MacKenzie Country Hotel is located in Twizel, in the heart of the Aoraki Mount Cook and MacKenzie Country Region. It offers modern rooms with picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. MacKenzie Country Hotel offers contemporary rooms that feature en-suite bathrooms and satellite TV. All rooms have a private balcony from where you can soak in the view of the surrounding Southern Alps. It is possible to hire bikes on site to explore the vast countryside of the MacKenzie Country Region with its impressive mountains and lakes. Guests can enjoy authentic New Zealand cuisine in MacKenzie Country Hotel’s fully licensed restaurant, or lounge around by the large stone fireplace in the cocktail bar. It is only a 30-minute drive to Mount Cook Aoraki National Park and a 2-hour drive from Queenstown.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.6
Low score for Twizel
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast was OK. I would consider replacing bacon and sausages as low quality. Coffee vile. Some fresh fruit and porridge would have been welcome . On the whole a reasonable selection.
  • Geoff
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good, friendly reception, bar staff, fire great. Did not go into dinner as overrun with bus tour. Beds exceptional, only complaint is on entering it smelt very damb. Shower/bath unsuitable for me, marginally disabled on walking cane (as advised...
  • Stephanie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Room clean comfortable quiet and great blackout curtains

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ

Facilities of Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Indoor play area
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 07:30 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

    • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Bicycle rental

    • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel is 650 yards from the centre of Twizel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Room options at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Family

    • The prices at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.