Sunset Chalet

8b Murray Place, 7945 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>82</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
82 reviews

Very friendly helpful reception. A very spacious motel

Lyn New Zealand
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a bedroom in a log cabin with a bed and a sink at Sunset Chalet in Lake Tekapo
a cabin with a porch and a balcony at Sunset Chalet in Lake Tekapo
a bedroom with a bed in a log cabin at Sunset Chalet in Lake Tekapo
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Sunset Chalet

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  • Entire home
  • 258 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

Featuring river views, Sunset Chalet offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 45 km from Mt. Dobson. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. This chalet comes with 1 bedroom, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, and a living room. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like skiing. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 96 km from Sunset Chalet.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 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 9.4

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Lake Tekapo
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  • Lyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Very friendly helpful reception. A very spacious motel”
  • Lee
    Australia Australia
    “The chalet was secluded and quiet. It had everything you need in the kitchen to cook, a great area to sit outside and was close enough to walk everywhere. Oh and the shower was amazing.”
  • Martin
    Australia Australia
    “Great cosy apartment close to all facilities and sights of Lake Tekapo. Easy drive to Mount Cook NP. Apartment had all that we needed with nice balcony to enjoy a sundowner.”
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.

Host Information

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score
Sunset Chalet is a one bedroom chalet at 8 Murray Place. Newly renovated to a high standard it includes a new comfy queen bed, great shower - bathroom and a kitchenette with all new cooktop, microwave, fridge and flat screen TV connected to Sky TV and Sky sport. The Chalet looks out to the west and hence the Sunsets can be outstanding. The chalet shares the lawn and gardens of Lakeview Cottage and if you walk down onto the lawn, in about 15 steps, you have an awesome view of the Tekapo river and Lake Tekapo. Landscaping and finishing touches will see this as an awesome place to stay. Very close to and walking distance to the center of town and all the tourist attractions.
Peter & I have been married since 1978 and have 4 grown up children who have all left the nest to pursue their own path in life. We are also currently blessed with nine beautiful grandchildren, who live in Canada, France and locally here in Fairlie. Were from a farming background but decided upon a change of lifestyle and shifted to Tekapo in 2004. We started Marie Therese B&B in 2007 in our then current home. Because of popularity and demand we purchased Mapleview Cottage in 2016, and in 2018 we purchased 8 Murray Place from our friends and neighbours. A great property, close to town and with awesome potential. We named these two buildings, Lakeview Cottage and Sunset Chalet. We thoroughly enjoyed running our accommodation options until the pandemic hit in March 2020. That hit tourism hard here and we have since sold Mapleview Cottage and Marie Therese BnB and moved to Fairlie, closer to our family. We still have and rent Lakeview Cottage and Sunset Chalet, and are looking forward to the challenge of the future and meeting more people along the way.
Lake Tekapo is one of the most unique places on this planet. Not only are we graced with the most beautiful night skies, we have the ability to give special people like you the opportunity to stay and enjoy what we have to offer in this ever growing town. Mt John Observatory is only a 15 minute drive to the top and has the most beautiful views of the Mackenzie Basin and Southern Alps. There is also the Astro Cafe which is open during the day. At night, Earth & Sky also offer their very sought after Night Tours. Tekapo Springs offers a Sauna & Spa and also a fantastic venue for ice skating, hot pools and summer & winter tubing. A must for any family. Our local ski field, Round Hill is renowned as one of the best ski-fields for seasoned skiers and boarders, and especially for families. Air Safaris & Tekapo Helicopters offer breath-taking flights over Mt Cook and surrounding areas. We are blessed with many fantastic restaurants and eateries. Lake Tekapo is also becoming very popular for its lovely bike tracks and walk ways. Watch this space for more information.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sunset Chalet
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Water park
      Off-site
    • Squash
      Off-site
    • Horse riding
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    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.

    House rules

    Sunset Chalet 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 07:00 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 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 Cash Sunset Chalet 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

    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.

    FAQs about Sunset Chalet

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

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

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sunset Chalet on this page.

    • Sunset Chalet can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sunset Chalet on this page.

    • Yes, Sunset Chalet is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Sunset Chalet offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Squash
      • Water park
      • Horse riding

    • Sunset Chalet is 600 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Sunset Chalet has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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