10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Mount John Observatory in Tekapo from AU$101

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A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.

A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.

1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

2.1 km from Mount John Observatory

Sophie

AU$245

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A lakeside view with chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains through a glass door.

A modern restroom with three sinks, a large mirror, and a decorative wall piece.

A building with a covered outdoor area, a car parked in front, and a starry night sky.

2. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

1.7 km from Mount John Observatory

Declan Dechawut

AU$198

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A woman relaxing in a bathtub with a view of a bedroom through a window.

Two people seated at a round table with a bottle and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A person standing by a window with a night sky view, including stars and a visible mountain range.

3. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

2.2 km from Mount John Observatory

Clara

AU$481

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A residential area with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and houses with similar architecture.

A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a lake with mountains in the background.

4. Mantra Lake Tekapo

3 km from Mount John Observatory

HARDIK

AU$397

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.

A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.

A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.

5. The Godley Hotel

2.6 km from Mount John Observatory

Kim

AU$171

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.

A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and stone pillars.

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchairs, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains.

6. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

2.9 km from Mount John Observatory

Fleur

AU$575

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern building with large windows and a view of mountains.

A multi-story building with balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

A view from a balcony overlooking a lake with mountains in the background.

7. Lake Tekapo Village Motel

2.3 km from Mount John Observatory

Lucie-Catherine

Two glasses of white wine on a small table with a view of mountains and a lake.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains through a balcony, and a table with chairs outside.

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern building with a wooden facade and metal roof, situated by a body of water with mountains in the background.

8. Ranginui at Lake Tekapo

3.6 km from Mount John Observatory

Stephen

AU$568

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern building with multiple units, a parking area, and a grassy landscape with a wooden deck.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, toaster, kettle, and microwave.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a blue armchair.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. Woolshed Suites

2.4 km from Mount John Observatory

Whitney

AU$297

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table with a plant, a TV on the wall, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a kitchenette.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern house with a wooden deck, large glass windows, and a clear blue sky.

10. RodmanStar Apartment

2.7 km from Mount John Observatory

Michael

11. Tekapo1929 Lakefront Villa

2.9 km from Mount John Observatory

Melanie

AU$400

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A well-maintained lawn with a clear view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A scenic landscape with a road, grassy areas, and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Three Rivers Lodge

3.4 km from Mount John Observatory

Janice

A modern house with a sloped roof, large glass windows, and a wooden exterior.

A modern living room with a sofa, TV, and a view through a glass door.

A modern building with a sloped roof and a small entrance.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small round table, a kitchenette, and a large window with a view.

13. Sky Valley

2.9 km from Mount John Observatory

Jayde

AU$209

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern house with a wooden deck and large windows, set against a starry night sky.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a towel rack, and a glass shower enclosure.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and knife block.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel microwave, a brick-patterned backsplash, and a set of knives on the counter.

14. Alpine Studio Coulson

3 km from Mount John Observatory

Anonymous traveller

AU$231

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern house with a glass door entrance, white brick walls, and a dark roof.

A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

15. Jero Apartment

2.9 km from Mount John Observatory

Marc

A modern two-story building with large glass doors and windows, a flat roof, and a wooden deck in front.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a brown sofa, a green sofa with red pillows, and a glass coffee table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

16. StarRain Tekapo

2.9 km from Mount John Observatory

Kaushik

AU$392

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A restaurant with a mountain view, featuring wooden tables and chairs, and large windows.

A modern interior with a sofa and chairs facing large windows with a mountain view.

A modern hotel with multiple buildings, large windows, and snow-covered surroundings.

A modern interior with large windows offering mountain views, comfortable seating, and a patterned floor.

17. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

40.9 km from Mount John Observatory

Natasha

A modern house with stone pillars, a wooden facade, and a large glass door.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator, a sink, and white cabinetry.

A bedroom with a bed, large windows, and a radiator.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a sofa.

18. Hunter Hunter

2.7 km from Mount John Observatory

Owen

A wooden cabin with a large window, a patio, and a view of the Milky Way.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a mountain landscape through the window.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living space.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table with fruit, and a large window offering a mountain view.

19. Sunshine Suites

3 km from Mount John Observatory

AU$273

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mount John Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Skyrim Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 356 reviews	View
Lakes Edge Holiday Park	9.0 Wonderful 441 reviews	View
Lakes Edge Lodge	8.8 Excellent 33 reviews	View
Haka House Lake Tekapo	8.6 Excellent 444 reviews	View
Sky Valley	8.4 Very good 8 reviews	View

Top Mount John Observatory Hotel Reviews

Woolshed Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Right next to the Star Gazing Tour"

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"Wow! One of the best places I’ve ever stayed. The room was absolutely stunning, staff lovely, location second to none and that bed - wow!!!"

Lakes Edge Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean"

Haka House Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"good"

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great view"

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spacious! Room design was very modern. The cool thing was the stargazing skylight. There was a slope or ramp to go up the 2nd level rooms so totally easy and effortless. THe large window overlooking the lake and the mountain range was so nice. We could see the sunrise from our bed and sunset colours on the mountains while sipping coffee at the table too. Room came with a bathtub but there was no bubble bath soap to use. Anyways no time as we went stargazing till late. Just 5min drive to Church of Good Shepard. It's the only hotel that provided toiletries including toothbrushes, disposable slippers, shower cap, etc. Minibar had payable items for convenience at reasonable prices. The in-room breakfast was superb. Many options to choose from and they were flexible to change some of the items. Near a petting zoo and we stopped there to watch and take some photos in the morning before driving off. Location is good. We voted this the second best hotel of the 7 we stayed in our NZ trip. The only down thing was the shallow sink and it was also a bit stuck. So tended to splash out water onto the sink countertop."

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Upgrade with minimal fuss and the heaters were on when entered. We really appreciated that."

The Godley Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very centrally located, great views. Staff helpful. Id stay there without looking anywhere else next time. Make sure you get a lake view room for your wellness!"

Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"nice place"

Other attractions near Mount John Observatory

A swimming pool with a mountainous backdrop.

Tekapo Springs

9.0/10 (453 reviews)

Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.

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A stone church under a starry night sky.

Church of the Good Shepherd

9.0/10 (949 reviews)

Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history.

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A bronze statue of a dog standing on a rock against a blue sky with clouds.

Sheepdog Statue

8.6/10 (601 reviews)

Standing proudly before the snow-capped Southern Alps, this famous statue is testament to the high esteem with which sheepdogs are held in this area.

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Mount John Lookout

9.2/10 (178 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Tekapo with a stop at Mount John Lookout. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Dark Sky Project

8.2/10 (153 reviews)

Explore the campus of Dark Sky Project during your stay in Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo

7.6/10 (34 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Lake Tekapo at The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mount John Observatory?

Mount John Observatory is located in a walkable area of Tekapo known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options. You'll find 227 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Mount John Observatory?

Located a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mount John Observatory, Lakes Edge Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Another good choice is The Huts at Lakes Edge, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Mount John Observatory?

Expedia has 227 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mount John Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mount John Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Mount John Observatory.

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Top Hotels Near Mount John Observatory in Tekapo from AU$101

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Our top choices for Mount John Observatory hotels

1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

2. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

3. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

4. Mantra Lake Tekapo

5. The Godley Hotel

6. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

7. Lake Tekapo Village Motel

8. Ranginui at Lake Tekapo

9. Woolshed Suites

10. RodmanStar Apartment

11. Tekapo1929 Lakefront Villa

12. Three Rivers Lodge

13. Sky Valley

14. Alpine Studio Coulson

15. Jero Apartment

16. StarRain Tekapo

17. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

18. Hunter Hunter

19. Sunshine Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Mount John Observatory

Top Mount John Observatory Hotel Reviews

Woolshed Suites

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Lakes Edge Lodge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

The Godley Hotel

Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

Other attractions near Mount John Observatory

Tekapo Springs

Church of the Good Shepherd

Sheepdog Statue

Mount John Lookout

Dark Sky Project

The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo

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