• Houses
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Situated in Lake Tekapo in the Canterbury Region, Star Cottages - Alpha features a barbecue and views of the mountain. Mount Cook Village is just over a 1-hour drive from the property. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Rooms at Star Cottages - Alpha have a quiet peaceful outlook with mountain or garden views and feature BBQ's and outside dining on the patio as well as private entrances. Rooms also include seating areas, private bathrooms, heating and kitchenettes with a microwave, toaster, kettle and rice cooker. Linen is provided The town centre is a 5-minute walk from the property where you can find restaurants and cafes. You can play tennis and squash at the property, and the area is popular for skiing and golfing. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding, fishing and hiking. Queenstown is a 3-hour drive from Star Cottages - Alpha.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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 8.7

FREE parking!

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.6
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  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    We booked one of the Star-Cottages, but unfortunately something went wrong with the booking. The Company renting the accomodation handled this very professional by informing upfront via e-mails and leaving tel-number for clarification. During...
  • Claytor
    United States United States
    Convenient self check-in, very good location, high comfort amenities (towel warmer, bed heating pads), well furnished kitchen, sleek cooktop
  • Lynn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The unit was quiet and comfortable with good amenities

Managed by Book Tekapo Holiday Homes

Company review score: 8.9Based on 4,584 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.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Star Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Star Cottages 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 01:00 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 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Star Cottages 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 inform Star Cottages 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 Star Cottages

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

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Horse riding

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

  • Star Cottages is 400 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Star Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

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

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

  • Star Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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