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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Lake Tekapo

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Lake Tekapo, New Zealand makes for a perfect weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make all the difference. So, if you're looking for where to stay for a weekend in Lake Tekapo, you'll find our researched suggestions below. Whether you're a family looking to explore the city or a couple in need of a romantic escape, we've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria to help you find the perfect place to stay for a long weekend in Lake Tekapo. From affordable rates to luxurious accommodations, Lake Tekapo offers a variety of places to stay for a 2-day or 3-day trip. The hotels we recommend are equipped with amenities that will make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Plus, their convenient locations will allow you to explore all the exciting things to do and see in the area over your ultimate weekend escape. After a long day of sightseeing, you can unwind at a restaurant, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or simply enjoy the comfort of your room. If you're traveling with family, we recommend hotels that are family-friendly and offer amenities that cater to children. For couples looking for a romantic weekend, we suggest hotels with nice surroundings, good views, and luxurious amenities. With our detailed analysis of the best hotels for a weekend in Lake Tekapo, you'll be sure to find the perfect place to stay for your weekend escape.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Lake Tekapo Cottages

Guest House with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Lake Tekapo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
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Located at 12 Sealy Street, Lake Tekapo Cottages has great rooms from $99 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.8 km from the city center, visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, child care, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking at this convenient hotel. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Lake Tekapo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Peppers Bluewater Resort which has nice rooms starting at $116. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at State Highway 8. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and golf which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 km from the city center. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Motel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Lake Tekapo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
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We found Lake Tekapo Village Motel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $106. We loved that is has skiing, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at State Highway 8. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, fishing, and family rooms which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Lake Tekapo Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $306 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Lake Tekapo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $306, Lake Tekapo Lodge, at 24 Aorangi Crescent provides laundry services, golf, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a tour desk and a lake view. It's located just 2.2 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
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The Godley Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
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The Godley Hotel has a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10, and offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, hiking, and mountain views. The great rooms here start at $102 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at State Highway 8. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.1 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Timaru and Franz Josef Glacier.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Lake Tekapo, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Week in Lake Tekapo or Best Hotels for Skiing in Lake Tekapo.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Lake Tekapo?

Lake Tekapo Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$146

After analyzing 5 weekend trip hotels in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $146. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Lake Tekapo.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $211
  • 3-star hotels: $102


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