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Simons Hill Station
2963 Tekapo-Twizel Rd Tekapo Canterbury Region
Stay at this chalet in Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great cabin/farm style stay. Incredibly cozy, even in the cold and snowy weather we got. Cabin was furnished with everything we needed, kitchen was very nice, shower was great for temperature and pressure, and the spa was an absolute joy to use in the snow! The owners are also a delight - very thoughtful ...
Reviewed on 12 June 2025

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is NZ$578 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$578
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren Footbridge are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (351 reviews)
STUNNING location, stunning views. Great friendly staff. Clean room. Great vibes
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

The Godley Hotel
2 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is NZ$287 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
NZ$287
20 Dec - 21 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (612 reviews)
Romm is clean and tidy. Staff is very helpfull We have had a good stay
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Simons Hill Station
2963 Tekapo-Twizel Rd Tekapo Canterbury Region
Stay at this chalet in Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great cabin/farm style stay. Incredibly cozy, even in the cold and snowy weather we got. Cabin was furnished with everything we needed, kitchen was very nice, shower was great for temperature and pressure, and the spa was an absolute joy to use in the snow! The owners are also a delight - very thoughtful ...
Reviewed on 12 June 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,227 reviews)
Stunning location! Cozy room. Lots of places to eat nearly.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Skyrim Lodge
11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (284 reviews)
Room was clean and cozy. The bathroom was clean and nice to shower in. The beds were comfortable and the room had a tv with netflix! They provided tea bags, coffee, milk and more, as well as kitchen appliances. We enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit

Mount John Observatory
4.5/5(66 reviews)
Take an evening tour to see the wonders of the night sky or visit during the day to enjoy the stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains.

Roundhill Ski Area
4.5/5(9 reviews)
Spend the day discovering this ski field above Lake Tekapo, which provides beginner-friendly runs alongside the steepest vertical drop in the country.
Mount John Lookout
4.5/5(45 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Tekapo with a stop at Mount John Lookout. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities

Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo
NZ$225
per adult

Lake Tekapo: Single Day Pass for Hot Pools
NZ$39
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience
NZ$61
per adult

Christchurch to Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 way) (Small Group)
NZ$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
- Mount John Observatory
- Mount John Lookout
- Lake Tekapō Regional Park
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Mount Cook National Park
- Lake Tekapo
- Lake Pukaki
- Tekapo Springs
- Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Twizel Town Centre
- Lake Ohau
- Hooker Valley Track
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Fox Glacier
- Tasman Glacier
- Lake Benmore
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Sheepdog Statue
- Lake Pukaki Information Center
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo
- Clay Cliffs
- Mt Sunday Summit
- Benmore Dam
- Mueller Ridge
- Big Sky
- Fairlie Heritage Museum
- Wrinkly Rams











