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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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Lake Tekapo Village Motel is steps from scenic Cowans Hill Walkway and the picturesque Church of the Good Shepherd. Guests can relax in the garden or use on-site laundry facilities. The motel offers free in-room WiFi, helpful tour assistance, and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Lakeview Two-Bedroom Suite (Upstairs) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lakeview Two-Bedroom Suite (Upstairs)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio (Ground Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Lakeview Studio (Upstairs)

Lakeview Studio (Upstairs) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lakeview Studio (Upstairs)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Two-Bedroom Suite (Accessible)

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Suite (Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment

Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio (Accessible)

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio (Accessible)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Backpacker _Dorm bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker _Dorm bed

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Backpacker _Private Room 4 beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Backpacker _Private Room 4 beds

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
14 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Batter - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Motel near Dark Sky Project
Located close to Cowans Hill Walkway and Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo Village Motel provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake Tekapo Village Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Hair dryers and shampoo

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the 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
Lake Tekapo Scenic
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Lake Tekapo Village Motel
Lake Tekapo Village
Lake Tekapo Scenic Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Tekapo Village Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Tekapo Village Motel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Dark Sky Project, Cowans Hill Walkway, and Church of the Good Shepherd. Sheepdog Statue and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Lake Tekapo Village Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Qiu Seng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room with decent breakfast provided
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

YiChao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai Ha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The basic needs of the hotel facilities are complete, the cleanliness is very good, the nearby environment is very quiet and beautiful, and I would choose to stay in this Motel again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across from Dark Sky Reserve. Convenient location by the lake with nearby restaurants, market, park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was basic, but fine. A bit dated, but clean. The location was very convenient to activities in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donlaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located on city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

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

8/10 Good

Jenny

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility was very well positioned
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

Arthur

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

Great staff

Lovely staff, very welcoming and friendly. Comfortable warm room with a nice bath. Great location Really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

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

8/10 Good

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous views out over the lake. Good sized room and decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILSUN

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

10/10 Excellent

Houda

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

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very warm and had a great view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, warm and cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent lodge

It's a good place to stay, so comfortable and good view of lake and location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and well furnished. A very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location. Comfort ++ Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, a lovely view out over the lake and although close to bus stops and backpackers, very quiet. A microwave would have been great to reheat meals but otherwise well equiped and clean. Close to everything including the supermarket, cafes and Dark Sky. It was a very relaxing 2 nights there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

4/10 Poor

KUANG-SHEN

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