After a glorious few days in central Otago my friend and I were returning to Christchurch via Tekapo. We decided to break our trip in Fairlie. The weather had turned quite cold. We booked into The Pinewood Motels. The owner was really friendly. The motel was clean cosy, and excellent heating. It was only a few minutes from the town... More

This was such a reasonably priced motel with all you could ask for and only half half an hour away from Lake Tekapo. The studio units were spacious, clean and light. The owner was very helpful. We were very pleased wih our choice and so were our English visitors. If ever in the area again would definitely stay there.

We arrived very late in the evening and the owner still took time out to show us around the motel room, how to use the heating etc, which I thought was very nice of him. The motel was clean and cosy - plenty of extra bedding and pillows which I always appreciate.

We agree with the available reviews. Charlie obviously prides himself with the standard of his accomadation and the quality of his services which are very commendable. Our room was clean, spacious and well maintained. Our host had placed notices in the room and also mentioned on booking in his concern at cooking anything in the room which may leave a... More

I stayed here twice - both on a night's break during a long and weary journey to Christchurch on the last leg of my South Island trip. The motel is located centrally in Fairlie, right beside the highway and features all the spoils of a typical mid range motel. The units are clean, spacious and well maintained. The service extended... More

The Pinewoods Motel is exactly what we have come to expect traveling through the countryside of New Zealand, friendly, clean and reasonably priced accomodatons. Why were we in Fairlie? We were driving from Queenstown to Christchurch and after consulting Trip Advisor for a restaurant enroute with great reviews we decided on Fairlie and the Red Stag restaurant. Unfortunately, they do... More

We are chinese and were provided a rice cooker at the time we checked in. Quite close to a supermarket and downtown. Room is clean and tidy and well equipped to prepare meal. d ul Feeling very well and peaceful during one night stay. huighly recommended.

We stayed one night on the way to Queenstown from Christchurch. Location is 25 min away from Lake Tekapo. Overall stay was OK. The owner was helpful. Next time I would rather stay close to the Lake, so that I can stroll around the lake at night time and even can use the hot water springs.

The owner was first class. He took the time to tell you what and where the best eating places and supermarket were. There was also a book in the room detailing sites to see and map of area. We were from the the uk and found the room fully equipped with tv and kitchen had everything you need to prepare... More