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About this property
Set within the Burkes Pass gateway to Mackenzie Country, Burkes Pass Country Motels is centrally located for skiing at Mt Dobson and Roundhill and day trips to Mt Cook. Guests enjoy free WiFi and views of the surrounding Rollesby Range and Mt Burgess. Burkes Pass Country Motels is a 15-minute or a 22 km scenic drive from either Lake Tekapo or Fairlie, both of which offers a supermarket and range of restaurants. Mackenzie Pass and the Mackenzie Memorial are a 30-minute drive away. Being surrounded by mountains, there is no mobile phone reception, so guests are assured a relaxing stay. Some shared facilities are provided, including flat-screen TVs, electric frying pans and rice cookers. Plunger coffee and magazines are provided. The outdoor dining area offers BBQ facilities and a picnic area, ideal for dinner under the stars. All accommodation is located on the ground floor, offering easy access to the free on-site parking area. Each apartment features a sofa, a TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Private rooms offer access to shared bathroom facilities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Penelope
Australia
“Fantastic service, warm and welcoming. Great location not far from lake tekapo to enjoy.” - Bartłomiej
Hong Kong
“Very close to Mt Dobson ski area. Quiet and comfortable. 15min away from Fairlie with ski rentals, coffee shops and supermarkets. Room is well equipped, with cutlery, microwave and toaster.” - Julia
New Zealand
“Winter wonderland. Warm unit, nice breakfast starters, helpful staff.” - Amy
New Zealand
“Unit 4 was spacious, modern and so very warm, our hosts were very friendly and hospitible and helpful.” - Fawad
Australia
“Clean, friendly host and ideal location (I was able to see milky way from this property - image attached)” - Dylan
New Zealand
“The Facilities at Burkes Pass exceeded expectations. They were modern, Comfy and we would 100% stay here again.” - Justine
New Zealand
“Love this property, was a very spacious place to stay with our 3 year old, with space to run!” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location. Helpful staff...had put the heater and light on prior to late arrival. Had everything that we needed. Breakfast provisions were welcome. Wished we could have stayed longer.” - Madhavan
United Arab Emirates
“Lovely rooms, with all amenities, strong wifi, very good heating. Its about a 20m drive to Lake Tekapo.” - Jennifer
Australia
“Really enjoyed the comfortable rooms, the new bathroom, and the warm beds. The hosts were excellent, taking time to make sure that we were having a lovely stay.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Please note that Burkes Pass Country Motels does not offer any shops or restaurants nearby. It is recommended that you purchase food and supplies from either Lake Tekapo or Fairlie.
Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.
If you expect to arrive after 20:00, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note check-ins after 20:00, without prior request, will be charged NZD 50.
Please inform Burkes Pass Country Motels in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.