The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property

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Aerial view
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Superior Room | Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, Lake View

  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Godley Hotel

Lakefront hotel in Lake Tekapo with free parking
A coffee shop/cafe, conference space and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a fireplace at reception and a front desk safe are on-site.
The Godley Hotel offers 58 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Godley Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cowans Hill Walkway. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, conference space and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 6 minutes by foot from Church of the Good Shepherd and a 3-minute drive from Tekapo Springs
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Godley Hotel also features a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Lake Tekapo hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. 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.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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. 207 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 503 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

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

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs serious updates
One of our worst stays in New Zealand. The heaters did not work at all even though it was freezing outside. More importantly, unreliable hot water and when it was on it was either scalding hot or freezing cold. Impossible to find the right temperature as the electric water heater was low end product that couldn’t control the temperature at all. Bathroom was also not clean and the towels hangers all broken. Quite dangerous to wash kids. Not enough power outlets to charge devices. Would not come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, small rooms, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a really well-situated hotel with great views of Lake Tekapo and easy access to all shopping and dining options in the area. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I had read some previous reviews regarding the noise in the rooms and those are true. You can hear a lot of what’s going on in adjacent rooms and in the rooms above you. However, it’s a worthy sacrifice given the proximity to the lake and the overall quality of the hotel. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Adequate without being special
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Phuong, Happy Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Vilma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maryann

Not far from the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in both reception and the cafe were most friendly and welcoming. Room was very comfortable and clean. Our first stay in Tekapo but will certainly return to the Godley Hotel again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, Nice lake view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Takanori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really comfortable to stay there with friendly and supportive staff and a convenient location to go shopping and to have meals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024