Boasting mountain views, Rifugio - Lake Tekapo features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 46 km from Mt. Dobson. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. This holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from the holiday home.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Lake Tekapo
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  • Yusuke
    Japan Japan
    Grat location, 2min walk for Tekapo lake, another 2min walk for grossery which is quite convenience. Some seasnings are complimentarily provided. Easy checking-in / checking-out, no stress on any procedure.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location & views of Lake Tekapo. The property was spacious & had everything we needed.
  • Steve
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely house, excellent quiet location only a few minutes walk from town.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Discover Tekapo Accommodation

Company review score: 9.4Based on 2,767 reviews from 58 properties
58 managed properties

Company information

Our team at Discover Tekapo has a vision to match our guests with the best luxury, romantic, or retro 70's style accommodation that Tekapo has to offer. We all live, work, and raise our families in Tekapo and we know well what makes this area so special. We look forward to sharing our local knowledge and assisting our guests with all aspects of their stay.

Property information

Enjoy the convenient location of this two bedroom cottage which is within a two minute walk from the village centre. Relax in the sunny living area while looking out on the gorgeous garden and mountain views. Keep warm in the colder months with the warmth of the heatpump and in summer time open the doors out onto the patio which also provides the perfect spot for checking out the night sky. Choose to prepare your own meals in the fully equipped kitchen or walk to one of the local restaurants. Two bedrooms, a double and the other a twin making it perfect for small groups or family travelling together. Take the opportunity to have fresh clean clothes on holiday with the use of the laundry facilities. This cottage has everything you need to enjoy time away in one of the most beautiful locations.

Neighbourhood information

Lake Tekapo is renowned for it's stunning night sky, beautiful scenery and unbeatable climate! The area offers a wide range of activities throughout the year, including star-gazing, photography, hot pools, horse trekking, scenic mountain flights, skiing, walking and much more! Only 1 1/4 hrs drive from Mount Cook village.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rifugio - Lake Tekapo
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Water park
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Rifugio - Lake Tekapo takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Rifugio - Lake Tekapo accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

    FAQs about Rifugio - Lake Tekapo

    • Rifugio - Lake Tekapo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Water park
      • Horse riding

    • Check-in at Rifugio - Lake Tekapo is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rifugio - Lake Tekapo on this page.

    • Rifugio - Lake Tekapo can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Rifugio - Lake Tekapo is 150 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Rifugio - Lake Tekapo has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Rifugio - Lake Tekapo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Rifugio - Lake Tekapo is popular with guests booking family stays.