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The Hermitage Motels, Aoraki Mount Cook Village

About this hotel

Discover the spectacle and drama of New Zealand's Aoraki Mount Cook National Park from the splendor and comfort of The Hermitage Hotel and Mount Cook village, for an encounter you will never forget. Choose either the newly refurbished Hermitage itself or an alternative Mount Cook accommodation option to suit every traveller. The 32 Motels offer quality self-contained accommodation, and are located approximately 800 metres from The Hermitage.

Past the tussock downs of the Mackenzie Country and deep into the towering mountainous terrain of the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Hermitage lies in a World Heritage wilderness playground. Surrounded by the silent splendour of the Southern Alps, The Hermitage is within arms reach of the majestic Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. Ice, snow, hidden valleys, lakes and glaciers offer golden opportunities for discovery, relaxation and adventure from the ground or from the air.

The Rooms

Bedding configuration: The Motel Studio Units (one room) have one queen-size bed. The Motel Family Units (two room), have one queen-size bed & double fold out sofa bed in the lounge, plus a separate bedroom with either one queen or two single beds. All units provide a great level of comfort with an outside patio area, a fully equipped kitchen (including microwave, stove hobs & oven, refrigerator, tea & coffee making facilities), five Sky television channels, international direct dial telephones, private bathrooms and toiletries. All units have mountain views. Motel guests are able to use all hotel facilities. A complimentary shuttle service runs on demand from the motels to The Hermitage 24 hours a day.

• Direct Dial Telephone
• Ensuite Bathrooms
• Satellite / Cable TV
• Television

The Restaurant & Bars

The Alpine Restaurant offers sumptuous buffets, accompanied with spectacular views of Aoraki Mount Cook from every seat. Opening Hours: Breakfast: 6.30am – 9.30 am Lunch: 12.00pm – 2.00pm Dinner: From 6.00pm BREAKFAST: The Breakfast Buffet offers a full cooked breakfast, with a selection of pastries, breads, cereals, fresh fruit juices, tea and coffee. LUNCH: A Three Course table d` Hote Lunch is available daily. DINNER: The Dinner Buffet offers a wide range of fare including soup, salads, seafood, hot and cold meats and desserts with tea and coffee to follow. Dinner from May to September – on quiet nights the buffet may be replaced by an A La Carte or TDH menu - please ask when making your reservation. Buffet Dinner & Cooked breakfasts are included in some room packages. The Panorama Restaurant Open from 6pm all year round, meals are often accompanied by stunning views of the sun setting over the Mountains. This award-winning restaurant offers a menu featuring New Zealand's finest seafood and game. The Snowline Bar Ideal for a pre-dinner drink, the Snowline Bar provides some of the most spectacular views of Aoraki Mount Cook, and an enticing log fire. The Coffee Shop Located upstairs in the Hermitage building, the Coffee Shop is the ideal place to stop for your favourite coffee, with a spectacular terrace and unbelievable views. The Chamois Bar Perfect for a drink in relaxed surroundings, sit back and enjoy an authentic New Zealand pub meal. The big screen TV brings alive major sporting events or guests can enjoy a game of pool with the locals.

• Bar / Lounge
• Breakfast included in room price

How to find us

BY CAR The drive from Christchurch to Mount Cook is 322 kms and takes approximately 4 ½ hours. Take State Highway 1 south from Christchurch until just after the township of Rangitata, where a right hand turn takes you onto State Highway 79. Once reaching the town of Fairlie, a right hand turn leads onto State Highway 8. Just after passing the southern end of Lake Pukaki, another right hand turn takes you onto State Highway 80. A short drive of 55km, will take you to the Mount Cook Village. The drive from Queenstown to Mount Cook is 264 kms and takes approximately 3 ½ hours. Take the road along side the Kawarau gorge (State Highway 6) north from Queenstown to Cromwell. From there, a left-hand turn takes you onto State Highway 8. Another left-hand turn 8 kilometres after the township of Twizel takes you onto State Highway 80, which is a 55 kilometre drive to the Mount Cook Village. The road condition from State Highway 8 to Mount Cook is usually very good, and does not require 4WD or chains. The road is sealed and not particularly steep in any one section. Occasionally during winter we will get snow and on such days road conditions can be checked before attempting the drive by going to www.aaroadwatch.co.nz . In very rare instances, if the road conditions are very bad, the road will be closed for a short while until the road is safe for all vehicles. However, we stress that this does not happen often, and you should expect a fine scenic drive. BY AIR Pionair Adventures - Private Air Charter throughout New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. Convair 580 Jet Prop - 44 seats in VIP configuration, pressurised, full galley facilities. Fly direct to Mount Cook from anywhere in New Zealand.

Summary of facilities

Cancellation Policy

Bookings cancelled less than 24 hours prior to arrival will incur cancellation charge.

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