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A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.

1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

13.3 km from Lake Tekapo

Sophie

RM595

RM685 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A lakeside view with chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and mountains.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

A modern restroom with three sinks, a large mirror, and a decorative wall piece.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains through a glass door.

2. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

13.3 km from Lake Tekapo

Mohit

RM411

RM472 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A restaurant with a mountain view, featuring wooden tables and chairs, and large windows.

A restaurant with a mountain view, featuring purple chairs and round tables.

A modern interior with large windows offering mountain views, comfortable seating, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel with multiple buildings, large windows, and snow-covered surroundings.

3. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

38.7 km from Lake Tekapo

Natasha

A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A woman relaxing in a bathtub with a view of a bedroom through a window.

A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.

A person standing by a window with a night sky view, including stars and a visible mountain range.

4. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

13.6 km from Lake Tekapo

Clara

RM1,122

RM1,290 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.

A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.

A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.

5. The Godley Hotel

13.5 km from Lake Tekapo

Daniel

RM418

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.

A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and stone pillars.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a sliding glass door to the outdoors, and a mounted TV.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchairs, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains.

6. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

13.7 km from Lake Tekapo

Suresh

RM1,442

RM1,659 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

A residential area with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and houses with similar architecture.

A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a lake with mountains in the background.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Mantra Lake Tekapo

13.5 km from Lake Tekapo

HARDIK

RM872

RM1,003 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern building with large windows and a view of mountains.

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.

8. Lake Tekapo Village Motel

13.3 km from Lake Tekapo

Ben

Two glasses of white wine on a small table with a view of mountains and a lake.

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and a lake.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains through a balcony, and a table with chairs outside.

A dining area with a view of mountains and a lake, a painting on the wall, and a modern interior design.

9. Ranginui at Lake Tekapo

13.7 km from Lake Tekapo

Stephen

A modern building with multiple units, a parking area, and a grassy landscape with a wooden deck.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a blue armchair.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, toaster, kettle, and microwave.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

10. Woolshed Suites

13.4 km from Lake Tekapo

Whitney

RM486

RM559 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a blue throw, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A row of cabins with solar panels, set against a mountainous backdrop.

A modern room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white table with chairs, and a grey armchair.

A reception desk with a wall displaying city names, two clocks, and a TV screen.

11. Aoraki Court Motel

37.9 km from Lake Tekapo

Leah

RM1,175

RM1,352 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small side table with a plant.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a kitchenette.

A modern house with a wooden deck, large glass windows, and a clear blue sky.

12. RodmanStar Apartment

13.8 km from Lake Tekapo

Michael

A window with a view of a natural landscape, including trees and mountains.

A room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There is a wooden chair and a small table with bottles.

A snow-covered residential area with a stone wall, a bench, and a house with a snow-covered roof.

13. Tekapo1929 Lakefront Villa

13.4 km from Lake Tekapo

Melanie

RM619

RM712 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern house with a sloped roof, large glass windows, and a wooden exterior.

A modern building with a sloped roof and a small entrance.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small round table, a kitchenette, and a large window with a view.

A modern living room with a sofa, TV, and a view through a glass door.

14. Sky Valley

14.2 km from Lake Tekapo

Jayde

RM457

RM525 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A well-maintained lawn with a clear view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A scenic landscape with a road, grassy areas, and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Three Rivers Lodge

13.6 km from Lake Tekapo

Janice

A modern house with a wooden deck and large windows, set against a starry night sky.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and knife block.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel microwave, a brick-patterned backsplash, and a set of knives on the counter.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a towel rack, and a glass shower enclosure.

16. Alpine Studio Coulson

14.2 km from Lake Tekapo

Anonymous traveller

RM436

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern house with a glass door entrance, white brick walls, and a dark roof.

A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A building with a white brick exterior, large windows, and a paved entrance area with a rock garden.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

17. Jero Apartment

14.1 km from Lake Tekapo

Marc

A modern two-story building with large glass doors and windows, a flat roof, and a wooden deck in front.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a brown sofa, a green sofa with red pillows, and a glass coffee table.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

18. StarRain Tekapo

14.1 km from Lake Tekapo

RM708

RM814 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

A room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

A motel sign with the name 'Aorangi Motel' and contact information.

19. Aorangi Motel

33.5 km from Lake Tekapo

Daniel

RM364

RM419 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern mobile home with a patio area featuring a wooden bench, a table, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a television on a stand, and a bookshelf.

A row of compact, modern mobile homes with a gravel driveway and a wooden deck.

20. Mackenzie Motels

33.7 km from Lake Tekapo

Palitha

RM356

RM409 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Tekapo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Star View 3 Bedroom	2.0 1 review	View
Burkes Pass Country Motel	9.2 Wonderful 244 reviews	View
Woolshed Suites	9.4 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Alpine Views Burkes Pass	9.6 Exceptional 64 reviews	View
Lakes Edge Holiday Park	9.0 Wonderful 435 reviews	View

Top Lake Tekapo Hotel Reviews

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, close to town. Lake was directly out front. Short walk to activities. Only negative was no hanging space inside for clothes. Handy having washing machines but I thought a hire fee for an air dryer (clothes horse) was not needed"

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the bathroom heated floor and sky window to watch the night sky. Beautiful location and easy to get to the downtown area with dining options and activities"

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful"

Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was smooth due to communication by the host prior to arrival since check in isn’t actually on site. It was a super smooth process, the location of the rooms are amazing, walkable to all the things. Was super convenient to watch sunrise / sunset & stargazing by the lake"

Haka House Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"Pretty good!"

Peppers Bluewater Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly and helpful we would definitely stay there again"

Skyrim Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I liked the property,but didn’t like the check in proceedure through apps no main office in town."

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

10/10 Excellent

"너무 친절한 남자 직원분이 안내해주셨고, 데카포 호수 바로 앞의 위치가 최고입니다. 도착했더니 펜트하우스로 업그레이드 시켜주셨어요. 건물은 잘 관리되어있어고 매우 청결하고 깨끗했습니다. 넓고 깨끗한 숙소에서 정말 편하게 지낼 수 있었습니다. 데카포 호수에 들르시는 분들께 강추드립니다."

Mantra Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, kitchen was great. Plenty of parking, comfy beds, very safe. No dryer"

Other attractions near Lake Tekapo

A lake surrounded by mountains with snow-capped peaks and a small island with trees.

Mount John Observatory

9.0/10 (338 reviews)

Take an evening tour to see the wonders of the night sky or visit during the day to enjoy the stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains.

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A swimming pool with a mountainous backdrop.

Tekapo Springs

9.0/10 (453 reviews)

Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.

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A bronze statue of a dog standing on a rock against a blue sky with clouds.

Sheepdog Statue

8.6/10 (601 reviews)

Standing proudly before the snow-capped Southern Alps, this famous statue is testament to the high esteem with which sheepdogs are held in this area.

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A stone church under a starry night sky.

Church of the Good Shepherd

9.0/10 (949 reviews)

Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history.

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Mount John Lookout

9.2/10 (178 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Tekapo with a stop at Mount John Lookout. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Lake Tekapō Regional Park

9.0/10 (64 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Tekapō Regional Park, a lovely green space in Tekapo.

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Dark Sky Project

8.2/10 (153 reviews)

Explore the campus of Dark Sky Project during your stay in Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Tekapo?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Tekapo, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Tekapo?

The Godley Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a coffee shop. You'll find it 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Lake Tekapo. Other good choices around the area include Lakes Edge Lodge and Lakes Edge Holiday Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Tekapo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Lake Tekapo.

Hotels near Lake Tekapo

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Our top choices for Lake Tekapo hotels

1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

2. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

3. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

4. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

5. The Godley Hotel

6. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

7. Mantra Lake Tekapo

8. Lake Tekapo Village Motel

9. Ranginui at Lake Tekapo

10. Woolshed Suites

11. Aoraki Court Motel

12. RodmanStar Apartment

13. Tekapo1929 Lakefront Villa

14. Sky Valley

15. Three Rivers Lodge

16. Alpine Studio Coulson

17. Jero Apartment

18. StarRain Tekapo

19. Aorangi Motel

20. Mackenzie Motels

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Top Lake Tekapo Hotel Reviews

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

The Godley Hotel

Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Skyrim Lodge

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Mantra Lake Tekapo

Other attractions near Lake Tekapo

Mount John Observatory

Tekapo Springs

Sheepdog Statue

Church of the Good Shepherd

Mount John Lookout

Lake Tekapō Regional Park

Dark Sky Project

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