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    The Godley Hotel

    561 reviews
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    State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand
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    2.5 561 reviews
    • Excellent2%
    • Very good14%
    • Average25%
    • Poor25%
    • Terrible34%
    • 6 days ago
      “Really Jaded - Rooms Like Cells”
    • 1 week ago
      “Awesome Location, Tired Hotel”
    State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo 7945 New Zealand See on map
    AMENITIES
    Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Buffet
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Self-Serve Laundry
    3 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Really Jaded - Rooms Like Cells

    The Godley is tired and well past its sell by date. The prices would lead you to expect something much better than you get. If you have to stay in Tekapo and you have a choice then choose somewhere other than the Godley. Not to...More

    Thank GallopingGourmet51
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Awesome Location, Tired Hotel

    We decided to stay at the Godley Hotel because of the location. Right next to the lake and in the town centre it was pretty good value for money. Our room was on the ground floor and opened up towards the lake. Fabulous views! The...More

    Thank Anita T
    Reviewed 3 September 2018 via mobile
    Okay ish

    Enjoyed our stay here at the hotel but one thing too comment on is the level of decor for the price per night apart from that loved it! Thanks for yummy breakfast well done chefs you guys rock ! And thank you godley team

    1  Thank LauraT6397
    Reviewed 2 August 2018
    Totally disgusting place !!!

    Myself and my partner booked in on line, It looked ok from pictures on line, reasonable prices but it turned into us getting our money back, and walking out after viewing 2 rooms.. we arrived around 7pm to be shown a room that was complete...More

    Thank Dingo4Jen
    Reviewed 25 July 2018
    Friendly and helpful staff but room needs attention

    The staff were amazingly helpful. The room was pretty awful though. Desparetely in need of renovation. You could hear the next door people talking, the bathroom was clean but very shabby. Although a notice on the bathroom door stated that the room had its own...More

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    Located by the lake, overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains, the Godley Hotel offers comfortable and clean rooms in a beautiful and central location. It is a country style hotel with friendly …More staff and great service. Just 1.5 hours driving time from Aoraki Mt Cook National Park and 3 hours from Christchurch and Queenstown, the hotel is also only 40 minutes' drive from local skifields. The Church of Good Shepherd, the Sheepdog Statue, and all the restaurants and bars are within walking distance. Just a short distance away you can also find our beautiful tracks and walkways, world-class skiing, horse trekking, as well as the Tekapo Springs where you can enjoy an earth-fed natural hot spring bath and Mt John Observatory where you can view the galaxy of stars. With the wide range of outdoor activities available in Lake Tekapo, the convenience of the Godley Hotel makes it a great choice for the region. The hotel has a large restaurant and cosy bar with great Food and Beverage menu for you to choose, the hotel also offers indoor spa pool, outdoor swimming pool and a pool table for you to enjoy. A warm welcome from all of us at the Godley Hotel and we hope you enjoy your visit in the beautiful Lake Tekapo. Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Restaurant
    Free Parking
    Bar/Lounge
    Breakfast Available
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Refrigerator in room
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Spa
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms
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    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Number of rooms
    8
    Price range
    US$80 - US$157 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Godley Hotel Lake Tekapo
    Location
    New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Mackenzie District > Lake Tekapo
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    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Number of rooms
    8
    Price range
    US$80 - US$157 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Godley Hotel Lake Tekapo
    Location
    New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Mackenzie District > Lake Tekapo
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    diam0nd11
    26 February 2015|
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    "We had two rooms and they were both dated so really doubt if the others are different?"
    robertcharlesi
    10 Jul 2018
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    "For a better room, choose ANOTHER hotel!"
    WanderingWabbits
    20 May 2018
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    "Take a tent camp out the front."
    303richardg
    7 Mar 2018
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    "no tips, not all that enthusiastic about the Godley Hotel"
    GaryC361
    2 Mar 2018
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