The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel within walking distance of Church of the Good Shepherd

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Superior Room, Lake View | View from room
Outdoor dining
Superior Room
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Banquet hall
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mount John Observatory - 20 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dark Sky Project - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reflections Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Tekapo. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Jack Rabbit, which serves breakfast and lunch. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 58 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 2.5 percent 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
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Jack Rabbit - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 32 for adults and NZD 32 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Godley Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Godley Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Godley Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Godley Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Godley Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Godley Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. The Godley Hotel also has a garden.
What's the area around The Godley Hotel like?
The Godley Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Church of the Good Shepherd and 5 minutes' walk from Dark Sky Project. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

The Godley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location
Adequate without being special
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Amrit, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mika, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Camilo J, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

benjamard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Very noisy from upstairs, especially in the very early hours of the morning (1-2am)
Jackie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly checkin staff, upgraded to room overlooking the Lake which was great and much appreciated. Easy walking distances to everything.
Margi, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Very handy to everything, easy access
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The ceiling is wooden ply. When the people in the upper room walks the downstairs room is noisy especially at night when you are trying to sleep
Wing Kin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carlos, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nattachai, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Close to all restaurants and attractions! Hotel rooms are a bit old, toilet flush a bit problem.
Kenny Chi Kin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A hidden gem , best motel for the price range
Best motel in NZ for the price bracket. Modern configuration,super clean,super quite and friendly owners.
Samitha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was comfortable but this property is directly in front of the lake and next to the church which makes it very accessible. Would highly recommend it. Had breakfast at Jack Rabbit and it was delicious.
Arisa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and friendly staff.
Constance, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tidy
Nice and tidy.
Darryl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Facilities out of date. Friendly staff
shiyu, 2-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

It was botched together with a lot of poor joinery and the tv was dumb it told us what people were doing like we were blind
Craig, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome friendly reception woman
Brent, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We stayed 2 nights and was very clean and comfortable and warm would definitely stay again
Andrew, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good basic hotel, close to shops and cafe.
Virginia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review