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Pukaki Air Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Pukaki with free breakfast

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Helicopter/plane tours
Exterior
Superior Room | View from room
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Accessible

Family Room, Accessible

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
10 Avro Ave, Pukaki Airfield, SH 8, Twizel, Pukaki, Canterbury, 7999

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Pukaki Air Lodge

Guest house in a rural location
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities at Pukaki Air Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Pukaki Air Lodge have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, separate sitting areas and communal kitchens

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pukaki Air Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Pukaki Air Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pukaki Air Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pukaki Air Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pukaki Air Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Twizel Town Centre and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Mueller Ridge. Lake Ruataniwha and Lake Pukaki Information Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Pukaki Air Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Amazing service and stunning views in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Large clean rooms with a shared kitchen facility. Must drive into town (Twizel, 5 min) for restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing stay, kitchen and lounge was spacious.

10/10

Wonderful hospitality and amenities in a great location. Perfect for a get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We loved staying here. Very quiet, owners are wonderful. Kitchen available to cook in for dinner. Breakfast provided in the morning, eggs available to cook yourself, cereal, yogurt and even had GF bread available. Grocery store very close drive. Owners were easy to correspond with before stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great base to explore Aoraki Mt Cook, Mary, the owner was friendly and gave good information about the area: Twizel, Mt Cook, she has a good taste of decor. Spacious room, mini fridge, guest lounge, self service complimentary breakfast, wide open space (located on the airfield, but no noise at night). this lodge has great view of mountains. I loved everything. I would stay again if I come back to this area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

We had a great stay at Pukaki lodge. The room is clean and spacious with sets of sofa. Mary, the owner, is very friendly and gave us tips on visiting Mt Cook national park. The breakfast is basic, but tasty and does the job. The view from the room is great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Fun to stay near an active airport runway. Very friendly hosts who made you feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Great stay! Great little place, very quiet and private with unique views across the air field. Staff were very nice and breakfast was a welcome surprise. Fairly priced, I would stay again without hesitation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Great spot to stay, whether passing through the area or staying for a couple of days. Mary was very helpful as well for local information and assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Mary's property is lovely! It was exactly what we were after it was so cosy and their hospitality was amazing!

10/10

Had a great stay here, best class experience and thank you Mary for your great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Everything is perfect. Especially I loved the nice view, lovely staff and breakfast!

10/10

Great Host, the room was super clean and the bathrooms were brand new. Bed was comfortable and use of the kitchen was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

This place has it all going for it. Super modern feel and the comfort to match. This place is beautifully kept and the wife and I felt right at home here. The staff was super nice and the breakfast that they offered was top notch. This place gets all top scores and we can't rave about it enough. We didn't really want to leave the views and the comfort of this place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great location. Very clean Big rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

I had a wonderful experience here. The place was super clean and nice, and the staff was amazing. I got there later than expected, and after hours, but the service was still amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

So so so kind. Room was perfect and the view is terrific. Starry night here was amazing, too. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Pukaki air lodge is exclusively positioned near the shores of Lake pukaki and literally next to the airport runway is the most spectacular scenery in the area.. This place is designed to maximize the panoramic views of the mountains and the most beautiful sunsets.. Our hosts Mary and her partner are so kind and warm, and gave us access to the communal kitchen for all needs and necessities.. Highly recommended staying here..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Glorious stay, through and through! Unique hotel situated right on the airstrip with a clear view of the mountain range. Beautiful sunsets. Clear starry skies Perfect way to end your day hiking by Mt Cook. Also we even plans take off and land (even saw a skydiver coast down). The owners are so welcoming. They showed us the hanger with their restored historic plane. The rooms and large and beautifully decorated. Modern bathrooms. Comfortable beds made for a great sleep. Wonderful breakfast and great send off. We cannot get over how wonderful of a stay we had.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

We were welcomed by Mary who was very helpful and informative. Our room was very large, clean and modern. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was great. There was plenty for breakfast with a good variety. We had a great view from outside our room. It overlooked the airstrip with a great view of Mount Cook in the distance. We saw Mary’s husband on departure and he kindly took the time to show us his aircraft inside their hangar which was amazing. The only downside we found was the wifi was very slow but overall it was a very peaceful and interesting place and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Die Pukaki Air Lodge ist super in der Nähe zum Mount Cook gelegen. Alles ist sehr neu in der Unterkunft, die Zimmer sind groß und sehr modern und es wird an die kleinen Details gedacht. Man hat im Zimmer einen kleinen Kühlschrank und kann ansonsten auch die Gemeinschaftsküche nutzen. Tolles Konzept mit Frühstücksangebot in der Küche zum selber machen. Sehr nette Besitzerin. Von der Terrasse hat man einen fantastischen Ausblick auf den Mount Cook und auch auf die Start- und Landebahn des kleinen Flughafens, dort landen ab und zu einige der kleinen Flugzeuge und Helikopter für die Freizeitaktivitäten in der Region. Einziges Manko: das Internet war sehr schlecht und langsam. Am besten man hat eigenes Datenvolumen. Dennoch: ganz klare Empfehlung für eine Unterkunft in der Mount Cook Region!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Très grande chambre décorée avec goût et très propre dans un lodge comportant 5 chambres le tout dans un petit aérodrome. A disposition une grande cuisine pour se préparer les repas. Wifi gratuit. Très bon accueil des hôtes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025