adults only
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets allowed
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed (no fees)
Cleaning and safety practices
- Contactless check-in is available
- Contactless check-out is available
Important information
You need to know
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Guests under 10 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Special Instructions
Instructions
- 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
Minimal age
Optional fees
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 650.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Spoken Language
English
Amenities
Most Popular
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Pet friendly
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities
Other
Concierge services
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Laundry facilities
Garden
Library
Spa services on site
Picnic area
Front desk (limited hours)
Mountain biking nearby
Meeting rooms
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 1
Number of hot tubs - 1
Conference center
Outdoor tennis courts - 1
Free self parking
Terrace
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Private winery tours
Proposal/romance packages available
Reception hall
Off-street parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Dog exercise area
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Hotel reviews
TravellerTravellerOur amazing stay in the Ashley Mackenzie villa was magical! The view of the glacier lake, the mountains, and Mount Cook were spectacular. Kaye and Luke were gracious hosts and Anna was a dream to work with. The villa was first class and very well appointed. We lacked for nothing! The chef prepared 5 star dinners that were delicious and delivered every evening. Highly recommend this property for a relaxing and pampered stay.
TravellerSpectacular Experience!
The villa was beyond amazing. The views right on Lake Pukaki were spectacular. We had our own private workout room & hot tub, plus a private massage room & sauna that sadly went unused. Our hosts, Luke & Kaye were lovely and provided amazing cuisine both nights. There is plenty of privacy, but if any assistance is needed, they are right there to provide it.
TravellerUnrivaled tranquility and comfort.
Hosts Kaye and Luke are developing an gorgeous property on the south end of Lake Pukaki. Part of this development includes a villa for 2-4 guests. The combination of tranquility and comfort that our one night stay provided were unsurpassed in my experience. The hosts are gracious and engaging. Kaye provided a delicious basket of goodies when we arrived; after returning from Mt. Cook park in the evening, Luke brought down a wonderful prepared dinner of locally raised salmon (we had earlier selected a wine from his cellar to chill). It turned rainy that evening, so we finished the bottle by the fire in the living room. We awoke to light coming in through the bedroom windows. After a sumptuous breakfast and soak in the hot tub overlooking vistas of the lake and mountains, we felt recharged enough to (reluctantly) leave the bliss behind and push on with our travels. The ineffable pleasure this stay provided cannot really be conveyed in this small comment box. Book a night or two yourself to read the comments I (and many other enthralled guests) left behind in the guest book; you will be inspired to add yours to the list. This retreat would be perfect for a honeymoon (or second honeymoon). I dream of returning some year to see what Kaye and Luke have done to further develop the grounds.
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Your money’s good here.
It was nice and quiet. Food and service was fantastic. We just struck a bad time with the weather "FOG"