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18 Sept - 20 Sept
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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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6 Nov - 8 Nov

Our top choices for Tekapo hostels

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1. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
1.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (30 reviews)
"Clean room and great location,"
Australia
Marites
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Lakes Edge Lodge
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2. Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (155 reviews)
"Lovely staff and a really neat property with all the animals. "
New Zealand
Rachel
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
Lounge

3. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (439 reviews)
"Pretty good!"
Australia
Yuyu
The price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View

4. Gladstone Grand Hotel

Gladstone Grand Hotel
2.0 star property
Fairlie
5.4 out of 10, (61 reviews)
"Basic accommodation but good for the price."
Australia
Brig
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Gladstone Grand Hotel
Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

5. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (112 reviews)
"Clean room, well equipped kitchen, amazing views and the Sauna was great after a day hiking"
United States
Annabelle
The price is AU$358
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
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Top Tekapo Hotel Reviews

Mackenzie Motels

Mackenzie Motels

8/10 Good
"The accommodation is basic but everything is there. Good beds and linen and nice heating for the place for the cold days."
Willie 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Mackenzie Motels

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Tekapo Hostels information

Number of reviews
358
Accommodation
5 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$84
Highest Price
AU$358

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Tekapo?
Our guests like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may have budget-friendly prices: Guide Hill Station Lodge - 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Located within a 5-minute walk of Lake Tekapo. Guests can enjoy free parking, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities at this motel. Lakes Edge Lodge - 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance at this motel. Lakes Edge Holiday Park - 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Guests can enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and barbecues at this motel. The Godley Hotel - 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Located within a 10-minute walk of Mount Cook National Park. Property features at this motel include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. Haka House Lake Tekapo - 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the heart of Tekapo. You can take advantage of free parking, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Tekapo?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Tekapo are May, September, December and July, with each month seeing an average of 360 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Tekapo?
Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around Tekapo. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook National Park. Additional attractions include Mount John Observatory, Lake Tekapō Regional Park and Mount John Lookout.
What's the best way to get to and around Tekapo while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Tekapo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse), 41.5 mi (66.8 km) away from the city centre.

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