Church of the Good Shepherd
Iconic stone church on the shores of Lake Tekapo, framing glacier-blue waters through its east window — one of New Zealand's most photographed landmarks.
The room
Official In-Room Photos — Hotel Room 404A
Cheapest roomHotel Room (Standard Studio)
The standard Hotel Room is the entry-level option at Peppers Bluewater Resort. Inspired by the turquoise-blue hues of the Mackenzie Country, the rooms feature warm earthy tones, contemporary décor, en-suite bathroom, and views across the resort grounds near the shores of Lake Tekapo.
Facilities
Pools, gyms and dining — and the hours they keep.
Swimming pool
Not available here
None on site. Tekapo Springs hot pools are a separate paid attraction nearby, not a hotel facility.
Gym
Not available here
Not offered.
Spa
Hours not published
Spa services listed by the operator; treatment hours not published.
Rakinui Restaurant & Bar
Hours not published
Breakfast daily and à la carte dinner. Service times not published.
Guest laundry
🕒 9:00am – 9:00pm
Free to all guests. Some larger units have their own machines.
Parking
Hours not published
Free on site.
Reception
🕒 24 hours
peppers.co.nz serves a broken TLS certificate chain and could not be read from here. These come from Accor, the operator, cross-checked against booking channels — treat the laundry hours as unconfirmed.
Room amenities
What is included in this room type.
En-suite bathroom
Yes
TV
Flat-screen (cable)
Wi-Fi
Free
Fridge
Mini fridge
Desk
Yes
Air conditioning
Yes
Washing machine
Shared laundry on-site (free)
What we’ll see
14 Sep — Attractions
Arrive Christchurch International Airport at 9:30 AM NZST — then drive ~3.5 hrs south-west to Lake Tekapo via SH1 and SH8
Day 2
Monday, 14 September
Sheepdog Statue
Bronze memorial to the working collie dogs that helped tame the Mackenzie high country, standing proudly beside the Church of the Good Shepherd.