Once you’ve eaten, come back to Matuka for drinks from the honesty bar and enjoy views to die for.

Home made cookies, cake, a variety of nibbles and hot drinks accessible to guests all day, plus divine drinking water, free of chemicals.

There’s also an honesty bar for evening drinks.

Mel had baked great cookies and cake, the fridge was stacked with drinks and even a cocktail bar ( drinks are available on a honour system)  was in place!

The hosts were friendly, helpful, and very accommodating. They made sure we had a welcome drink and snacks upon arrival (who knew fruitcake could be so delicious?!)

Libby and Geoff are pleasant hosts, offering snacks like cake and fruit as well as several wines and other drinks part of an honesty bar principle - this was much appreciated.

You have the main lodge at your disposal with very reasonably priced drinks, nibbles and a beautiful breakfast.

They then showed us round, first the shared areas - from the snug with plenty of reading material, to the sitting room, dining room and kitchen, where you help yourself at any time to tea, coffee, soft drinks, fruit & cake.

, a good selection of soft drinks in the fridge plus alcoholic spirits and wine available on an honesty box self-serve basis (first drink on the house!).

Very clean with lots of extra touches - lots of books on the area, free home made cake, complimentary drinks, free tea and coffee.

An honesty bar is run for additional drinks and this works very well.

The breakfast is delicious as were the extras, the welcome drink, the homemade cake and the endless supply of cookies.

Peter and Jo make you feel so welcomed here with their delicious breakfast and assortments of snacks and drinks.

Beer and wine available with honesty box for payment after first free drink.

a great spot to use to base for activities in the area.wonderful hosts and very comfortable facilities.We cycled  3 different rides in the area and were spoilt with warm fires and a pick- me -up drink at the end of each day.Jo and Peter are natural hosts and leave nothing to chance.Delightful.

There's a wide selection of snacks, tea, and drinks too.

Delicious home baked food was available to help ourselves to, a welcome drink and a substantial scrumptious breakfast provided.

The facilities were fabulous, a wide range of drinks available including a complimentary one.

There is also drinks on offer, the first is complementary and then any subsequent drinks are $5, and the owners operate an honesty box for payments.

The Lounge is stocked with drinks and snacks and is self-serve.

The rooms are light, airy, spotlessly clean and have a luxury feel with high end toiletries provided.

We were lucky enough to have the whole lodge to ourselves and our gorgeous hosts, Mel and Mark, having made us very welcome and comfortable retreated to their home next door and left us to enjoy the peace and luxury of the living area.

The lodge has a beautiful cosy vibe with a fire place, luxurious linen and topped off with delicious breakfast cooked by Libby. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to go back :)

Super comfortable and luxurious room…little sitting area, great bed, large closet area for luggage/clothes, and private deck with superb views of a backyard pond complete with ducks and lovely gardens as well as mountains.

Instantly when you walk in you will be blown away by the picturesque setting and luxury accommodations.

The lodge is really peaceful and luxurious and with so much attention to detail.

I have a background in hotel management with the Hyatt, and both myself and my partner are used to travelling a lot and staying in luxury accommodation.

The bedroom was extremely comfortable with luxury bedding and quality toiletries.

This is a luxury hotel mixed with a quaint B&B that is super relaxing and beautiful.

Once we arrived we didn't want to leave; sitting on the deck enjoying a lovely afternoon tea, soaking in the luxurious spa bath; and relaxing in front of the fireplace with a nice glass of wine and a good book to read.

The lodge was amazing and 5* luxury and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this to my friends.

Everything that you could think of to make it feel like a luxurious home from home.

Like previous previews the ‘Lodge’ is a beautiful and luxurious place to stay and wished we had more nights.

The property is luxurious, impeccably clean, and quiet.

It’s far more than luxury, the way that Pete and Jo treated us made us feel so warm indeed.

Superb in luxury ,very well thought of room layout, view of small pond from rooms.

Jo and Peter are passionate about their guests, we felt like family members and the room was luxury and super clean.

Simply a must if your looking for luxury, privacy and the creature comforts of home.

rooms are clean, modern and beautiful 
lovely and super sweet host
amazing view
quiet and peaceful place 
delicious breakfast 

we were traveling as a couple.

Way off the beaten track, this place is a haven for a time of relaxation and calm.

Located just a few minutes outside Twizel, in a tranquil setting with Mountain views.

A most relaxing day after tramping up to the glacier and touching the ice on the lake and being up close and personal with the glacier.

Libby and Geoff are so welcoming and do everything to ensure that your stay in relaxing and comfortable.

If you are looking for a beautiful retreat close to Mt.

Could easily have stayed longer as a perfect place to relax and unwind.

It is small (4 double rooms) and peaceful, with wonderful views across to the Southern Alps.

The setting is tranquil, breakfast was amazing, and would highly recommend staying here.

The owners are very kind, the bedrooms offer a wonderful view on the mountains, as well as a peaceful look on the pond with ducks from the private terrace.

The hotel is a great base for exploring the nearby Mt Cook and lakes (or just relaxing at the hotel, if the weather is not so good or if you are feeling lazy).

A little out of town, so very peaceful and quiet.

The view from our comfy bed was a serene pond which was lovely for evening sundown and morning fog.

So we let her know we could change rooms the following night as well if needed.

We couldn't change our room because of this as it was fully occupied.

The room was very clean & cozy and had everything we needed for our stay.

The lodge has great views of the mountains across the pond and the room was spotless!

The rooms are clean, comfortable and stylish.

Our rooms were clean and comfortable and our breakfast in the morning was delicious.

We were greeted warmly, shown around the premises, and provided witheverything we needed..  
Jo and Peter made our stay here very delightful and our room was impeccable and most comfortable, with an amazing view of the mountains.

Beautifully decorated and clean room with exceptional bath products.

Everything was perfect from the log fire in the guest lounge, the view, the home baked goodies, the complimentary drink, the gorgeous spotless rooms, the art work, the library, the courtesy drop off and pick up to the restaurant for dinner, the conversations and laughs and the amazing breakfast.

The accommodation offers the privacy of a clean room with ensuite and spa and a view of the mountains.

When we arrived we where greeted by the host Jo and Peter like we where family , The rooms where very clean comfortable and very quiet, The breakfast was of high  standard, overall we would  rate MATUKA LODGE as one of the best places that we have stayed in and would highly recommend for others who wanted a quiet very frendly and comfortable place to stay.

We couldn't have asked for better service, room cleanliness the peaceful surroundings.

Room immaculate, breakfasts excellent, Jo and peter the perfect hosts so warm and friendly.

The room was spotless with spectacular views, the lounge and library were so comfortable to relax in with complimentary drinks available throughout.

lets start from the beginning: warm, nice and helpful staff; spotless room even with makeup remover; great taste in indoor decoration; beautiful view in the bedroom as well as in the public living room; delicious breakfast; all are the best!

The rooms are immaculate & the views speak for themselves.

The space is well-designed, the bed is lovely, the shower is powerful, the breakfast was delicious, the room was clean and well equipped, the view over the pond to the hills entrancing.

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The lack of air conditioning is a bit of an issue on warmer evenings as the windows don't have screens on them to keep the mozzies out - this is the main reason for 3 stars.

With our summer stay, an air conditioner would have been nice

but no fan, wifi poor,  banquet even meal failed to deliver.

The heater is quite small for the room size so it never got that toasty in the room,

With threadbare carpets, aging furniture and outdated heating, the Mackenzie Country Inn is more like a rundown Holiday Inn than the image of a quaint, rural B&B that the name conjures.

but no air conditioning (and is probably not usually needed).

There was no air conditioning or ceiling fan so it was very uncomfortable.

Hotel was quite basic- no air conditioning and breakfast was a let down.

This place could use some updating as they still use metal keys and there is no air conditioning or elevator,

There is no fans and limited fresh air and we would not stay in summer as it would be so hot without air con.

By the dryness of my chicken it had been under a heating element for some time.

Our room was cold - despite having the heater going on full the whole time.

My only gripe is that the heater in the room was super loud kept making noises so we couldn't have it on over night which resulted in a cold room.

but there was still an irritating humming noise all night long, presumably from the air conditioning unit downstairs.

When we had a shower the bathroom drain overflowed onto the bathroom floor.

but there are electric blankets on the bed and fan heater in bathroom.

After entering the deluxe room and putting our bags away when found there was no shower curtain in the bathroom, which we requested.

but the furniture and bathroom were tired and in need of updating.

The water pressure in the shower is almost non-existent and the ‘warning’ about limited water is alarming as the first 5 minutes are used waiting for the water to warm up!

Like glass in the toilet or liquid soap, feeds like 1980 in Russia.

Very very very outdated place where the rooms are almost clean and the bathrooms are like 1950s US hospitals complete with little or no hot water.

There was a nasty stain on the ceiling and the bathroom was shabby.

Basic kitchenette with tea and coffee facilities only and it's quite a challenge to fill the jug in the bathroom sink.

There are two food markets less than one click away, the hot stays hot if showering less than than an hour, and there are several places to eat in the small town.

although bathroom need some work,  and warmer need some work too.

I couldn't fit the jug under the tap in the bathroom.

Even ignoring that the room had clearly had no upgrades since 1985 and that no free wifi was included, the final straw was that the shower was barely more than an intermittent trickle down the wall.

Restaurant with great food especially the evening buffet.

The buffet evening meal and buffet breakfast, included in the tour, were OK.

Excellent Buffet resturant with roasts, Salads and Veges for $40NZD PP very good meal and nice surroundings.

The buffet in the restaurant is first class, the staff work really hard to keep everything fresh and available.

Additionally, we were provided with a large and varied selection of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Buffet dinner is to be avoided , over cooked Brussel sprouts , accompanied by 4 hour boiled carrot slices , served with fatty slices of roast meat .

The buffet meal for the evening was good as was the breakfast, and the team working there were great.

but plenty of room and the buffet evening meal on offer means no waiting around in the restaurant for food which was good value.

Good quality buffet dinner and breakfast.

We had the morning breakfast and evening meals and would recommend both.

We ate in the bar - as the buffet restaurant was busy with a coach party or two - and had a very nice meal.

They provide a good buffet breakfast and dinner.

The dinner and breakfast buffet had a good selection of food, there is reasonably priced drinks in the bar and a nice Lounge to chill out and relax.

The evening buffet meal was also very generous in portion and choice of food.

The buffet dinner was the best and will be back for sure.

It was convenient to the highway and just a good spot to stop.

Washer / dryer facilities available for guest, $4 per load, which was very convenient.

The hotel itself is conveniently located to the main road and local Twizel restaurants.

It’s handy to the Salmon farm which is a popular tourist spot and Poppies restaurant opposite is fantastic.

The staff were pleasant and helpful and it was a convenient stopover on route to Queenstown

Some may find this ideal as it a case of eating as much as you want and is a set price for a 3   Course meal plus coffee.

The Inn is situated on the edge of town and is a convenient stopover on a drive to Mount Cook and surrounding areas.It was clean and tidy

Twizel is very convenient- between Mont Cook Village and Tekapo- so a great option when you want to visit both.

Fine for an overnight crash pad nad convenient en route to Christchurch.

Convenient to Mt Cook and the cafe opposite it was fabulous!

The hotel is convenient to both the highway as well as a short walk or drive to town to get supplies.

We stayed here on our way to Christchurch form Te Anua mainly because it was a convenient palace and approximately half way there.

A good place to stay, convenient to mount cook, lake tekapo etc, room was a good size, down side was it was $5 extra to get wifi for 24 hours.

The hotel was clean and convenient to do other outdoor activities.

All in all a pleasant experience, with all the conveniences we wanted as a large exhausted group on a bike trip.

Otherwise if your looking for a room in the general vicinity within easy reach of Mount Cook, I would recommend you first have a look at Lake Tekapo for a better range of accommodation that is also of better value.

The hotel room was on the first floor and was large with two double beds and two stylish lounge chairs, a small balcony also with two chairs. The hotel was a little dated (1990s?)

Reception was not open and all exterior and interior doors were locked.

The lobby and the bar area needs refurbishment, including all the worn out carpets.

but the carpets were worn, the rooms ceiling had paint flaking and generally, it was just showing it’s age.

I would also like to suggest they refurnish each room as the furniture are super old and my husband said “it looks like a scene from a horror movie”.

Minus 1 star because there was a (for lack of better words) creepy vibe to the hotel and town in general.

Very tired, tatty furnishings badly in need of updating.

When meal it arrived was very nice and the surroundings were as they were some 20 years ago, we did not worry that it took a while to get our meal as the entertainment was very funny.

not Queens) and the hotel is quite dated and a bit dingy.

The room was large and the beds were very comfortable.

My room was big, I was able to park close to the steps up, the food was good, all in all I liked the hotel.

This hotel need a facelift, Nice large rooms

It's a large and clean hotel with large rooms and good laundry facilities.

Apart from these little issue, the hotel itself is in a great location, the building looks beautiful from the outside and the room was big and spacious.

The room is large, bathroom a good size, tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge.

We tried both the lamb shank and the steak, highly recommended and very filling ;-)
   Our room was large and facing the lovely gardens.

Large rooms with big windows and balcony.

but the rooms were large, clean, comfortable and had a good sized fridge and tea/coffee making facilities.

Rooms are large, comfortable with good beds.

Our room was big and clean with nice view.

The room is very big, the bed is a bit soft

Our room is big, clean and well equipped.

Rooms are large with old radio sets still installed.

The bathroom was very outdated and smelled of drains.

Although the common areas of this hotel looked as if they'd been updated recently and were quite pleasant our room was very dated.

The Mackenzie country inn charges $275 per night for a poorly decorated family room which I think has not been updated since the seventies.

The mattress and pillows and sheets need to be updated

but the tap ware, etc could probably do with updating.

They are currently doing some remodeling work.

Other folks have commented on the need for refurbishment,

A small sign said refurbishment is in progress

However, the hotel is definitely in need of refurbishment, it is dated.

The inn was doing some refurbishing ( changing carpets) at that time

Under renovation at present, the rooms were very ordinary, the bar food poor and the general experience not worth the agents booking fee.

Very comfortable room was clean and in great shape.

Come with a positive attitude, this hotel offer a very classic feeling, the room is clean, got a bathtub,

Large rooms clean and comfortable, had a great nights sleep.Evening meal was lovely and breakfast plentiful and varied.

Room was clean, comfortable, and spacious.

My room was very clean, had a fridge, shower/tub, older

Our room was clean and tidy so nothing bad to say just a motel for a nights stay.

Pro's
- great location
- friendly staff
- clean room
- town centre close by
- some nice enough places to eat nearby
- plenty of parking spaces
- central location for visiting nearby lakes and short drive for great views of mount cook.

Our room is very neat, big and comfortable.

From a friendly welcome to a clean room and a great restaurant this centrally located hotel does exactly what it says it does, and offers a fantastic affordable stay in Twizel.

Everything seemed clean and the room was quite big.

but rooms very clean and comfortable bed.

The hotel is clean and the rooms are large.

Very spacious rooms, rooms were clean and comfy.

The hotel was clean the room was fine and the staff were really friendly.

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He was able to store his bike at the back of the unit.

Heater had been put on so the room was warm on arrival and perfectly toasty over the cold night.

Our visit started well with a friendly greeting from our host and the news that on this cold and wet day the heaters were already on which made for a lovely warm welcome.

The unit was extremely clean and comfortable with superb daily servicing.

My husband and I stayed in a 2 brm unit with our adult daughter after completing a hike at Mount cook.

Clean and comfortable unit
Friendly staff
Great place to stay walking distance to shops 
Easy access to lakes and canals for fishing
Golf course just across road
Food trucks just across road if just want takeaways

Once these heated up the unit was lovely and warm on a cold night (-4 °C overnight).

Although unit didn't look much from outside, it was clean modern and comfortable with a veranda area leading onto an enclosed grass area where your bikes could be parked.

Very spacious units, thought full design, work desk, kitchen facilities.

Good place to stay .good units .so close to everything in Twizel.Warren very helpful and friendly .would definitely stay again.good weather .stayed 2 nights .biked parts of the ocean to alps .many good restaurants  within walking distance.

The rooms are very spacious and well laid out, and the radiator heating means the rooms are always comfortable and warm in the cooler months, and the Heat pumps mean in the summer they are easy to cool in the summer.

The bed was very comfy, the room was fitted with a radiator and additionally there was a heat pump as well which made it toastie warm.

The room was clean and the beds were comfortable and the heater is strong enough to keep us warm.

As it was cold outside (hail and rain) we were glad of the highly effective warmth from the air conditioning which supplemented the central heating.

The heating worked very well, the front door is one of the draft resistant doors, so we were warm and cosy in no time.

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