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Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand

Bowen Drive, AorakiView location

8.8/10Excellent127 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.8/108.8
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

The 3.5-star Mt Cook Lodge & Motels offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Mount Cook. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep.

Daily housekeeping, luggage storage, car park, family room, restaurant are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep.

In some of the rooms, guests can find internet access – wireless, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating, balcony/terrace. Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including tennis courts, garden, games room, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest.

Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Mount Cook has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels.

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Located in Mount Cook, Mt Cook Lodge & Motels is in a national park, a 5-minute walk from Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and 8 minutes by foot from Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.

This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mount Cook National Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Kea Point Walk. Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 47 for adults and NZD 26 for children
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Te Wahipounamu 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Governors Bush Walk Trailhead 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Mount Cook National Park 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Red Tarns 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Kea Point Walk 2 km / 1.3 mi
White Horse Hill Campground Trail Access 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Mueller Glacier 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Tasman Glacier View Track 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
NZ Alpine Lavender 49.3 km / 30.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 16
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • FireplaceExtra charge
  • Currency exchange facilitiesExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BarExtra charge
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  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • TennisExtra charge
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Room types

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  • DOUBLE WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • WITH VIEWSDBL.WV

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    DOUBLE WITH VIEWS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.WV

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  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

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    FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.3B

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  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

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    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    STUDIO
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.QN

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  • Double or Twin WITH VIEWSDouble or Twin • WITH VIEWSDBT.WV-1

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    Double or Twin WITH VIEWS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: DBT.WV-1

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  • LODGE WITH VIEWSLODGE • WITH VIEWSLOD.WV

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    LODGE WITH VIEWS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    LODGE
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    WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: LOD.WV

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  • FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BEDFAMILY ROOM • QUEEN SIZE BEDFAM.QN

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    FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Double or Twin WITH VIEWSDouble or Twin • WITH VIEWSDBT.WV

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    Double or Twin WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.WV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO QUEEN BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO QUEEN BEDSFAM.2Q

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.2Q

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

8.8
Excellent
127 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Lisa
Warm and cosy room with fantastic views. Heater was on for our arrival with toasty warm towels in the bathroom.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Kerry
Comfortable room, very clean with amenities to cook or heat food. Eating options in July are limited because restaurants/ cafes apart from the Hermitage hotel are closed. Best to check this before booking in winter months. We enjoyed the experience of staying in the village at base of Mt Cook.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
Charlotte
It would be helpful to have a easy to see sign somewhere to let the customers know where to check in. I drove around and went to a different business then got advised that need to go to the hotel reception to check in.
The outdoor areas could be better for a place with that price range.
Indoor was good enough.
Overall experience was good.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Desmond
Great place to stay the view from the lounge was fantastic
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
John
Lovely views
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 May 2026
Roger
Disappointed that the Hermitage takes a $300 bond per room. The motels are very old . It would be difficult to do $300 worth of damage especially when you are 78 years old.
I feel $50 bond is adequate, if one is needed at all. Has put me off returning
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Rosser
Excellent location and great staff availability and service
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Craig
Our stay was a highlight of our 8 day trip to the South Island. The room was clean. The heated floor was a very nice touch. The shower was generous in size. The restaurant staff were friendly. Our only complaint was that the check in process was lengthy as there was only one staff member on the desk - he needed some help!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2026
Rita
Lovely renovated room, a little small but for two people it was great. It was fabulous to stay right at Mt Cook National Park and this was a highlight. Dinner was great and had great choices. Amazing location.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Dec 2025
Michael
The check-in location was very confusing. When I FINALLY located it, there was no parking out front. The 2 women at the reception were not very friendly. The grounds outside all around and the buildings exterior of the motels themselves were rundown. Paint chipping and peeling on exterior and doors, mildew, weeds growing out front, muddy and plant droppings all right outside of entrance. Overpriced and NO AMENITIES. The inside was surprisingly decent and clean.
Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Dec 2025
Susan
Staff helpful and friendly.
Room clean and spacious although aircon did not work.
Lovely food in gourmet bar.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2025
Thomas
Room was clean and pleasant. evening dinning was at the motel but all other meals had to be taken at the upscale facilities at the main lodge rather inconvenient.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2025
TOM
Clean room, friendly staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2025
Ng
This place exceeded my expectations! I initially thought it would be more like a lodge or motel, but it turned out to be beautifully luxurious and incredibly cozy. The bed is very comfortable, and the room is spacious and well-appointed. The staff are generally friendly and welcoming, which made the stay even more enjoyable. The only slight downside is that the view isn’t particularly impressive, but everything else more than makes up for it. Highly recommended! 🌟
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2025
Nicolaas
Very helpful staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Kenny
Clean room and vehicle parking for national park.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Rodrigo
Definitely a view of the mountains!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2025
Davinder
Every thing is amazing here
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Wanpeng
We had an amazing experience at Mt Lodge during our visit to Mt Cook. The location is stunning, the lodge is clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

A special shoutout to Wei at reception – she was incredibly helpful and friendly, going above and beyond to make our stay memorable. She gave us excellent recommendations for local hiking tracks, many of which we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Her knowledge of the area really helped us make the most of our trip.

Highly recommend Mt Lodge to anyone visiting Mt Cook – we’ll definitely be back!
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
Hollie
Great location for Mount cook national park. Stay was great although they did charge us twice which was inconvenient
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Katharine
Very quiet considering the number of rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Small, but enough space. Comfy bed. Heated tiles in bathroom were so lovely after a long day hiking in the snow.
The laundry was a reasonable walk and a little hard to find, even with directions. Limited food options especially Monday and Tuesday nights, so be organised or prepared to pay $$$ for dinner at the Hermitage. It was good food but expensive. Dinner at the Chamois onsite was good food and reasonable priced, but only open Wednesday to Sunday.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
KWEE LENG
The motel is one of the best I ever stayed in during my New Zealand trip. It is new, parking is convenient, service is good. It is also near to the Tasman Valley track. I love my stay over there.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2025
Katharine
There was only one dinner option the first night - $85 pp buffet. It was nice, but more than I’d have liked to spend. From Wednesday to Sunday there’s another cheaper option at the lodge which served really great pizza and burgers.
Super convenient for all that the national park has to offer. You just need to be aware of the food situation and be organised.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2025
Wei-Hsiu
Nice and good value!
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
WEILING
I think everything about the accommodation was perfect. However, since it was the low season, we went to the front desk of the Hermit Hotel to check in. There were four staff members at the counter, but only two computers were available for use. As a result, we had to wait a long time. Moreover, there was no clear queuing system, and three families cut in line directly in front of us. Although we raised this issue with the front desk, they told us we still had to wait behind them, which made me feel very unfair.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2025
Raj
Very good experience overall.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Nicole
Accommodation was excellent as was the Hermitage Buffet
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Pamela
Had everything we needed. full kitchen in the motel units. but check time of year and what facilities are open for dining.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Philip
We had a wonderful time at the motel. Great views from the room. From the reception and visitor information staff and the house cleaning team all amazing.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jun 2025
Kurt
We were unaware that ALL dining options in the entire village were closed other than the buffet which cost $83 per person - how convenient! We had to cop it on the first night and get cold food from the cafe and store it in the mini fridge for the second night. They know how to make their money.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2025
Judith
We got upgraded to the Hermitage because of limited capacity during winter season. It was a nice upgrade in terms of us getting complimentary breakfast but it also meant that we could not cook our own food. There was no kitchenette at the Hermitage. The Hermitage was an old hotel and honestly has seen better days. It is dated but at least it is clean. Breakfast spread was great too.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
Simran
Great property with amazing views inside the room and all around the property!! It's located in such a peaceful area. Looking forward to visiting again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2025
Kyle
The view was spectacular and the hotel offered a good selection at the buffet dinner and breakfast.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2025
Rex
Our upgrade to the Hermitage was amazing!
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Kathy
Excellent location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2025
Sarah
We stayed for 2 nights. Very clean and modern room. Great shower and comfortable room. Loved being in the park for convenience to hiking. We weren’t thrilled with the pub or buffet though and there are very limited dining options in the park. We knew that going in, but probably wouldn’t stay here again for only that reason.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
13 May 2025
Arya
Looks completely different from the pictures, and theres a weird smell in the lodge
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Kristine

Very interesting place

We found the Mount Cook Lodge & Motel to be very unique, in that the units were like small apartments. They had a kitchen, and besides a queen bed in the main room with a pullout sofa and a table, there was a separate bedroom with two twin beds. The bathroom had a heater, which was nice for cold mornings.
Everything is close together, so even if you go do activities in the Hermitage, it's nice to come back to the Mount Cook Lodge where it's a little quieter and there are a fewer tourists.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2025
Vincent

View

The view from the room is breathtaking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Sheryl
was a clean warm place with magnificent views
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
Simon
Lovely
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Johana
I really like this place because it's cozy, clean, and well-maintained. The facilities are great, offering everything I need. It feels comfortable and easy to settle into, whether for work or relaxation.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2025
Eric
World class hotel facilities in a beautiful, remote location. I definitely feel I got my money’s worth for the comfort and services offered at this spotless, spacious hotel in the middle of a National Park.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2025
Helen
Nice view. Room was comfortable. Dining is a drive away and limits breakfast availability
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Radoslav
The room was great, staff were friendly and helpful. The food at the Chamois was amazing, better even than the buffet at the Hermitage.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2024
MaryAnn
Nice, clean lodge with a comfortable bed. No elevator.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2024
Carmela

Great location to stay if visiting Mt Cook

Valley view room was superb, room clean and comfortable.

Would have given 5 stars across the board however, still some issues they need to work out regarding their heater and telephone. Heater stopped working after we came back from dinner, luckily we found some extra blankets to keep us warm overnight. Phone was not working either.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2024
Nick

Great position and stunning views

Beautiful view of the mountains from the balcony. Motel style with bar and restaurant. Room was nice, reception area had an awful smell, not sure what is was, possibly the carpet. However, we were not staying in reception! So overall a nice property.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Pamela
Great views of the mountains and so convenient to the trails. Unfortunately we had bad weather
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2024
David
Room above us was noisy. Options to eat and sleep are limited in the whole area, so felt good about the choice to do some great hiking.

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Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Bowen Drive, Aoraki, Mount Cook, New Zealand

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