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

Located in Lake Tekapo, 45 km from Mt. Dobson, Star River provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The holiday home features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. The units provide views of the mountain and come with a seating area, a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity. Guests at Star River can enjoy skiing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from the accommodation.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

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

Free parking available on-site

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:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Lake Tekapo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great house! great having ensuite for each bedroom perfect for our group of 3 couples! Would be prefect if another couch was there so we could all sit in the lounge area
  • Liz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A nice modern house with each bedroom having its own ensuite
  • C
    Craig
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was great - kitchen / lounge was great for a family
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: 9.2Based on 121 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

Brand new and conveniently located, this holiday house provides great value and comfort for your stay in Tekapo. Enjoy the open plan living, fully equipped kitchen and comfy beds. You’ll find a variety of facilities to enjoy within 5min walking distance including cafes, shopping, super market, bars and restaurants. You will love the many popular activities surrounding this house including the popular Star Gazing tour, a golf course, hot spring pool and a ski field in the winter. The good shepherd church is just 1.5km away. The house is professionally cleaned and managed to a Hotel like standard. Freshly-laundered, matching linens and towels are supplied to ensure guest hygiene. Complimentary tea and coffee, individually wrapped toiletry including shampoo, bath gel, hand soap and free Wifi are also provided for your convenience. With 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 living area, and a modern kitchen on each side, this brand new holiday house is fantastic for a large family or group, the adjoining side may also be booked, depending on availability.

Languages spoken

English,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Star River
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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

Check-in

From 15:00 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 Star River 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 06:00.

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 inform Star River 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 06:00:00.

FAQs about Star River

  • Star River can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • Check-in at Star River is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

  • Star River has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Star River is 500 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

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