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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Map
12 Sealy St, Lake Tekapo, 7999
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cowans Hill Walkway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sheepdog Statue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About this property

Lake Tekapo Cottages

3-star Lake Tekapo guest house walkable to Church of the Good Shepherd
Along with express check-out, this smoke-free guesthouse has a garden and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. Change of towels is available on request.
Lake Tekapo Cottages offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 42-cm Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. This Lake Tekapo guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2024.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Lake Tekapo Cottages features a terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hot springs guesthouse also offers a picnic area and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Lake Tekapo Cottages is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 7 buildings
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-cm smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lake Tekapo Cottages House
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Lake Tekapo Cottages Guesthouse
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Lake Tekapo Cottages Guesthouse
Lake Tekapo Cottages Lake Tekapo
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Lake Tekapo Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 468 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
To be charged $45 to wash a pillow slip is outrageous. Presumably all towels & linen used are washed after using accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the birch cottage. Well maintained and walkable distance to good shepherd church.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old building so has a couple of minor issues but the new owners are in the middle of doing renos so I'm sure these will be fixed up soon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cottage was very good,had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable and it was very well equipt. Bit of noise in morning from building works and TV kust did not work as kept loosing signal.Staff nice & liked location,would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, still under renovations. Will be even better when reno complete.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The fridge was not functioning when we arrived. It had apparently been switched off for cleaning and not switched on again. The bed lacked electric blankets. This strikes us as strange given that Tekapo is reported as being the coldest town in the country... The unit was a little bit tired and in need of new paint and fittings e.g. the toilet roll holder. On the plus side, the spa pool was great and the outlook onto a small park, pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keiman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, rented the two bedroom cabin for two nights and everything was as expected. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Anand

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa not working, electrical points not working, very average cleanliness, window blinds not fully functi
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cottage near the lakeshore
Great 2 bedroomed cottage in tge woods just a short walk from the lakeshore.
Cottage
Church
Mountains & Lake
Bridge
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Darryn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn't really like this property.The staff were nice enough but the property itself was really run down and not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Upul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, access and carers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank

Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chung Hin Aaron, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely located in a tranquil corner near the famous Church and very photogenic Lake Tekapo. Within walking distance to the main strip and very close to the Tekapo Springs. The place itself was very comfortable with TV Wifi, full kitchen and laundry machine -- ideal for a family of four who want to spend a week by the lake. I hope to come again when the weather
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

VARGHESE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little quirky spot to stay. Only issue was fridge was not working properly. Let the operator know. Hopefully it was resolved before the next guest stayed in the cottage we were in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JI

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the wooden house itself is the parts of scenery
Lake Tekapo Cottages is a group of small cabin in the woods by the lake, very close to The Church of the Good Shepherd. The interior and exterior of the cabin are well managed, and the interior of the cabin is clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious
The accommodation was spacious and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for exploring Lake Tekapo
Owner was very friendly and welcoming. We stayed in the Eastwing cottage, which was very spacious and well-equipped. Comfy bed & powerful shower. The washing machine was an unexpected added bonus! There was also free onsite parking. Excellent location - very peaceful and just a short walk to the lake and town where there was a good selection of restaurants and shops. All in all, it was a very comfortable 2-night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay in Rowan’s Cottage, cute and cosy and a pleasant walk from the cottage to walking trails, shops and cafes. Very friendly host, Steve, who welcomed us to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Mia

We were very disappointed because when we arrived, the property told us they double booked the room. We were not able to stay at the cabin because the other party arrived first. The owner did pay for us to stay at a local motel, but obviously we would have preferred to stay at the cabin we had actually booked. This was a big let down!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay
Amazing small cottage. Very close to Lake Tekapo and the town. Near restaurants and supermarket. Management and staff were very friendly and extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024