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Our top choices for Tekapo hostels

A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

1. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
1.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (39 reviews)
"Clean room and great location,"
Australia
Marites
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Lakes Edge Lodge
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.

2. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (453 reviews)
"Lovely hostel in the middle of Tekapo with stunning views of the lake. Clean room, very comfortable and convenient."
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.

3. Gladstone Grand Hotel

Gladstone Grand Hotel
2.0 star property
Fairlie
5.4 out of 10, (64 reviews)
"Sheets were clean and bed was comfy but otherwise very rundown old building a bit pricey for what it is."
New Zealand
Sally
The price is AU$81
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Gladstone Grand Hotel
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a mirror.

4. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (115 reviews)
"Great hostel! Very clean, comfortable, convenient location, friendly staff and incredible views. A great base for staying in Mt Cook."
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is AU$356
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
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Top Tekapo Hotel Reviews

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
"Room we're very clean beautiful lake views get space"
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Lakes Edge Holiday Park

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Tekapo Hostels information

Number of reviews
Accommodation
5 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$81
Highest Price
AU$356

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 - 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance at this motel. The Godley Hotel - 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Guests can enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and barbecues at this motel. Lakes Edge Holiday Park - 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 - 0.9 mi (1.5 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 Tekapō Regional Park, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki. Additional attractions include Mount John Observatory, Mount Cook National 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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