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The Godley Hotel

3-star property
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 1800 796 370
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3.3 out of 5
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"Lake view awesome. Close to everything Not a lot of choice of eating as some restaurants weren't not open while we were there " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 20 Oct 2020

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Hotel Description

At The Godley Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs.

All 70 rooms feature TVs with satellite channels, and you can enjoy hair dryers, phones, and desks. Refrigerators and free toiletries are also available.

This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden, and free newspapers in the lobby. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

With a stay at this 3-star Lake Tekapo hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Tekapo Springs and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Mount John Observatory.

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$114* Per night/room 26 Oct. - 27 Oct.

Superior Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, Lake View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

The Godley Hotel ratings based on 325 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.3 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Godley Hotel

Everyone (149) Couples (124) Business (1) Students (1) Family (48)
4 out of 5
Lake view awesome. Close to everything Not a lot of choice of eating as some restaurants weren't not open while we were there

Posted by , from Auckland on 20 Oct. 2020

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23 Oct. 2020 by Jesica, Reception Team

Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive review. We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed the views that our rooms have to offer from the lake. We hope you choose us again in the future for your next stay in Lake Tekapo. Kind Regards, The Godley Hotel

2 out of 5

Posted by on 7 Oct. 2020

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7 Oct. 2020 by Jesica

Dear Guest. Thank you for your lovely feedback. , I am sorry to read that we did not meet your expectations. Please note that we will have further upgrades soon to provide a more pleasant stay. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Kind Regards, Jesica Jelves Aruz Reception Team The Godley Hotel

4 out of 5
Loved the view of the lake and mountains from our room. Did not like the very pathetic excuse for a shower!

Posted by , from Queenstown on 27 Sep. 2020

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30 Sep. 2020 by Claudia, Reservations Manager

Dear Cathy, We appreciate your feedback. I am pleased to hear you liked the location . However i am sorry to read the issue with the shower. Please note that we will have further upgrades soon to provide a more pleasant stay. Again, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Best regards,

4 out of 5

Posted by on 5 Sep. 2020

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6 Sep. 2020 by Jesica

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review. :) Kind Regards, Jesica Reception team The Godley Hotel

5 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Aug. 2020

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24 Aug. 2020 by Jes

Thanks you for your positive feedback !! Best Regards, Jesica, Reception Team, The Godley Hotel

5 out of 5

Posted by on 7 Aug. 2020

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11 Aug. 2020 by Jesica

thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the beautiful scenery this region has to offer. See you again next time. Kind regards Reception Team The Godley Hotel

5 out of 5
Beautiful renovation room. And good cleaning. Unfortunately I couldn’t use Restaurant is still middle of renovation. But, I want to try to next visit.

Posted by , from Queenstown on 4 Aug. 2020

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5 Aug. 2020 by Claudia , Reservations Manager

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing our hotel, and for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again once further upgrades are completed. Kind Regards,

3 out of 5
Location was excellent. Found the room warm and the bed comfortable. We struggled to find the office to check in. Signage was minimal and we had to ask if we were in the right place Our check in time was 2pm. When we arrived at 2pm our room wasn't ready, so we were transferred to a room that was ready. Parking was difficult as the cleaners were using carparks to pile the dirty laundry bags. The room was well set out however the bathroom door wouldnt close properly or lock. Also a few hairs in the bath and on the walls.

Posted by on 26 Jul. 2020

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5 Aug. 2020 by Claudia , Reservations Manager

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing our hotel, and for taking the time to write a review. I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the beautiful scenery this region has to offer. However i am very sorry to hear you had trouble finding the hotel. Please note we will have further upgrades during this year. We apologize about the inconvenience in regards to the parking and the cleanliness of the room. This has been addressed to the Head Housekeeper, as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for taking the time to comment on your stay and we hope to welcome you again once further upgrades are completed. Kind Regards,

3 out of 5
Maintenance not kept up. Taps fell off, shower dribbled, paint peeling.

Posted by , from Nelson on 26 Jul. 2020

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5 Aug. 2020 by Claudia , Reservations Manager

Dear Heather, Thank you for choosing our hotel, and for taking the time to write a review. However i am very sorry to hear that your stay with us did not meet your expectations! . Please note we will have more upgrades for this rooms during this year to provide a more pleasant stay for all of our guests. Again, thank you for taking the time to comment on your stay and we hope to welcome you again once further upgrades are completed. Kind Regards,

3 out of 5
Very clean tidy and presented well staff were very friendly and helpful stunning view we had to on the top floor

Posted by , from napier on 21 Jul. 2020

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21 Jul. 2020 by Claudia , Reservations Manager

Dear Sharon, Thank you for your lovely review! We are happy to see you enjoyed the room and location. Furthermore it is nice to hear about our friendly staff, i will pass the feedback to our team :) See you again next time. Kind regards

About the The Godley Hotel

Location State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945

Property Features

There's a coffee shop/café on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Godley Hotel also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free. This 3-star Lake Tekapo hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Coffee shop
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Airport: Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) (97.3 km / 60.5 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Godley Hotel offers 70 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Lake Tekapo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Smart television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Food & Drink

Jack Rabbit - Onsite café.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests requesting specific accessibility needs should contact this property in advance.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 46 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Godley Hotel

Policies

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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.Disinfectant is used to clean the property.Social distancing measures are in place and guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 46 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.