Village Centre, State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
What's nearby
Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk
Church of the Good Shepherd - 9 min walk
Sheepdog Statue - 10 min walk
Tekapo Springs - 4 min drive
Mount John Observatory - 20 min drive
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 163 min drive
Restaurants
Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk
Mackenzie's Stonegrill - 1 min walk
Kohan Restaurant - 2 min walk
Jack Rabbit - 4 min walk
Reflections Cafe & Restaurant - 1 min walk
About this property
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
Lake Tekapo Village Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Tekapo. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
19 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Free offsite parking within 66 ft
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ski lessons nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Hot springs nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Garden
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Lake Tekapo Scenic Resort
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Lake Tekapo Village Motel
Lake Tekapo Village
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Frequently asked questions
Does Lake Tekapo Village Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lake Tekapo Village Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Lake Tekapo Village Motel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and segway rentals. Lake Tekapo Village Motel also has a garden.
What's the area around Lake Tekapo Village Motel like?
Lake Tekapo Village Motel is a short 9-minute walk from Church of the Good Shepherd and 10 minutes' walk from Sheepdog Statue. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Nov 3, 2024
1 night stay
Excellent location
Rayhana
Rayhana, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 25, 2024
Closeness to village
Broken shower door, water over floor
Dirty cups in room
No housekeeping during stay
No sink to wash up plates & mugs
This is not a four star property, 3 star at best
The room rate not at 4 star rate
Glenn
Glenn, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 22, 2024
Location makes everything within walking distance
Only negative is the shower was leaking a lot of water and the door would not shut.
matthew
matthew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 21, 2024
Very nice to have the room warmed up upon our arrival
esther
esther, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
Thank you for having us. Great service, great location to access everything in town, good view. In the wheelchair accessible room it was doable.
Jemma
Jemma, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
It was a perfect spot for an overnight stay. Beautiful views and comfortable accommodation.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 13, 2024
Dorms were in good enough condition. The area is near lots of restaurants and activities so that was a major plus!
Martha
Martha, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Brooke
Brooke, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 27, 2024
Overall had everything we required for our night stay. Clean and tidy. A nice view of the lake from our balcony. However the exterior veranda light coming through the frosted glass door was very annnoying and it couldn’t be switched off plus it didn’t help that the heater in our room worked really too well. We couldn’t regulate or turn it off so we tried to let outside air flow into the room which was hard the night we stayed because it was raining and the rain would blow into the room. Thankfully there was a ceiling fan which helped a bit but our disturbed nights sleep was very hot and uncomfortable. Couldn’t advise anyone in the morning as office was unattended when we checked out.
Ian
Ian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Great location and views of the lake. Clean and comfortable. Parking right outside the door. Perfect.
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 21, 2024
Great location
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 21, 2024
Not really 4 stars but it was warm and cosy and had a view of Lake Tekapo! Good for families!
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 15, 2024
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 15, 2024
Location location location. Parked up the car and walked. Walked to the lake, walked to the church, walked to the supermarket, the shops, the restaurants. And the sunrise over the mountains and lake, beautiful.
Chris den
Chris den, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Fantastic overnight stay. Convenient to everything and great facilities
Derek
Derek, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 9, 2024
The motel is a bit dated. The room was so hot even with the heater on the lowest setting. We had to get up in the night and keep opening the door to let so heat out. The location is good - right across from the dark sky project and beach. The playground has a fun zip line for adults and kids. The huge complaint is the price of food. Some examples, $25 NZD for eggs and bacon, $32 NZD for a bowl a ramen?! There is a four square so I suggest picking up what you can there. If I went back, I would only get a room with a kitchenette to cook meals.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Absolutely fantastic stay. Great location
Very friendly staff and the Studio rooms were great with everything you need.
Abbey
Abbey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 31, 2024
In centre of Tekapo. Across road to observatory, lake and close to shops/cafes. Great central place to stay.
Julie
Julie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 27, 2024
Rosemary
Rosemary, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 25, 2024
This was a spot for a night stop over. We arrived at 1805 and the sign said the office closes at 1800. They left a key but no lights on the way to our room. We had to use a flashlight to unlock the room while carrying our bags. The room had a bad smell which may have been a new carpet but something like BO. Never interacted with staff. The free breakfast was worth the price. The village was not that nice. We moved on right after breakfast.