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The 10 Best Lodges in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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Set 44 km from Mt. Dobson, Alice Garden offers a garden, a terrace and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers.

The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 95 km from the lodge.

It matched my expectation - including the location, nice host, lovely room, and especially the heater! It's been really cold in New Zealand (of course because it's winter) but the hotels we stayed were usually not warm enough even with the radiators on. But staying at Alice Garden was really warm, first of all, and plus cozy and pleasing.

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8.9
Excellent
218 reviews
Price from
$172
per night

Offering rooms with a private patio, lake and mountain views and an additional room with a private patio and partial mountain views, Tekapo Heights is just 1 km from Lake Tekapo, a short stroll to the village shops and cafes'. It features free WiFi and a sunny terrace with views of the Southern Alps, Lake Tekapo and Mt John Observatory, popular for its stargazing tours.

Everything! Self check-in made my trip with much more flexibility, staff quick respond to my inquiry. Nice view from the garden, washroom is clean, with hair dryer

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8.1
Very Good
841 reviews
Price from
$161
per night

Three Rivers Lodge is located off the southern banks of Lake Tekapo, in the shadow of New Zealand’s picturesque Southern Alps. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

The room and bathroom were lovely. It was nice to sit in the garden and admire the amazing view. We were welcomed and checked in by a delightful Chinese girl. A very comfortable bed ensured a good nights sleep.

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8.5
Very Good
331 reviews
Price from
$184
per night

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Ideal for nature lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and have kitchen facilities. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than vacation homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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Lodges That Guests Love in Lake Tekapo

  • Avg. price/night: $117
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 295 reviews
    The history, the incredible views, the farm animals and the walks. The simplicity of the lodge and sharing main areas with so few.
    Mary
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $91.30
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,459 reviews
    The room is very clean and the lodge is just right in front the lake. The room is very near to shower and toilet. They provided everything you need for cooking.
    Miao Leng Gan
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 311 reviews
    Loved our cabin/lodge with lovely lake view. It was spacious, nicely furnished, with front and side porches, well-equipped kitchen, and a short walk to lake and village. Check in was easy and staff friendly.
    Carole
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $117.39
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,862 reviews
    Great experience with the camping vibes! I love the environment. Sharing facilities with many camper vans and lodges. They provide kitchenware in your room so you don't need to share them in the kitchen. The lake view is beautiful and just 2 minute's drive to the restaurant and cafe zone. I will come back again with friends for sure.
    Chanut
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 311 reviews
    Loved the hot tub and the fire! The ‘Alpine Lodges’ are just charming - beautifully appointed, private and cosy.
    Cleo
    Family with young children
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 311 reviews
    Well appointed & maintained, comfortable & spacious. The lodges are also well spaced from each other so that if large families with noisy children are also in the compound, it should not affect the enjoyment of other guests.
    Frank
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $91.30
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,459 reviews
    The views are stunning, the cleanliness is impeccable, the lodges are within walking distance for everything you might want to do whilst in Tekapo. The free upgrade was an amazing surprise and put a lovely end to our trip in New Zealand. Thanks again
    Marine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $74.62
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,315 reviews
    Self check-in and out, hammock, animals, minimum fuss and a place pretty much to ourselves as other lodgers are within other buildings. Large 3 lodges in great location to everthing.
    molly
    Family with young children
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 311 reviews
    The Alpine Lodges are amazing. We had a week in a self-contained unit. We had a great view of the lake, more than enough firewood to stay warm and the hospitality couldn't have been better. Would love to come back.
    Jeremy
    Family with young children