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The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel within walking distance of Church of the Good Shepherd

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Standard Room, Lake View
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Outdoor dining
Reception
Nestled near the Church of the Good Shepherd, The Godley Hotel offers a cozy retreat with a fireplace in the lobby and scenic garden views. Indulge in full breakfast options, explore nearby Tekapo Springs and Mount John Observatory or stay connected with high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, Lake View

Standard Room, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 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 - ‬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

The Godley Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Lake Tekapo. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Jack Rabbit, which serves breakfast and lunch. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Japanese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 58 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Jack Rabbit – This café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 25 to 37 for adults and NZD 25 to 37 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.75 per cent

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay

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

Does The Godley Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Godley Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Godley Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Godley Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Godley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The Godley Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities such as downhill skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. The Godley Hotel also has a garden.

What's the area around The Godley Hotel like?

The Godley Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Church of the Good Shepherd and 5 minutes' walk from Dark Sky Project. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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The Godley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
View
Location
Service staff
Lake
Bed
Restaurant
Breakfast
Shower
Elevator

What guests liked

  • Breakfast at the attached Jack Rabbit restaurant was delicious and a highlight of the stay. (6 reviews)
  • The property offers a good location with plenty of dining options nearby. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good hotel

Good hotel for Tekapo. Close to everything. Comfortable, quiet room
Val, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would recommend

It was a good motel, it served its purpose for visiting the area.
Chelsea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant surprise with the Godley

The Godley Hotel is perfectly located in Tekapo!! NOTE: There is no elevator, so be prepared to lug suitcases upstairs!! The Jack Rabbit restaurant that is attached is perfect for breakfast. We went to T.L.V. for dinner, which was a nice upscale restaurant in the area and the dishes were excellent. Definitely plan on taking the time to walk around the lake to see the church and the cute shops.
Kristine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a lovely place to stay.
Dominic, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is brilliantly situated on beautiful Lake Tekapo. I was glad I paid for a lake view - it was so worth it. The room was simple and a bit shabby but had everything I needed for one night, and I was able to park very close. I would definitely stay again.
Camilla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location with beautiful view of the lake.
pushpanjali, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

it was cleanand tidy, and a good price for the stay
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything around there was so beautiful
phillip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super quiet rooms with stunning views. Plenty of dining options for the duration of your stay
Rebecca, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Definitely the best place in the area. Clean well maintained rooms!
Emily, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Naveen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was really comfortable to stay there with friendly and supportive staff and a convenient location to go shopping and to have meals.
Takanori, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean, small rooms, great location
Jenny, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, Nice lake view
sam, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Location is great
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location & very good place to stay.
Bruce, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good basic hotel, close to shops and cafe.
Virginia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Really enjoyed the location and breakfast.
Kiung, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed 2 nights and was very clean and comfortable and warm would definitely stay again
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and great staff
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff in both reception and the cafe were most friendly and welcoming. Room was very comfortable and clean. Our first stay in Tekapo but will certainly return to the Godley Hotel again!
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the view of the glaciers, and the lake. Was amazing
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and friendly staff.
Constance, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

it was a very nice place to stay :)
Patricia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

Adequate without being special
James, 1-night trip