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Lake Mahinapua Hotel

Ruatapu · Hotel ★★★

Overview

Located in rural Ruatapu, Lake Mahinapua Hotel offers a relaxing escape. Enjoy on-site amenities such as a hot tub, garden, restaurant, coffee shop, and bar. Each of the 18 air-conditioned guest rooms features a private balcony or patio and a bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee. Free self-parking and Wi-Fi are also provided. The hotel is a short drive from Hokitika Clock Tower and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre, and conveniently located near Westcoast Treetop Walk.

Rooms

  • BED, up to 1 guests
  • CTG, up to 8 guests
  • Double room, up to 4 guests

Facilities

Facilities

  • Check-in hour (15:00–18:00)
  • Check-out hour (10:00)
  • Wi-fi (extra charge)

Good to know

  • Minimum check-in age (18)

At a glance and nearby

Total number of rooms
18

How far from Fiordland

  • Queenstown airport302 km
  • Milford Sound317 km
  • Te Anau387 km
  • Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)405 km
  • Invercargill450 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in Elsewhere in the South Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

962 Ruatapu Rd
Ruatapu

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-08-10.