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The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Lake Tekapo with free parking

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Outdoor dining
Cafe
Exterior
Standard Room, Lake View | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
The Godley Hotel sits near the Church of the Good Shepherd, offering a cozy lobby with a fireplace and garden views. Travelers can start their day with a full breakfast before visiting Tekapo Springs and Mount John Observatory, returning to use the hotel's high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room, Lake View | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mount John Observatory - 20 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Godley Hotel

Hotel near Church of the Good Shepherd
Located close to Tekapo Springs and Mount John Observatory, The Godley Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 58 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 to 37 for adults and NZD 25 to 37 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Jack Rabbit

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.75 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25 to 37 for adults, and NZD 25 to 37 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Godley Hotel
Godley Hotel Lake Tekapo
Godley Lake Tekapo
The Godley Hotel Hotel
The Godley Hotel Lake Tekapo
The Godley Hotel Hotel Lake Tekapo

Frequently asked questions

Is The Godley Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Godley Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Godley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Godley Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Godley Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Church of the Good Shepherd, Tekapo Springs, and Lake Tekapo. Mount John Observatory and Lake Pukaki are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

The Godley Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 606 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

YASUHIDE

Liked: Staff & service
The location was good, and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, friendly staff and comfortable beds!! Really warm room in Winter. Cafe downstairs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Saumil

Liked: Staff & service
Bed we’re not comfy and next door room was room service storage and lot of noice of staff coming until they finish the shift, otherwise no major issue
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good location

Quick check in. Room was a bit dated, but expected appearance. Overall in good condition. View of the lake from the room was fantastic, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Would recommend

It was a good motel, it served its purpose for visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic hotel, close to shops and cafe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lstb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, available early, friendly staff, convenient because walkable distance to everything Would be nice to have some options for drinks and snacks in the lounge after the café closes. Way better when the fire is on !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The front desk was very helpful with options for dinner. Mirror in the bathroom needed replacing but overall was a comfortable night’s stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, great view from room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, comfortable stay. Great location

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is brilliantly situated on beautiful Lake Tekapo. I was glad I paid for a lake view - it was so worth it. The room was simple and a bit shabby but had everything I needed for one night, and I was able to park very close. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room by the lake, walking distance to church of good shepperd and dining option near by
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Magdalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bathroom need more ventilation due to steam from the shower. The paint on the ceiling was coming off. The water temperature of shower was extreme with no moderation temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly checkin staff, upgraded to room overlooking the Lake which was great and much appreciated. Easy walking distances to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wuttichai

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closed to lake and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and room with a view of lake and sky new cafe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nittaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is about 5 minutes walk from bus station and supermarket.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

future

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathtub is not clean. There are no amenities. You have to prepare your own. It's located in the center of the city, so it's very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wuhua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of Lake Tekapo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

Good location

Adequate without being special
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maryann

Not far from the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
decent sized room & clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful town with good dining options. Building we were in could use some minor upgrades, but happy overall for two of us for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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