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Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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11 Aorangi Crescent, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Dark Sky Project
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Tekapo Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room, Garden View

Classic Quadruple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Lake Tekapo

At Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts along with access to basketball. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Lake Tekapo hostel include Sheepdog Statue and Tekapo Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • Greedy Cow
  • Ramen Tekapo
  • ‪Dark Sky Project - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Japanese Cuisine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rakinui - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Lake Tekapo hostel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel offers 16 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Lake Tekapo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Golf carts
  • Playground
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Composting
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: NZD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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 Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$121.74, 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 Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Yep, Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

No, Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Dogs are welcome at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 30 kg per pet.

Is there a golf course on site at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

There is a golf course next to Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel.

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/out, good communication, clean and comfortable room and bathroom. Could do with a mirror in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buildings a little old and dated. Facilities are good however.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yao

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in and check-out. Well equipped kitched, instant hot waterav 24h available or coffee or tea. Close to the town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pets
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEONGMIN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Miyuru, Northcross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place close to the Tekapo lake and they have a good kitchen to make your food and also, they had washrooms and toilets close to the room rather than holiday parks so that's a good advantage.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

NG

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm comfy rooms, good facilities, lovely deco, loved staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a back packers accom it suited us down to the ground.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here, this time I had a room with private shower and toilet, definitely worth the extra money, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yukie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

D

Liked: Cleanliness
Compared of the price I paid, I think it was good. The location is excellent. The room is spacious, the commons kitchen was great. Only the shared shower appeared old and not clean. So I decided not shower that night because I had showered in the morning , and I am going to have a private shower the coming night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Amritpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful experience. However could smell the toilets a little bit while entering the room. Rest everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

BeeBee

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It is self service. If you have issue you won’t know who to look for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here, its a shame it was only one night, all areas are clean and tidy, kitchen is fully equipped, there are common warm areas and even some furry friends
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Lake Tekapo stay

It was ok for a short stay. Would have been better if the kitchen was in the same building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sam, Brisbane

Travelled with partner
This property is well located near Lake Tekapo and the nearby shops, and it has a well equipped kitchen with tennis courts near by
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Travelled with group
Very clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Kathy and lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very dissatisfied
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Sunil

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Fantastic little find.

Very easy check-in. Great location, very peaceful and quiet. Community lounge & kind then fantastic. Room great, beds really comfortable. Garden is just amazing, expecially loved the little red toadstools in the grass.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023