Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel - Twizel

3-star alpine hotel in Twizel at the heart of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve

Rooms & Views

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel offers spacious rooms with private balconies that look out onto the surrounding Southern Alps. Each room includes en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. Deluxe rooms have been recently refurbished with tasteful touches of luxury and large new bathrooms.

Dining

The on-site Four Seasons Restaurant & Bar serves authentic New Zealand cuisine for dinner and a buffet breakfast each morning. Dinner options include a carvery with carving station and dishes such as pork belly, which guests have called among the best they have eaten. The cocktail bar features a large stone fireplace and provides a relaxing space for evening drinks.

Location & Adventure

The hotel sits within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, offering on-site comprehensive astronomy stargazing tours. Guests can rent bicycles from the front desk to explore the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, which passes directly near the property. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a 30-minute drive away, and Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo are both within easy reach.

Family & Dark Sky

Mackenzie Country Hotel is family-friendly, providing kids' menus and an indoor play area. The hotel's location in the Dark Sky Reserve makes it a prime spot for family stargazing activities. Spacious family rooms with two large beds are available, and the property grounds include a garden and outdoor furniture for relaxation.

Business & Events

The hotel offers large modern conference facilities that can accommodate up to 100 delegates. Additional business services include a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and daily housekeeping. Complimentary off-street parking and free unlimited WiFi throughout the property support both work and leisure stays.

• Location: Within Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, 30 min from Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
• Rooms: Spacious rooms with private balconies and mountain views, recently refurbished deluxe rooms
• Dining: Four Seasons Restaurant & Bar with carvery and buffet breakfast
• Adventure: On-site bicycle rental and access to Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
• Family: Kids' menus, indoor play area, and family rooms with two large beds
• Business: Conference facilities for up to 100 delegates with business centre
• Stargazing: On-site comprehensive astronomy stargazing tours