Starry Vista-Alpha offers accommodations in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson. The guest house also features free Wifi and free private parking. The air-conditioned guest house consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 60 miles from the guest house.

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 9.5!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nigel
    Australia Australia
    The view was fantastic, both during the day and the sky at night, once the clouds cleared. The bed was very comfy and the shower was hot, but it took a while to get hot water through. Instructions to get the key were very clear.
  • Y
    Yen
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Room’s so well equipped and comfortable that I’d like to stay another day.
  • Mahima
    Australia Australia
    Starry Vista-Alpha was exceptionally clean and everything looked very new. The views were amazing and the location was perfect. Owner provided clear instructions and was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay, thank you :)
  • Donald
    Australia Australia
    Very nice room, modern and clean. Nice view looking out of the windows. Good location.
  • Scott
    Australia Australia
    It has a fantastic view and a nice outdoor sitting area. It is very modern and has on-site parking. Very clean. There are 3 units on site underneath the main house. For us, it was within walking distance of the main township, but we don't mind a...
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great. But it was really just a hotel room in the ground floor of a house, not the motel style room with breakfast bar and more we had grown to expect in New Zealand.
  • Max
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The view from the room was excellent and the heating arrangements were ideal.
  • Rahul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was A1... worth the money... Beautifully kept.
  • Ye
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean, quiet, beautiful view, warm sunshine in the morning.
  • Jessica
    New Zealand New Zealand
    clean, great location and good clear communication from host

Managed by Book Tekapo

Company review score: 8.9Based on 5,541 reviews from 67 properties
67 managed properties

Company info

You will be hosted by Greg and Angela together with their international team. Greg runs the business and Angela works in the education sector as well as helping out with Book Tekapo. With children who have recently left home they like to keep themselves busy! Our team members can speak a range of languages including English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish.

Property info

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Starry Vista is located in the Cairns subdivision with the golf course on your back doorstep and superior views of Lake Tekapo. Designed for the guest who wants warmth, comfort and a restful sleep, while at the same time enjoys exploring the local restaurants and sights that the region has on offer. The owner lives upstairs but you have your own private access and space throughout your stay. Make Starry Vista your destination for relaxation.Please note there are no cooking facilities.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Starry Vista-Alpha
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Safety & security

    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Starry Vista-Alpha takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    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 not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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

    Please note that there is a 2.5% nonrefundable charge when your payment is processed.

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Starry Vista-Alpha

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

    • Starry Vista-Alpha offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Starry Vista-Alpha is 2,150 feet from the center of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Check-in at Starry Vista-Alpha is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • Room options at Starry Vista-Alpha include:

        • Suite