5 Motuariki Lane, 7999 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
#6 of 16 hotels in Lake Tekapo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1570 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 May 2024
Sook
MalaysiaNA
En-suite room, amenities and the view at the lounge area.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Lorin
AustraliaOne of the cleanest hostels I’ve stayed in. Really nice place to stay to explore Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook. Beautiful location on the lake and in the village, a short walk to everything. The dorm rooms have bunk beds with privacy curtains and charging points with lockers to store your stuff. Great for a few nights stay.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Asyraf
SingaporeNil
Location was amazing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Gali
New ZealandThe position is really nice, clean and reasonable design of the architecture
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Michal
PolandThis could have been the best hostel I have ever stayed in! Very comfortable, spacious, clean, well deisgned.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Teresa
United KingdomIncredible location overlooking the lake! kitchen and lounge facilities were excellent all with amazing views. Staff were helpful and friendly, happy to help book trips etc
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Marcela
Czech RepublicEverything, best hostel ever! So clever and comfy beds with lots of storage space, you have lot of privacy as well. Beautiful bathrooms, amazing kitchen and other facilities. Luxury!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Jenny
New ZealandShower curtains were not long enough to go the whole way around leaving a gap which meant water went out of the shower and made the bathroom quite wet. The drain of the shower was drained very slowly, didn’t really enjoy standing in a puddle ankle deep when showering.
Amazing Location. Bunk beds and bedding were comfy and cozy. Communal kitchen was well equipped. Room had adequate heating and air circulation. Water in the shower was nice and hot with good water pressure.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Andrea
United KingdomIt’s truly a lovely hostel but if I had to point out one thing to improve it would be the automatic lights. They switch off automatically when there’s no movement but the sensors are not very accurate. They switch off when there’s people in the room and I even found myself showering in the dark once.
The beds were super comfortable and private with curtains, light and a plug. There was a button to switch the heating on if needed and plenty of locker space. The views from the kitchen/lounge were breathtaking. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped. It’s a lovely hostel and I wish I’d stayed longer.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Ctooc
SingaporeThe room size is small. We can hear noise from other rooms in the morning.
The location is great, right beside the Dark Sky Project assembly location and near to the supermarket. The lounge and kitchen area are clean and great with view to the Lake Tekapo.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Linus
GermanyWay too expensive for a hostel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Michelle
SingaporeThey pushed 2 single beds together to form a queensize bed 😆
Easy check-in for the hostel. We got a private room with private bathroom which was clean and comfy and close to Lake Tekapo with a beautiful view.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Gubtapol
ThailandNone
The place is very clean, convenient, and comfortable. All facilities are provided, lounge, kitchen, laundry machines, iron and hair dryer. Staff are helpful. Its location is excellent. You can walk to the lake, do hiking, walk around the town, and look at the stars.🤩🌃
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Lou
Hong KongNone
Room is clean and good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Apoorva
United KingdomGreat location in the centre of tekapo with great views overlooking the lake from the lounge area. Games and pool table with plenty of space and large kitchen area. Rooms comfy and spacious.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Lou
Hong KongNth
Love the mattress so much, comfy and clean!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Xu
New Zealandeverything is good
the lounge and the dining area are wonderful as you could see the Tekapo lake there. that's all i want.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Elaine
AustraliaPerfect place to stay, spotless clean and tidy. Great value. Warmly recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Jose
BrazilLocation, friendly staff,
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Traveller
AustraliaCan be noisy, but it quietened down at 10pm. The TV had no channels. I guess it was just for screen sharing.
It was warm, clean and cozy. Great location. Next to bus station. Staff are very nice and accommodating. It had a nice feel. Comfortable beds.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Diane
AustraliaNothing.
Unbeatable location. Lovely private room with outstanding lake view and position. Within steps of Dark Sky Project. Check in staff were fabulous - apl round brilliant!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Doireann
New ZealandNot very social
Location is perfect. Beds are comfy. Rooms are clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Larry
ChinaThe room is too small
The view is good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Young
United StatesThe cabin was well furnished and comfortable. The desk staff were very helpful. The mountain view was gorgeous.
Stayed in March 2024
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