Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel - Twizel
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Alpine hotel in Twizel with on-site stargazing tours and direct access to the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
Amenities & Activities
The Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel offers bicycle rental and cycling tours to explore the Mackenzie Region. On-site comprehensive astronomy stargazing tours take advantage of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. The property also has a golf course and large modern conference facilities for up to 100 delegates.
Rooms
Spacious guest rooms at the Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel feature private balconies with views of the Southern Alps. Each room includes an en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, and soundproof walls for a quiet stay. Heating and non-smoking rooms are available throughout the hotel.
Dining
The on-site Four Seasons Restaurant & Bar serves authentic New Zealand cuisine with garden views from the dining area. A kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus are available for guests with dietary needs. The hotel is recognized for its very good breakfast and offers wine and champagne selections.
Location
The Mackenzie Country Hotel New Zealand sits within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, the world's largest dark sky reserve. Guests have direct access to the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and are a 30-minute drive from Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Nearby attractions include Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, and skiing and snowboarding areas in the Mount Cook region.
Family & Business
Families have access to an indoor play area and kids' meals, with a kid-friendly buffet at the restaurant. The hotel provides large modern conference facilities for up to 100 delegates, meeting and banquet services. Complimentary off-street parking and a shared lounge/TV area add to the convenience.
- Amenities: Bicycle rental, cycling tours, stargazing tours, golf course, conference facilities for up to 100 delegates
- Rooms: Spacious rooms with private balconies and mountain views, soundproof walls
- Dining: Four Seasons Restaurant & Bar, authentic New Zealand cuisine, kid-friendly buffet
- Location: Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, 30 min to Mount Cook
- Family & Business: Indoor play area, kids' meals, conference facilities, off-street parking
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
295 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds / 2 Single beds
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Shower
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Heating
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Room size:
260 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Double beds
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Shower
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Heating
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Room size:
295 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed and 2 Single beds
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 240 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 96.6 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Richard Pearse, TIU |
Location
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