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Otematata Escapes

3.0 star property
Peaceful lakeside retreat where travelers can enjoy tranquility and excellent food at the restaurant while taking in the natural beauty of Waitaki Lake

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Waitaki Lakes Apartments offers a peaceful retreat by Waitaki Lake. Enjoy lunch and dinner at the NZ Low & Slow Meat Co restaurant, relax in the garden, or have drinks at the bar. Public WiFi keeps you connected, and the staff receives consistently positive reviews.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$5,541
NT$6,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 6 - Feb 7

Room options

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, bed sheets

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Otematata is home to Otematata Escapes. Benmore Dam is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Benmore and Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Otematata travel guide
Map
2736 Otematata-Kurow Rd, Otematata, Canterbury, 9412

What's nearby

  • Hot Tubs Omarama featuring a pond
    Hot Tubs Omarama
    18 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Clay Cliffs featuring a river or creek, mountains and wildflowers
    Clay Cliffs
    18 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Benmore Dam
    6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Totara Peak Gallery
    18 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard
    18 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    88 min drive

Restaurants

  • Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging
    1 min walk
  • Otematata Country Inn
    6 min walk
  • Hungry Hydro
    6 min walk
  • West Road Cafe
    4 min walk

About this property

Otematata Escapes

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Otematata Escapes. The on-site restaurant, NZ Low & Slow Meat Co, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 23 for adults and NZD 23 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • NZ Low & Slow Meat Co

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 30 for check-in between 10 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging - 2736 Otematata Kurow Road]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 23 for adults and NZD 23 for children
  • Late check-in fee: NZD 30 for check-in between 10 PM and midnight
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Otematata Lakeside
Otematata Lakeside Apartments
Waitaki Lakes Apartments Hotel
Waitaki Lakes Apartments Otematata
Waitaki Lakes Apartments Hotel Otematata

Frequently asked questions

Is Otematata Escapes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Otematata Escapes?

As of 2026/1/26, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otematata Escapes on 2026/2/6 start from NT$5,541, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Otematata Escapes?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available from 10 PM– midnight for a fee of NZD 30.

What time is check-out at Otematata Escapes?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Otematata Escapes located?

Situated in Otematata, this hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Benmore Dam and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Lake Benmore. Totara Peak Gallery and Clay Cliffs are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Otematata Escapes Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay - great accommodation, with an excellent bar/restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giulio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great local pub and accomodation, super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is stunning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub.,great meals with comfortable accommodation so close to shop, bakery,spectacular walks and ice cream ..what more could you want
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Friendly place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlo Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were lucky to arrive as the hotel was nearly shutting for the night, the duty manager was very welcoming. Rooms were very spacious with entrances to the courtyard as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a room overlooking the golf course. Lovely. Good restaurant adjoining the accommodation. Can recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised how modern the 2 brm apartment was, spacious, clean and quiet. The most comfy beds weve slept in this far ( (apatment. F8)We had a good feed at pub too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A well appointed spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is clean, the staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. It is noted that this facility is very remote and “out in the middle of nowhere.” We used it as a base to get to Mt. Cook (~90 minute drive) which worked well for us. Finally the bar/restaurant was very convenient with good food. Recommend the facility for a quiet getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thought we would have a view of the lake but we just looked out at parked cars. Carpet on floor was a little dirty. Quiet place and comfortable which check off my important boxes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worked really well for us.

Nice large apartment with two rooms and a pretty well setup kitchen. The bar/restaurant attached to it was very nice - especially the steak served on a hot stone!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious rooms, great staff and had all amenities we needed. Not a fan of the skylight in the bedroom .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money in a very quiet town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities having laundry access and the pub great food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stop over. Everything was to our needs. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josiann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful nicely furnished and finished apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, Tidy, clean accommodation. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuangya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Lysanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fine, room is dirty, carpet, shower, bathroom extra bed cover and pans. Heating in room didn’t work. No door handle! Just a small lock. Do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maryclare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

YEONSU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
공간은 넓은 편인데 그에 비해 욕실은 굉장히 작습니다. 바로 옆에 골프장이 있어서 풍경이 좋아요. 숙소가 프라이빗하진 않아요~ 저희는 음식을 조리해먹어서 이용은 안했지만 옆에 있는 레스토랑(체크인 하는 곳)이 장사가 잘되고 평이 좋더라구요. 정보를 알아보지 않고 가서 아쉬웠습니다. 주변에 아무것도 없긴하지만 북부로 올라가기 전에 잠시 머물기에는 괜찮습니다
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

P

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Caution

I rarely leave any negative comment, but this stay was extremely terrible. The room was full of flying insects, as seen in photo. Kids were scared to sleep or to use the bathroom during the night, and had difficulties continue their journey. Understand it is close to lake area, but there should be control measurement in place to provide accommodation service. After communication with the provider via Hotels.com all I received was a cold email saying no refund to be provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sunghun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
전체적으로 만족스러웠습니다 다시 방문하고 싶은 숙소입니다 바의 음식이나 맥주도 좋았어요 :) 방충망이 있으면 좋을꺼 같습니다
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024