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A night scene with a starry sky, a wooden deck, and a calm body of water reflecting the stars.

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a serene lake and mountains.

A spacious dining area with large windows offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

1. Matuka Luxury Lodge

Ben Ohau

Sheryl

฿13,568

฿15,604 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A view from a room with a stone floor and wooden ceiling through an open door, overlooking a grassy field, a lake, and mountains.

A room with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A house with a large glass door, a chimney, and a starry night sky.

A bedroom with a large window, a desk, and a chair.

2. Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Ben Ohau

Olaf

฿62,188

฿71,516 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a distant landscape.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of the mountains.

A modern building with a large window and a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A large blue building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of a field and mountains.

3. Pukaki Air Lodge

Pukaki

Jacqueline

฿4,919

฿5,656 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel refrigerator, and wooden shelves above the sink.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower.

A hotel room with a large bed, red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a painting on the wall.

A two-story motel with a sign reading "ALPS MOTEL APARTMENTS" and a parking lot in front.

4. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Twizel

Jasmine

฿6,003

฿6,903 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a glass door leading to a grassy yard.

A row of small, white, single-room cabins with a gravel path and rocks in front.

A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a large sliding glass door, and a small porch area.

A restaurant interior with stone walls, a wooden table, and black chairs.

5. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Twizel

Neil

฿1,401

฿1,611 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with two bean bag chairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and a wine rack.

A modern hotel room with a seating area, a small kitchenette, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a window with a view of greenery.

6. The Lakes Motel Twizel

Twizel

thania

฿4,588

฿5,277 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A large, modern hotel with multiple buildings connected by covered walkways.

A two-story building with a stone facade and balconies.

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A two-story wooden building with a balcony and outdoor seating area.

7. Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Twizel

Lance

฿9,177

฿10,553 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A picnic table and benches in front of a building with a covered deck.

A building with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A building with a 'Bike Hire' sign, a parking area, and surrounding greenery.

A room with a kitchenette, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

8. High Country Motel and Backpackers

Twizel

Xiao

฿2,048

฿2,356 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A pool area with steps leading to a deck overlooking a lake and snow-capped mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a view of mountains and water.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

A dining table with breakfast items and a view of mountains and a lake.

9. Lakestone Lodge

Pukaki

Adrian

฿23,912

฿27,498 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern house with a covered porch and a chimney.

A modern two-story house with a dark exterior, a visible chimney, and a fenced front yard with gravel and small plants.

A modern house with a grey exterior, a chimney, and a small front yard with a bench and a potted plant.

An outdoor patio with a glass-top table and black chairs, surrounded by a black fence.

10. Glencairn Beauty

Twizel

Yee Man

฿6,178

฿7,105 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area, and a view of a grassy field and mountains through large windows.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

A house with a gravel driveway, a small garden with rocks and shrubs, and a view of mountains in the distance.

11. Ben Ohau Vista

Twizel

Susan

฿8,112

฿9,328 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with large windows, a stone wall, and two yellow chairs.

A modern cabin with a stone exterior, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a skylight, a view of mountains, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and dishwasher, a sink, and a refrigerator.

12. Guide Hill Station Lodge

Tekapo

฿6,677

฿7,679 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.

13. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lake Tekapo

Aloysius

฿4,687

฿5,390 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern kitchen with a view of mountains.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

14. Twizel retreats - GH Cottage

Twizel

฿11,723

฿13,482 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A park with a stone sculpture and a rainbow in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small round table with a vase, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and bar stools.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of a landscaped area with trees and a building.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in oven.

15. Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

Twizel

฿12,270

฿14,111 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Two people seated at a round table with a bottle and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.

A woman relaxing in a bathtub with a view of a bedroom through a window.

16. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Lake Tekapo

Clara

฿9,716

฿11,174 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A restaurant with a mountain view, featuring wooden tables and chairs, and large windows.

A modern interior with large windows offering mountain views, comfortable seating, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel with multiple buildings, large windows, and snow-covered surroundings.

A modern interior with a sofa and chairs facing large windows with a mountain view.

17. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

Mount Cook

Natasha

฿7,571

฿8,706 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden structure, and a stone foundation.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, a television, and a plant.

A person sitting on a bench inside a room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with a view of trees and a parked car outside.

18. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Marites

฿1,984

฿2,282 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.

A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.

A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.

19. The Godley Hotel

Lake Tekapo

Kim

฿3,287

฿3,780 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.

Two people sitting by a window overlooking a lake and mountains.

A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.

20. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Sharon

฿4,818

฿5,540 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Ben Ohau Range Lookout

Learn about the local history of Ben Ohau with a stop at Ben Ohau Range Lookout. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Nestled beneath the Southern Alps, Ben Ohau offers spectacular stargazing and hiking trails with views of turquoise Lake Pukaki. Rent kayaks to explore the glacial waters or join guided tours to nearby Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park for glacier encounters.

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A calm lake with mountains in the background.

Top Ben Ohau Hotel Reviews

Skyrim Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It was a decent sized place for 3 of us and including good sized kitchen and dining area."

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"The quad cabin where we were staying had strong wood smell, we didn’t feel comfortable with. Very friendly staff, good shared kitchen facilities."

Peppers Bluewater Resort

10/10 Excellent

"I was a little hesitant to book the Bluewater Resort based on the reviews but we were very pleasantly surprised by the two bedroom apartment we received. It was Clea, warm, modern and comfortable with a huge upstairs living/kitchen area and lake views. Easy walk across the road to the supermarket/lake and restaurants. Great check-in experience with Monica, and received nice service the following morning when ordering drinks to go. Would happily stay here again."

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Good stay and easy booking"

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Maybe a bigger sign at the front would bw good. Drove passed twice before we seen small sign."

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"😆"

Sierra Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Sierra Motel. Our room was spacious, very clean, and had everything we needed. The owners were so kind and helpful, which made us feel welcome from the start. We would happily stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area."

Lakes Edge Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Cheap stay with lakefront view of Lake Tekapo, but has all the necessities you need although the accommodation is small. Beautiful, quiet location. with laundry which was nice for us."

Haka House Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great location."

More cheap stays in Ben Ohau

High Country Motel and Backpackers

23 Mackenzie Drive Twizel

฿2,048

฿2,356 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Ahuriri Motels

State Highway 83 Omarama

฿2,271

฿2,612 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury

฿3,409

฿3,920 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (446 reviews)

Sierra Motel

8 Twizel-Omarama Road Omarama Otago

฿3,956

฿4,550 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (365 reviews)

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Bowen Drive Mount Cook

฿5,686

฿6,539 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

17 Ruataniwha Street, Twizel Twizel

฿6,003

฿6,903 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Ben Ohau?

Based on our traveller data, Matuka Luxury Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay. This lodge offers free breakfast and free parking. Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is another good choice for your visit. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Ben Ohau.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Ben Ohau has to offer?

Skyrim Lodge: This holiday home rental outside of Ben Ohau has a Smart TV and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a stovetop, a microwave and an electric kettle. See all vacation rentals in Ben Ohau.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Ben Ohau, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Ben Ohau.

What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Ben Ohau?

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is a top lodge for people travelling with their pets, and offers a restaurant and Hot tubs for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Ben Ohau.

What's the best high-end hotel in Ben Ohau?

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is a luxury lodge with spa services and in-room massages, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for an elegant place to stay. Matuka Luxury Lodge and SkyScape are other upscale choices for your holiday. Find more luxury hotels in Ben Ohau.

What's the best boutique-style accommodation in Ben Ohau?

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is a favourite lodge with our travellers looking for stylish accommodation, and features 8 guestrooms, Hot tubs and spa services. See all boutique hotels in Ben Ohau.

How is it staying in Ben Ohau?

Visitors can enjoy all that Ben Ohau has to offer, including the mountain views, lake views and restaurants. The relaxing and welcoming setting also entices those visiting the city. In Ben Ohau, there are 15 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Ben Ohau.

What are the top places to visit in Ben Ohau?

Natural beauty is on display at Lake Pukaki, Lake Ohau and Lake Ruataniwha. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are NZ Alpine Lavender and Ben Ohau Range Lookout. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Ben Ohau guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Ben Ohau?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Ben Ohau are May, September, December and July, with each month seeing an average of 360 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Ben Ohau hotels

1. Matuka Luxury Lodge

2. Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

3. Pukaki Air Lodge

4. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

5. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

6. The Lakes Motel Twizel

7. Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

8. High Country Motel and Backpackers

9. Lakestone Lodge

10. Glencairn Beauty

11. Ben Ohau Vista

12. Guide Hill Station Lodge

13. Peppers Bluewater Resort

14. Twizel retreats - GH Cottage

15. Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

16. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

17. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

18. Lakes Edge Lodge

19. The Godley Hotel

20. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Stay near popular Ben Ohau attractions

Ben Ohau Range Lookout

Learn more about Ben Ohau

Top Ben Ohau Hotel Reviews

Skyrim Lodge

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

The Godley Hotel

Sierra Motel

Lakes Edge Lodge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

More cheap stays in Ben Ohau

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Ahuriri Motels

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Sierra Motel

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

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