Starry Vista-Alpha

16 Erebus Place, 7999 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>67</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
67 reviews

It has a fantastic view and a nice outdoor sitting area. It is very modern and has on-site parking. Very clean. There are 3 units on site underneath the main house. For us, it was within walking distance of the main township, but we don't mind a walk; some might find it a bit too long to walk.

Scott Australia
a bathroom with a toilet and a sink and a mirror at Starry Vista-Alpha in Lake Tekapo
a bedroom with a bed and a large window at Starry Vista-Alpha in Lake Tekapo
a view from the window of a room with a view at Starry Vista-Alpha in Lake Tekapo
a bedroom with a bed and a large window at Starry Vista-Alpha in Lake Tekapo

Starry Vista-Alpha

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Situated in Lake Tekapo and only 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Starry Vista-Alpha features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has lake views. The air-conditioned guest house consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from the guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
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  • Scott
    Australia Australia
    “It has a fantastic view and a nice outdoor sitting area. It is very modern and has on-site parking. Very clean. There are 3 units on site underneath the main house. For us, it was within walking distance of the main township, but we don't mind a...”
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was great. But it was really just a hotel room in the ground floor of a house, not the motel style room with breakfast bar and more we had grown to expect in New Zealand.”
  • Max
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The view from the room was excellent and the heating arrangements were ideal.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Book Tekapo

Company review score: 8.9Based on 4,776 reviews from 67 properties
67 managed properties

Company information

You will be hosted by Greg and Angela together with their international team. Greg runs the business and Angela works in the education sector as well as helping out with Book Tekapo. With children who have recently left home they like to keep themselves busy! Our team members can speak a range of languages including English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish.

Property information

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Starry Vista is located in the Cairns subdivision with the golf course on your back doorstep and superior views of Lake Tekapo. Designed for the guest who wants warmth, comfort and a restful sleep, while at the same time enjoys exploring the local restaurants and sights that the region has on offer. The owner lives upstairs but you have your own private access and space throughout your stay. Make Starry Vista your destination for relaxation.Please note there are no cooking facilities.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Starry Vista-Alpha
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Starry Vista-Alpha takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 11:00

     

    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 are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash is not accepted Starry Vista-Alpha 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 2.5% non-refundable charge when your payment is processed.

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

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

    FAQs about Starry Vista-Alpha

    • Starry Vista-Alpha is 700 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Starry Vista-Alpha is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Starry Vista-Alpha include:

      • Suite

    • Starry Vista-Alpha offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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