Lake Tekapo Village Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Lake Tekapo, steps from Dark Sky Project

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View from property
Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
View from property
Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$301
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June

Explore the area

Map
Village Centre, State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Dark Sky Project
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Tekapo Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 70 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Backpacker _Private Room 4 beds

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Fan
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Lakeview Studio (Upstairs)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Two-Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Two-Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Two-Bedroom Suite (Accessible)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Lakeview Two-Bedroom Suite (Upstairs)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Studio (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Studio (Accessible)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Backpacker _Dorm bed

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Fan
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo Village Motel places you steps from Dark Sky Project and within a 10-minute stroll of Cowans Hill Walkway. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Lake Tekapo motel include Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue.

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

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

Motel in Lake Tekapo, steps from Dark Sky Project
As a guest of Lake Tekapo Village Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lake Tekapo motel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lake Tekapo Village Motel offers 19 accommodations with a hairdryer and fans. This Lake Tekapo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

Lake Tekapo Village Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

As of 15 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Tekapo Village Motel on 17 Jun 2025 start from NZ$301.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

No, Lake Tekapo Village Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

There isn't one on site, but The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo is a short 16-minute walk away.

Lake Tekapo Village Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

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 Good

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, central to everything, walking distance. Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Great heating. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location over looking the lake. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with nice view of the lake
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William, Sandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The problem was the coach bed for the 3 rd person was uncomfortable and small. Location and staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. I like that the rooms had patios (ground floor) and balconies (upper floors). Had everything and more than I was expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris, Hendersonville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walls were a bit thin, allowing noises from the next door rooms to be clearly heard. Other than that, the room was clean, location great and checkin was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A night at Tekapo

First night in New Zealand, pleasing view from the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfectly positioned

Lovely little room right in Tekapo Village near all the restaurants and shops and the lakefront. Was easy to go down to the lakefront at night to look at the stars.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful lake and very close to everything. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything....lake, dining, Star gazing Observatory, walking tracks, bike hire.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very central which does mean its was a bit noisy. The accomodation was adequate and clean. There is no daily clean unless you ask which we found a bit odd as we have been all around NZ and it was the first stop that didnt include it. Nice view (just) from balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice, quiet, beautiful location and very convenient to everything. The room has everything you need to be comfortable. Breakfast is very limited. Nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

YOKO

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Paula

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
This is no more than a three star motel under new management. The place has a very off putting smell. We paid for the breakfast but the cafe (I suspect under new management as well) is 1 star at best, my daughter and I both felt ill after eating here and hotel management refused to let us cash in our remaining vouchers so we could eat at a better place. Financially and logistically I understand this but as an experience it added to the bad taste in our mouths. If you stay here DO NOT get the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and vibe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
James at reception was awesome! The process was quick but he took the time to give us some great recommendations for the area. The large penthouse sounds bougie, but it was comfy and spacious - which was great after staying in a few tiny rooms on our journeys. Thanks to all for a fabulous stay! The 30 SECOND walk to meeting tours, dining, drinks and that unbelievably gorgeous lakefront made for lifetime memories!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025