Old Mountaineers' Cafe, Bar and Restaurant - 8 min walk
About this property
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Mount Cook National Park. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Chamois Bar & Grill Menu, which serves dinner.
Languages
English, French, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
59 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Pool table
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Chamois Bar & Grill Menu - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 37.50 for adults and NZD 19.50 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Motel
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Mount Cook
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Motel Mount Cook
Frequently asked questions
Does Mt Cook Lodge & Motels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mt Cook Lodge & Motels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Chamois Bar & Grill Menu.
What's the area around Mt Cook Lodge & Motels like?
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels is a short 9-minute walk from Mount Cook National Park and 8 minutes' walk from Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Jan 26, 2025
Nice view. Room was comfortable. Dining is a drive away and limits breakfast availability
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 10, 2024
Great location to stay if visiting Mt Cook
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.
Carmela
Carmela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 2, 2024
Great position and stunning views
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.
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Great views of the mountains and so convenient to the trails. Unfortunately we had bad weather
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
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2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 23, 2024
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.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 23, 2024
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
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Room is clean
Qimin
Qimin, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
This was a great experience and I loved the cafe upstairs!
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
The views!!!
Larisa
Larisa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2024
Absolutely stunning view from the hotel. It was clean and comfortable, restaurant was decent.
Brigan
Brigan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2024
Excellent stay
Very nice hotel and room with wonderful views.
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2024
Great stay!
Dmitry
Dmitry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2024
The room is clean and have enough space. Friendly staff, good accessibility to hermitage.
Jingyi
Jingyi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2024
Loved it
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.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 18, 2024
My room had a stunning view of the mountains. You should ask for a room that faces the mountains. The room was modern and very nice.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 14, 2024
Habibur
Habibur, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 8, 2024
The motel staff was great ! They definitely need to think of a shuttle to go to and from motel to Hermitage specifically for senior travellers. Hermitage average service inspire of making a reservation for dinner they messed it up. Had a similar experience for the experience booked but Sophie was great there and sorted out the issue quickly.
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1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2023
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!
Zuling
Zuling, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2023
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.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 3-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 5, 2023
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2023
Very comfortable rooms with modern fittings, perfect for 1-2 nights. Staff were friendly and the building feels quite new. Downsides were that breakfast is not on site despite there being a restaurant upstairs (which was good for casual dinner), the shower is too low for tall people to stand underneath, no lamps / dimmable lights in the room, and had an issue where there were no parking spots left so had to use a disabled bay. Would still recommend to stay here.