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The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property

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Superior Room, Lake View | View from room
Reception
Standard Room, Lake View | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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 | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 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

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

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

Standard Room, Lake View

  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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 15 to 37 for adults and NZD 15 to 37 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Jack Rabbit

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free 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

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 2.5 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 more details, 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 15 to 37 for adults and NZD 15 to 37 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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 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. 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

The Godley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 493 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 493 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 493 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 493 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 493 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

Sunil

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is closed by. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
decent sized room & clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view of the glaciers, and the lake. Was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hsui mei

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Mika

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilo J

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

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