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Offering rooms with a private patio, lake and mountain views and an additional room with a private patio and partial mountain views, Tekapo Heights is just 1 km from Lake Tekapo, a short stroll to the village shops and cafes'. It features free WiFi and a sunny terrace with views of the Southern Alps, Lake Tekapo and Mt John Observatory, popular for its stargazing tours. Tekapo Heights is 2.2 km from Tekapo Hot Springs, 55 minutes drive from Lake Pukaki then 25 minutes onto Mt Aoraki, (Mount Cook). Timaru Airport is a 60-minute drive away. Flat-screen satellite TV with Netflix, a refrigerator and a tea and coffee maker are standard in all rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer, guest toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Local information and activities including stargazing tours and flights are available. Free parking is available on site. A variety of restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.7
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    Germany Germany
    The views are awesome. Our bathroom was huge and external to the room. We have a terrace with wonderful views
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    nice self-contained room, good bathroom. Very comfortable and handy for town
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to find - clear instructions from the host. Nice size, clean, comfortable bed, fantastic views. Only an easy 15 minute walk into town.
  • Grace
    Singapore Singapore
    Clean, comfortable, good location near the Church of the Good Shepherd. Basic amenities provided.
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was a little dated but nevertheless had everything we needed for x1 night.
  • Simon
    Japan Japan
    Good location within walking distance of the lake, we could also see the stars at night from the garden. The staff were very helpful, (although we didn't have the pleasure of meeting them) arranging contactless check in and check out.
  • Doug
    Australia Australia
    Great elevated location with amazing views Easy walk into the village Very comfortable well appointed room Welcoming, friendly and helpful host who was extremely knowledgeable and gave us lots of hints and tips for our stay
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to access room from instructions on day. Fantastic view of Lake Tepako from elevated aspect. Easy walk to and from bars, restaurants and supermarket which are just down a short hill. Really comfortable large bed and nice en-suite.
  • Emily
    Australia Australia
    Great view, comfortable bed. Really nice bathroom, easy check in
  • Jia
    Singapore Singapore
    The views are supper cool, saw a shooting star at the yard:)

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tekapo Heights
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Adult only
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Chinese

House rules
Tekapo Heights takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 15 years are welcome.

Children 18 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Tekapo Heights 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.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Tekapo Heights

  • Room options at Tekapo Heights include:

    • Double
  • Tekapo Heights offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Horse riding
  • Tekapo Heights is 500 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Tekapo Heights may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Tekapo Heights is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.