The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property

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Superior Room, Lake View | View from room
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Standard Room, Lake View | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

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

Standard Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Lake View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo

When you stay at The Godley Hotel in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Church of the Good Shepherd and Tekapo Springs. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Tekapo and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Mount John Observatory.

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

Lakefront hotel in Lake Tekapo with free parking
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.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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 15 to 37 for adults and NZD 15 to 37 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Jack Rabbit

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 2.5 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

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 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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

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

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
decent sized room & clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

shiyu

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities out of date. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024