The Godley Hotel
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#4 of 4 Hotels in Lake Tekapo
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2-4 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999 New Zealand
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- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
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Updated 15/11/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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#4 of 4 hotels in Lake Tekapo
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Relax and enjoy comfortable, country-style accommodation at the Godley Hotel in the stunning alpine village of Lake Tekapo in the beautiful South Island! The hotel is centrally located in the village with gorgeous views of the lake and mountains. It is an easy 5-minute walk to the incredible lake with its famous turquoise waters, and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd. There are 58 rooms, all with Smart TV, small fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and heating. There is an unheated outdoor swimming pool for hot summer days. Enjoy the onsite Jack Rabbit cafe with views of Lake Tekapo, graceful footbridge, and cute, cobblestone church. Jack Rabbit cafe is open 7 days per week with gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options plus organic, fairtrade coffee. Relax in the stylish and modern lounge with free, unlimited WIFI and SKY TV. Lake Tekapo is famous for stargazing as the village is located in the heart of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. The night skies are exceptionally clear and pure, perfect for a stargazing tour or astrophotography. Other outdoor activities include walking, cycling, horse riding, scenic flights, and 4WD tours. Tekapo Springs is a 5-minute drive from the Godley Hotel, offering hot pools, day spa, steam and sauna, ice skating and snowtubing in winter, and waterslide in summer. The Godley Hotel is an ideal base for skiing and snowboarding as Roundhill Ski Area is just a 40-minute drive. The Godley Hotel is a 3-hour drive from Christchurch or Queenstown, and a scenic 1-hour drive to Aoraki/Mt Cook. Our friendly staff have great local knowledge and will ensure you have an amazing stay!
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Free parking
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Banquet room
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
First aid kit
Breakfast available
Complimentary instant cofffee
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Telephone
Private bathrooms
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Electric kettle
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Non-smoking rooms
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Grade: 77 out of 100
10Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
4Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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Went here and was unpleasantly surprised by the receptionists reaction. Brazilian or some such.. Her attitude was very take it or leave it. Gave us keys to the rooms and left us to it. Decided we didn't like either room and left.
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mikaela Bertolli, General Manager at The Godley Hotel
Responded 2 days ago
Dear TambonzRobertson We're sorry to hear that your experience at reception was less than optimal. We have spoken to our team to remind them about the importance of maintaining our high standards of customer service at all times. Kind regards
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Enjoyed our stay here. Receptionist was lovely. Got a wee room upgrade. Was so close to the lake and the Church. Had a delicious and generous breakfast in their cafe in the morning, also excellent service. Was pleased we could do a load of washing there also. Clean room, big lovely shower.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mikaela Bertolli, General Manager at The Godley Hotel
Responded 24 Jan 2021
Dear Cazandizzie42 We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community. We hope to see you again. Kind regards
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This the kind of place that when you get into the room, you say ‘well this will do for the night.” Frankly the place is unimpressive; no one at reception, narrow corridors and a smallish room but a large shower. No dining room; the café closes at 3.30, although the few other places open for dinner are all within easy walking distance. This is a new hotel and full of hard concrete edges. It was ok. Rooms were clean and fresh and beds were comfortable. I didn’t think the place was good value for money, but for one night, well it’s ok.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Response from Mikaela Bertolli, General Manager at The Godley Hotel
Responded 21 Jan 2021
Dear John We appreciate you sharing a review on our property and we are sorry we didn't meet your expectations. You are correct, we are currently not opening for dinner due to the lack of customers in town (not enough for everyone to be open). We prefer for other local businesses to keep running their restaurants for dinner instead- helping each other as a community. I hope you saw the email we sent with all this information when you booked with us. Thank you for choosing us and we hope you enjoyed our beautiful town. Kind regards
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The Godley Hotel is well positioned for walking everywhere you need to go in Tekapo. We had a lakefront room which was tired, but very clean. They do offer renovated rooms, but, at the time of writing this review, these are not lakefront. I chose view over new! The beds were not super comfortable, but not terrible either. Being an older building the noise insulation was not good. The service was friendly. I felt the cost was fair to the stay.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mikaela Bertolli, General Manager at The Godley Hotel
Responded 9 Jan 2021
Dear Posie, We appreciate your review. Thank you for sharing this information with travelers and for your kind words. Have a great day Kind regards
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Our rooms were in upstairs room in accommodation block closest to lake with great view for first night then on return in main (original) hotel building which has reception and restaurant. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and neat. The accommodation block room is ready for refurbishment- which had been done in the main building room we stayed in (also with terrific views of the lake and church). Quiet, easily accessible, and good value for room rate
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mikaela Bertolli, General Manager at The Godley Hotel
Responded 9 Jan 2021
Thank you very much for your review N4897MNrachels and for staying with us both times :) We hope to see you again and we wish you all the best Kind regards
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PRICE RANGE
US$85 - US$117 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
godley hotel lake tekapo
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionMackenzie DistrictLake Tekapo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
58
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about The Godley Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Godley Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Lake Tekapo (0.3 km), The Church of the Good Shepherd (0.5 km), and Mackenzie Sheep Dog Statue (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Godley Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at The Godley Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Godley Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Greedy Cow, Kohan Restaurant, and Ramen Tekapo.
Is The Godley Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Lake Tekapo.
Does The Godley Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lake view available here.
Is The Godley Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.