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The 10 Best Homestays in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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Situated in Lake Tekapo with a lake and mountains view. Josephine Lakeside Star has a fully equipped kitchen and on-site car park. The village is only 3 minutes drive from the holiday home. This is a holiday home shared with other guests, where you can share a living room and kitchen, and the owner will also live inside. Of course, you have your own private bedroom and bathroom.

The host was very helpful and courteous. Gave us tips for our stay. House and room very clean. Quiet at night.

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9.3
Superb
75 reviews

Set in Lake Tekapo, Canterbury region, Skyrim Lodge is situated 46 km from Mt. Dobson. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Very clean and well equipped! Very quiet location and stars can be seen at the hill top located at the back of the property.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,015 reviews
Price from
£111
per night

Located in Lake Tekapo, 45 km from Mt. Dobson, Lake Tekapo Double Room shared facilities provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property features mountain and quiet street views.

Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 96 km from the homestay.

Best shower I ever took !! Great water pressure and big shower head The bead was super comfortable The bathroom had all the emnitis you need

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8.7
Fabulous
264 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Situated 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Rodman Star Apartment offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The property has lake views. The guest house also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

the unit is as per expectation. new and clean.comfortable and all facilities provided and fully functioned.

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8.8
Fabulous
193 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Situated in Lake Tekapo, 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Luminous Tekapo features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

At the guest house, units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every unit includes a kettle, while some rooms also boast a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a stovetop and kitchenware. At the guest house, all units come with a seating area.

Location, comfortable bed, coffee supplies provided. Great shower Brand new space.

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8
Very good
74 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

The air-conditioned homestay consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom and a living room. Towels and bed linen are featured in the homestay. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Room was perfectly clean and was very modern (seemed as though it was brand new). Great view and heater worked great 👌🏼

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8.4
Very good
67 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Situated in Lake Tekapo and only 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Starry Vista-Alpha features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has lake views.

The air-conditioned guest house consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Starry Vista-Alpha was exceptionally clean and everything looked very new. The views were amazing and the location was perfect. Owner provided clear instructions and was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay, thank you :)

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8.8
Fabulous
67 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Situated in Lake Tekapo and only 45 km from Mt. Dobson, Star Dream Manor features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. With pool views, this accommodation provides a patio. The guest house features a hot tub and a shared kitchen.

This place was absolutely amazing, we couldn't believe it! I was slightly worrying because of the comment regarding hard bed, but I don't think annoying had issue or complain. It's was just so big and beautiful, magical place for staying in Tekapo!

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8.3
Very good
11 reviews
Price from
£520
per night

Situated in Lake Tekapo and only 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Antair Lakeview Lodge features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. This guest house provides a shared lounge. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance.

Clean & had good facilities

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7.6
Good
466 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

The homestay offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and shower. At the homestay, every unit has bed linen and towels.

The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from the homestay.

The unit is super new and clean, queen size bed and pillows are comfy and bathroom is large with a medium size sink finally! It is located 10 minutes walking from town centre/lake walks and 10 minutes by car from hot pools. The area is very quiet and perfect for some stargazing. Price is good compared to other accomodation in the area. Common kitchen has all you need and there's a mini fridge in the room.

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6.9
Review score
7 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

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  • Josephine's Lakeside Star
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 75 reviews

    Situated in Lake Tekapo with a lake and mountains view. Josephine Lakeside Star has a fully equipped kitchen and on-site car park. The village is only 3 minutes drive from the holiday home.

    Large home with all facilities, good communication, good location

  • Alice Garden
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 218 reviews

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

    Great location. Terrific facilities and super comfortable bed.

  • Starry Vista-Alpha
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 67 reviews

    Situated in Lake Tekapo and only 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Starry Vista-Alpha features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has lake views.

    Everything was A1... worth the money... Beautifully kept.

  • Rodman Star Apartment
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 195 reviews

    Situated 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Rodman Star Apartment offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The property has lake views.

    Great house with lovely views & well maintained

  • Lake Tekapo Double Room shared facilities
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 264 reviews

    Located in Lake Tekapo, 45 km from Mt. Dobson, Lake Tekapo Double Room shared facilities provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

    Chatty nice host, sunny deck, peaceful, room was a decent size.

  • Skyrim Lodge
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,015 reviews

    Set in Lake Tekapo, Canterbury region, Skyrim Lodge is situated 46 km from Mt. Dobson. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

    Wonderful place to stay, room has everything you need.

  • Starry Vista-Beta
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 67 reviews

    Located in Lake Tekapo and only 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Starry Vista-Beta provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features lake views.

    The location was perfect, looking out across the lake!

  • Star Dream Manor
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews

    Situated in Lake Tekapo and only 45 km from Mt. Dobson, Star Dream Manor features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Luminous Tekapo
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 74 reviews

    Situated in Lake Tekapo, 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Luminous Tekapo features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Easy entry to property. Good location. Very clean and well set up

  • Antair Lakeview Lodge
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 466 reviews

    Situated in Lake Tekapo and only 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Antair Lakeview Lodge features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. This guest house provides a shared lounge.

    The view of the lake. Cooking facilities. Easy access to room

  • 3 Edwards
    Central location
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 7 reviews

    Located in Lake Tekapo, Canterbury region, 3 Edwards is set 46 km from Mt. Dobson. The homestay offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and shower.

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Homestays that guests love in Lake Tekapo

  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 345 reviews
    Fantastic location with stunning view of Lake Tekapo! Everything was super stylish and immaculate. Lovely Hosts.
    Marcel
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 239 reviews
    This was our favourite place to stay during our 4 week stay in NZ. Beautiful Apartment with sensational views of the lake and mountains. Extremely large bed! Very well-equipped and you can see the thought that has gone in to make it a home from home stay. Great location easy walk into village.
    Belinda
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 345 reviews
    Lovely clean and modern apartment on the outskirts of Lake Tekapo village. Outstanding view of the Lake which is its signature feature. Limited cooking facilities. Lovely hosts.
    Nick
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £139.38
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 174 reviews
    Great hosts, fabulous location and only 20 minutes walk to town along the lake.
    Stephen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £103.94
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 385 reviews
    Had a beautiful view, very comfortable and lovely hosts.
    Dorothy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £130.87
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 984 reviews
    Great hosts and magnificent place to stay
    kevin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120.74
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,521 reviews
    Great hostel!! Very clean, modern. Great size kitchen and comfy social area. Views were amazing
    Emily
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £120.74
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,521 reviews
    Absolutely the best view from a homestay on a lake, truely amazing it was. Design of the homestay is truely a marvel for that price. I stayed in a 4 persons' room and nothing to complain about. Kitchen super clean. In conclusion, don't hesitate to go there.
    axel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £202.07
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,573 reviews
    Lovely hosts - they wrote us a personalised wedding card which was so lovely! Great location near the Lake and nice bathroom set up (and lighting). Cool skylight feature at night for stargazing. Nice touch to be able to have breakfast in bed.
    Seeta
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £103.94
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 385 reviews
    Great hosts , perfect quiet location, short walk into town and local sights, amazing view of Lake Tekapo whilst having a freshly made breakfast (including cooked eggs which was a pleasant surprise) full of locally sourced ingredients …
    James
    Young couple
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