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Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers hit the slopes then warm by crackling fires at this mountain retreat, where nature's wonders await just beyond the doorstep of this country hotel.

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The Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel offers a peaceful getaway amid picturesque landscapes. Skiers love the on-site storage, and everyone enjoys the garden and bar. High-speed WiFi, helpful staff, and laundry facilities add convenience for longer stays.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Twizel is home to Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel. Ladybird Hill Vineyard and Ohau Skifield are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Pukaki and Mueller Ridge. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Twizel travel guide
Map
Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Roads, PO Box 99, Twizel, 7901

What's nearby

  • Lake Pukaki showing mountains, snow and a lake or waterhole
    Lake Pukaki
    9 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Lake Ohau showing a lake or waterhole and mountains
    Lake Ohau
    28 min drive - 24.7 km
  • In the shoulder season the pools are very quiet. Since they're hot, it really doesn't matter what the weather does.
    Tekapo Springs
    47 min drive - 72.6 km
  • Twizel Town Centre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mueller Ridge
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Restaurants

  • The Vier Project
    17 min walk
  • Poppies Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Mint Folk
    15 min walk
  • Jasmine Thai
    14 min walk
  • Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine
    13 min walk

About this property

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Hotel near Lake Pukaki
At Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel featuring ski storage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 34 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 34 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

MacKenzie Country
MacKenzie Country Inn
MacKenzie Country Inn Twizel
MacKenzie Country Twizel
MacKenzie Inn
Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
South Island Country Inn
Mackenzie Country Hotel
Distinction Mackenzie Country
Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Hotel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Hotel Twizel

Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel located?

Located near the slopes, this Twizel hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and skiing lessons. Lake Ruataniwha is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 643 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shalvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were fantastic and accommodated requests such as cutlery / salt&pepper. Only decent place in Twizel and handy distance to Mount cook. Property was a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shaghayegh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a quick sleep break. The room was spacious, the food was decent, and there was a lovely lounge/common area to relax, read a book, or use the iPad. The staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, loved the town. The hotel is completely over priced and the beds are so old and dipped in the middle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, bed was good, room clean, very quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and the staff were friendly. The food at the restaurant was pretty good as well. It had nice views of the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with spacious rooms and handy location!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kazuhiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very smooth and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean. Good place to stay if visiting Mt Cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good location .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. We were 10 in our group and staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to see stars at night. Good breakfast also. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A little dated in the room I was in but on the whole it was good A bit a shower water pressure would be appreciated in their renovations
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and good location for local food trucks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, accommodating, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and warm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is older but staff is awesome and the food was really good for both the dinner and breakfast buffet. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Hotel was outdated yet clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Nice large room with two double beds worked for us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Srini42@live.com

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice compact room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy rooms, although a little dated. Food was great & staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

View and Value

Our second time staying here on our NZ trip and just as enjoyable as the first. Lovely jig, older style hotel with plenty of room. Nice breakout areas to have a read, look at the sights or have a quiet drink. Room was spacious, very comfortable and breakfast buffet included in accommodation. Good Al a carte menu or buffet for dinner. Another great place to stay and extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Royce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Surprisingly good stay.built many decades ago it is surpringly comfortable ,breakfast was good with all the usual staples. Rooms were large. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely. Made sure I felt comfortable in the lobby while my husband hiked that morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024