• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Set in Lake Tekapo, within 46 km of Mt. Dobson, Matariki Star offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a tennis court. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. Guests can enjoy mountain views. All units at the holiday home come with a seating area and a TV. The units include a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. At the holiday home, the units come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like fishing and hiking. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from Matariki Star.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

FREE parking!

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa 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
8.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Comfortable beds, nice to have so many bathrooms. Nice and warm.
  • Corina
    Germany Germany
    Totally new accomodation nearby Lake Tekapo, everything you need to prepare little meals is there to be used. Parking place included, code / key system which makes handling really easy. We would totally come again ;)
  • Barbara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We liked the spaciousness of this 3 bedroom house. It was a convenient place to stay as we went for the midnight Dark Sky experience. It was good to have the full kitchen to prepare our own dinner
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.

Managed by Explore Tekapo Accommodation

Company review score: 8.9Based on 427 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Explore Tekapo has a passion to provide the best holiday homes to our guests in Lake Tekapo. We care for the property we owned, and our motivation is your satisfaction. Our vision is to be the best holiday accommodation provider in town. Our friendly local staff has over 10 years’ experience in hospitality and tourism. They will provide you helpful advice about Tekapo and your journey. Our managed properties are newly built between 2017 to 2020 with modern Kiwi lifestyle homes which will make your stay more enjoyable.

Property information

Matariki Star is located in a newly developed subdivision just 15 minutes to town by walk. It has a 4 bedrooms house and 3 suites on the property. The house has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including 2 master ensuites and 2 guest bedrooms sharing 1 bathroom, sleeps up to 8 people. There is floor heating in all bathrooms which maintains your comfort. The newly decorated lounge and well-equipment kitchen will make you feel at home. Also, the property comes with a 50" smart TV, Unlimited free WIFI, on-site parking and free amenities, which make it a perfect holiday home for families. The Matariki Star Suite has been recently decorated with a 50" smart TV, business table, a cozy sofa in the living room that can be converted into a double bed for extra guests/children. Please contact our staff for more options. Costs may apply. There are a total of 4 units in this building complex, made up of 3 x one-bedroom units and 1 x four-bedroom house. All beds in our holiday houses can be split into singles to cater to different needs. Extra beds and baby cots are also available (costs may apply). Please contact our staff for more options.

Languages spoken

English,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Matariki Star
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules

Matariki Star takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:30 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 5 years are welcome.

Children 15 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

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash is not accepted Matariki Star accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


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

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card / overseas visitors.

All requests for arrival after 19:00 are subject to confirmation by the property. Otherwise, a surcharge of NZD 25 will apply for arrivals after check-in hours.

For your information, we provide a heater, e-blanket, and extra blanket at all our accommodations. However, Lake Tekapo is surrounded by Alpine mountains which will be extremely cold depending on the weather. We suggest you bring more layers when you are planning to visit Tekapo from April to October.

Kindly noted that we are not able to cancel the booking due to natural disasters or road closures.

Please note that there is a penalty will be imposed if our team find/smell the guest smoking/vaping inside the property. Smoking/vaping is strictly not allowed in all of our properties.

Please inform Matariki Star 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.

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

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

FAQs about Matariki Star

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

  • Matariki Star offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Matariki Star (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Matariki Star is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Matariki Star is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Matariki Star is 750 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Matariki Star (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.