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The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Church of the Good Shepherd

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Superior Room, Lake View | View from room
Standard Room, Lake View
Reception
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999
  • Cowans Hill Walkway
    2 min walk
  • Dark Sky Project
    5 min walk
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    6 min walk
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    74 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Lake View

Standard Room, Lake View

  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Exterior

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Microwave
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (295)
The price is CA $365
per night
CA $420 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Lakes Edge Holiday Park

About the area

Lake Tekapo

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Church of the Good Shepherd and 2 miles (3 km) of Tekapo Springs with a stay here. Lake Tekapo and Mount John Observatory are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 6 min walk
  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min walk
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive
  • Mount John Observatory - 20 min drive

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

3-star hotel near Church of the Good Shepherd
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Godley Hotel also features a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Lake Tekapo hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
The Godley Hotel offers 58 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 15-37 for adults and NZD 15-37 for children
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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 percent 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 37 for adults, and NZD 15 to 37 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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, Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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

The Godley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 491 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

Maryann

Not far from the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view of the glaciers, and the lake. Was amazing
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mika

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilo J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Kenny Chi Kin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to all restaurants and attractions! Hotel rooms are a bit old, toilet flush a bit problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem , best motel for the price range
Best motel in NZ for the price bracket. Modern configuration,super clean,super quite and friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable but this property is directly in front of the lake and next to the church which makes it very accessible. Would highly recommend it. Had breakfast at Jack Rabbit and it was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tidy
Nice and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024