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Lake Mahinapua Hotel

962 Ruatapu Road Lake Mahinapua Hotel, Ruatapu, NZ

7.4 guest rating· 246 reviews

About this hotel

Tranquil Setting in Ruatapu

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the hot tub and enjoy evening entertainment.

Home-like Comforts

Select rooms feature a convenient kitchen for your use.

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Rooms & rates

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Comfort House

Sleeps 6 · 100 m² · 2× Queen Bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>1076-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, balcony/patio with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 3 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Wardrobe or closet and dining table</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - High pile carpet in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Comfort Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>129-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - High pile carpet in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Cottage

Sleeps 4 · 60 m² · 2× Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>646-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - High pile carpet in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Apartment with Garden View

Sleeps 4 · 60 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

The hot tub is the standout feature of this apartment. This apartment includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The apartment's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator and a toaster, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Family House with Beach Access & Shared Spa Pool

Sleeps 6 · 70 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This air-conditioned holiday home comes with 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Boasting a balcony with garden views, this holiday home also features a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 4 beds.

Miners Retreat - Cozy Cabin with Beach Access

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen

This double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

1 Bed in Miners Quarters (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory)

Sleeps 1 · 10 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Trash cans

The unit offers 2 beds.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pets allowed
  • Beach
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Evening entertainment
  • First aid kit available
  • Garden
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  • Happy hour
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Kid meals
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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962 Ruatapu Road Lake Mahinapua Hotel, Ruatapu, NZ

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.4246 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great food+ Lovely location+ Cozy atmosphereLimited room spaceCramped facilitiesNoise from other guests
Cleanliness6.7
Service8.2
Location8.2
Room Quality6.7
Amenities7.2
Value for Money7.1

Guest review

10.0

Great warm cosy place to all get together before our hunting trip

Hamish · NZ · 2026-06-24

Guest review

8.0

Although the room was small, it was comfortable and had all we needed. Really good hot shower . The communal kitchen was also well equipped.

The room size.

Jan · NZ · 2026-04-21

Guest review

8.0

Es una buena alternativa a los altos precios de Hokitika y está a menos de 10 minutos en coche.

Me hubiera gustado que estuvieran más atentos al teléfono o a los mensajes a través de Booking para saber si era posible llegar más tarde a hacer el check-in.

Alba · ES · 2026-04-15

Guest review

8.0

No privacy and noisy.

athakorn · TH · 2026-04-15

Guest review

10.0

This place is awesome - just out of Hokitika, with heaps of charm and great customer service. Rooms had everything we needed including an amazing shower, and the communal kitchen was spotless and very kitted out. The pub on-site is great too!

Kelly · NZ · 2026-04-12

Lots of character and great location if you have own transport.

8.0

Beautiful location between the sea and lake. Gorgeous bush walks across the road. Dog friendly in accommodation and pub. Great dinner.

Room was very small

Anna · NZ · 2026-04-08

Good to know

Please note that our onsite bar and restaurant operates seasonally from November to early April.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Bar is closed from 2026-11-01 until 2026-04-13

A deposit may be required at the property.