Turquoise waters of this alpine lake reflect snow-capped mountains beneath some of the clearest night skies on Earth. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd for iconic photos, then join stargazing tours at Mount John Observatory to witness the spectacular Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The service and the lodging were excellent. The kitchen was very clean and had everything that could need. Thanks for a restful night.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The service and the lodging were excellent. The kitchen was very clean and had everything that could need. Thanks for a restful night.
Ricky
Reviewed December 6, 2019Reviewed December 6, 2019
Mantra is a well located place with lovely 2-3 bedroom town homes. The washer and dryer were very convenient and efficient. We were provided with detergent and the staff was happy to provide extra if needed.
Very well located and walking distance from the Old Church and lake. Close to restaurants and easy to spot from the high way.
Try the pies at Run 77, hopt chocolate and amazing breakfasts plus free wifi.
For dinner, try Tin plate kitchen and bar. Lovely Italian resto ith delicious food...
Mantra is a well located place with lovely 2-3 bedroom town homes. The washer and dryer were very convenient and efficient. We were provided with detergent and the staff was happy to provide extra if needed.
Very well located and walking distance from the Old Church and lake. Close to restaurants and easy to spot from the high way.
Try the pies at Run 77, hopt chocolate and amazing breakfasts plus free wifi.
For dinner, try Tin plate kitchen and bar. Lovely Italian resto ith delicious food...
Cheap stay with lakefront view of Lake Tekapo, but has all the necessities you need although the accommodation is small. Beautiful, quiet location. with laundry which was nice for us.
Cheap stay with lakefront view of Lake Tekapo, but has all the necessities you need although the accommodation is small. Beautiful, quiet location. with laundry which was nice for us.
Stephen
Reviewed September 25, 2026Reviewed September 25, 2026
A truly magical setting with service to match. We’ve stayed in many New Zealand hotels, and this was the first where the staff seemed truly focused on exceeding guests’ expectations. And boy, did they! We had room service dinner, and each—absolutely delicious—course was delivered exactly when we were ready for it, and at the perfect temperature. With no television, we had only conversation (mostly about the food!) and stars to keep us entertained, but seeing every constellation imaginable is an...
A truly magical setting with service to match. We’ve stayed in many New Zealand hotels, and this was the first where the staff seemed truly focused on exceeding guests’ expectations. And boy, did they! We had room service dinner, and each—absolutely delicious—course was delivered exactly when we were ready for it, and at the perfect temperature. With no television, we had only conversation (mostly about the food!) and stars to keep us entertained, but seeing every constellation imaginable is an...
We had a lovely stay, the room was clean and the beds very comfortable and warm. Loved the shower room which seemed freshly renovated. Lovely attention to detail with bright decorative elements whoch make for a cosy stay, nice offering of tea and coffee making facilities too.
We had a lovely stay, the room was clean and the beds very comfortable and warm. Loved the shower room which seemed freshly renovated. Lovely attention to detail with bright decorative elements whoch make for a cosy stay, nice offering of tea and coffee making facilities too.
Very spacious - two bedrooms, full kitchen, and living room. Comfortable beds, quiet, and clean. Lovely restaurant was a short walk away, but not much else to do in Fairlie.
Very spacious - two bedrooms, full kitchen, and living room. Comfortable beds, quiet, and clean. Lovely restaurant was a short walk away, but not much else to do in Fairlie.
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A guest favorite is Lakeview Cottage. Cozy up at this 3.5-star stay which comes with a terrace and a barbecue grill. Mapleview Cottage is another recommended option to check out. Spend your break at this 3.5-star cottage and make the most of amenities including a furnished patio and a barbecue grill. You can pick from multiple cottages in Lake Tekapo with a total average guest review rating of 8.8.
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Settle in at Lakeview Cottage, a 3.5-star cottage not far from town. Amenities here include laundry facilities and WiFi. Another family-friendly option where you can swap the concrete jungle for nature is Mapleview Cottage. A barbecue grill and laundry facilities help make this 3.5-star cottage a traveler favorite. Once you've checked in and dropped off your luggage, there are tons of family-friendly attractions to visit around Lake Tekapo. Tekapo Springs and Dark Sky Project guarantee fun for young and old.
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