Book a Top Lake Tekapo Motel

If you’re having trouble locating a motel in Lake Tekapo, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find a similar property from more than 92 hotels and other lodging options. Simply filter using our search tools by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transport.

At most motels, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the car park. Motels in the US boomed after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trip holidays, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

Take time out to enjoy the scenic lakeside in this walkable, quaint area while you’re sightseeing. Those who’ve visited Lake Tekapo have good things to say about its churches and mountain landscape. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Tekapo Springs, Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions in the area: Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Church of the Good Shepherd, Sheepdog Statue and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Lake Tekapo to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Lake Tekapo are May, September, December and July, with each month seeing an average of 360 mm of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Lake Tekapo to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse), which is located 42.4 mi (68.3 km) from the heart of the city. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.