Name: Lakestone Lodge
Address: 4589 Tekapo-Twizel Rd, Lake Pukaki Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo, 7944, NZ

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Norman

Incredible place on the stunning Lake Pukaki with views directly across the lake to Aoraki/Mt Cook. Sunrise and sunset just stunning. We licked out with the weather.

The night sky experience was fantastic.

Expensive, meals included, and worth every cent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Christy

We stayed 2 nights. Great location to Mount Cook area (30 minute drive) the Lodge was clean, comfortable and include a wonderful dinner and a full breakfast. The staff was warm and welcoming.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Stephanie

My husband and I had a magical night at the lodge. The attention to detail started the moment we stepped in with welcome drinks (non-alcoholic option available) and handmade chocolates in the shape of rocks. The view outside our room was out of this world. The dinner (included in our room rate) was world class - inventive and high quality ingredients. The breakfast the next morning had several options to choose from. One of our most special stays!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Barbara

Outstanding dinner and personable attentive owners and staff. The private views from each room are stunning especially from the large bathtub.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Martin

Lovely spot to relax for a few days. Views are amazing of Mount Cook. Food was excellent and the service and staff were so attentive to our needs. Great spot. Would highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Adrian

Wonderful place: the location and the views, the comfort, and the food were all great.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2024

Grace

Amazing view and food

Beautiful location with nice hike from the property and free mountain bike use to bike along Lake Pukaki. The highlight, however, was the exceptional food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2023

Andrew

Superb little boutique lodge. Staff can't do enough for you. Very comfortable room with garden and a fantastic view. Big bathroom. Food excellent - even a packed lunch - laundry done (at cost). Best hotel of our trip so far. It will take some beating. If you're on a road trip across the east side of the South Island and looking to break the journey consider a stop here. Flights to the glacier from Mt Cook airport, hiking, dark sky area. Beautiful views.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2023

Mark

The lodge has lovely staff and a lovely position on Lake Pukaki. The views from all parts of the hotel are stunning. The staff are excellent and very helpful. An excellent stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2023

Wong Shi

The gorgeous view of Mt Cook from the room is awesome, all the staffs very friendly. Superb bathtub with the mountain view too!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2023

Andrew

5 star property, views are to die for and staff and chef was excellent. Really enjoyed our stay here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2020

Brendan

Wow

A truly magical setting with service to match. We’ve stayed in many New Zealand hotels, and this was the first where the staff seemed truly focused on exceeding guests’ expectations. And boy, did they! We had room service dinner, and each—absolutely delicious—course was delivered exactly when we were ready for it, and at the perfect temperature. With no television, we had only conversation (mostly about the food!) and stars to keep us entertained, but seeing every constellation imaginable is an experience we’ll remember forever. We started the next morning with a brisk walk up the trail directly behind the lodge to earn our breakfast. It was cooked to order, magnificent, and served in the cozy dining area, with morning views of Mount Cook and the stunning blue of Lake Pukaki. We didn’t want to leave and would have stayed a week if we could afford it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

Laura

What a magical place! Stunning views, and the isolation makes for fantastic star gazing. The food was fantastic, the service impeccable, and the views to die for. Loved the \"off grid\" feel, and the way that consideration for the environment permeated the whole experience. Truly excellent stay, thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2020

Ian

Unique setting

Superb location and personal service. The room was excellently equipped but a little on the small side. Television provided communally rather than in each room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2019

Renee

Wake up in Paradise

Amazingly beautiful and well run little Hotel / Lodge. Owner operated and meticulously well managed. The rooms are so well designed, you wake up in the morning seeing the sun raise from your window over the lake. The chef would likely get a Michelin Star for his food that he serves in the evening. Recommend you eat there in the evening vs. going to a local restaurant. Breakfast is equally impressive. One of the best experiences I had in NZ while traveling from North to South Island.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2019

Grace

Amazing location with great views. Room was spacious and clean with a bathtub. We were warmly welcomed by Mike the owner and throughout our stay also had really good service from the staff. It felt like a home :) We hope to be back thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2019

Verified traveler

The setting is breathtaking. Service was wonderful. Highly recommend adding the dinner as part of your stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2018

sam

Absolutely fantastic. Mike and Anna have an amazing lodge and are wonderful at providing information on local activities and history!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2018

Gosia

A wonderful place in the most stunning location

An amazing lodge with fantastic views of Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook:) Great hospitality, amazingly delicious dinner and breakfast.
Definitely a 5 star place!
Highly recommended:)

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2018

Barry

Beautiful eco-lodge in fantastic position

Lake Pukaki is world famous for its colour and surrounding scenery. Lakestone Lodge meets the criteria associated with the description of unique. Set on a knoll overlooking the lake and with a backdrop provided by the Mt Cook National Park, it provided us with a truly memorable experience in the heartland of New Zealand. We were in Mary’s room which was slightly larger than the other guest suites so was very spacious and extremely well appointed. Everything about the Lodge makes you use superlatives; the eco ethos is well delivered with no compromise on luxury for the guests. The lounge area with guidebooks, telescope and binos was a great area for pre-dinner drinks where you could share your days experiences. They also have a very talented chef so both breakfast and dinner were gastronomic events in their own right. Just go!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2018

Jacqueline

Beautiful Stay

Thank you to Mark and Anna for a beautiful lodge along Lake Pukaki. Hospitality second to none.

Dinner at the lodge was outstanding compliments to the chef. Lakestone Lodge is like being at home away from home except with spectacular views. Unfortunately we did have two rainy days, you cannot predict weather. The Lodge is new and spotless.

Location is secluded, closest town Twizel 10-15mins and Lake Tekapo 35-45 mins.

Met some lovely people from all over the world for the two nights we were there. Would totally recommend if you want serenity.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

perfect

clean and comfortable room
stunning view of mt cook & lake pukaki
nice location to star gazing

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2017

Gavin

Pampering in a Stunning Location

If you are looking for a luxury experience as a couple where you can escape from the day to day, visit Lakestone Lodge. From the complementary welcome drink to on demand expresso coffee, the owners and staff make sure they look after you during your stay. The breakfasts are amazing and the evening meal thoroughly recommended.

There are no televisions in the room, but Lake Pukaki provided constant entertainment during our stay with different moods and vistas. At night, the darkness and quietness is complete. The Lodge is situated within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve and provides great opportunities for astronomy, sky gazing and astrophotography when the sky is clear.

Stop reading this review and book your stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2017

Lauren

Would go back in a heartbeat!

We had an incredible time at Lakestone Lodge. The scenery is stunning, the accomodation is thoughtful, well planned, Eco friendly and very lush - the deep soaking tub with an outlook to the lake is amazing! The owners are friendly and knowledgeable and the chef designed meals were wonderful. Calm, serene ambience ensured we left feeling relaxed and recharged! The private cinema room (with surprise popcorn delivered!) was a lovely touch with plenty of movies and pay tv selections so you don't have to miss your favourite teams' game. So much thought has gone into this lodge and it shows - fantastic stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Best stay ever!

Upon arrival, Anna was so accommodating and helpful with information on what to do in the area. We were taken aback with the amazing view from all of the rooms because it is the perfect frame of the lake and Mt.Cook. Dinner at the lodge was delicious and the service was impeccable. They accommodated for my allergies and were very nice about it as well. In the evening, Mike offered a star gazing opportunity in the back for the guests and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Being in the largest dark sky national park, the stars are so bright! Mike had a lot of knowledge on what we were looking at as well. The rooms were so comfortable, clean, and quiet. Loved everything about this lodge and would stay here again in a heartbeat!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2017

Steve

Our stay at Lakestone Lodge. Feb. 2017.

From arrival to departure -- first rate service.
All rooms overlook Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki.
Modern, comfortable accommodation. New facility -- only 6 months old.
Executive chef prepares meals -- all outstanding.
Pleasant, helpful staff and owners.
Owner took us out for stargazing at night-- the district forbids lighting outdoors unless necessary -- allows breathtaking views of the sky.
Would recommend this lodge without hesitation.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2017

Scott

Luxurious, friendly hosts, beautiful view!

As we walked in and were personally greeted by name and offered a tour and complementary drink and snacks of our choice and luggage assistance. Dinner and local advice were thoughtful and personal. Privacy was abundant. The night sky is world-class dark in this valley. The entire experience was peaceful, comfortable, and friendly. This lodge is 100% focused on enjoying the view of Mount Cook over Lake Pukaki directly from your room, your oversized and stylish tub window, and from nearby trails including the hills behind the lodge and the beach and the Alps to Ocean bicycle trail in front of the lodge. Because of that focus, the lodge is NOT near anything else at all, but relying on the lodge for meals solves this problem.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Amazing!!!!

Spectacular views, spectacular staff, spectacular stay! If I could rate the staff higher than a 5 I would! They were so amazing and so friendly! I wish we had more time there!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Captivating views of mt cook.

Great hosts. Beautiful rooms with stunning views of mt cook. 10 mins from twizel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2016

jeff

The experience truly exceeded expectations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2016

jackipy

Wonderful Escape

Our stay at Lakestone Lodge was definitely a highlight of our two-week New Zealand trip. Everything from the view to the food to the hospitality were top notch.

Away from the hustle and bustle around Lake Tekapo, we woke up every morning to the scenery of Lake Pukaki with Mount Cook as the backdrop. We were then served a gourmet breakfast prepared by the very talented chef Alex. Before we headed out to explore Mount Cook, Anna and Selena packed freshly-baked croissants for us to snack on for the hike. In the evening, we'd come back to Alex's fantastic cooking once again. Later in the night, Mike was kind enough to be our guide for stargazing. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we'd definitely come back again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Everything was great with excellent service.

The room was very cosy and well furnished. The view of the lake was fantastic as well. Love gazing at the stars at night sitting at the porch.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2016

Hing Yan

Starry night

Tranquil n comfy stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2016

Tia

This was a gorgeous place to stay. The hosts were amazing as was the food! We loved everything about this lodge. Great hiking and great views!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2023

Pufan

This hotel is beyond my expectations. Food is delicious. The stuff provided a service better than a five star hotel and they are very sincere, especially a lovely lady , was relentless calling for me to arrange a last mins helicopter tour. Best wishes to them

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2018

Jan

Excellent!! The room has a marvelous view of lake Pukaki. The staff is really helpful. Highly recommended

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2017

Denise

O hotel tem uma vista maravilhosa!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2017

dicun

极力推荐这家可爱的酒店。酒店位于LAKE PUKAKI湖边的山上，清晨能够看到美丽的日出和库克山的风景。酒店的外观并不起眼，但内部非常舒适温暖和干净，酒店员工非常友善，餐饮也非常棒，如果你打算去库克山游览，也非常方便。住在这里的两天是非常愉悦和舒服的体验。

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2017

Werner

Wunderschöner Blick auf Lake Pukaki und den Bergen

Schön liegende Lodge auf einer Anhöhe über dem See. Offensichtlich in Schweizer Hand. Sehr freundlicher Empfang inkl. Begrüßungscocktail. Sehr sauber, sehr neu. Frühstück kalt/warm, frisch zubereitet. Jede Einheit mit kleinem Garten, alles sehr schön und jederzeit gerne wieder.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2017

Barry Huang

Like a dream. Dinner? Godly!

非常有品味的精品旅店，獨享湖景山景，內外皆美。職員均親切有禮，待客以誠。建議一定要預定晚餐，享受在地饗宴。

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2017

Wilfred

Amazing view with excellent service

Amazing view of Mount Cook, lake Pukaki, the starry stars over the dark sky .. very warm welcome from the manager, tasty dinner and breakfast! Very newly built. You will definetly going to miss the place!!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2016

Andreas

Höhepunkt unserer Neuseeland-Tour

Nach 3 Wochen Neuseeland haben wir uns hier eine Übernachtung zum Abschluss gegönnt. Die Lodge wurde erst vor ein paar Monaten eröffnet, alles ist modern und edel eingerichtet und sehr gut durchdacht. Von allen Zimmern und Terrassen hat man einen Blick auf den Lake Pukaki und die Berge (sogar aus der Badewanne, wenn man möchte). Sehr herzliche Besitzer und Personal, unbedingt das Dinner dazubuchen, das Essen war spitze. Wir waren rundum zufrieden und begeistert, auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung.

Family