Best Mount Cook Village Hotels

"There are snow-capped mountains outside the window, and the scenery is beautiful. The hotel facilities are very good, exceeding expectations. It is very convenient to climb Mount Cook! But there is very little food in this place, and there is no supermarket. It is best to bring some cooked food and bread and fruit with you. But please note that if the cooked food has a strong smell, you may be charged extra"

"I arrived at noon and there was no one at the front desk. I called and said they would only receive me at 3 pm. It was windy and very cold that day. I asked her if she had hot water. She said no and told me to go to the isite to get it and wouldn't let me go upstairs. , I was shocked 😱. After I checked in, I found out that there is an open kitchen on the second floor, where I can make a pot myself! ! What does it mean? What do you mean? ? ! Didn't I express myself clearly? After sending my luggage, I saw an envelope when I came back, and I missed the reception time again! You have to take the keys by yourself🔑You have to carry your luggage to the second floor. There is no elevator🛗It’s very tiring🐶. Think about whether you want to live here by yourself."

"The rooms are clean with good view facing Mt Cook. Good food at the Grill Bar especially the fish n chip. Not forgetting the chicken wings."

"Couldn't snag a room at the popular Hermitage five months in advance? Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook Youth Hostel ends up being a ”reluctant alternative” for accommodation in Mount Cook. A double room here costs NZD 349 per night, and the facilities are as basic as a budget hotel, offering far less value for money than Queenstown's same-price B&Bs. For backpackers, a bunk in a shared dorm for NZD 74 per night is a better fit. The communal bathrooms and kitchen, though old, are clean and suitable for self-catering to save money. The highlight is its excellent location; it's a 10-minute walk to the trailhead, and late at night, you can step outside to see the Milky Way and snow-capped mountains. However, the double rooms have poor soundproofing and inadequate heating. During peak times, you might have to queue for the bathroom, so bringing your own slippers and earplugs is recommended. If you're driving and on a budget, I highly recommend staying in Twizel, a 30-minute drive away. You can get a standard motel room for around a hundred NZD – wouldn't you rather spend the savings on salmon? If you're staying overnight in Mount Cook, just book a hostel bunk!"