Mt Cook Lodge and Motels
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$193
/ night
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Chamois Bar & Grill Menu serving guests of Mt Cook Lodge & Motels. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.
Location
Located in Mount Cook, Mt Cook Lodge & Motels is in a national park, a 5-minute walk from Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and 8 minutes by foot from Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mount Cook National Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Kea Point Walk.
What's nearby
Te Wahipounamu(0.1 miles)
Governors Bush Walk Trailhead(0.1 miles)
Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center(0.3 miles)
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre(0.4 miles)
Mount Cook National Park(0.4 miles)
Red Tarns(1.2 miles)
Kea Point Walk(1.3 miles)
White Horse Hill Campground Trail Access(1.4 miles)
Mueller Glacier(1.8 miles)
Tasman Glacier View Track(5.4 miles)
NZ Alpine Lavender(30.6 miles)
The nearest major airport is Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)(125.1 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Cycling
Location
Private Bag, Mount Cook Village, Mount Cook, New Zealand
Te Wahipounamu (0.1 miles)
Governors Bush Walk Trailhead (0.1 miles)
Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center (0.3 miles)
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre (0.4 miles)
Mount Cook National Park (0.4 miles)
Red Tarns (1.2 miles)
Room options
1
Motel Family Queen Single Single
1 Queen Bed
, 2 Twin Beds
, and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 5
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Mt Cook Lodge Room Village View with 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
226 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
1
Motel Studio
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
1
Motel Family Queen Queen
2 Queen Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 5
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Mt Cook Lodge Room Valley View with 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
226 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Mt Cook Lodge and Motels
9
Superb
Based on 125 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Family
36%
Group
63%
What guests think
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At Mt Cook Lodge and Motels, travellers praise the spectacular alpine setting but flag limited on-site amenities, a no-elevator layout, and dining constraints that can be pricey or unavailable on some days.
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What guests think
At Mt Cook Lodge and Motels, travellers praise the spectacular alpine setting but flag limited on-site amenities, a no-elevator layout, and dining constraints that can be pricey or unavailable on some days.
The property is well placed for trails and mountain views. Rooms are modern and comfortable, with some offering kitchenettes or balconies, though a few are small and there are occasional issues like faulty heaters or noise. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, but check-in at the Hermitage can be confusing or slow, and billing hiccups occur. Expect a clean, comfortable base in a stunning yet remote area with limited dining and amenities.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic: no elevator, laundry is a walk away, and parking can feel tight. There is an on-site bar/restaurant with limited hours, and many meals require walking or driving to the Hermitage.
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Katharine
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very quiet considering the number of rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Small, but enough space. Comfy bed. Heated tiles in bathroom were so lovely after a long day hiking in the snow. The laundry was a reasonable walk and a little hard to find, even with directions. Limited food options especially Monday and Tuesday nights, so be organised or prepared to pay $$$ for dinner at the Hermitage. It was good food but expensive. Dinner at the Chamois onsite was good food and reasonable priced, but only open Wednesday to Sunday.
Very quiet considering the number of rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Small, but enough space. Comfy bed. Heated tiles in bathroom were so lovely after a long day hiking in the snow. The laundry was a reasonable walk and a little hard to find, even with directions. Limited food options especially Monday and Tuesday nights, so be organised or prepared to pay $$$ for dinner at the Hermitage. It was good food but expensive. Dinner at the Chamois onsite was good food and reasonable priced, but only open Wednesday to Sunday.
10
MaryAnn
Dec 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice, clean lodge with a comfortable bed. No elevator.
Nice, clean lodge with a comfortable bed. No elevator.
8
Nick
Nov 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful view of the mountains from the balcony. Motel style with bar and restaurant. Room was nice, reception area had an awful smell, not sure what is was, possibly the carpet. However, we were not staying in reception! So overall a nice property.
Beautiful view of the mountains from the balcony. Motel style with bar and restaurant. Room was nice, reception area had an awful smell, not sure what is was, possibly the carpet. However, we were not staying in reception! So overall a nice property.
10
Shigeyuki
May 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
全体的には良かったのだけれど、一つだけ不便だったことは、客室に行くのに階段を利用するしかないこと。ほとんどの宿泊客が大きなスーツケースを持って移動しているのにスロープもなく階段しかないのは不便です。
全体的には良かったのだけれど、一つだけ不便だったことは、客室に行くのに階段を利用するしかないこと。ほとんどの宿泊客が大きなスーツケースを持って移動しているのにスロープもなく階段しかないのは不便です。
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Thomas
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean and pleasant. evening dinning was at the motel but all other meals had to be taken at the upscale facilities at the main lodge rather inconvenient.
Room was clean and pleasant. evening dinning was at the motel but all other meals had to be taken at the upscale facilities at the main lodge rather inconvenient.
10
Kenny
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room and vehicle parking for national park.
Clean room and vehicle parking for national park.
10
Lori
Oct 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great experience and I loved the cafe upstairs!
This was a great experience and I loved the cafe upstairs!
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Danielle
Oct 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk staff was wonderful. When we arrived, we were assisted with our luggage, as this property does not have an elevator. We received advise and assistance on several other occasions and always felt like honored guests to this beautiful area.
The front desk staff was wonderful. When we arrived, we were assisted with our luggage, as this property does not have an elevator. We received advise and assistance on several other occasions and always felt like honored guests to this beautiful area.
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Shannon
Nov 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I wanted to give a warning to anyone who might stay in the area. If you plan on eating dinner here I would try and pack something or stop in another city before getting to mount cook. I tried to eat at the sister restaurant which had 2 people in the entire room and they told me the soonest they could sit me was 2+ hours later, so I ate at the restaurant at mount cook and it was terrible but there are no other options. I was told there was breakfast at the other place as well but for the price I just drove away the next morning and found something an hour away. In addition, the parking situation doesn't seem to have enough spaces for cars that will be parking at the lodge. I watched multiple cars circle 3-4 times until someone left. The way the parking lot is shaped is also odd because it appears you can circle the lot but you end up in the back of the hotel where you have to maneuver in order to back up. There isn't an elevator either so I had to drag my suitcase upstairs. If you're of limited mobility there isn't an option for how to get to the second floor aside from the steps. Which is odd considering their lot has 4 handicap spaces. Overall, this stay was fine for one night in which I hiked in the area. I intended to do a tour but unfortunately that was cancelled due to weather. I think in the future I would stay in a neighboring city instead.
I wanted to give a warning to anyone who might stay in the area. If you plan on eating dinner here I would try and pack something or stop in another city before getting to mount cook. I tried to eat at the sister restaurant which had 2 people in the entire room and they told me the soonest they could sit me was 2+ hours later, so I ate at the restaurant at mount cook and it was terrible but there are no other options. I was told there was breakfast at the other place as well but for the price I just drove away the next morning and found something an hour away. In addition, the parking situation doesn't seem to have enough spaces for cars that will be parking at the lodge. I watched multiple cars circle 3-4 times until someone left. The way the parking lot is shaped is also odd because it appears you can circle the lot but you end up in the back of the hotel where you have to maneuver in order to back up. There isn't an elevator either so I had to drag my suitcase upstairs. If you're of limited mobility there isn't an option for how to get to the second floor aside from the steps. Which is odd considering their lot has 4 handicap spaces. Overall, this stay was fine for one night in which I hiked in the area. I intended to do a tour but unfortunately that was cancelled due to weather. I think in the future I would stay in a neighboring city instead.
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Kin Ming
Dec 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Conditions and location are excellent. Hotel has its own restaurant Price is reasonable and food amounts is very enough. However, it doesn't have lunch and dinner end at 9:00pm. If you come late, you can eat snack only.
Conditions and location are excellent. Hotel has its own restaurant Price is reasonable and food amounts is very enough. However, it doesn't have lunch and dinner end at 9:00pm. If you come late, you can eat snack only.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are consistently described as clean, with many noting modern, well-kept interiors. A few mention odors in the lodge/reception and some weathered exterior areas.
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Arya
May 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Looks completely different from the pictures, and theres a weird smell in the lodge
Looks completely different from the pictures, and theres a weird smell in the lodge
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Sheryl
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
was a clean warm place with magnificent views
was a clean warm place with magnificent views
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Qimin
Oct 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room is clean
Room is clean
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TOM
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, friendly staff
Clean room, friendly staff
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Nick
Nov 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful view of the mountains from the balcony. Motel style with bar and restaurant. Room was nice, reception area had an awful smell, not sure what is was, possibly the carpet. However, we were not staying in reception! So overall a nice property.
Beautiful view of the mountains from the balcony. Motel style with bar and restaurant. Room was nice, reception area had an awful smell, not sure what is was, possibly the carpet. However, we were not staying in reception! So overall a nice property.
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Thomas
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean and pleasant. evening dinning was at the motel but all other meals had to be taken at the upscale facilities at the main lodge rather inconvenient.
Room was clean and pleasant. evening dinning was at the motel but all other meals had to be taken at the upscale facilities at the main lodge rather inconvenient.
10
Kenny
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room and vehicle parking for national park.
Clean room and vehicle parking for national park.
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Kimberly
Jan 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed our stay here. Rooms seem updated and clean, and had great views (the front rooms have a better view of the mountains of course). Also the on site restaurant was perfect for dinner.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Rooms seem updated and clean, and had great views (the front rooms have a better view of the mountains of course). Also the on site restaurant was perfect for dinner.
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Eric
Apr 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
World class hotel facilities in a beautiful, remote location. I definitely feel I got my money’s worth for the comfort and services offered at this spotless, spacious hotel in the middle of a National Park.
World class hotel facilities in a beautiful, remote location. I definitely feel I got my money’s worth for the comfort and services offered at this spotless, spacious hotel in the middle of a National Park.
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Sarah
May 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for 2 nights. Very clean and modern room. Great shower and comfortable room. Loved being in the park for convenience to hiking. We weren’t thrilled with the pub or buffet though and there are very limited dining options in the park. We knew that going in, but probably wouldn’t stay here again for only that reason.
We stayed for 2 nights. Very clean and modern room. Great shower and comfortable room. Loved being in the park for convenience to hiking. We weren’t thrilled with the pub or buffet though and there are very limited dining options in the park. We knew that going in, but probably wouldn’t stay here again for only that reason.
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Rooms
Modern, comfortable rooms with mountain or valley views; some include kitchenettes, balconies, and heated bathroom floors. Size and outlook vary, and a few guests reported heater faults, weak views, or noise from neighboring rooms.
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Zuling
Dec 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Our valley view room has the best sunset view of Mt Cook. Very modern and clean room. Comfortable beds. Easy access to all the attractions in the park. Had breakfast buffet every day, well worth the money!
Our valley view room has the best sunset view of Mt Cook. Very modern and clean room. Comfortable beds. Easy access to all the attractions in the park. Had breakfast buffet every day, well worth the money!
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Katharine
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very quiet considering the number of rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Small, but enough space. Comfy bed. Heated tiles in bathroom were so lovely after a long day hiking in the snow. The laundry was a reasonable walk and a little hard to find, even with directions. Limited food options especially Monday and Tuesday nights, so be organised or prepared to pay $$$ for dinner at the Hermitage. It was good food but expensive. Dinner at the Chamois onsite was good food and reasonable priced, but only open Wednesday to Sunday.
Very quiet considering the number of rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Small, but enough space. Comfy bed. Heated tiles in bathroom were so lovely after a long day hiking in the snow. The laundry was a reasonable walk and a little hard to find, even with directions. Limited food options especially Monday and Tuesday nights, so be organised or prepared to pay $$$ for dinner at the Hermitage. It was good food but expensive. Dinner at the Chamois onsite was good food and reasonable priced, but only open Wednesday to Sunday.
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Kar Yee Karen
Dec 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious room with a kitchenette. Live the big balcony facing the forest
Spacious room with a kitchenette. Live the big balcony facing the forest
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Kristine
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We found the Mount Cook Lodge & Motel to be very unique, in that the units were like small apartments. They had a kitchen, and besides a queen bed in the main room with a pullout sofa and a table, there was a separate bedroom with two twin beds. The bathroom had a heater, which was nice for cold mornings. Everything is close together, so even if you go do activities in the Hermitage, it's nice to come back to the Mount Cook Lodge where it's a little quieter and there are a fewer tourists.
We found the Mount Cook Lodge & Motel to be very unique, in that the units were like small apartments. They had a kitchen, and besides a queen bed in the main room with a pullout sofa and a table, there was a separate bedroom with two twin beds. The bathroom had a heater, which was nice for cold mornings. Everything is close together, so even if you go do activities in the Hermitage, it's nice to come back to the Mount Cook Lodge where it's a little quieter and there are a fewer tourists.
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Richard
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Worst place we’ve ever stayed in New Zealand. It’s a cheap accommodation overall. In room 303, the heater didn’t work, the oven was broken, and the view was literally nothing. They provided cheap instant coffee, cheap utensils, a cheap mattress, and cheap pillows. The place is also isolated, with nothing around. I would not recommend it. We let Eddy, the manager, know about all the issues. The only “compensation” offered was a ticket to the theatre — a boring, cheap 30-minute video that they normally charge NZ$60 per person for. Total joke. Everyone walking out of that theatre looked angry, I can tell you. Even on YouTube you can find better and richer content. A complete shame.
Worst place we’ve ever stayed in New Zealand. It’s a cheap accommodation overall. In room 303, the heater didn’t work, the oven was broken, and the view was literally nothing. They provided cheap instant coffee, cheap utensils, a cheap mattress, and cheap pillows. The place is also isolated, with nothing around. I would not recommend it. We let Eddy, the manager, know about all the issues. The only “compensation” offered was a ticket to the theatre — a boring, cheap 30-minute video that they normally charge NZ$60 per person for. Total joke. Everyone walking out of that theatre looked angry, I can tell you. Even on YouTube you can find better and richer content. A complete shame.
6
Janet
Oct 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The location in the park is great. The room was small, uninteresting and had a boring view. Staff said they could not change us to a room with a better view, even if we paid more, since we had booked through a third party. There were no options for grab and go coffee; you had to sign up for their expensive breakfast buffet. We ate dinner in the bar. The beet root salad was great, and the pork loin dinner was not.
The location in the park is great. The room was small, uninteresting and had a boring view. Staff said they could not change us to a room with a better view, even if we paid more, since we had booked through a third party. There were no options for grab and go coffee; you had to sign up for their expensive breakfast buffet. We ate dinner in the bar. The beet root salad was great, and the pork loin dinner was not.
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Carmela
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Valley view room was superb, room clean and comfortable. Would have given 5 stars across the board however, still some issues they need to work out regarding their heater and telephone. Heater stopped working after we came back from dinner, luckily we found some extra blankets to keep us warm overnight. Phone was not working either.
Valley view room was superb, room clean and comfortable. Would have given 5 stars across the board however, still some issues they need to work out regarding their heater and telephone. Heater stopped working after we came back from dinner, luckily we found some extra blankets to keep us warm overnight. Phone was not working either.
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David
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room above us was noisy. Options to eat and sleep are limited in the whole area, so felt good about the choice to do some great hiking.
Room above us was noisy. Options to eat and sleep are limited in the whole area, so felt good about the choice to do some great hiking.
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Ng
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This place exceeded my expectations! I initially thought it would be more like a lodge or motel, but it turned out to be beautifully luxurious and incredibly cozy. The bed is very comfortable, and the room is spacious and well-appointed. The staff are generally friendly and welcoming, which made the stay even more enjoyable. The only slight downside is that the view isn’t particularly impressive, but everything else more than makes up for it. Highly recommended! 🌟
This place exceeded my expectations! I initially thought it would be more like a lodge or motel, but it turned out to be beautifully luxurious and incredibly cozy. The bed is very comfortable, and the room is spacious and well-appointed. The staff are generally friendly and welcoming, which made the stay even more enjoyable. The only slight downside is that the view isn’t particularly impressive, but everything else more than makes up for it. Highly recommended! 🌟
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Rita
Feb 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely renovated room, a little small but for two people it was great. It was fabulous to stay right at Mt Cook National Park and this was a highlight. Dinner was great and had great choices. Amazing location.
Lovely renovated room, a little small but for two people it was great. It was fabulous to stay right at Mt Cook National Park and this was a highlight. Dinner was great and had great choices. Amazing location.
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Service
Staff are generally friendly, helpful, and willing to assist with luggage. However, check-in can be confusing or slow at the Hermitage, and occasional issues like double charges or unmet room requests occur.
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Xiaorong
Nov 16, 2023
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Check in too slow. Room available time was late. It was said 3pm but not available even at 4pm.
Check in too slow. Room available time was late. It was said 3pm but not available even at 4pm.
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TOM
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, friendly staff
Clean room, friendly staff
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WEILING
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I think everything about the accommodation was perfect. However, since it was the low season, we went to the front desk of the Hermit Hotel to check in. There were four staff members at the counter, but only two computers were available for use. As a result, we had to wait a long time. Moreover, there was no clear queuing system, and three families cut in line directly in front of us. Although we raised this issue with the front desk, they told us we still had to wait behind them, which made me feel very unfair.
I think everything about the accommodation was perfect. However, since it was the low season, we went to the front desk of the Hermit Hotel to check in. There were four staff members at the counter, but only two computers were available for use. As a result, we had to wait a long time. Moreover, there was no clear queuing system, and three families cut in line directly in front of us. Although we raised this issue with the front desk, they told us we still had to wait behind them, which made me feel very unfair.
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Richard
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Worst place we’ve ever stayed in New Zealand. It’s a cheap accommodation overall. In room 303, the heater didn’t work, the oven was broken, and the view was literally nothing. They provided cheap instant coffee, cheap utensils, a cheap mattress, and cheap pillows. The place is also isolated, with nothing around. I would not recommend it. We let Eddy, the manager, know about all the issues. The only “compensation” offered was a ticket to the theatre — a boring, cheap 30-minute video that they normally charge NZ$60 per person for. Total joke. Everyone walking out of that theatre looked angry, I can tell you. Even on YouTube you can find better and richer content. A complete shame.
Worst place we’ve ever stayed in New Zealand. It’s a cheap accommodation overall. In room 303, the heater didn’t work, the oven was broken, and the view was literally nothing. They provided cheap instant coffee, cheap utensils, a cheap mattress, and cheap pillows. The place is also isolated, with nothing around. I would not recommend it. We let Eddy, the manager, know about all the issues. The only “compensation” offered was a ticket to the theatre — a boring, cheap 30-minute video that they normally charge NZ$60 per person for. Total joke. Everyone walking out of that theatre looked angry, I can tell you. Even on YouTube you can find better and richer content. A complete shame.
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Michael
Dec 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The check-in location was very confusing. When I FINALLY located it, there was no parking out front. The 2 women at the reception were not very friendly. The grounds outside all around and the buildings exterior of the motels themselves were rundown. Paint chipping and peeling on exterior and doors, mildew, weeds growing out front, muddy and plant droppings all right outside of entrance. Overpriced and NO AMENITIES. The inside was surprisingly decent and clean.
The check-in location was very confusing. When I FINALLY located it, there was no parking out front. The 2 women at the reception were not very friendly. The grounds outside all around and the buildings exterior of the motels themselves were rundown. Paint chipping and peeling on exterior and doors, mildew, weeds growing out front, muddy and plant droppings all right outside of entrance. Overpriced and NO AMENITIES. The inside was surprisingly decent and clean.
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Nicolaas
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff
Very helpful staff
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Hollie
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for Mount cook national park. Stay was great although they did charge us twice which was inconvenient
Great location for Mount cook national park. Stay was great although they did charge us twice which was inconvenient
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Danielle
Oct 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk staff was wonderful. When we arrived, we were assisted with our luggage, as this property does not have an elevator. We received advise and assistance on several other occasions and always felt like honored guests to this beautiful area.
The front desk staff was wonderful. When we arrived, we were assisted with our luggage, as this property does not have an elevator. We received advise and assistance on several other occasions and always felt like honored guests to this beautiful area.
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Philip
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had a wonderful time at the motel. Great views from the room. From the reception and visitor information staff and the house cleaning team all amazing.
We had a wonderful time at the motel. Great views from the room. From the reception and visitor information staff and the house cleaning team all amazing.
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Wanpeng
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had an amazing experience at Mt Lodge during our visit to Mt Cook. The location is stunning, the lodge is clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. A special shoutout to Wei at reception – she was incredibly helpful and friendly, going above and beyond to make our stay memorable. She gave us excellent recommendations for local hiking tracks, many of which we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Her knowledge of the area really helped us make the most of our trip. Highly recommend Mt Lodge to anyone visiting Mt Cook – we’ll definitely be back!
We had an amazing experience at Mt Lodge during our visit to Mt Cook. The location is stunning, the lodge is clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. A special shoutout to Wei at reception – she was incredibly helpful and friendly, going above and beyond to make our stay memorable. She gave us excellent recommendations for local hiking tracks, many of which we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Her knowledge of the area really helped us make the most of our trip. Highly recommend Mt Lodge to anyone visiting Mt Cook – we’ll definitely be back!
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Location
Outstanding, scenic setting within easy reach of national park trails and viewpoints. The area is remote, so services and dining are limited.
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Kathy
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location
Excellent location
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Pamela
Nov 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great views of the mountains and so convenient to the trails. Unfortunately we had bad weather
Great views of the mountains and so convenient to the trails. Unfortunately we had bad weather
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KWEE LENG
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The motel is one of the best I ever stayed in during my New Zealand trip. It is new, parking is convenient, service is good. It is also near to the Tasman Valley track. I love my stay over there.
The motel is one of the best I ever stayed in during my New Zealand trip. It is new, parking is convenient, service is good. It is also near to the Tasman Valley track. I love my stay over there.
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Sharon
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room with a view down the valley was worth the extra cost. Requested in advance that beds be set as 2 singles. This hadn't been done but was quickly rectified. Limited dining options is our only grumble. Excellent base for a few days
Room with a view down the valley was worth the extra cost. Requested in advance that beds be set as 2 singles. This hadn't been done but was quickly rectified. Limited dining options is our only grumble. Excellent base for a few days
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Charles
Oct 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good location and view to Mt Cook
Good location and view to Mt Cook
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Hollie
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for Mount cook national park. Stay was great although they did charge us twice which was inconvenient
Great location for Mount cook national park. Stay was great although they did charge us twice which was inconvenient
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Simran
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great property with amazing views inside the room and all around the property!! It's located in such a peaceful area. Looking forward to visiting again.
Great property with amazing views inside the room and all around the property!! It's located in such a peaceful area. Looking forward to visiting again.
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David
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room above us was noisy. Options to eat and sleep are limited in the whole area, so felt good about the choice to do some great hiking.
Room above us was noisy. Options to eat and sleep are limited in the whole area, so felt good about the choice to do some great hiking.
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Rita
Feb 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely renovated room, a little small but for two people it was great. It was fabulous to stay right at Mt Cook National Park and this was a highlight. Dinner was great and had great choices. Amazing location.
Lovely renovated room, a little small but for two people it was great. It was fabulous to stay right at Mt Cook National Park and this was a highlight. Dinner was great and had great choices. Amazing location.
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Sarah
May 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for 2 nights. Very clean and modern room. Great shower and comfortable room. Loved being in the park for convenience to hiking. We weren’t thrilled with the pub or buffet though and there are very limited dining options in the park. We knew that going in, but probably wouldn’t stay here again for only that reason.
We stayed for 2 nights. Very clean and modern room. Great shower and comfortable room. Loved being in the park for convenience to hiking. We weren’t thrilled with the pub or buffet though and there are very limited dining options in the park. We knew that going in, but probably wouldn’t stay here again for only that reason.
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Dining
Dining is limited and schedules vary: sometimes only the pricey Hermitage buffet is available, while the on-site Chamois is praised but not open daily. Breakfast is mainly at the Hermitage, and the cafe is decent but can be pricey.
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Katharine
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very quiet considering the number of rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Small, but enough space. Comfy bed. Heated tiles in bathroom were so lovely after a long day hiking in the snow. The laundry was a reasonable walk and a little hard to find, even with directions. Limited food options especially Monday and Tuesday nights, so be organised or prepared to pay $$$ for dinner at the Hermitage. It was good food but expensive. Dinner at the Chamois onsite was good food and reasonable priced, but only open Wednesday to Sunday.
Very quiet considering the number of rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Small, but enough space. Comfy bed. Heated tiles in bathroom were so lovely after a long day hiking in the snow. The laundry was a reasonable walk and a little hard to find, even with directions. Limited food options especially Monday and Tuesday nights, so be organised or prepared to pay $$$ for dinner at the Hermitage. It was good food but expensive. Dinner at the Chamois onsite was good food and reasonable priced, but only open Wednesday to Sunday.
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Helen
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice view. Room was comfortable. Dining is a drive away and limits breakfast availability
Nice view. Room was comfortable. Dining is a drive away and limits breakfast availability
10
Radoslav
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was great, staff were friendly and helpful. The food at the Chamois was amazing, better even than the buffet at the Hermitage.
The room was great, staff were friendly and helpful. The food at the Chamois was amazing, better even than the buffet at the Hermitage.
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Nicholas
Dec 17, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Motel room with a gorgeous view. Comfy bed, decent shower. Noise from others was not an issue for us. For breakfast and lunch options you have to go to the Heritage, which is a 10-minute walk.
Motel room with a gorgeous view. Comfy bed, decent shower. Noise from others was not an issue for us. For breakfast and lunch options you have to go to the Heritage, which is a 10-minute walk.
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Katharine
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was only one dinner option the first night - $85 pp buffet. It was nice, but more than I’d have liked to spend. From Wednesday to Sunday there’s another cheaper option at the lodge which served really great pizza and burgers. Super convenient for all that the national park has to offer. You just need to be aware of the food situation and be organised.
There was only one dinner option the first night - $85 pp buffet. It was nice, but more than I’d have liked to spend. From Wednesday to Sunday there’s another cheaper option at the lodge which served really great pizza and burgers. Super convenient for all that the national park has to offer. You just need to be aware of the food situation and be organised.
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Kurt
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were unaware that ALL dining options in the entire village were closed other than the buffet which cost $83 per person - how convenient! We had to cop it on the first night and get cold food from the cafe and store it in the mini fridge for the second night. They know how to make their money.
We were unaware that ALL dining options in the entire village were closed other than the buffet which cost $83 per person - how convenient! We had to cop it on the first night and get cold food from the cafe and store it in the mini fridge for the second night. They know how to make their money.
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Thomas
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean and pleasant. evening dinning was at the motel but all other meals had to be taken at the upscale facilities at the main lodge rather inconvenient.
Room was clean and pleasant. evening dinning was at the motel but all other meals had to be taken at the upscale facilities at the main lodge rather inconvenient.
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Janet
Oct 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The location in the park is great. The room was small, uninteresting and had a boring view. Staff said they could not change us to a room with a better view, even if we paid more, since we had booked through a third party. There were no options for grab and go coffee; you had to sign up for their expensive breakfast buffet. We ate dinner in the bar. The beet root salad was great, and the pork loin dinner was not.
The location in the park is great. The room was small, uninteresting and had a boring view. Staff said they could not change us to a room with a better view, even if we paid more, since we had booked through a third party. There were no options for grab and go coffee; you had to sign up for their expensive breakfast buffet. We ate dinner in the bar. The beet root salad was great, and the pork loin dinner was not.
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Kin Ming
Dec 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Conditions and location are excellent. Hotel has its own restaurant Price is reasonable and food amounts is very enough. However, it doesn't have lunch and dinner end at 9:00pm. If you come late, you can eat snack only.
Conditions and location are excellent. Hotel has its own restaurant Price is reasonable and food amounts is very enough. However, it doesn't have lunch and dinner end at 9:00pm. If you come late, you can eat snack only.
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Sarah
May 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for 2 nights. Very clean and modern room. Great shower and comfortable room. Loved being in the park for convenience to hiking. We weren’t thrilled with the pub or buffet though and there are very limited dining options in the park. We knew that going in, but probably wouldn’t stay here again for only that reason.
We stayed for 2 nights. Very clean and modern room. Great shower and comfortable room. Loved being in the park for convenience to hiking. We weren’t thrilled with the pub or buffet though and there are very limited dining options in the park. We knew that going in, but probably wouldn’t stay here again for only that reason.
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Alison
Aug 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The receptionist was so rude, unhelpful and very unfriendly. Absolutely awful service, room was not ready even though it was after check in. No apology, no nothing just rudeness which set the mood. Facilities are poor, nothing there and sauna and spa not available. AGAIN no apology and expected me to return later in the rain to pick up key. NEVER STAY THERE!!!
The receptionist was so rude, unhelpful and very unfriendly. Absolutely awful service, room was not ready even though it was after check in. No apology, no nothing just rudeness which set the mood. Facilities are poor, nothing there and sauna and spa not available. AGAIN no apology and expected me to return later in the rain to pick up key. NEVER STAY THERE!!!
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Lisa
Jul 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Warm and cosy room with fantastic views. Heater was on for our arrival with toasty warm towels in the bathroom.
Warm and cosy room with fantastic views. Heater was on for our arrival with toasty warm towels in the bathroom.
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Kerry
Jul 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room, very clean with amenities to cook or heat food. Eating options in July are limited because restaurants/ cafes apart from the Hermitage hotel are closed. Best to check this before booking in winter months. We enjoyed the experience of staying in the village at base of Mt Cook.
Comfortable room, very clean with amenities to cook or heat food. Eating options in July are limited because restaurants/ cafes apart from the Hermitage hotel are closed. Best to check this before booking in winter months. We enjoyed the experience of staying in the village at base of Mt Cook.
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Charlotte
Jun 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
It would be helpful to have a easy to see sign somewhere to let the customers know where to check in. I drove around and went to a different business then got advised that need to go to the hotel reception to check in. The outdoor areas could be better for a place with that price range. Indoor was good enough. Overall experience was good.
It would be helpful to have a easy to see sign somewhere to let the customers know where to check in. I drove around and went to a different business then got advised that need to go to the hotel reception to check in. The outdoor areas could be better for a place with that price range. Indoor was good enough. Overall experience was good.
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Desmond
Jun 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay the view from the lounge was fantastic
Great place to stay the view from the lounge was fantastic
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FAQs about Mt Cook Lodge and Motels
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but spaces are limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 42 for adults and NZD 22 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and potential additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is situated in Mount Cook National Park, within a 10-minute walk of the Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Mount Cook National Park and 0.8 miles from Red Tarns.
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 45 for adults and NZD 25 for children
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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