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

A house with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by autumn foliage.

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

฿14,147

฿16,269 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 bedroom with a large window, a desk, and a chair.

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

A room with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

2. Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Ben Ohau

Olaf

฿62,120

฿71,439 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a landscape through a sliding door.

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

฿4,773

฿5,489 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A seating area with white metal chairs and tables, positioned against a white wall with a window.

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

4. Lakes Suites

Twizel

thania

฿4,583

฿5,271 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 two-story motel with a sign reading "ALPS MOTEL APARTMENTS" and a parking lot in front.

A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a sink.

5. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Twizel

Jasmine

฿5,834

฿6,709 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass door entrance, and a view of a grassy yard.

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

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.

6. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Twizel

Neil

฿1,400

฿1,609 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains, a fire feature, and a view of a deck with outdoor furniture.

7. Lakestone Lodge

Pukaki

Adrian

฿23,886

฿27,468 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a massage chair, and a stone wall.

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

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

8. Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Twizel

Lance

฿6,384

฿7,342 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a table.

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.

9. High Country Motel and Backpackers

Twizel

Xiao

฿2,046

฿2,353 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern house with a covered porch and a chimney.

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

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

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

10. Glencairn Beauty

Twizel

Yee Man

฿6,171

฿7,097 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 modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sofa and cushions.

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

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

11. Ben Ohau Vista

Twizel

Susan

฿8,103

฿9,318 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

A modern room with a large glass window, wooden deck, and stone wall.

12. Guide Hill Station Lodge

Tekapo

฿6,670

฿7,671 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern kitchen with a view of mountains.

A dining table with blue plates, a glass of wine, and two blue cups.

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

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

13. Twizel retreats - GH Cottage

Twizel

฿11,710

฿13,467 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 modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.

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

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.

14. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lake Tekapo

Aloysius

฿4,993

฿5,741 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A person standing by a window with a night sky view, including stars and a visible mountain range.

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.

15. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Lake Tekapo

Clara

฿10,784

฿12,402 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

16. Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

Twizel

฿13,598

฿15,637 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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.

17. The Godley Hotel

Lake Tekapo

Kim

฿3,283

฿3,776 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

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

18. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Marites

฿2,084

฿2,397 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

A restaurant with a mountain view, featuring purple chairs and round tables.

19. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

Mount Cook

Natasha

฿7,563

฿8,697 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

20. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Katie

฿5,074

฿5,836 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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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Learn more about Ben Ohau

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

Sierra Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy, and zi. Love the motel concept, and this was the best motel. I couldn’t figure out the state of the art shower so be sure to ask about the shower controls. Loved everything about this spacious room."

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

10/10 Excellent

"Great hostel! Very clean, comfortable, convenient location, friendly staff and incredible views. A great base for staying in Mt Cook."

Skyrim Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Key lock is scratched and could not read it well, bed really comfortable, need a few more kitchen items, couch uncomfortable. Very nice little unit"

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."

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"Wow! One of the best places I’ve ever stayed. The room was absolutely stunning, staff lovely, location second to none and that bed - wow!!!"

Matuka Luxury Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place. Wonderful rooms and the best host team we have ever experienced!"

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

More cheap stays in Ben Ohau

High Country Motel and Backpackers

23 Mackenzie Drive Twizel

฿2,046

฿2,353 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (321 reviews)

Ahuriri Motels

State Highway 83 Omarama

฿2,521

฿2,899 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury

฿2,824

฿3,247 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Sierra Motel

8 Twizel-Omarama Road Omarama Otago

฿3,945

฿4,536 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (368 reviews)

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Bowen Drive Mount Cook

฿5,680

฿6,532 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

17 Ruataniwha Street, Twizel Twizel

฿5,834

฿6,709 total

12 Oct - 13 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. Lakes Suites

5. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

6. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

7. Lakestone Lodge

8. Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

9. High Country Motel and Backpackers

10. Glencairn Beauty

11. Ben Ohau Vista

12. Guide Hill Station Lodge

13. Twizel retreats - GH Cottage

14. Peppers Bluewater Resort

15. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

16. Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

17. The Godley Hotel

18. Lakes Edge Lodge

19. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

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

Sierra Motel

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Skyrim Lodge

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Lakes Edge Lodge

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Matuka Luxury Lodge

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

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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