3.5-star Lake Tekapo motel steps from Dark Sky Project
This motel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free.
Lake Tekapo Village Motel offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers and fans. This Lake Tekapo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Lake Tekapo Village Motel features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
Lake Tekapo Village Motel has designated areas for smoking.
Languages
English
Property amenities
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
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 elevator
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 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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
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Lake Tekapo Village Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 1003 reviews
10 - Excellent
499
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1003 reviews
8 - Good
357
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1003 reviews
6 - Okay
110
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1003 reviews
4 - Poor
22
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews
2 - Terrible
15
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Raghu
Traveled with family
Apr 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property for a family was very good with seperate room with 2 twin beds and a kitchenette. Its very convenient to Dark sky project.
We arrived late, but the front desk was nice to have the keys tucked in for our self checkin. That reduced a bit of anxiety.
Downside is that the interior is bit showing age. The room door was cracked and broken. It looked bad . Wish they had patched up and made it look normal. so reduced star.
Raghu
10/10 Excellent
Tamara
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Great location close to a great range of restaurants. comfortable, clean. Good hotel but a little hard to find. It would be a good gateway to Mt Cook (unfortunately the weather closed in on us).
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Kimberly
Apr 9, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Bare minimum of everything. Bed not comfortable. Noisy. Friendly staff. Cleanliness was mediocre.
A pleasant one night stay at the motel. Very lovely lady on reception. Motel is right in the middle of Tekapo. Some OK restaurants nearby and a supermarket in walking distance. Parking was free outside the motel. Room was comfortable. Very useful to have laundrette facilities at the motel ($4 each for washer and dryer). Breakfast was a voucher for a nearby cafe and breakfast was OK. Overall perfect for one night, although compared to other stops we’ve made in New Zealand, it wasn’t the best value.
We enjoyed our stay, the location was perfect for us. Lots of options for dining. The rooms are a bit outdated. Very well maintained and clean. Overall a good experience.
We stayed for one night at this hotel. Convenient location with lots of amenities around. No staff there upon arrival or departure, however the check in process was easy. Unfortunately there was no parking at all available. The room was clean and had a bathtub with jets. Comfortable bed and lots of clean towels. A nice stay overall. 2 coupons for a free breakfast at a nearby restaurant were a nice touch.
The property was convenient and the balcony was great. The only downside was staying in Unit 14, there was a security light that came on and off all night from an adjoining property. The glass door needs blockout.