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Pukaki Air Lodge
Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand
10 Avro Ave Pukaki Airfield Sh 8 TwizelView location
9.8/10Excellent85 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/10 10.0
Service9.8/10 9.8
Comfort9.6/10 9.6
Condition10.0/10 10.0
Amenities9.6/10 9.6
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About Pukaki Air Lodge
With a stay at Pukaki Air Lodge in Pukaki, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Pukaki and Twizel Town Centre. This guesthouse is 21. 6 mi (34. 8 km) from Lake Ohau and 5 mi (8. 1 km) from Lake Ruataniwha.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include a picnic area and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Free self parking is available onsite. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen.
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
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With a stay at Pukaki Air Lodge in Pukaki, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Pukaki and Twizel Heritage Trail. This guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Twizel Town Centre and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Mueller Ridge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
10:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
No front desk
Events/parties not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Twizel Heritage Trail
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Twizel Town Centre
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Mueller Ridge
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Lake Ruataniwha
6.2 km / 3.8 mi
High Country Salmon
7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Lake Pukaki
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Lake Pukaki Information Center
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Lake Benmore
17.4 km / 10.8 mi
Lake Ohau
22.8 km / 14.1 mi
Hot Tubs Omarama
32.2 km / 20 mi
Totara Peak Gallery
33 km / 20.5 mi
Clay Cliffs
33.1 km / 20.6 mi
Ladybird Hill Vineyard
33.4 km / 20.7 mi
Lake Benmore
38.3 km / 23.8 mi
Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve
39.3 km / 24.4 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 5
- guest house
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Terrace
- Luggage room
- Grill/BBQ
- Breakfast
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- Continental breakfast
- Picnic
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability
Room types
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG-SU
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FAMILY ROOM AccessibleFAMILY ROOM • AccessibleFAM.H6
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- Accessible
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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FAMILY ROOM Accessible
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- Accessible
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: FAM.H6
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Pukaki Air Lodge
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Aaron
A very nice retreat within easy driving distance to Mt Cook. Fantastic views of the surrounding area including the Southern Alps. Mary and Grant are very welcoming including deicing our car windows on a frosty morning.
David
Excellent room - large, spotlessly clean, well appointed and very comfortable.
Sukwon
No staff at check in at 5PM. Room heater did not work and bathroom heat lamp stopped working. Breakfast included was \"cook your own eggs\" and food left in refrigerator and counters.
Jacqueline
Very happy with this accommodation
KAREN
Great check in . Lovely host. Peaceful setting .
Ana-Maria
Yes
Samantha
Staff are very friendly, welcoming and great knowledge of the area. room came with all our needs and amazing views. Breakfast had a lot of choices and hot options.
Joanne
We had a comfortable stay. The accommodation was exactly as shown in the photographs and true to the description. It was spacious, very comfortable, and thoughtfully set up for a relaxing stopover. A lovely surprise was the generous breakfast selection left in the kitchen/dining area for us to help ourselves to. ourssuch a convenient and appreciated touch
Dana
The room was huge and the host was so friendly! Huge kitchen and dining area. You could bring your own food or cook breakfast with food that was provided. Was fun watching a plane practicing.
Susan
Modern accommodations on airport runway. Very clean and well run. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The owner was friendly and welcoming. I would stay hear again in a heart beat.
Julie A
What a great stay we had! The room was so clean and spacious and had everything we needed. It was wonderful to cook in the well appointed kitchen with an amazing view of Mount Cook and the other mountains all around. Our hosts were so great, thank you for all the extras for a wonderful breakfast. We also loved being able to see the huge sky all around. Its amazing for star gazing. We will definitely be back again to the Pukaki Air Lodge!
Gail
Our room was huge, clean and had plenty of seating and blankets. The host was lovely and the included breakfast (make your own eggs and cereals, fruit, yogurt) was fantastic. The views were spectacular from the upstairs lounge and from the big shared kitchen. It would have been nice to have a space in the bathroom to put our toilet kits but other than that the stay was perfect.
Pam
Great room and although Mary (the owner) wasn’t there, keys and welcome letter was laid out on reception so able to get into room, later on did load of washing and dried for $10, only issue was with the WiFi which wasn’t working and the “maintenance man” was apparently working on it although just back from holiday but as the TV relied on the internet also wasn’t at all good and let everything down, continental breakfast was good (included)
Flavius
Everything was as presented and expected. Great place to spend the night comfortably and have breakfast in the morning.
Nicole
Friendly owners, great location was super clean and comfortable.
Tony
Wow
This place is fantastic.
We both loved it.
This place is fantastic.
We both loved it.
King Lam Karas
Amazing stay! Mary was very friendly and helpful, and gave us some extremely useful travel/weather tips. Got to see an airplane land right outside our room. Will definitely come back!
Siobhan
Very clean and spacious
john
Wonderful breakfast, able to use kitchen to make dinner and very quiet area
Sarah
Great spot, so close to Twizel. Beautiful room and really nice big kitchen area and a guest lounge. We made use of the kitchen to cook our supper and enjoyed the continental breakfast (eggs were provided, so we even cooked some eggs). Mary was a very welcoming host and would stay there again (and recommend to friends)
Viviana
A kitchen is available with lots of food (eggs, yogurt, bread, jam, cereals, milk, etc.) that guests can use. Everything was good, efficient and waste-free.
Kelly
What a unique property. Staying on an airport runway in a converted hangar with real planes was a highlight. We are so glad that we chose Pukaki Air Lodge. Mary is a wonderful host and made our stay so enjoyable. We loved our tour of the hangar and seeing the planes. Our room was spacious and so well appointed. Day and night views were amazing, especially the night stars on a clear night. Complimentary breakfast was delicious and cateres for everyones needs, including Gluten Free. Highly recommend.
Edwin
Clean and spacious rooms
Very clean and spacious rooms. Definitely value for money. Mary is very friendly. Be sure to check out her planes.
Jo
Clean modern rooms, friendly host with a well equipped communal kitchen for breakfast. Our preferred accommodation in Twizel.
Paul
Large clean rooms with a shared kitchen facility. Must drive into town (Twizel, 5 min) for restaurants.
Elaine
We loved staying here. Very quiet, owners are wonderful. Kitchen available to cook in for dinner. Breakfast provided in the morning, eggs available to cook yourself, cereal, yogurt and even had GF bread available. Grocery store very close drive. Owners were easy to correspond with before stay.
Youngeun
Great base to explore Aoraki Mt Cook, Mary, the owner was friendly and gave good information about the area: Twizel, Mt Cook, she has a good taste of decor. Spacious room, mini fridge, guest lounge, self service complimentary breakfast, wide open space (located on the airfield, but no noise at night). this lodge has great view of mountains. I loved everything. I would stay again if I come back to this area.
nora
Great Views!
Brittany
This place has it all going for it. Super modern feel and the comfort to match. This place is beautifully kept and the wife and I felt right at home here. The staff was super nice and the breakfast that they offered was top notch. This place gets all top scores and we can't rave about it enough. We didn't really want to leave the views and the comfort of this place!
Alex
Very nice!
Amazing views, really comfortable room, loved it.
Lei
We had a great stay at Pukaki lodge. The room is clean and spacious with sets of sofa. Mary, the owner, is very friendly and gave us tips on visiting Mt Cook national park. The breakfast is basic, but tasty and does the job. The view from the room is great.
Adam
Amazing hotel!
Amazing service and stunning views in the perfect location!
Diana
Glorious stay, through and through!
Unique hotel situated right on the airstrip with a clear view of the mountain range. Beautiful sunsets. Clear starry skies Perfect way to end your day hiking by Mt Cook. Also we even plans take off and land (even saw a skydiver coast down).
The owners are so welcoming. They showed us the hanger with their restored historic plane.
The rooms and large and beautifully decorated. Modern bathrooms. Comfortable beds made for a great sleep.
Wonderful breakfast and great send off.
We cannot get over how wonderful of a stay we had.
Unique hotel situated right on the airstrip with a clear view of the mountain range. Beautiful sunsets. Clear starry skies Perfect way to end your day hiking by Mt Cook. Also we even plans take off and land (even saw a skydiver coast down).
The owners are so welcoming. They showed us the hanger with their restored historic plane.
The rooms and large and beautifully decorated. Modern bathrooms. Comfortable beds made for a great sleep.
Wonderful breakfast and great send off.
We cannot get over how wonderful of a stay we had.
Aaron
Recommended in Pukaki / Twizel
Wonderful hospitality and amenities in a great location. Perfect for a get away.
Insun
Great Host, the room was super clean and the bathrooms were brand new. Bed was comfortable and use of the kitchen was great!
Paul
A very beautiful and interesting place to stay
We were welcomed by Mary who was very helpful and informative. Our room was very large, clean and modern. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was great. There was plenty for breakfast with a good variety. We had a great view from outside our room. It overlooked the airstrip with a great view of Mount Cook in the distance. We saw Mary’s husband on departure and he kindly took the time to show us his aircraft inside their hangar which was amazing. The only downside we found was the wifi was very slow but overall it was a very peaceful and interesting place and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stephen
Fun to stay near an active airport runway. Very friendly hosts who made you feel at home.
Hrishikesh
Great location. Very clean
Big rooms.
Big rooms.
B
Top notch hospitality
Had a great stay here, best class experience and thank you Mary for your great hospitality
Nirmal
Pukaki air lodge is exclusively positioned near the shores of Lake pukaki and literally next to the airport runway is the most spectacular scenery in the area.. This place is designed to maximize the panoramic views of the mountains and the most beautiful sunsets.. Our hosts Mary and her partner are so kind and warm, and gave us access to the communal kitchen for all needs and necessities.. Highly recommended staying here..
Adrienne
Mary's property is lovely! It was exactly what we were after it was so cosy and their hospitality was amazing!
Jonathan
Great little spot
Great stay! Great little place, very quiet and private with unique views across the air field. Staff were very nice and breakfast was a welcome surprise. Fairly priced, I would stay again without hesitation
Jinsun
Everything is perfect. Especially I loved the nice view, lovely staff and breakfast!
James
I had a wonderful experience here. The place was super clean and nice, and the staff was amazing. I got there later than expected, and after hours, but the service was still amazing.
Loriza
Amazing stay, kitchen and lounge was spacious.
Bruce
Great spot to stay, whether passing through the area or staying for a couple of days. Mary was very helpful as well for local information and assistance.
Verified traveler
Nice people, nice place
lovely couple, nice place, room is very big and tidy.
Verified traveler
Excellent stay with a great view of Mt Cook range and airfield. Big, clean and comfortable rooms.
Lisa
Wonderful stay with direct views of Aoraki at sunset . Just stunning and friendly service. Would definitely recommend
Location & surroundings
Pukaki Air Lodge
10 Avro Ave Pukaki Airfield Sh 8 Twizel, Pukaki, New Zealand
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