Matariki Star
29 Andrew Don Drive, 7999 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – Great location - show map
Matariki Star
- Houses
- Kitchen
- Mountain view
- Washing machine
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
Set in Lake Tekapo, within 46 km of Mt. Dobson, Matariki Star offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a tennis court. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. Guests can enjoy mountain views. All units at the holiday home come with a seating area and a TV. The units include a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. At the holiday home, the units come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like fishing and hiking. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from Matariki Star.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Alexia
New Zealand“Great location, easy walk into town for restaurants. Spacious and comfortable, with great heating and air conditioning. Clean and tidy.”
Corinnetong
Singapore“The apartment was spacious with a separate bedroom from the living room. Very new and clean too. It helps that the TV was a smart TV which we could log into our Nerflix account!”
Katie
Australia“Perfect size for two people. The place is exceptional clean! Modern style with all the necessaries you need.”- Byunggyu
South Korea“Room is clean and facilities are very convienent. Electric heating pad is existed and helpful for comfortable sleep in chilly days.” - Tahneil Australia“Easy to find, plenty of parking, clean and warm! Main bed was comfortable”
- Bao Australia“Very clean, awesome view, cozy and nice furniture 👌”
- Damian
Ireland“Extremely clean and comfortable. Hosts were great at communicating and looked after any requests we had.” 
Nadine New Zealand“Nice new room. Easy to find and access. Clean and spacious with parking right outside. Away from main road and town so quiet and peaceful.”
Suzanne New Zealand“Warm, light and clean. Nice bathroom. Comfortable bed.”- Donnelly New Zealand“It was a really nice space with all the facilities that you need compacted into the space. The heat pump and electric blanket were perfect for the cold winter night and the shower was so spacious and perfect to warm yourself up after exploring.”
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Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
What is your cancellation policy if we are unable to travel due to lockdown. We may have less than 24 hours notice if AKL goes into lockdown again.
Hi there, We will waive the cancellation fee if there is any lockdown due to the COVID. Kind regards, Explore TekapoAnswered on 19 March 2021I'm confused about this property. Is the 4 bed house separate and detached to the one bedroom house? Are there two houses on the one property?
Hi, there are 4 units in total at Matariki Lodge - 1 x 4 bedroom unit and 3 x 1 bedroom unit. Hope this help :)Answered on 1 July 2020Hi the search on this property says it’s ok for 2 adults 2 children but only 1 bed available. Is there room to bring a air bed? Thank you
Hi, Matariki 1 bedroom unit have 1 queen bed in the bedroom and 1 sofa bed in living room, which can host maximum 4 guests in total. Hope this help :)Answered on 1 July 2020hi what is the check in times
Hi there, Our check-in time is from 3 pm onwards. Kind regards, Explore TekapoAnswered on 25 January 2021What is your cancellation policy if we are unable to travel due to lockdown. We may have less than 24 hours notice if AKL goes into lockdown again.
Hi there, We will waive the cancellation fee if there is any lockdown due to the COVID. Kind regards, Explore TekapoAnswered on 19 March 2021thinking to book your place for May,  but just wondering if government announced any lock down in Auckland again. Will we be able to refund it?
Hi there, Yes, we will full refund if there is any lockdown in AKL or the country again. Kind regards, Explore TekapoAnswered on 7 April 2021- Still looking?
Managed by Explore Tekapo Accommodation
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Languages spoken
English,ChineseProperty surroundings
Facilities of Matariki StarGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- TV
- Socket near the bed
- Electric blankets
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- HikingOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Tennis courtOff-site
- Mountain view
- View
- Semi-detached
- Invoice provided
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- English
- Chinese
House rulesMatariki Star takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children older than 5 years are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-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.
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 note that there is a penalty will be imposed if our team find/smell the guest smoking/vaping inside the property. Smoking/vaping is strictly not allowed in all of our properties.
Please inform Matariki Star in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
FAQs about Matariki Star
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Matariki Star offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Horse riding
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Yes, Matariki Star is popular with guests booking family stays.
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You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Matariki Star (subject to availability). These can accommodate:
- 3 guests
- 8 guests
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Check-in at Matariki Star is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Matariki Star is 750 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Matariki Star may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Matariki Star (subject to availability). These have:
- 1 bedroom
- 4 bedrooms
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
