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The Godley Hotel, hotel in Lake Tekapo

The Godley Hotel offers country-style accommodations in the alpine village of Lake Tekapo on the South Island. The hotel is centrally located in the village with views of the lake and mountains.

Location was superb, wonderful view of the Lake and surrounding area.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
2,887 reviews
Price from$108.67per night
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo is offering accommodations in Lake Tekapo. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

The best place in Lake Tekapo. Exceptionally good. The owner is great and super helpful. Location is one of the best. Would come again.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
343 reviews
Price from$358.60per night
Galaxy Boutique Hotel, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Located in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson, Galaxy Boutique Hotel has accommodations with a shared lounge and free private parking. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

Good made to order breakfast. Nice view from room. I would rate it as a 3 star hotel. Nothing fancy but good hotel.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,571 reviews
Price from$232.38per night
Peppers Bluewater Resort, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort is a 4.5-star hotel close to the shores of Lake Tekapo.

I was surprised by the staff’s offer of getting free passes to Lake Tekapo pools. I was not informed that I will be given free passes and I should have save almost $150 for the all day pass in the pools. Maybe next time I will check with the staff before paying for the Lake Tekapo pools.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
3,123 reviews
Price from$131.61per night
Lake Tekapo Cottages, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Surrounded by tall pine trees and a large garden, Lake Tekapo Cottages offers stunning mountain views. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free secure parking.

Staff is awesome! I love the cottage.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
1,212 reviews
Price from$132.81per night
Stay In Tekapo Backpackers, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, BBQ area and free WiFi, Stay In Tekapo Backpackers is located in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson.

Location
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
481 reviews
Price from$102.63per night
Skyblue Tekapo, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Skyblue Tekapo offers accommodations in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Convenient location, very clean, roomy bathroom, nice patio with furniture. Having been traveling for quite awhile it was so great that they had free laundry facilities on site!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
519 reviews
Price from$210.69per night
Matariki Star, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Matariki Star offers free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Lake Tekapo. The vacation home is 28 miles from Mt. Dobson. Guests can use the a tennis court.

It's new building and has eve6what is required for a large family to stay and the host is very responsive
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
464 reviews
Price from$138.85per night
Mount Cook Station Shearers Quarters Lodge, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Featuring garden views, Mount Cook Station Shearers Quarters Lodge in Lake Tekapo features accommodations, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge.

Super easy to collect keys that were left for us in a secure box. The shared kitchen is large and well equipped. Lovely living space and even with several other couples staying it never felt cramped or busy. Clean shared bathrooms and comfy beds. A lovely stay
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
299 reviews
Price from$118.33per night
Star River, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Star River provides air-conditioned rooms in Lake Tekapo. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge.

Location! The apartment is located not far from Lake Tekapo and its restaurant area!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
131 reviews
Price from$220.35per night
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What Guests Said About Lake Tekapo:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    We we very disappointed with our stay and would only...

    We we very disappointed with our stay and would only recommend it as a last resort. The room was clean and adequate, but was small and pokey, and the long hallways narrow. The view was partially obscured by other buildings. The hotel restaurant is closed at night, so no in house bar or food. We found an excellent restaurant in front of the lake. Overall ,overpriced and barely adequate… there must be somewhere better?
    Mary
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The apartment was extremely well appointed & super...

    The apartment was extremely well appointed & super comfortable. Loved the heated floor in the bathroom. So much room to move about. The manager was fantastic & so helpful. He is amazing. We would recommend Mantra Lake Tekapo to any of our family or friends passing through the region.
    Coby
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I have been going there since 1987 and it has never lost its...

    I have been going there since 1987 and it has never lost its charm. The lake is a beautiful turquoise colour. Mount John is a great place to see the Southern Alps. Mount Cook is nearby. There is a ski field in winter. It is an easy drive from Queenstown or Christchurch.
    Simon
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Great place to visit beautiful view.

    Great place to visit beautiful view. Colour photos turn out fantastic due to lighting, lake environment colours. Sky at night best I've seen. Rented large house for our family gathering. In advance Contacted Four Square Tekapo they offered to cook chickens, make vegetarian dish, supplied all our food. Also made salads supplied breads, deserts, drinks. We were so pleased with the service this store provided. Perfect. Would of loved to stay longer.
    Allison
    New Zealand
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Lake Tekapo is beautiful and very relaxing but only needs a...

    Lake Tekapo is beautiful and very relaxing but only needs a couple of days to be seen thoroughly. There's a pleasant, flat walk along and above the shoreline that's not too taxing for younger children and there are trails and hot spring pools for older kids/adults. There's also mini golf or ice skating, depending on what time of the year you go. Shops are very limited and those available are overpriced - if you are staying self-catered, try to bring food with you or eat out. Thoroughly recommend 25 degree - they don't take bookings so you'll need to get there as they open (for dinner) or be prepared to wait/come back later. Another downside is the inconsiderate behaviour of some of the other tourists - if you're trying to get any decent photos of the Good Shepherd church or stars, you'll need to go very early/very late or find a secluded place for night photos. Some people seemed unaware that this is a spot for limited light so had car headlights on full whilst sitting outside the church - which made our photographers trip a bit wasted.
    Nicola
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lake Tekapo is a lovely town with beautiful views of the...

    Lake Tekapo is a lovely town with beautiful views of the mountains and lakes. Lots of lovely walking trails and places to explore in and around the lakes. There are great cycling trails in the area too. Mountain Cook in only a short distance away. There are hot springs and pools to visit and great places to eat at.
    Sharon
    New Zealand

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Lake Tekapo

  • Avg. price/night: $138.25
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,123 reviews
    The staff was amazing. I specifically chose Lake Tekapo to satisfy my decades old dream of taking pictures of the milky way. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about my project. So helpful on camera settings and post processing suggestions. What a delight. Oh. And the pictures. I was able to get stunning photos of the church and milky way at about 8pm (May 22nd). I came back later at about 9:30pm. The clouds had moved in and almost no stars were visible. Lesson learned.
    Jonathan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $231.82
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 53 reviews
    This is an excellent property with a great view of Lake Tekapo. The property is double glazed and well insulated and catches the sun well so is very warm. The beds were very comfortable and two bath rooms made for a great family stay. The kitchen is well equipped and the fittings throughout the house are all of a high standard. It was only a 10 minute walk down to the waterfront restaurants. Very easy pickup and return of key. The living area is spacious with great views..
    Tim
    Family with young children
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 236 reviews
    Beautiful one bedroom apartment with stunning 180 views of Lake Tekapo.. The apartment is upgraded with little details that just adds extra comfort feeling like home.. heated floors, wide balcony, and open roof for stargazing were the highlights. Its beautiful than the pics on the listing. Amazing host too and timely communication. Will definitely be coming back for this airbnb.. Thanks Kaori and Ban.
    ChaitaliS
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $258.20
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,571 reviews
    This was our 2nd stay within a week and everything about this boutique hotel is exceptional. The staff are warm and welcoming, the rooms are beautiful with endless lake and Mountain views, so close to everything that Lake Tekapo offers and the complimentary breakfast is simply amazing. We plan to stay here every time we visit the area, definitely earned its 5 star rating, an absolute stunner!
    Jeanette
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $199.22
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 423 reviews
    Absolutely fantastic experience. I loved being able to sit by the large windows and enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Tekapo. It was only a quick 2-3 minute drive to the town center, but the hotel itself was in a peaceful and quiet area. The bed was really comfortable, and I especially liked having a skylight right above it.
    Chen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $92.91
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,533 reviews
    Oh this place has the WOW factor. Superb views of Lake Tekapo, super clean, comfortable beds, FANTASTIC kitchen with so much room and so well equipped. The Hist John us a lovely man who went out of his way to help us. Friendly staff. Such a great place to stay. I’ll definitely be back 👍😊
    Robyn
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $172.05
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 114 reviews
    The house was huge! Plenty of space to chill and relax. The property was facing Lake Tekapo so the views in the morning were amazing. Got the keys from the lock box so it was really hassle free. I could arrive late and still get in easily.
    Gms
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $138.85
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 56 reviews
    The property was well decorated, had a great full kitchen and several heating alternatives. The position was quiet with an excellent view of Lake Tekapo and the snow capped mountains.
    Pia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $102.75
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,860 reviews
    Stunning scene from our ensuite. The staff was very friendly and didn’t blame us for accidentally broke the pot. Complete facilities in the Holiday Park. Really a good experience!
    Chen Wei
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $108.67
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,888 reviews
    friendly staff on reception, room very clean and comfortable, although hotel is on main state highway - you couldnt hear any road noise. Our room had great view over Lake Tekapo
    Amanda
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 84 reviews
    Great cosy apartment close to all facilities and sights of Lake Tekapo. Easy drive to Mount Cook NP. Apartment had all that we needed with nice balcony to enjoy a sundowner.
    Martin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $228.20
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 69 reviews
    Exceptional location. Beautiful view. House was warm when we arrived as heating had been left on for our arrival. Short walk to Lake Tekapo village. Clean.
    Margaret
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $171.45
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 926 reviews
    Fantastic service from the Manager at Mantra Lake Tekapo. He went beyond & above with his help for us. Loved the apartment & didn't want to leave.
    Coby
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 84 reviews
    Absolutely lovely location. The place has everything you need and is modern. Very close to shops and easy access to main road from Lake Tekapo.
    Florent
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $90.25
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,472 reviews
    The rooms were clean, well maintained. Toilets and kitchen was well maintained as well. Loved the view from the backpackers space.
    Arthy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $135.23
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,208 reviews
    central with view of stunning Lake Tekapo waterfront, handy to food options. no need to use car once arrived
    richard
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $132.81
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 383 reviews
    great accommodations & location. fabulous view of Lake Tekapo!
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $108.67
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,888 reviews
    This was my 2nd stay in this hotel. Great stay in lake tekapo!
    Carmenn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $152.13
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 847 reviews
    Comfortable room with lovely views of Lake Tekapo
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $171.45
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 926 reviews
    Just nearby Lake Tekapo
    Syuhada
    Group