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The Godley Hotel

Property class: 3
Mountain hotel within walking distance of Church of the Good Shepherd

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

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 AU$175
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Room options

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Standard Room, Lake View

Standard Room, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Cowans Hill Walkway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

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
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dolce Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Jack Rabbit, which serves breakfast and lunch. Also, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Tekapo Springs and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Mount John Observatory. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, 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 5-minute walk from Dark Sky Project and 6 minutes' walk from Church of the Good Shepherd. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Godley Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast at the on-site restaurant, Jack Rabbit, was consistently praised for being great, delicious, and huge. (9 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and free on the grounds. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Thanks great place to stay breakfast great
Corey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, very easy to walk to the bridge; close to observatory and the lake views are sublime.
Gayla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly
Jenny, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Close location to town centre with wonderful view
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay, beds really comfortable, room Lovely and super clean maybe advisable to advise guests about noise between certain times
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly. The room was great and the location was perfect
JACEK, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, simple, clean accommodation. Bedding wasnt the comfiest but fine for a night.
Gemma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room and hotel with a great view of the lake. Staff were friendly
Henry, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room is tired, beds comfortable but pillows not great. Bathroom cramped and old but clean Good location, breakfast nice
Susan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Conveniently located from many spots to see. Walking distance to grocery stores, as well.
Tetsuya, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location was good, and the staff were friendly.
YASUHIDE, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Beautiful location, views over lake and close to restaurants.
Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Romm is clean and tidy. Staff is very helpfull We have had a good stay
Aakash, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Dean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

excellent
mike, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lake view room is very nice
megumi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lake Tekapo is a very small town drawing tourists to the beautiful lake. The Godley Hotel is a wonderful spot to rest, get a meal, enjoy a drink, and visit the other restaurants and shops. Their restaurant is open early and later than many others nearby. But note their laundry facility is not available later in the evening. Arrive in Lake Tekapo in the early afternoon to take advantage of all it and this hotel have to offer.
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hospitality
Stewart, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location & very good place to stay.
Bruce, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

good location, amazing views. It is a noisy hotel, very easy to hear everything from adjacent rooms both on the sides and above.
dave, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a lovely place to stay.
Dominic, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A great location, especially with the village nearby.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good location
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, right on the Lake Tekapo - great walks. Tourist shops and different restaurants nextdoor. Easy and free parking on the grounds.
Kathleen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

High quality establishment
Paul, 2-night trip