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Spacious Accommodations: Castle Hall - Lake Tekapo offers a spacious holiday home in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. The property features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, ensuring ample space for all guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and streaming services. The home includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and oven. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and outdoor dining space. Outdoor Spaces: The terrace provides stunning lake and mountain views. An outdoor dining area and barbecue facilities enhance the relaxing atmosphere. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Convenient Location: Located 60 mi from Richard Pearse Airport and 27 mi from Mt. Dobson, the property offers easy access to local attractions. Highly rated for its scenic location and convenient location.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Xiaoming
    Japan Japan
    It was SUPER clean, exceeded our expectations in every aspect. The beds were comfortable, rooms were very warm, heaters in every room, big living room. Well equipped kitchen. We loved it very much!!
  • Juliet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great base for a group of two families, warm and has everything you need
  • Lee
    Singapore Singapore
    Clean, spacious and well equipped with kitchen appliances and necessities. Very comfortable.
  • Joel
    Australia Australia
    Perfect for a big family , kitchen was well equipped ! Good showers and comfy beds. Nice sunny deck to relax and BBQ. Excellent views and a quiet neighbourhood.
  • Daria
    Germany Germany
    Good location (when you have a car) on the outskirts of Tekapo with a great view of the lake. Quiet neighbourhood. Big house with 4 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms for our group of 7. Parking available on site (covered). Huge lounge and nice outside area...
  • Catherine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the location being away from the main village it was so relaxing and being able to access the track behind the house with our dog was a bonus. Our favourite part was the views, the amazing pressure in the shower and the fire.
  • Melissata
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was warm and cozy. It had everything that we needed for our holiday. The kids and I all had our own space to relax.
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean property with good views of the lake and mountains. Nice to be away from the crowds visiting Church of the Good Shepherd but withon easy reach of the lake.
  • Kobi
    Israel Israel
    Huge apartment, the kitchen is well equipped. The shower is a little less.Magical location.
  • Shau
    Taiwan
    The location is very nice and quiet, not far from the lake and church.

Managed by Discover Tekapo

Company review score: 9.2Based on 4,480 reviews from 102 properties
102 managed properties

Company info

Locally owned & operated, the team at Discover Tekapo Accommodation have years of experience hosting visitors to Tekapo. We love matching our guests with the best luxury, romantic, dog friendly or family holiday accommodation that Tekapo has to offer. We all live and work in Tekapo and know well what makes this area so incredibly special. We look forward to sharing our local knowledge and assisting our guests with all aspects of their stay.

Property info

For all-day sun and spectacular mountain and Lake Tekapo views, choose Castle Hall when you stay in Tekapo. This spacious, light and well-equipped Tekapo holiday house is perfect for families or larger groups all year-round, with an open living, dining and kitchen area opening out to an expansive deck. Whether you’re soaking up the stunning alpine vistas, star-gazing on the deck or relaxing around the fire watching Netflix, Castle Hall is about spending time together. The accommodation sleeps 8 in two queen rooms and two twins. One queen has an ensuite bathroom, while three share a second large bathroom. Stay cosy in the Lake Tekapo winter with the gas fire, electric blankets and heat pumps. For larger groups, the Red Nest is bookable on the same property.

Neighborhood info

The Aoraki Mackenzie district is renowned for its night sky (the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world), beautiful scenery and unbeatable climate. Whatever the season, you’ll never be short of things to do in Tekapo, including skiing, walking, horse trekking, hot pools, scenic flights, boating and ice skating. Castle Hall is located on a quiet street, 3 minutes’ drive from Tekapo’s restaurants, shops, hot springs and observatory. Cowan’s Hill walking and biking tracks start right outside. For those looking to enjoy classic Tekapo activities like skiing, fishing or watersports, the large carport provides storage for skis and outdoor equipment, with a heated drying cupboard for days at Mt Dobson and Roundhill Ski Areas (50 minutes away). Tekapo is the perfect base for exploring New Zealand tourist attractions, like Twizel (40 minutes), Ohau Ski Field (1 hour 30 minutes) and Aoraki Mount Cook (1 hour 10 minutes). It’s on the main highway between the cities of Christchurch and Queenstown, both equipped with international airports, and one hour from Timaru, Tekapo’s nearest airport.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Castle Hall - Lake Tekapo

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linens

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Guest bathroom
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Iron
    • Air conditioning

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Terrace

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view
    • Lake view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules

    Castle Hall - Lake Tekapo takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardEftposCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    If you expect to arrive after 18:00 please contact the property to arrange key pick up using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that guests are expected to leave the property in a tidy condition upon departure with the dishes done and rubbish removed. Please note that this property is strictly nonsmoking. If excessive cleaning is required,evidence of smoking is found or damage has occurred, additional fees will apply.'

    Please inform Castle Hall - Lake Tekapo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Castle Hall - Lake Tekapo