Alpine Star offers accommodations in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge. The vacation home also offers facilities for disabled guests. The units at the vacation home come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a walk-in shower, and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven, and microwave are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests at Alpine Star will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like hiking. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 60 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

Free Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
7.0
Low score for Lake Tekapo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Lovely house. Very comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Good internet.only stayed one night but would stay again if we return
  • P
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The house is modern, new, and very clean. It is also very spacious and had the amenities you would expect - a quiet, efficient heat pump, basic kitchen supplies (minus cooking oil) and the beds were comfortable. It is perfect for a family or group...
  • Sylka
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Netflix was handy and the kitchen had everything you need also the 3 bathrooms was handy and the washing machine

Managed by Explore Tekapo Accommodation

Company review score: 9.1Based on 156 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Explore Tekapo has a passion to provide the best holiday homes to our guests in Lake Tekapo. We care for the property we owned, and our motivation is your satisfaction. Our vision is to be the best holiday accommodation provider in town. Our friendly local staff has over 10 years of experience in hospitality and tourism. They will provide you helpful advice about Tekapo and your journey. Our managed properties are newly built between 2017 to 2020 with modern Kiwi lifestyle homes which will make your stay more enjoyable.

Property info

Alpine Star is our newest holiday house. All three king bedrooms have their own private bathroom (including one wheelchair accessible bathroom), sleeps up to 7 people. The spacious lounge and well-equipment kitchen will make you feel at home. Also, the property comes with a 50" smart TV, Unlimited free WIFI, on-site parking, and free amenities, which make it a perfect holiday home for families.

Languages Spoken

English,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Alpine Star
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules
Alpine Star takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardDebit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card / overseas visitors.

All requests for arrival after 19:00 are subject to confirmation by the property. Otherwise, a surcharge of NZD 25 will apply for arrivals after check-in hours.

Please note we do not refund if the road closure due to the weather condition.

For your information, we provide a heater, e-blanket, and extra blanket at all our accommodations. However, Lake Tekapo is surrounded by Alpine mountains which will be extremely cold depending on the weather. We suggest you bring more layers when you are planning to visit Tekapo from April to October.

Kindly noted that we are not able to cancel the booking due to natural disasters or road closures.

Please inform Alpine Star of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Alpine Star

  • Alpine Star is 2,450 feet from the center of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Alpine Star offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Horseback riding
  • Check-in at Alpine Star is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Alpine Star may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Alpine Star is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Alpine Star can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Alpine Star has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.