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Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Location
With a stay at Burkes Pass Country Motel in Burkes Pass, you'll be just steps from St. Patrick's Church and Burkes Pass Heritage and Information Centre. This motel is 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Tekapo Springs and 17.4 mi (28 km) from Lake Tekapo.
What's nearby
St. Patrick's Church(0.1 miles)
Burkes Pass Heritage and Information Centre(0.1 miles)
Three Creeks Vintage Barn(0.1 miles)
Lake Tekapō Regional Park(12.8 miles)
Fairlie Heritage Museum(12.8 miles)
Sheepdog Statue(13.1 miles)
Church of the Good Shepherd(13.1 miles)
Cowans Hill Walkway(13.2 miles)
Maclaren Footbridge(13.3 miles)
Dark Sky Project(13.5 miles)
Fairlie Golf Course(13.7 miles)
McLean Park(13.8 miles)
The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo(14.1 miles)
Mount Dobson Ski Area(14.4 miles)
Tekapo Springs(14.6 miles)
The preferred airport for Burkes Pass Country Motel is Christchurch International Airport (CHC)(125.1 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Hiking
Picnic Area/Tables
St. Patrick's Church (0.1 miles)
Burkes Pass Heritage and Information Centre (0.1 miles)
Three Creeks Vintage Barn (0.1 miles)
Lake Tekapō Regional Park (12.8 miles)
Fairlie Heritage Museum (12.8 miles)
Sheepdog Statue (13.1 miles)
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Room details
Sleeps 2
7
Room details
Sleeps 4
15
Room details
Sleeps 6
71 ft²
Based on 253 verified reviews
Couple
74%
Family
25%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Burkes Pass Country Motels, travellers describe a rural base near Lake Tekapo with peaceful countryside views and quirky local charm, delivering solid value, while the location beside the highway can mean some early-morning traffic noise.
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What guests think
At Burkes Pass Country Motels, travellers describe a rural base near Lake Tekapo with peaceful countryside views and quirky local charm, delivering solid value, while the location beside the highway can mean some early-morning traffic noise.
Rooms vary from newly renovated to older and compact, typically offering practical kitchen facilities; some guests reported very soft mattresses, occasional cold, weak Wi‑Fi in one studio, and double glazing helping with winter temperatures. Service is widely praised as warm, helpful, and accommodating, with flexible check‑in, simple breakfast supplies, and thoughtful extras like BBQ access, lending gear, and opportunities to meet the resident animals. With limited eateries nearby, self‑catering is common and the hosts may assist with meal pickups. Expect a straightforward, relaxing countryside stay.
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Facilities
Guests appreciate the garden and backyard with resident animals, plus access to a BBQ and small outdoor seating areas; parking outside the units is convenient.
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Ron
Feb 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Grace
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Emily
Apr 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Gaynor
Oct 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nigel
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nadie
Nov 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Edward
Jan 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Jim
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
YING CHUN
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Emmanuelle
Dec 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a strong point, with many noting very clean or spotless rooms; a few comments mention dated elements or minor issues like a stained cover or slight odor.
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IRENE
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Gail L
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gaynor
Oct 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Claire
Nov 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mona
Mar 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nigel
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Anne
Dec 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Natasha
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Merry
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Harjeet
Dec 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Rooms
Units range from newly renovated to older and compact, generally well equipped with useful kitchen facilities and comfortable options from studios to family or two‑bedroom layouts. Some guests noted very soft mattresses, road noise, occasional cold, or weak Wi‑Fi reach in one studio.
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IRENE
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Dannielle
Dec 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mona
Mar 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Catherine
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
DanDan
Jan 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Hoki
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Phil
Feb 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Eliane
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
TOMOYUKI
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Coreena
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Service
Hosts are consistently friendly, helpful, and accommodating, offering flexible check‑in, simple breakfast supplies, local tips, and thoughtful gestures like lending equipment or letting guests feed lambs.
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Nigel
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nadie
Nov 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
thiago costa
Jan 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Jim
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Debbie
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
DanDan
Jan 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Michele
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Harjeet
Dec 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
YING CHUN
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
jinhyeon
Dec 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Location
Scenic rural setting about a 15–20 minute drive from Lake Tekapo and convenient for Dark Sky activities and Burkes Pass sights. Being on the main road brings some traffic noise and there’s little within walking distance.
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ROSANA
Feb 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
David
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Grace
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Alma Flor
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nigel
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jim
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dee
Apr 27, 2025
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Poonamben
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
DanDan
Jan 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Coreena
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Dining
Nearby dining options are limited, so many guests self‑cater using in‑room kitchen facilities or the BBQ. Simple breakfast supplies (bread, milk, spreads) are sometimes provided, and hosts can assist with meal pickups.
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Ron
Feb 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
ROSANA
Feb 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Mareen
Feb 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gail L
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nigel
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nadie
Nov 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Phil
Feb 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Wanpeng
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Merry
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
YING CHUN
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Sarah
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
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Jul 9, 2026
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Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Limited parking is provided, and no reservation is required.
Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a maximum pet fee of NZD 20.70 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but it is advisable to contact the property in advance.
The property is located in Burkes Pass, within a 15-minute drive of St. Patrick's Church and Fairlie Heritage Museum. It is 17.4 miles (28 km) from Lake Tekapo and 12.8 miles (20.7 km) from Lake Tekapō Regional Park.
Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 20.00 per day. It is advisable to request cribs in advance, as availability may vary.
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