The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Lake Tekapo with free parking

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View from room
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Reception
Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Superior Room

Highlights

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

Standard Room, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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 - 0.4 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
  • ‪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
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and a front desk safe
  • 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

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 full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 32 for adults and NZD 32 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Jack Rabbit

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 2.5 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
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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 32 for adults and from 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 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 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).

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

8/10 Good

Naveen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location and staff were friendly. The property itself looks dated but other things make up for it. Absolutely loved our stay and definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

pushpanjali

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a really well-situated hotel with great views of Lake Tekapo and easy access to all shopping and dining options in the area. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I had read some previous reviews regarding the noise in the rooms and those are true. You can hear a lot of what’s going on in adjacent rooms and in the rooms above you. However, it’s a worthy sacrifice given the proximity to the lake and the overall quality of the hotel. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Vilma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, Nice lake view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Takanori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really comfortable to stay there with friendly and supportive staff and a convenient location to go shopping and to have meals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

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

Rebecca

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