Creel House Bed and Breakfast

36 Murray Place, 7999 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>382</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
382 reviews

Beautiful breakfast with freshly baked bread by our lovely host, who shared alot of knowledge about the town. It was our last stay of our trip and felt very homely. Great way to end our trip. The property was extremely clean.

Sarah Australia
a living room with two blue chairs and a table at Creel House Bed and Breakfast in Lake Tekapo
a sun shining over a fence in a neighborhood at Creel House Bed and Breakfast in Lake Tekapo
a window with a view of a mountain view at Creel House Bed and Breakfast in Lake Tekapo
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Creel House Bed and Breakfast

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Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of garden, Creel House Bed and Breakfast is set in Lake Tekapo, 45 km from Mt. Dobson. Boasting a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Free private parking is available and the bed and breakfast also offers a shuttle service for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes a wardrobe. Units are fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a balcony and some have lake views. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 96 km from the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

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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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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    Sarah
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful breakfast with freshly baked bread by our lovely host, who shared alot of knowledge about the town. It was our last stay of our trip and felt very homely. Great way to end our trip. The property was extremely clean.”
  • Xu
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Rosemary and Grant are friendly and welcoming. Checking in and out is a breeze. The location is fantastic, with the lake view from the balcony. Parking in the backyard adds an extra layer of safety. One of the highlights was enjoying breakfast...”
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    “The hosts, Rosemary & Grant, were fantastic. Very welcoming & friendly. The room was very clean & quiet. Breakfast was excellent! It's a fantastic place to stay.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Rosemary & Grant Brown

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Rosemary & Grant Brown
Creel House Bed and Breakfast is a private home situated in the village of Lake Tekapo. Creel House was built by Grant as a 3 storey Norwegian Chalet in 1976 and completed in 1994. The guest accommodation is on the 1st and 2nd floors.We ourselves live on the ground floor. There is a separate guest entrance by stairwell, and we recommend light luggage! There are two guest rooms and we can accommodate four persons in total. There is one bedroom on the top floor which has a queen bed and ensuite bathroom. In front is a private lounge which has panaramic views of the lake and mountains. The second bedroom is located on the middle floor with own private bathroom opposite the bedroom door and adjacent to a guest lounge. We are a 5 minute drive to the shops and restaurants or a 12 minute easy walk. We do not offer cooking facilities for guests. Breakfast is continental with home made produce/eggs if desired and is hosted in the middle floor dining/guest area.
Grant's interests are fishing and hunting, and Rosemary enjoys music, sewing, alterations, knitting gardening, and walking, when time prevails. We enjoy meeting people. Our family have left home and are married. We have two cats on site.
Walks are very accessible in Lake Tekapo and close. We are a 10 minute walk to Lake Tekapo, the shops and The Church of the Good Shepherd. We have beautiful views of the night sky. Our street has a mixture of holiday homes and permanent residents and also overseas transitional workers who support local businesses while on their working holiday visas. There are many activities to enjoy in Lake Tekapo, and there are shops that cater for visitors etc. There are a good selection of Restaurants. If you are travelling by bus and would like to be picked up on arrival please let us know. The township of Lake Tekapo is a 75 minute drive to Mt Cook. This is also a wonderful area for day walks and worthy of a visit. Lake Pukaki is a 20 minute drive in the same direction but is also as beautiful and worthy of a walk in the area.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Creel House Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

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
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:30 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 14 years are welcome.

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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

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

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

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Creel House Bed and Breakfast

  • Creel House Bed and Breakfast is 800 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Creel House Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at Creel House Bed and Breakfast is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Creel House Bed and Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Suite