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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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Outdoor dining
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Standard Room, Lake View
Property grounds
Café
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

8.0 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

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, Lake View

Standard Room, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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 - 0.5 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mount John Observatory - 20 min drive - 10.2 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 Tekapo Springs and 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

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Hotel size

    • 58 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Godley Hotel Lake Tekapo
Godley Hotel
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

8.0

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

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Location
Service staff
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Bed
Restaurant
Breakfast
Shower
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • Breakfast at the on-site restaurant, Jack Rabbit, was consistently praised for being great, delicious, and huge. (8 reviews)
  • The property offers a good location with plenty of dining options nearby. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good location

Quick check in. Room was a bit dated, but expected appearance. Overall in good condition. View of the lake from the room was fantastic, good location
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Clean cosy warm rooms.
Sharad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The front desk was so helpful at check in with recommendations. Great location near all the restaurants and the lakefront, and the cafe in the morning was perfect!
Jay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Kwan Wah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for one night. Our room was quiet and spacious. We walked to dinner and the cafe on the premises was excellent. I would recommend The Godley.
Ruth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Clean rooms.
Sharad, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room, available early, friendly staff, convenient because walkable distance to everything Would be nice to have some options for drinks and snacks in the lounge after the café closes. Way better when the fire is on !
Lstb, 1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Great location Rooms dark but had a good view
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff were amazing and helpful! Thanks for your exceptional hospitality.
Carma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really Nice reception, room was excellent. We would come back again
Charlotte, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The front desk was very helpful with options for dinner. Mirror in the bathroom needed replacing but overall was a comfortable night’s stay.
Leigh Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Walk to the beach and restaurants. In the lake village
Colin, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is nothing special, but, the restaurant next to which provides breakfast was great. Hotel is right by Lake Tekapo as are most other hotels and all the dining. One mile from Tekapo Springs. No views from our room but just a few minutes walk to everything in this tiny town.
Jenni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Really loved our Superior room. Even though it was a bit stuffy when we checked in, we opened the outside doors for a few minutes to cool it down and then used the fan that was supplied. It made for a comfortable night. We also loved how close it was to eateries and shops. Would happily stay there again when next in the area.
Robyn, 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

6/10 Good

Hotel was okay, quite dated. The showerhead was very short and there was limited hot water. The location was very convenient
Jamie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Location is great
Jack, 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

6/10 Good

Lovely spot. Looks older on the inside than the outside. Bed was comfy. Nice and quiet after dark.
Bettina, 1-night trip