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Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park

2 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
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Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park
3.0 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
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Wellington, New Zealand
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I give this place 3 stars. Very well priced for the cabin we stayed at. The cabin had two sets of bunks plus a large double bed. We were only 2 people so we used the double. Comfortable, clean and without flaw. However it falls short that there are not enough stove tops and also their showers are coin operated. More

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Perth, Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

So much had been written about this Lake that we put it on our "must see" list. Yes, the lake was stunning in all it's autumn glory and the morning mist and evening sunsets a photographers dream. Pity that the hoons driving their cars thru the camper park far exceeded the 'walking' speed limit. One of them seemed to be... More

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Hong Kong, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Great park with oustanding views of Lake Tekapo. Facilities were clean with the exception of seeing a ferret living in the kitchen. Easy walking distance back to town and to the Hot Springs next door. They do nickle and dime you charging for showers, laundry, etc. And most of the stoves in the kitchen didn't work. But it's the only... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Accommodation was exactly right for us. Beds clean and comfortable. Minimum equipment but perfectly adequate for our needs. View was spectacular, looking right down the Lake, with Mt. John on one side and mountains on the other. We sat and watch the sun come up every morning and sunset at night. Location was excellent. Hot Pools and Ice skating rink... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Accommodation appalling and DISGUSTING! We stayed in what was referred to as a family villa (which you could call it at a stretch of the imagination). The unit smelt, was old, dated and drab. The carpets were frayed, the wall paper peeling off the walls and had dirty marks on it, cob webs around the ceilings, light fittings broken and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Seems that this place is working to address some of the problems raised by many travelers: there are some newer facilities going in, and staff was friendly. Still, have to agree that the $2 charge for a hot shower in a cramped stall is a leftover from an earlier era. If you really want a nice bath, try going a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

First, there are lots of kinds of accommodation at this holiday park. We're reviewing an Ensuite Cabin. We took a 2 week road trip through New Zealand and this was our very first stop (drove here after landing in Christchurch). We booked an Ensuite Cabin and was just what we needed to deal with the jet lag. It's not a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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This campsite is nicely set amongst the woods just up from the shore of Lake Tekapo, on quite a hilly piece of ground. The pitches with lake views are the best so ask for one (17-30). It's a popular site but has facilities well able to cope and lots of washing lines in the sunshine (discretely hidden). One of the... More

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Chervil_82
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

We've booked a powered campsite for 1 night. Having requested for a lakeview site, the view was indeed amazing! We had a great time picnicking at the campsite, overlooking the lake. The unisex toilets are clean. Water supply and grey water dumping for the campervan is easily accessible. The campsite is also very near the hot springs, and village centre.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Our cabin was very basic, but clean and comfortable. It was exceptionally cheap, but the view from our room was priceless. Perfect view over the incredible blue of lake tekapo! We drove past pepper's and thought that the holiday park had a much nicer location and vista. We were so happy to get such a fantastic view so cheaply. More

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