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The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Superior Room, Lake View | View from room
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Reception
Superior Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999
  • Cowans Hill Walkway
    2 min walk
  • Dark Sky Project
    5 min walk
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    6 min walk
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    74 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Lake View

Standard Room, Lake View

Standard Room, Lake View

  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Lake Tekapo

When you stay at The Godley Hotel in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Church of the Good Shepherd and Tekapo Springs. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Tekapo and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Mount John Observatory.

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mount John Observatory - 20 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dark Sky Project - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Reflections Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Godley Hotel

Lakefront hotel in Lake Tekapo with free parking
The Godley Hotel offers 58 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Jack Rabbit, for lunch or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Jack Rabbit - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: NZD 32 for adults and NZD 32 for children
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Jack Rabbit

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Fridge

More

  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 32 for adults and NZD 32 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

The Godley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 480 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

benjamard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy from upstairs, especially in the very early hours of the morning (1-2am)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly checkin staff, upgraded to room overlooking the Lake which was great and much appreciated. Easy walking distances to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to everything, easy access
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wing Kin

The ceiling is wooden ply. When the people in the upper room walks the downstairs room is noisy especially at night when you are trying to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nattachai

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenny Chi Kin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to all restaurants and attractions! Hotel rooms are a bit old, toilet flush a bit problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem , best motel for the price range
Best motel in NZ for the price bracket. Modern configuration,super clean,super quite and friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable but this property is directly in front of the lake and next to the church which makes it very accessible. Would highly recommend it. Had breakfast at Jack Rabbit and it was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tidy
Nice and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

shiyu

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities out of date. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was botched together with a lot of poor joinery and the tv was dumb it told us what people were doing like we were blind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome friendly reception woman
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights and was very clean and comfortable and warm would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic hotel, close to shops and cafe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Dural

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A comfortable hotel at beautiful Lake Tekapo. Great location and next to the town centre. The hotels is a bit dated and can do with a make over. Room was small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room by the lake, walking distance to church of good shepperd and dining option near by
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sudarshan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to stay at Lake Taupo
Very good hotel in Lake Taupo. The best part of the hotel is its location - we had a room looking out right onto Lake Taupo and the historical Church. Can't ask for a better location! The room was good, service Ok, parking easily available, etc. So no complaints. Overall quite satisfied with the hotel stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely htl right next to the Village plus views of the Lake Tekapo. The prepaid brekkie was very gd. U get to order ANig Breakfast or any other stuff plus a nice cuppa.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked the standard room for just one night, wasn’t expecting too much since this room was a lot cheaper than most other places in Tekapo, but was very suprised the room was so so nice and had a great view of the lake and surrounding mountains. Would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value
The room was fine except the shower head only came up to my shoulder and I am 6ft 0 inches
Stayed 1 night in May 2024