The Lakes Hotel Motel

I have to admit I wasn’t expecting too much as we were trying to book accommodations closer to Mount Cook but what a delight! Warmly greeted with a bottle of milk for morning coffee; huge room with big bath, comfortable bed and outdoor sitting area. Easy walk to town center with a few restaurant choices. How charming! We would definitely stay again.

I must admit that I judged the place based on the stereotypical dingy American motel where criminals hide out at. When I arrived, a friendly male (I'm assuming it was Warren) greeted me and asked me if I'd wanted some milk (for the coffee in the room). I held my breath as I opened the door, and was pleasantly surprised to see a large, clean and well equipped room. The kitchenette is well well equipped to make your own meals, and considering that it was Easter weekend and hardly any eateries were opened, the kitchenette was a godsend!
Love the comfy bed, love the big bathroom.. great place!

Great place to sleep for the night on the Alps to Ocean cycle. Rooms were Clean and comfortable, and the spa bath was an unexpected bonus for tired legs! Place to store the bikes out the back, and a short walk to food.

Friendly accommodating hosts. Great location to explore the area. Rooms were really clean (we stayed in different rooms one on our way to Mt Cook and one on the way back). Quiet place and you can walk in to town for meals or shopping.

The best shower ever after a long cycle ride! Plus a nice comfy, large bed.
Clean and tidy with friendly staff, easy to park bikes around the back.
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