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Lake Tekapo – 315 hotels and places to stay

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.

Comfortable Plenty of room, Good position . Reasonable for one night. rate 7.5 /10
Review score
7.4
Good
3,093 reviews
Price from
$122.58
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Lake Tekapo, Grand Suites Lake Tekapo provides 4-star accommodations with private balconies. 27 miles from Mt. Dobson, the property has ski storage space.

Stayed one night. It was a little bit of a splurge compared to other places we stayed in NZ but was worth it. Very comfortable, clean, great location with a view of the lake and easy walk to restaurants. One of the few places we stayed that had AC and we appreciated being able to cool down the room without letting bugs into open windows at night.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
488 reviews
Price from
$332.32
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Nice boutique hotel.
Review score
8.9
Excellent
1,346 reviews
Price from
$234.36
1 night, 2 adults

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

Good location to walk to/from even after dark. Great breakfast!
Review score
7.9
Good
2,915 reviews
Price from
$122.25
1 night, 2 adults

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

Location
Review score
8.0
Very Good
1,270 reviews
Price from
$121.22
1 night, 2 adults

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.

The apartment is very new and clean. Nice kitchen and wonderful huge shower.
Review score
8.9
Excellent
537 reviews
Price from
$120.87
1 night, 2 adults

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

The environment is so beautiful, especially the host’s farm.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
388 reviews
Price from
$145.21
1 night, 2 adults

Star View offers air-conditioned accommodations in Lake Tekapo. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the vacation home free of charge.

Pros: We were pleasantly surprised with a free upgrade to a more spacious apartment, which gave us plenty of room to relax. The overall layout was comfortable, and it felt more like a home than a hotel. Cons: Unfortunately, the air conditioning was only in the living room, making the bedrooms quite warm during the day. The living room carpet was noticeably dirty, which was disappointing given the overall quality of the space. Small details were overlooked — for example, there were no paper towels provided, which would have been useful. While off-street parking was available, the space was too narrow for easy use, forcing us to park on the street. Overall, the stay had its positives, but a few improvements could make it much better.
Review score
8.8
Excellent
377 reviews
Price from
$129.14
1 night, 2 adults

Offering rooms with a private patio, lake and mountain views and an additional room with a private patio and partial mountain views, Tekapo Heights is just 0.6 mi from Lake Tekapo, a short stroll to...

Peaceful and comfy accommodation.
Review score
8.3
Very Good
913 reviews
Price from
$120.87
1 night, 2 adults

Macaulay House offers accommodations in Lake Tekapo, 27 miles from Mt. Dobson. Both Wifi and private parking are accessible at the vacation home free of charge.

Loved our stay. The house is spacious and has all the facilities. Location is really good as well.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
168 reviews
Price from
$179.47
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    8.0

    Greedy Cow Cafe has lots of delicious breakfast items and...

    Greedy Cow Cafe has lots of delicious breakfast items and our favorites are their croissant with bacon/chicken or ham/cheese and bacon/egg. Coffee is up to standard. Price is reasonable! Nice seating area. Restaurants in the area have limited choices on the menu and prices are on the high side. Best to get some quality local products ie lamb rack and salmon from the nearby Four Square supermarket and cook in the apartment.
    Guest review by
    Sylvia
    Australia
  • Review score
    8.0

    Lake Tekapo is a beautiful Lake indeed, but the restaurants...

    Lake Tekapo is a beautiful Lake indeed, but the restaurants were incredibly expensive, and the food was average. It's reasonably close to Mt Cook, and there are numerous beautiful hikes to do. There is only one ATM in the town at the Four Square Supermarket, and they charge a whopping $7.00 to get cash out. Having said that, if you planned properly, you could get your groceries, and cash from either Christchurch or Queenstown large supermarkets such as Woolworths, and cook your own food if you have the facilities. The scenery on The Hooker Valley walk near Mt Cook was just spectacular, and the view of Lake Tekapo from St John Observer atory was fantastic also. Entrance to this facility is $8.00 per car. We did a boat tour on the Tasman Lake on a beautiful sunny day, and were able to get up close to some very large icebergs. The mountains surrounding the lake are awesome with a snow capped Mt Cook in the Centre. So many other adventures are also available. The boat tour was with Glacier Explorers, and we thought it was brilliant. There is a 1.5klm walk to reach the Lake, but it's mostly flat. So much to do and see, so Lake Tekapo is a great spot to spend a few days....or more
    Guest review by
    Nancy
    Australia
  • Review score
    10.0

    You would freeze with the amazing views and also with the...

    You would freeze with the amazing views and also with the temperatures. If rooms with central heating are essential, the stunning scenery outside will make you brave the cold. Moreover, you will find nice cafes and pleasant restaurants with good meals and good people, who will make you feel warmly welcome.
    Guest review by
    Ademário Iris
    Brazil
  • Review score
    10.0

    Excellent place to stay with amazing views and good...

    Excellent place to stay with amazing views and good facilities. Great options for eating out and leisure activities. Perfect base for visiting Aoraki Mount Cook (get up early and head there for sunrise) and nearby Lake Pukaki. Star gazing a good option if your interested. Plenty of accommodation choices too.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • Review score
    8.0

    I went for Star Watching, unfortunately cancelled due to...

    I went for Star Watching, unfortunately cancelled due to cloud. The Dark Sky Project Team gave a full refund. The facility there is very good. If you are going to eat out book in advance. Restaurants were all very busy. Generally a very 'tourist' based town.
    Guest review by
    Brian
    United Kingdom
  • Review score
    10.0

    Loved the location of our cabin with view of lake and so...

    Loved the location of our cabin with view of lake and so accessible. Loved the convenience of activities like kayaking hire right on the lakes edge. The location of the hot springs within walking distance to camp sight. Loved the rabbits and ducks that were around the campsite and greeted us in the morning. Appreciated very much our upgrade.
    Guest review by
    Janelle
    New Zealand

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  • From $193.02 per night
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 416 reviews
    This is probably my best stay ever in Tekapo, comparing to my previous stay in hotels/motels. Location - very close to town centre Kitchen - great kitchen with gas stoves and a big oven Dining room & lounge - open design with a large dining table Rooms - very comfortable * Balcony - this is the highlight of this property. Instead of heading to the lake side, we could easily turn off the lights and sit comfortably on the couch on the balcony to enjoy the night and stargazing.
    Guest review by
    You
    New Zealand
  • From $234.11 per night
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 1,270 reviews
    The location of the cottage was great, close to the town centre and the lake. Friendly, helpful manager. The cottage is basic and a bit dated, but it's one of the cheaper options in Lake Tekapo and has everyting you need.
    Guest review by
    Adriaan
    Netherlands
  • From $200.19 per night
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 2,187 reviews
    I thought the motel units we stayed in were pretty expensive for what they were although they were very clean and all we needed, but the backpackers was excellent value. Spotless and great amenities.
    Guest review by
    Vanessa
    New Zealand
  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 1,256 reviews
    Great new compact apartment above Lake Tekapo settlement so quiet and relaxing, but only a walk away from the lake
    Guest review by
    James
    United Kingdom
  • From $185.39 per night
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 3,127 reviews
    It is one of the most luxurious and beautiful backpackers I've ever been to. Very clean and convenient
    Guest review by
    Sophie
    New Zealand