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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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Terrace/patio
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Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel is near Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo, perfect for a quick 9-hole round. Relax in the peaceful garden or sunbathe on the terrace. Free WiFi keeps you connected, and the multilingual staff makes travelers feel at home.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Hair dryer
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

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

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Classic Quadruple Room, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Hair dryer
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

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Hair dryer
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) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Lake Tekapo, Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel is next to a golf course. Sheepdog Statue and Mount John Lookout are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo and Tekapo Springs. Church of the Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapō Regional Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and snow tubing.
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11 Aorangi Crescent, Lake Tekapo, 7945

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Japanese Cuisine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rakinui - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Hostel near Church of the Good Shepherd
Located close to The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo and Sheepdog Statue, Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the basketball at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Books, tour/ticket assistance, and bicycle parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Communal kitchens and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Tailor Made Tekapo Backpackers Hostel
Tailor Made Backpackers Hostel
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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

Is Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 66 lbs per pet. There's a fee of NZD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel located?

Situated in Lake Tekapo, this golf hostel is within a 15-minute walk of The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd, and Sheepdog Statue. Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapō Regional Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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