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Our top choices for Canterbury hotels on the lake

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.

1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (710 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, shame restaurant was closed during our trip as it would have been handy. Plenty of parking and good location."
Australia
Kim
The Godley Hotel
A row of modern waterfront homes with balconies, connected by a dock.

2. Peppers Clearwater Resort Christchurch

Peppers Clearwater Resort Christchurch
4.5 star property
Northwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (748 reviews)
"I loved this place. It was absolutely stunning with the lake front view. Quiet and peaceful - exactly what I needed."
Australia
Muthuthantirige
Peppers Clearwater Resort Christchurch
A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

3. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo
4.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (728 reviews)
"Clean apartment and nice stay."
Canada
Dominic
Mantra Lake Tekapo
A pool area with steps leading to a deck overlooking a lake and snow-capped mountains.

4. Lakestone Lodge

Lakestone Lodge
5.0 star property
Pukaki
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"Wonderful place: the location and the views, the comfort, and the food were all great. "
United States
Adrian
Lakestone Lodge
A view from a room with a stone floor and wooden ceiling through an open door, overlooking a grassy field, a lake, and mountains.

5. Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat
5.0 star property
Ben Ohau
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"It was nice and quiet. Food and service was fantastic. We just struck a bad time with the weather "FOG""
Australia
Olaf
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat
A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

6. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,422 reviews)
"This was beautiful place that was walkable to the cafes and lake!"
Singapore
Aloysius
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A two-story building with a green roof, multiple balconies, and a sign for Lake Tekapo Village Motel.

7. Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Lake Tekapo Village Motel
3.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great view"
Canada
Lucie-Catherine
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
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8. Mountain Chalets Motel

Mountain Chalets Motel
3.0 star property
Twizel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (962 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable, and definitely value for money. The town is quiet and peaceful, with plenty of yummy food options nearby. Had a lovely stay overall! ☺️"
Singapore
YanQi
Mountain Chalets Motel
A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

9. Aorangi Motel

Aorangi Motel
4.0 star property
Fairlie
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (487 reviews)
"This is the second time I have stayed here on the way to Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo. The apartments are always well presented with beutiful plants and houseware. Very nice place to stay and great location."
Australia
Daniel
Aorangi Motel
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a window overlooking a wooden deck.

10. Pinewood Motels

Pinewood Motels
3.0 star property
Fairlie
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (499 reviews)
"Nice and clean and friendly staff at check in ."
Australia
Scott
Pinewood Motels
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