Homestays in Lake Tekapo

The rooms are clean, spacious, and quiet. Each room has its own parking spot right outside, and it's just a five-minute drive to the town center, making it super convenient for getting around. You'll need to head to the town center for meals, and I did feel that parking could be a bit tight there. If you're traveling by car, I highly recommend this place! Since the town isn't very well lit at night, if you're lucky, you can stargaze right from the courtyard behind your room – no need to drive all the way to the lake!

Facilities: I was pleasantly surprised upon entering. The room was new and well-equipped, with toothbrushes, disposable slippers, and tissues provided. The kitchen also had a good selection of small items. Service: I arrived quite late, and the hotel had emailed me the room number and password for self-check-in. Parking was convenient and close to the room. I really liked the undisturbed feeling of self-check-in. Cleanliness: It was clean.

We stayed at this Tekapo home and really enjoyed how spacious it is, especially with two separate living rooms — plenty of room for everyone to relax. The house comes with all the necessary amenities, which made the stay convenient and comfortable. However, a few cleanliness details could be improved. The dishwasher wasn’t clean and didn’t wash dishes properly, and the detergent compartment couldn’t close fully. We also noticed some areas, like the restroom ventilator, had layers of dust and hadn’t been cleaned well. Overall, the space and setup are great, but a bit more attention to cleaning and maintaining would make the experience much better.

The apartment is quite a distance away from the town centre, especially if you do not have a vehicle, do note that there is no uber in Lake Tekapo, I recommend hiring a taxi (NZD $30) per trip. Although it’s a hefty amount, it will save you a huge effort especially if you do not have a vehicle! But i won’t recommend staying here if you do not have a vehicle! Room is nice, clean!

Stayed one night in Tekapo, and check-in was a breeze, no issues at all. You can literally see the stars right from the doorstep, no need to even bother going to the Church of the Good Shepherd, it was absolutely amazing! The guesthouse is relatively new and well-equipped; the fridge worked great. The only minor downsides were the soundproofing, which wasn't the best – I could hear people talking in the next-door bathroom from my own. Also, since I visited in New Zealand's winter, the air conditioning's heating wasn't very powerful, and the room only got to a maximum of 20℃.

A large Nordic style house with great charm. Very good value for money, lake view room, very quiet. Hygiene standards are very high, and the front desk staff are very considerate and always ask if they need help. Milk and coffee are also provided. The kitchen is particularly easy to use, with a variety of tools for easy operation. There are ample parking spaces, it is very convenient to go out, and the surrounding area is very smooth. The supermarket is a five-minute drive away. The starry sky is also very easy to photograph!

An ok stay in lake tekapo, but be aware the limited amenities at this property compared to other accommodations in the area. No washer no stove and even the WiFi wasn’t working properly one morning. Not to mention the price can even be higher than others. Look twice before you book this one.

This location has been great, close to amenities where they are many foods to choose from and great view of the lake. This stay has been wonderful.

The room was clean and very comfortable! They provided shampoo and other amenities, which was helpful! The location was great, close to Lake Tekapo!

This was the best homestay experience on our New Zealand trip. The room was spacious, the amenities were excellent, and the kitchen was fully stocked. I especially recommend trying the coffee from the tea bags – it's delicious. Overall, it felt very much like home. The outdoor area was a real highlight, offering distant views of Lake Tekapo, and the stargazing at night was absolutely stunning – a sky full of stars, truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The only regret is that we only booked one night; we wanted to stay a second but it was already fully booked. I highly recommend staying here, just make sure to book well in advance!