Name: Makikihi Country Hotel
Address: 36 Waimate Highway R.D.8 Makikihi, Waimate, NZ

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 76 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20

Guests praise the friendly staff, clean rooms, and delicious food for good value. Main complaints involve road noise, missing amenities like hairdryers, and strict check-in cutoff times causing issues.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi10.0

Service9.6

Cleanliness9.3

Value9.1

Rooms8.8

Location8.6

Facilities8.6

＋ PraisedFriendly and accommodating staff · Clean and comfortable rooms · Excellent value food and drinks · Welcoming country pub atmosphere

－ ComplaintsBasic breakfast with limited gluten-free options · Missing amenities like hairdryers or fridges · Some shared bathrooms instead of en-suite · Occasional highway noise at night

KEYIdeal for budget travelers seeking a community vibe. Note road noise, bring your own hairdryer, and strictly adhere to check-in times.

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Room types · 4

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Family Room with Bathroom

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Queen bed25 ㎡up to 4

Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. This family room has a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.

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RoomBasic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed18 ㎡up to 4

Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower. This triple room has a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 × Double bed14 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower. This double room has a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 × Queen bed12 ㎡up to 2

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower. This double room features a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Facilities · 31

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsParkingDartsPrivate check-in/check-outShared lounge/TV areaKid mealsLower bathroom sinkOutdoor furnitureFire extinguishersSmoke alarmsKey accessCCTV outside propertyBroadcast Live sport eventsHappy hourJapanese gardenOffsite parking discounted rates availableBulk dispenser for toiletriesReception hallBilliards or pool tableSecured parkingTelevision in common areasVegetarian menu options availableWine release eventsHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantNon-smoking throughoutWheelchair accessible

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Nearby & map

Sights

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Lake Tekapo

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lake in New Zealand

95.1km

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Lake Pukaki

nature

lake in Canterbury Region, New Zealand

96.5km

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Lake Benmore

nature

reservoir in New Zealand

76.9km

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Lake Alexandrina

nature

lake in Canterbury Region, New Zealand

93.8km

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Church of the Good Shepherd

place_of_worship

New Zealand Anglican church at Lake Tekapo

87.5km

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Lake Ruataniwha

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reservoir in New Zealand

93.6km

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Benmore Range

nature

mountain range in New Zealand

85.7km

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Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.