Sam's Place

16 Andrew Don Drive, 7999 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>148</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
148 reviews

Having wood for the fire was great, and had everything we needed for a comfy stay.

Vanessa New Zealand
a living room with a couch and a table and chairs at Sam's Place in Lake Tekapo
a living room with a leather couch and a television at Sam's Place in Lake Tekapo
a garage with a red roof and a driveway at Sam's Place in Lake Tekapo
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Sam's Place

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  • Entire home
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Situated in Lake Tekapo, this modern holiday home features a patio with BBQ facilities and 2 living areas, one with a log fireplace. There is an open-plan fully equipped kitchen, a dining room and laundry facilities are provided. Each bedroom has a wardrobes and there is a selection of books, games and toys provided. .

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 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 9.3

Free private parking available on-site

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

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vanessa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Having wood for the fire was great, and had everything we needed for a comfy stay.”
  • Duckee01
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The house had great space and was very comfortable.”
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lots of space, loved the living areas,large lounge and open kitchen and dining with logburner. Bathroom good size too.”

Managed by Book Tekapo Holiday Homes

Company review score: 8.9Based on 4,716 reviews from 67 properties
67 managed properties

Company information

You will be hosted by Greg and Angela together with their international team. Greg continues to farm cattle and Angela works in the education sector as well as owning and operating 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

Sam's Place is a modern 3 bedroom home which is welcoming, warm and cosy. Whether you are looking for a winters escape or a summer holiday this house will have everything you need. Through the double doors is another living room with large flat screen TV with Freeview and a DVD player. There is a stunning sunny deck with great views of Mt John, and a BBQ. Sam's Place sleeps up to 7 guests in 3 bedrooms - 2 double rooms and 1 triple room with bunks and a single bed. The bedrooms have wardrobes and there is a selection of toys for the children to play with. There is also a great selection of books and games for you to enjoy. There is one bathroom with bath, shower and a seperate toilet.

Languages spoken

Mandarin,English,Cantonese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sam's Place
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Fireplace
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    Room Amenities
    • Clothes rack
    • Carpeted
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • BBQ facilities
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • Mandarin
    • English
    • Cantonese

    House rules

    Sam's Place takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

    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 of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 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

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Sam&#39;s Place 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.

    Please inform Sam's Place 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 Sam's Place

    • Sam's Place is 600 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Sam's Place is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Sam's Place can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

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

    • Sam's Place has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

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

    • Yes, Sam's Place is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Sam's Place offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):