2 Sams Place, 7945 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
#11 of 15 hotels in Lake Tekapo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 727 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.4
Staff
7.8
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 May 2024
Mike
New ZealandA road map would have been very helpful
This B & B is in a private home, not all that easy to locate, and there is no personal contact with the owner as all your instructions to enter etc were by text. It was beautifully presented and gave us a comfortable night
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Chloe
ChinaNothing.
Location was good and convenient, room was comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Yohanna
IndonesiaAt night there was a noise from sort of rat/pest moving in the roof that we can hear its moving sound at the beginning of the night.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
David
AustraliaLight shone under and around door all night. Could hear people in corridor. A long walk from town/restaurants
Nice room with high-end appointments. Nice views from yard
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Venkata
IndiaNo breakfast
Great location and excellent facility
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Jack
United StatesConvenient location but a tad difficult to find in residential community.
Beautiful and extremely comfortable room,,
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Ai
AustraliaRoom excellent & very spacious. Location convenient to local shops, eateries & Lake Tekapo.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Ross
AustraliaNo one at the property to assist with any issues. Our TV wasn’t working which didn’t necessitate a call out for attention but would have followed up if someone was available to ask. Limited kitchen ware if staying more than one night
Quiet albeit a little isolated 10 minutes above the main village. Ample space for two people including a private garden to enjoy district views
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
David
New ZealandI hope I’m not being too critical as first impression was very good. It came across as more of a bedsit with an oversized ensuite in relation to the bedroom. There was a tasteful timber cabinet which hosted a microwave, a kettle and the usual assortment of tea and coffee sachets. There was some cutlery and crockery inside the cabinet. Problem was; there was no place to sit and enjoy a cup of tea. There were two very nice chairs but hopelessly placed alongside the bed. There was a timber seat and table combo outside, but Tekapo being Tekapo it’s not always practical to sit outside. We had to defrost our car windscreen in the morning!
Very well appointed; tasteful decor and quality fittings throughout. Parking was not a problem for us and access to the property was easy. It’s a hilly walk to the main area of Tekapo but it’s within easy reach by car.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Lindsay
AustraliaClean and comfortable within walking distance to the lake.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Stephen
New ZealandAll was good. One minor comment; the picture of the US desert above the bed is very out of place.
Lovely view over the lake. Room was furnished to a high quality and very comfortable. Property was easy to locate.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Shiou-rong
TaiwanThe table in the room was a little small for us. It would be better with bigger side table to enjoy the time staying in the room. The restroom was very big, but there was no tub in it. It would be perfect if there was tub.
The room was very clean and equipped with almost everything we need. There is no facilities. All we did was self check-in. It is calm and quiet. Good sound insolation that we didn't hear anything from next door. It also has parking place for us. Overall very good! The location is not near to the lake. It needs driving, but only 2-3 mins away.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Digby
AustraliaCould've done with a toaster or a few mor kit hen facilities
Location and view. Ease of check in
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Jacqui
AustraliaThe guide in the room said there were free to air TV channels. It wasn't working so I rang the manager who informed me there are no TV channels available. Need to update your information. Nothing worked on the TV which didn't really bother us, but it might other people. You need a degree to work out how to use the shower.
We stayed for 2 nights. The room was very clean and comfortable and quiet. Not close to the lake so we didn't have any views.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Kevin
United KingdomClean with good location and a self check in process
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Lynette
United KingdomFully automated check in did not see anyone to meet and greet Shower door broken When entering with suitcases a number of trip hazards, door ledges, rugs etc Bathroom sink to be used for cup washing, no washing up liquid in room as found in other rental properties
Walking distance to Lake, uphill on return so bear that in mind when booking Room with French doors outside seating area Comfortable bed , good sized room with dressing room / suitcase storage area
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Christine
AustraliaMissing hair conditioner. Slightly thin walls can hear neighbour snore.
Nice clean room, easily accessible to the lake for views, the bathrooms were clean. Our booking app wasn't working to see their messages, and we called the owners and managed to get the key/password to our room. There was no one in attendance.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Minsu
South Koreaone thing. at first time i misunderstood room number 4 as house number 4. so I had trouble to open the door with pin number. 2 is tecapo hights. inside it, there are rooms.
everything was good. little bit smaler than i expect. but there was everything i need in that room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Donald
BrazilAur conditioning would be a plus
Extremely clean and up to date
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
David
United Kingdomsww above
Old fashioned I know but would have liked to have been greeted by the host. very impersonal.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Craig
AustraliaDownlighting above the bed would not turn off, switch was broken which made for a very uncomfortable night. One of the chairs was broken Nothing provided to wash the dishes
Good location, nice views, well equipped
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Martin
United KingdomThe separate bathroom is described in the details, but we didn't realise you have to cross a corridor, and go through 2 locked doors ( the room and the bathroom), to go to the loo in the night! The room does not have A/C, but has a Dyson air machine. It was warm whilst we were there, so the room was stuffy. We didn't feel we could open the doors to the outside because you are overlooked by guests in rooms on either side.
Nice quiet location in the small town of Tekapo.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
June
United KingdomSoleless - saw nobody!! 4 UHT milk pods in the room everywhere else proper milk !! Tekapo heights and stated partial Mountain View we thought would have some type of view but just a small wooden fence never used outside !! Shower too complicated!! We booked months ago and we expected facilities to be better!!
Room clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Robert
United KingdomNothing to dislike but it was a longish walk from town and the return trip was up hill
The room was comfortable and the facilities were good.
Stayed in February 2024
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