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Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Property class: 2

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A golf course with a flag, a person standing, and another person sitting on the grass.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted light fixtures.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A snow-covered outdoor area with picnic tables and a building.
A guinea pig in a grassy outdoor area with a wooden fence and a wooden structure in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

Explore the area

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11 Aorangi Crescent, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Tekapo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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

A room with three beds, each with colorful striped bedding, a large window with a view of trees and mountains, and a hanging lamp.

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

A room with four single beds, each with a blue bedspread and a patterned pillow. There are three framed pictures on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Economy Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with two beds, a chair, a window with curtains, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with three beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A room with three beds, each with colorful striped bedding, a large window with a view of trees and mountains, and a hanging lamp.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Quadruple Room, Garden View

A room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a small wooden chair.

Classic Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. 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
  • Lake Tekapo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 7 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

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
  • 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • 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
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Tailor Made Tekapo Backpackers Hostel
Tailor Made Backpackers Hostel
Tailor Made Backpackers
Tailor Made Tekapo Backpackers Hotstel
Tailor Made Tekapo
Tailor Made Tekapo Backpackers
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel Lake Tekapo
Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation Guesthouse Hostel
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

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 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel on 18 Aug 2026 start from NZ$142, 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?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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. 79 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 155 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and a really neat property with all the animals.
Starry night
Chicken house
Charming garden and outdoor seating
Cute Guinea pigs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a good exercise their bit old but overall a nice place to stay and relax
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miyuru

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raewyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel feel. Comfy warm rooms. Nice kitchen lounge building. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot. Lovely people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yao

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t see any staff on that day. There's no shampoo, body wash just a handwash in the shower. No face tower, just one hand tower in the shared bathroom/toilet for the whole house. Love the kitchen and lounge area, clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sam

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice warm, clean room. Cool property. There are lots of sports balls to use as well as tennis equipment and a court, all free.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Very clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had the cabin on its own with private bathroom for one night and it suited us perfectly! Comfortable beds and opposite the shared kitchen which was very handy. Moved our bench temporarily to the small private garden for breakfast in the sun. Easy walk to the church and shops Highly Recommended if you like good budget overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

devang pravin

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

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
Verified review

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