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The Godley Hotel

Property class: 3

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A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.
A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.
A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.
A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $120
$104 nightly
$120 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Tekapo
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of mountains and a lake.

Standard Room, Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a kettle, a chair, and a sliding door to the balcony.

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

Blackout drapes, cribs (free), WiFi (free), bed sheets

DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 27 reviews
$58 nightly
The price is $66
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo

With a stay at The Godley Hotel in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tekapo Springs and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Mount John Observatory.

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Tekapo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Godley Hotel

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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Jack Rabbit, for lunch or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Jack Rabbit - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Open daily.

Property amenities

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 to 37 for adults and NZD 25 to 37 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Jack Rabbit

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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 2.75 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25 to 37 for adults, and NZD 25 to 37 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 percent

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 credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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. 296 out of 692 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 692 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 692 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 692 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 692 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raffaele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HARDIK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful view from the room!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hardika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms right next to the lake, great food cafe and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient on our way from Queenstown to Christchurch very nice town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel to stay at, easy parking, great room and amenities all very clean and tidy. Staff were friendly, very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was very good and plentiful. Highly recommend the Godley Hotel to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shu Sin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, warm and comfortable for our stay in May. The hotel is within walking distance to many different areas of Lake Tekapo, would be keen to visit again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. Stayed overnight to catch the morning sun over the lake. Pleasant checkin experience as well with the staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very close to the lake, everything was within reach. Food at the restaurant was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Thanks great place to stay breakfast great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel met our needs for a one night stay. The room was clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, very easy to walk to the bridge; close to observatory and the lake views are sublime.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy, staff were friendly and helpful in providing advice and no issues with parking. They also offered a discount at the onsite cafe/restaurant for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms in the 400 building overlook the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant food is amazing and best value for money in that area. Place was ok but think a bit expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JACEK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was great and the location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location, views over lake and close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stopped here for a night while travelling the south island. Staff were helpful, rooms were clean and tidy. Check-in and out was smooth.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close location to town centre with wonderful view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

YASUHIDE

Liked: Staff & service
The location was good, and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nami

It is conveniently located by the lake and along the street with all the restaurants and shops. The door from the side of the building has no security which was a bit worrying.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

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