Stay here: Peppers Bluewater Resort, New Zealand review

What’s the deal?

With Lake Tekapo’s pristine waters and the majestic Southern Alps on your doorstep, Peppers Bluewater Resort is perfect for a lakeside getaway. Offering either mountain or lake views, its rooms bring the outside in with contemporary, landscape-inspired interiors. During colder months, you’ll appreciate thoughtful touches like underfloor heating and a heated towel rack.

Why stay?

The resort is close to the township’s best attractions, like the Dark Sky Project, a mountainside observatory, the Tekapo Springs’ expansive swimming complex, and the Mount John Observatory, where you can join a midnight stargazing tour. Using seasonal, locally sourced produce, Rakinui Restaurant & Bar’s farm-to-table menu celebrates the Mackenzie Country’s rich farmland, complemented by a premium selection of New Zealand wine.

Don’t miss

A visit to the hotel’s Tour Desk in the lobby for tips on local activities – you can even borrow fishing rods here. In the summer, the hotel’s lawn and patio are ideal for catching a stunning sunrise or sunset.