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The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Lake Tekapo with free parking

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Café

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mount John Observatory - 20 min drive - 10.2 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

Hotel near Church of the Good Shepherd
Located close to Tekapo Springs and Mount John Observatory, The Godley Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 58 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and free infant beds

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Japanese, 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 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

  • 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

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

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

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: 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

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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Godley Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Godley Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Godley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Godley Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Godley Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Church of the Good Shepherd, Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapo. Mount John Observatory and Lake Pukaki are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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The Godley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 555 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

Sahif

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

Simone

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

6/10 Okay

Logan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. The rooms are well overdue for a renovation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Clean cosy warm rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was so helpful at check in with recommendations. Great location near all the restaurants and the lakefront, and the cafe in the morning was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night. Our room was quiet and spacious. We walked to dinner and the cafe on the premises was excellent. I would recommend The Godley.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lstb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, available early, friendly staff, convenient because walkable distance to everything Would be nice to have some options for drinks and snacks in the lounge after the café closes. Way better when the fire is on !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Good hotel for Tekapo. Close to everything. Comfortable, quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Would recommend

It was a good motel, it served its purpose for visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location Rooms dark but had a good view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was like a 1960s motel. Not updated or very clean. It was the only place near the Air safari glacier flight, so booked it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kannan

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

10/10 Excellent

Carma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were amazing and helpful! Thanks for your exceptional hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really Nice reception, room was excellent. We would come back again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The front desk was very helpful with options for dinner. Mirror in the bathroom needed replacing but overall was a comfortable night’s stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Walk to the beach and restaurants. In the lake village
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

future

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathtub is not clean. There are no amenities. You have to prepare your own. It's located in the center of the city, so it's very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nothing special, but, the restaurant next to which provides breakfast was great. Hotel is right by Lake Tekapo as are most other hotels and all the dining. One mile from Tekapo Springs. No views from our room but just a few minutes walk to everything in this tiny town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved our Superior room. Even though it was a bit stuffy when we checked in, we opened the outside doors for a few minutes to cool it down and then used the fan that was supplied. It made for a comfortable night. We also loved how close it was to eateries and shops. Would happily stay there again when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel was okay, quite dated. The showerhead was very short and there was limited hot water. The location was very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

pushpanjali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was cleanand tidy, and a good price for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot. Looks older on the inside than the outside. Bed was comfy. Nice and quiet after dark.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025