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 a short 10-minute walk of Mount Cook National Park. For a bite to eat, guests can visit 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 per cent 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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered on-site 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
Bike 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
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Chamois Bar & Grill Menu – This restaurant only serves dinner. 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 per cent
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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 that you 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 such as cycling and hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near Mt Cook Lodge & Motels?
Yes, there's an on-site 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.
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 January 2025
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 November 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 November 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
This was a great experience and I loved the cafe upstairs!
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2024
The views!!!
Larisa
Larisa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2024
Absolutely stunning view from the hotel. It was clean and comfortable, restaurant was decent.
Brigan
Brigan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 April 2024
Excellent stay
Very nice hotel and room with wonderful views.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 February 2024
Great stay!
Dmitry
Dmitry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 January 2024
The room is clean and have enough space. Friendly staff, good accessibility to hermitage.
Jingyi
Jingyi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 January 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 January 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
14 January 2024
Habibur
Habibur, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 January 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.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 December 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
17 December 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
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
5 December 2023
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 November 2023
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
28 November 2023
Expensive stay for limited service
Brady
Brady, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 November 2023
Very nice and convenient in the park. Wish we had a front room with a view of Mt Cook, but room was still nice and had a balcony with a ridgeline view.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 November 2023
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 November 2023
Heads up for travelers in the area
I wanted to give a warning to anyone who might stay in the area. If you plan on eating dinner here I would try and pack something or stop in another city before getting to mount cook. I tried to eat at the sister restaurant which had 2 people in the entire room and they told me the soonest they could sit me was 2+ hours later, so I ate at the restaurant at mount cook and it was terrible but there are no other options. I was told there was breakfast at the other place as well but for the price I just drove away the next morning and found something an hour away.
In addition, the parking situation doesn't seem to have enough spaces for cars that will be parking at the lodge. I watched multiple cars circle 3-4 times until someone left. The way the parking lot is shaped is also odd because it appears you can circle the lot but you end up in the back of the hotel where you have to maneuver in order to back up.
There isn't an elevator either so I had to drag my suitcase upstairs. If you're of limited mobility there isn't an option for how to get to the second floor aside from the steps. Which is odd considering their lot has 4 handicap spaces.
Overall, this stay was fine for one night in which I hiked in the area. I intended to do a tour but unfortunately that was cancelled due to weather. I think in the future I would stay in a neighboring city instead.
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 November 2023
Check in too slow. Room available time was late. It was said 3pm but not available even at 4pm.