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The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Standard Room, Lake View | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Café
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Lake View | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Room | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Godley Hotel

Lakefront hotel in Lake Tekapo with free parking
A coffee shop/cafe, conference space and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a fireplace at reception and a front desk safe are on-site.
The Godley Hotel offers 58 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Godley Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cowans Hill Walkway. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, conference space and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 6 minutes by foot from Church of the Good Shepherd and a 3-minute drive from Tekapo Springs
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Godley Hotel also features a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Lake Tekapo hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Jack Rabbit – This café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 to 37 for adults and NZD 25 to 37 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Jack Rabbit

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • 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 2.75 per cent 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25 to 37 for adults and NZD 25 to 37 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Reviews

The Godley Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 611 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, right on the Lake Tekapo - great walks. Tourist shops and different restaurants nextdoor. Easy and free parking on the grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic eatery. Jack Rabbit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the new refurbished rooms with a view of the lake and it was absolutely perfect! Ideal to have two beds when travelling with a child, very clean, warm and comfortable. Beautiful bathroom and excellent on site facilities. The lounge with the cosy fire was so nice and breakfast was huge and delicious! Definitely don't let negative reviews put you off. Obviously we don't know what the older rooms are like, but I cannot fault the refurbished room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location, views over lake and close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Magdalene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bathroom need more ventilation due to steam from the shower. The paint on the ceiling was coming off. The water temperature of shower was extreme with no moderation temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seungwan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and cozy when we stayed during winter. Clean. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked that restaurants were within walking distance but make a reservation. Staff were very helpful and provided us with any needed items. Restaurant on property The Jack Rabbit has great breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan, Palmerston North

Travelled with family and small children
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luqman

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Heater doesnt work at all
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, friendly staff and comfortable beds!! Really warm room in Winter. Cafe downstairs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Staff & service
There staff at reception are brilliant these ladies are amazingly helpful and provide what is actually customer service Recommend to anyone whom travels alot and has forgotten what great customer service is
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, with everything as you expect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jong-Chul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kannan, Beaverton

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never seen such worst bathroom in any hotel/motel. This is minus-one star, not 3star as claimed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Good location

Quick check in. Room was a bit dated, but expected appearance. Overall in good condition. View of the lake from the room was fantastic, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Dunedin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location, especially with the village nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025