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Lake Tekapo Village Motel

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

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Lakeview Studio (Upstairs)
Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment | Living area
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Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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14 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sheepdog Statue
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Lakeview Two-Bedroom Suite (Upstairs)

Lakeview Two-Bedroom Suite (Upstairs)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio (Ground Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Lakeview Studio (Upstairs)

Lakeview Studio (Upstairs)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Suite (Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment

Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment

Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Two-Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio (Accessible)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio (Accessible)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Two-Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Lake Tekapo motel include Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue.
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What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowans Hill Walkway - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Lake Tekapo Scenic Resort
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Lake Tekapo Village Motel
Lake Tekapo Village
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Tekapo Village Motel Tekapo
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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.

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 14-minute walk away.

Lake Tekapo Village Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Glenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was no bowls to eat our fruit and yoghurt and 4 tiny milks had to last for 2 people for 2 days as they didn’t clean or restock after the first day
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jingjing

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD (XU)

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Staff very friendly. Some items in the 2bed apartment need replacing and a bit of a clean. But overall very happy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny, Blenheim

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasantly surprised after reading reviews. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
beautiful location Room was good breakfast voucher was for the worst breakfast ever doughboys is terrible uncooked eggs,half cooked toast,old tough sausage, basically inedible bfast didnt even bother with 2nd day stay was great but find another bfast place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view, lots of space, excellent condition
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean older style motel. Big room though. View of lake... and carpark. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location.Walking distance to activities,stores,restaurants and shopping.Mila was very helpful with check in. She also helped me book the Star Gazing activity that same day I arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was in a great area. Located near shops and dining places. Also close to attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILSUN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located just beside the bus stop and the dark-sky star-gaze starting point. So, it is very convenient. This convenience is significant in view of the unpredictable windy/raining condition in the area and the time of star gazing (after 10pm). Another thing I like the hotel is the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie, Westbrook

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility was very well positioned
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
The location was great. However, there was no working safe and no microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Houda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay in our penthouse. James was so friendly, helpful and answered all our enquiries with patience and helpful suggestions. Rooms were clean, living room was cosy with a beautiful view of the lake…a nice stay for a family. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiyoteru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very combinient to go anywhere in the village.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Beautiful views

Beautiful views from the room. Helpful and knowledgeable reception staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jin Jong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

KUANG-SHEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too pricey. No microwave in room. Quiet and not bad location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Get what you pay for in Tekapo

Get what you pay for in a tourist hot spot, so can't expect too much considering the price vs other hotels. Shower is very small with roof that makes it feel tiny. There was a used tissue left in the shower also. Otherwise it was fine for the night, very handy location being in the middle of the village. Nice view from the deck in our upstairs room. It's a bit noisy with other guests on the wooden walkway and there isnt a blind for the frosted main door, so the room stays quite light during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

AYA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025