Lake Tekapo Village Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Dark Sky Project

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Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Lakeview Studio (Upstairs)
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Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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14 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sheepdog Statue
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Lakeview Two-Bedroom Suite (Upstairs)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio (Ground Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Lakeview Studio (Upstairs)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Two-Bedroom Suite (Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

Two-Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio (Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two-Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Lake Tekapo

In Lake Tekapo .With a stay at this Lake Tekapo motel, you'll be steps from Dark Sky Project and within a 10-minute walk of Cowans Hill Walkway. Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowans Hill Walkway - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

3.5-star motel near Dark Sky Project
As a guest of Lake Tekapo Village Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lake Tekapo motel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lake Tekapo Village Motel offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers and fans. This Lake Tekapo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Lake Tekapo Village Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lai Ha

Travelled with family
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

CHUNCHING

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

The stairs were somewhat difficult to manage with our luggage. The area was noisy. We could easily hear the people in the area across from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Neville

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiu Seng

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

8/10 Good

Jingjing

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD (XU)

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Staff very friendly. Some items in the 2bed apartment need replacing and a bit of a clean. But overall very happy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny, Blenheim

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
beautiful location Room was good breakfast voucher was for the worst breakfast ever doughboys is terrible uncooked eggs,half cooked toast,old tough sausage, basically inedible bfast didnt even bother with 2nd day stay was great but find another bfast place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

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

8/10 Good

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean older style motel. Big room though. View of lake... and carpark. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location.Walking distance to activities,stores,restaurants and shopping.Mila was very helpful with check in. She also helped me book the Star Gazing activity that same day I arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was in a great area. Located near shops and dining places. Also close to attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILSUN

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Stephanie, Westbrook

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility was very well positioned
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

6/10 Okay

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Houda

Travelled with family
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

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

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

Jin Jong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

KUANG-SHEN

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