Luxury hotels in Lake Tekapo

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Lake Tekapo. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Galaxy Boutique Hotel Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Situated in Lake Tekapo, 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Galaxy Boutique Hotel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Motu-ariki. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms include a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a dishwasher. At the hotel each room comes with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. Guests at Galaxy Boutique Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Burkes Pass is 23 km from the accommodation, while Simons Pass is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from Galaxy Boutique Hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 506 NZD.

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• 2 Luxury Lakeview Apartment Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Boasting stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains, Luxury Lakeview Apartment is spacious, beautifully designed and luxurious holiday home. The property features a designer kitchen and bathroom, covered private courtyard and entertaining area and gas fire places inside and out. Also included is a Bluetooth music system, laundry facilities and a drying room for ski gear. There are restaurants, bars and a supermarket just a short walk away for your convenience. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 3 Cass Crib Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Featuring a patio with mountains views, Cass Crib is a holiday home, set in Lake Tekapo. The air-conditioned unit is 42 km from Twizel. There is a dining area and a kitchen as well as a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided at Cass Crib. Mount Cook Village is 44 km from Cass Crib, while Glentanner is 32 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 295 NZD.

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• 4 Designer Cabin - with outdoor bath! Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Featuring mountain views, Designer Cabin - with outdoor bath! offers accommodation with a patio and a kettle, around 44 km from Mt. Dobson. This holiday home features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Motu-ariki is 12 km from the holiday home, while Burkes Pass is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 96 km from Designer Cabin - with outdoor bath!. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 5 Macaulay House Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. This spacious modern holiday home is air-conditioned and offers views of the mountains, lake, and surrounding farm lands. Situated in Lake Tekapo, Macaulay also features a fireplace. Macaulay Holiday Home offers a living and dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests enjoy free on-site parking. Towels and bed linen are provided. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 354 NZD.

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• 6 Starview 88 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Starview 88 is located in Lake Tekapo and offers a garden and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodation is 44 km from Mt. Dobson, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 96 km from the holiday home. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 7 Majestic View Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Featuring lake views, Majestic View provides accommodation with a patio, around 12 km from Motu-ariki. The 5-star holiday home features mountain views and is 44 km from Mt. Dobson. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Providing free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a terrace and a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. Burkes Pass is 22 km from the holiday home, while Simons Pass is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 96 km from Majestic View. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 397 NZD.

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• 8 Tractor Shed Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Tractor Shed offers self-contained accommodation in Lake Tekapo. The property boasts views of the mountain and is 42 km from Mount Cook Village. This holiday home features a log fireplace, a spacious modern kitchen, full laundry facilities and satellite TV. Guest review score 9.1

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• 9 Silver Fern Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Located in Lake Tekapo, within 44 km of Mt. Dobson and 12 km of Motu-ariki, Silver Fern offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, skiing and cycling. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The holiday home provides a barbecue. Burkes Pass is 22 km from Silver Fern, while Simons Pass is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 96 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 10 Flat White Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Flat White is set in Lake Tekapo. The air-conditioned accommodation is 44 km from Mt. Dobson, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 96 km from the holiday home. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 319 NZD.

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• 11 Tekapo Heights Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Lodge. 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. Tekapo Heights is 2. 2 km 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 216 NZD.

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• 12 Tekapo Sky Lodge Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Tekapo Sky Lodge offers luxurious contemporary accommodation in Lake Tekapo. This appealing property boasts panoramic views of the mountains and lake from the large deck and bedrooms. This very spacious home is fitted with a full modern kitchen and laundry. Linen is provided for all bedrooms. The king bedroom has an en suite with twin shower and the main bathroom has a freestanding bath as well as shower. Chromecast is available to view your photos, movies and music. Tekapo Sky Lodge is 42 km from Twizel and 44 km from Mount Cook Village Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 386 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!