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About this property

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 0.6 mi 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. Tekapo Heights is 1.4 mi from Tekapo Hot Springs, 55 minutes drive from Lake Pukaki then 25 minutes onto Mt Aoraki, (Mount Cook). Timaru Airport is a 60-minute drive away. Flat-screen satellite TV with Netflix, a refrigerator and a tea and coffee maker are standard in all rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer, guest toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Local information and activities including stargazing tours and flights are available. Free parking is available on site. A variety of restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tess
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great view from room across to lake. Room was wonderful and clean, had everything we needed for a short stay.
  • Allan
    Singapore Singapore
    We had a wonderful stay at Tekapo Heights. The location was absolutely fantastic—situated in a quiet spot with stunning views, yet just a short walk to great food and beverage options in the heart of Lake Tekapo. One of the highlights was how...
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Nice comfortable room. Only spent a night but would have stayed longer if staying in that region longer
  • Shanhong
    China China
    Very nice stay! The host helps us find the wallet in time! Such nice of him! Thanks a lot!
  • Michelle
    United States United States
    The view from our room was spectacular! The room was very spacious and we really enjoyed having a patio with such amazing views.
  • Gail
    United States United States
    We almost didn’t stay here bc of bad reviews but room and patio were lovely within walking distance from town center.
  • Theresa
    United States United States
    Excellent location. Stunning views. Great communication.
  • Judy
    United States United States
    Beautiful comfortable, quiet and easy walk to dinner.
  • Eileen
    United States United States
    We absolutely loved everything about this lovely place!! We especially enjoyed the pretty view, the large closet, and the spacious bathroom. Hope you get to stay at this superior room!!!
  • Ashley
    Canada Canada
    It was excellent. Clean and great for star gazing. Would definitely stay again

Area info

Amenities of Tekapo Heights

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Adults only
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Chinese

House rules

Tekapo Heights takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 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 over 15 are welcome.

Children 18 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Tekapo Heights 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.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

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

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