Lake Tekapo Travel Guide

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Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 out of 5
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is 7.775.173 ₫ per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
7.775.173 ₫
8.941.449 ₫ total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren Footbridge are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (356 reviews)
The front desk Chinese girl was so sweet, helpful and friendly. Luck the hotel hired such a great lady.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Haka House Lake Tekapo
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

3 out of 5
2 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is 3.602.298 ₫ per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
3.602.298 ₫
4.142.643 ₫ total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (621 reviews)
Thanks great place to stay breakfast great

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

The Godley Hotel
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
The price is 4.708.718 ₫ per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
4.708.718 ₫
5.415.026 ₫ total
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,230 reviews)
The room was clean and the views were beautiful. Location is great, right on the lake across from the restaurants and star gazing tours. Parking area was full and difficult to find a space near the room. Overall, it was a very good choice to see and experience this beautiful lake.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,230 reviews)
The room was clean and the views were beautiful. Location is great, right on the lake across from the restaurants and star gazing tours. Parking area was full and difficult to find a space near the room. Overall, it was a very good choice to see and experience this beautiful lake.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge

3 out of 5
11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)
Clean and staff was very attentive to our needs

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Skyrim Lodge
The Huts at Lakes Edge

The Huts at Lakes Edge

1 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Stay at this campsite in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Great location. Modern cabin with view and great facilities. Easy check in. Walking distance to town, dining, lake, walking trails and springs.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

The Huts at Lakes Edge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lake Tekapo

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 67%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 20%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful lake (sadly only stayed one night!)

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

If you can ask for an upstairs room on the front for an excellent view of the lake

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The Lake was beautiful, peaceful and very picturesque. The Lake itself was not in any way exploited for tourism and spoilt

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Scenery defies description