Peppers Bluewater Resort is a resort destination wedding venue in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, hosting 80 at dinner and 100 standing.

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lake TekapoCanterbury Region, New Zealand

Peppers Bluewater Resort sits on the shores of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island, with lake and mountain views across its 142 rooms, suites and villas.

Guests
80 at dinner100 standing
Rooms
142 rooms
Getting there
CHCabout 2 h 30 by car

About the venue

Peppers Bluewater Resort sits on the shores of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island, with lake and mountain views across its 142 rooms, suites and villas.

The resort hosts both indoor and outdoor receptions, seating up to 80 guests for a banquet or holding 100 standing, with in-house catering, an on-site bar and dedicated dance space.

An on-site coordinator works with couples through planning, and accommodation ranges from the two-person Peppers Petite Room to three-bedroom villas sleeping up to seven.

The drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) takes about 150 minutes, and on-site parking is available for guests arriving by car.

  • Lakefront setting at Lake Tekapo with mountain-view and lake-view rooms and villas
  • Seats 80 guests for a banquet, or 100 standing
  • 142 rooms including villas and suites sleeping up to 7
  • Indoor and outdoor reception options with dedicated dance space

Short answers

How many guests does Peppers Bluewater Resort hold?
Peppers Bluewater Resort holds 80 at dinner and 100 standing.
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Can guests stay at Peppers Bluewater Resort?
Yes. 142 rooms.
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How do guests get to Peppers Bluewater Resort?
Fly into CHC, about 2 h 30 by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
80 guests
Standing reception
100 guests

Staying over

Rooms
142 rooms
Room types
26 listed

House rules

Pets
No
Nearest airport
CHC, 150 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
03 680 7000
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Reviews of Peppers Bluewater Resort

“The 2 level villa room we had was beautiful, very clean with an amazing view, we absolutely loved it.”

Lisa CharbonneauRead the whole review on Google

4out of 5, from 2,638 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The venue seats up to 80 guests for a seated dinner and holds up to 100 standing.
Can we bring in our own caterer?
No. Catering is provided in-house, and external caterers are not permitted. There is also a bar on site.
Can wedding guests stay at the resort?
Yes. The resort has 142 rooms, from the Peppers Petite Room and Deluxe Rooms for two guests up to three-bedroom lake view and mountain view villas that sleep up to seven.
How do guests get there from the airport?
The nearest airport is Christchurch (CHC), roughly a 150-minute transfer. On-site parking is available.
Are pets allowed, and is the venue accessible?
Pets are not permitted at the resort. The venue is accessible.

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