30 Murray Place, 7999 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
#5 of 12 B&Bs and inns in Lake Tekapo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 154 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free Wifi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 12, 2025
Wee
Singapore-
the room and house is heated when we arrived which is great. The room is big too as we can fit our luggage without having to squeeze.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 5, 2025
Shizuka
JapanClose to the bus stop,clean,and the owner is also kind.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 9, 2025
Yuiri
AustraliaThe bathrooms are shared, so I was a little concerned about how other guests used them, but I understand that’s part of staying at a guesthouse. Also, although it’s probably quite rare, it was -5°C during my stay—so it was honestly a bit cold! (haha)
The owner was incredibly kind, and I truly felt the warmth and charm of this guesthouse! I happened to stay on a rare day of heavy snowfall—my rental car got buried in the snow and many roads were closed in all directions. Despite the challenges, the owner helped me so much, and I’m deeply grateful for their support. I would definitely love to stay here again the next time I visit Lake Tekapo!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 17, 2025
Mattia
AustraliaVery nice house, had a good time
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 30, 2025
Dao
VietnamNo kitchen so we have to go to town for dinner where there are not so many good options
The location was convenient, just a short drive from Lake Tekapo’s stunning shoreline, with easy parking for our car. The room was clean, cozy, and adequate for a short stay, though the shared bathroom and kitchen facilities were basic but OK. The nearby lake views were a highlight
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 29, 2025
O'shea
AustraliaOnly negative was it could have done with a stove top, however this would not deter me from staying again as overall it was a great place to stay!
Really great location, easy check in/out, comfortable bed and bedroom, clean and nice touches such as towels and earplugs.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
William
SingaporeNothing
Clean
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 13, 2025
Yoonmi
South KoreaHard to get there by foot. But if you have a car, it should be fine.
Kind house owner, clean room and bathroom
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: February 23, 2025
Mel
United KingdomIt was a really lovely comfortable stay. Our hosts were friendly and helpful. We had such a great time. Thank you
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Greaves
United KingdomThe shared kitchen was easier to prepare snacks then a full meal but as there was such a range of places to eat and picnic in Lake Tekapo this was not a problem, particularly as the hosts supplied masses of fresh cold water in a very large fridge and all washing up, plus cleaning of the shower room was done for guests.
The location was excellent for Lake Tekapo. You could easily walk into the village centre but the road location was very quiet with pleasant views of mountains and neighbours. The property was pristine and the hosts so helpful and friendly. The bed was very comfortable and there was masses of hot water for the shower/basin. The shared deck and indoor accommodation was a real plus. There were lots of excellent places to eat in the village and stunning views of the lake as you sipped coffee or a glass of wine!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 6, 2025
David
United KingdomIn terms of value for money, we felt that, at the price, it would have been nice to have had a simple continental-style breakfast provided - as many other places we have stayed at in NZ have done.
Easy to get into the town centre (3 min drive - we could have walked it in 15). The shared bathroom proved no problem at all. Nice seating area for eating breakfast (not provided). Friendly host although we only met him very briefly.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Janette
United KingdomBit small living area and sharing
Friendly staff Great bbq
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 21, 2025
Daniel
United KingdomA bedside table on both sides of the bed would have been handy but only a minor thing
Great location within walking distance of the lake, which on a clear night gives great views of the stars and Milky Way. Very clean and tidy. Nice to be able to sit out on the porch in the evening for a drink. Friendly host who took the time to chat to us. Easy to park right out the front. Fridge freezer to store food. Microwave and cutlery plates to heat up dinner.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 1, 2024
Lenka
SlovakiaVery nice stay near the lake. Kitchen utensils were provided. Everything was very clean.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: October 28, 2024
Constantijn
BelgiumThe accomodation had everything we needed (great bed and bathroom)! Very short walk to the lake, which is about three streets away. Also friendly hosts. Would recommend for sure!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Kateřina
Czech RepublicGreat stay, near restaurants and main attractions of the region. Everything clear and tidy
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 19, 2024
Larissa
SwitzerlandThe smell in the room wasn’t that nice (smelled like dried mea)
Nice and quiet
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: August 2, 2024
David
New ZealandGood size room, very comfortable bed. Clean bathroom.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 21, 2024
Ying
Ireland-
Clean, Location, Helpful owner
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 28, 2024
Fang
New ZealandStrongly suggest that the room should be equipped with tissue and rubbish bin. Ps it’s quite inconvenient for cooking as a family as there are no stove and no kitchen sink🥲
Very beautiful and stylish layout, especially the dining area. The host family must be real artists! Really like their taste of the beddings. And the room is so warm that we were sweating at night!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Julie
New ZealandWe didn't realise there would be no kitchen sink and the toilet was in the shared bathroom. Would have felt more comfortable if allowed to lock the external entrance door. I wouldn't stay here alone (I had my husband with me). Would recommend to couples or family booking the entire accomodation together.
Very clean, warm and comfortable bedroom.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Abhijit
New ZealandNo complaints at all
Clean , cosy room. Helpful staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Ching-lun
TaiwanThere’s no kitchen.
It’s cozy and clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Naomi
United KingdomRoom is good but basic.
Host was excellent and there’s a lovely indoor and outdoor shared area.
Stayed in April 2024
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