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Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A modern building with large windows and a view of mountains.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a large window offering a view of mountains and a building.
A view from a balcony overlooking a lake with mountains in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a balcony with a view.
A multi-story building with balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Lakeview Two-Bedroom Suite (Upstairs)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Lakeview Two-Bedroom Suite (Upstairs)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Studio (Ground Floor)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Studio (Ground Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Lakeview Studio (Upstairs)

A room with a view of snow-capped mountains and a body of water.

Lakeview Studio (Upstairs)

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

View all photos for Two-Bedroom Suite (Accessible)

Room

Two-Bedroom Suite (Accessible)

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

View all photos for Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Lakeview Penthouse Two-Bedroom Apartment

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

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

Room

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Studio (Accessible)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Studio (Accessible)

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

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

Room

Two-Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor)

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

About the area

Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo Village Motel places you steps from Dark Sky Project and within a short 5-minute stroll of Lake Tekapo. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Lake Tekapo motel include Cowans Hill Walkway and Church of the Good Shepherd.
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What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Japanese Cuisine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

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 a hairdryer and fans. This Lake Tekapo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent 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.

Payment types

  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 per cent

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all 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.

Property class

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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

Lake Tekapo Village Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

No, Lake Tekapo Village Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Lake Tekapo Village Motel?

There isn't one on site, but The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo is a short 14-minute walk away.

Lake Tekapo Village Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, views of lake tekapo are awesome, close to bars and restaurants and breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, breakfast include and awesome view of Lake Tekapo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
View was excellent and with good quality of room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Staff & service
Kitchen was fully equipped and parking was good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room great view
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, good view and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near cafe and restaurant. Room Is very clean . Enjoyed short walk to places of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location & facility
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and handy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was right in town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and comfortable. Very pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in town. Close to the lake. Clean room. Parking onsite. Cooked breakfast was great.
Sunrise at Lake Tekapo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't use laundry, didn't see any staff around. Good location and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic room, but bed was comfy. No aircon though so a bit uncomfortable at night. Fantastic view of the lake from the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a great view of the lake from my second floor studio. Staff were polite and helpful. Easy parking on premises. I would definitely recommend the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and vibe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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