The Godley Hotel - Lake Tekapo

3-star alpine hotel in Lake Tekapo with direct lake and mountain views

Location & Surroundings

The Godley Hotel sits in the center of Lake Tekapo village, a 5-minute walk from the turquoise lake and the Church of the Good Shepherd. The hotel is located inside the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, offering stargazing conditions recognized internationally for clarity. Guests have direct access to an extensive network of walking and cycling trails that connect to Lake Tekapo Regional Park and Mount Cook National Park.

Accommodations

The Godley Hotel Tekapo provides 58 rooms including self-contained options with lake views and superior room categories. Each room includes a smart TV, small fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities. Guest reviews note that some rooms have been recently refurbished with updated bathrooms and improved heating.

Dining

The on-site Jack Rabbit Café serves food with direct views over Lake Tekapo from its dining terrace. The restaurant opens earlier and stays open later than most other dining options in the village. Hotel guests receive a 10% discount on breakfast at the Jack Rabbit Café.

Outdoor Activities & Stargazing

Lake Tekapo's location within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve provides exceptional night skies for stargazing tours and astrophotography. Roundhill Ski Area is a 40-minute drive from the Godley Hotel for skiing and snowboarding access. Tekapo Springs, a 5-minute drive away, offers hot pools, a day spa, ice skating, and a waterslide operating in summer.

Family-Friendly Facilities

The Godley Hotel is a family-friendly property offering rooms that accommodate up to three guests with double and single bed configurations. The shared lounge area provides space for families to gather with a TV and seating. Nearby Tekapo Springs provides additional family activities including hot pools, snowtubing in winter, and summertime waterslides.

• Location: 5-minute walk from Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd
• Stargazing: Inside Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
• Access: 40-minute drive to Roundhill Ski Area
• Dining: Jack Rabbit Café with lake views and early/late hours
• Activities: Walking, cycling, stargazing tours, Tekapo Springs
• Transport: 3-hour drive from Christchurch or Queenstown