About this property
Conveniently located next to a historical pub and restaurant, Mt Dobson Motel offers self-catering accommodation with unlimited free WiFi. The motel is set in a garden with outdoor seating and BBQ facilities. Each modern studio and suite comes with a private patio. It also includes a fully-equipped kitchenette, a dining table, and a lounge area with satellite TV and a DVD player. A washing machine is also available. Guests can relax in the garden or take a short stroll down to the Opihi River. The motel also offers luggage, bicycle and ski storage on site. Mt Dobson Motel is only a 20-minute drive from both Lake Tekapo and the Mt Dobson ski slopes. Timaru Airport is a 40-minute drive and Christchurch International Airport is a 2.5-hour drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tiarne
Australia“A super convenient location with very comfortable beds. All the staff were amazing and super welcoming, facilities were clean and we loved the little treat left with the fresh towels. Would stay here again!” - Alison
New Zealand“We were very comfortable here, warm and cozy and we had everything we needed for the short stay. The kitchenette is well equipment and the owners have provided information about local walks” - Raylene Australia“We loved how the hot water was excellent, the heating was very good, the room was very warm & cosy.”
- Melissa New Zealand“Nice and cosy spot. Easy enough to cook ourselves or walk to the pub next door for a meal”
- Kelly New Zealand“Bridget was hilarious and room was comfy and warm. Super easy to find, everything we needed and close to the ski fields - for a really good price. We’ll be back.”
- Tu Australia“We had a wonderful stay here. Highly recommended :)”
- Louisa New Zealand“Location to ski field and next door to a pub. Had everything we needed.”
- Pravek New Zealand“The way everything was set up for us in the room and the kind of essentials they had was simply amazing! I loved that they addressed a request of mine, which allowed me to be able to get to the stargazing point on time as I could check in later...”
- Sariah New Zealand“Such a lovely place to stay. I always stay here as the units are homely always very clean and the staff are just lovely. Location is close to fairlie and 25 mins to Tekapo. Pet friendly is a plus. Price is good.”
- Deven
United Kingdom“A nice motel on the side of the main road from Tekapo to Fairlie, it was more than expected The owner was a really nice guy, gave us a tour around the room and made sure that we were settled. The bed was comfortable, the lounge area was...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Mt Dobson Motel 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.
