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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)
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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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20 Feb 2025
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21 Oct 2023
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Nigel
7 Mar 2025
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28 Nov 2023
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26 Jan 2026
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9 Nov 2024
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YING CHUN
28 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Emmanuelle
19 Dec 2023
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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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2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mona
8 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nigel
7 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Anne
3 Dec 2023
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Harjeet
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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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2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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8 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Catherine
14 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
DanDan
30 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Hoki
21 Mar 2025
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Phil
9 Feb 2026
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10 Nov 2025
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TOMOYUKI
3 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Coreena
18 Mar 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
7 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nadie
28 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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23 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Jim
9 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Debbie
18 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
DanDan
30 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Michele
22 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Harjeet
19 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
YING CHUN
28 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
jinhyeon
23 Dec 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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9 Feb 2024
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22 Mar 2025
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23 Oct 2024
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7 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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27 Apr 2025
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30 Jan 2026
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18 Mar 2024
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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
20 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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9 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Mareen
2 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gail L
22 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nigel
7 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nadie
28 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Phil
9 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Wanpeng
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Merry
21 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
YING CHUN
28 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Sarah
3 weeks ago
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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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