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The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable lakefront hotel, a quick walk to Church of the Good Shepherd

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Superior Room, Lake View | View from room
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Superior Room | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Cafe

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
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  • Laundry
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  • Parking included
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Business services
    Business servicesBusiness services

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM
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About the neighborhood

Map
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tlv Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dark Sky Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Astro Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Godley Hotel

Hotel near Church of the Good Shepherd
Located close to Tekapo Springs and Mount John Observatory, The Godley Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 58 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: NZD 32 for adults and NZD 32 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Jack Rabbit

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 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 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 32 for adults and NZD 32 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Godley Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Godley Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Godley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Godley Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Godley Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Church of the Good Shepherd, Tekapo Springs, and Lake Tekapo. Mount John Observatory and Lake Pukaki are also within 20 mi (32 km).

The Godley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 435 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 435 reviews" "

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

6/10 Okay

Kenny Chi Kin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to all restaurants and attractions! Hotel rooms are a bit old, toilet flush a bit problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

shiyu

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities out of date. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome friendly reception woman
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights and was very clean and comfortable and warm would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Dural

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A comfortable hotel at beautiful Lake Tekapo. Great location and next to the town centre. The hotels is a bit dated and can do with a make over. Room was small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room by the lake, walking distance to church of good shepperd and dining option near by
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely htl right next to the Village plus views of the Lake Tekapo. The prepaid brekkie was very gd. U get to order ANig Breakfast or any other stuff plus a nice cuppa.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked the standard room for just one night, wasn’t expecting too much since this room was a lot cheaper than most other places in Tekapo, but was very suprised the room was so so nice and had a great view of the lake and surrounding mountains. Would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Convenient and good pricing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Godley is aging but cheerful. Our room was comfortable and had everything we needed plus THAT view. It was an easy walk to bars and restaurants and shopping in the village.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Staff & service
Overall great experience, common area and food was excellent. Room is what you would expect for the money. Good for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal accomm right in the centre of Tekapo with easy walking to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and ok, however we were placed in an accessible room with a huge wheelchair accessible bathroom. This seriously cut down on the room left for the bedroom. Also the shower curtain finished about a foot above the ground so when someone used the shower there was water everywhere and you had to use a towel to mop up. Also just a wall basin which meant there was nowhere to put any of your toiletries except on the (wet) floor. The room lacked functionality in this way. Maybe a standard room would have been better though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

brian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lowest price in an overpriced area
For some reason, this region is overpriced. The Godly is no exception. While it has the most reasonable pricing in the area, it is in dire need of upgrades. For example, the shower head was at eye level. This made it very difficult to wash your hair in the cramped shower. In the future, we will stay in the surrounding community and not in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beyond expectations after reading ‘tired’ reviews
Glad to see the hotel management listened and revamped some parts of the room. Shower area still looks tired. The water pressure was good, just the shower head was abit too low.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Rude customer service
Tiny rooms, rude customer service, and the room wasn’t even ready by 4pm. I booked the room for 3 guests, but was charged $27/night for the 3rd guest upon arrival. Who does that?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the very nice gentleman who helped me bring my luggage onto the first floor when my husband was holding our little one in arms. Appreciate it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sugam

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0