Find a Great Motel Tekapo

If you're having difficulty finding a motel in Tekapo, allow Expedia help you find motels or similar properties from more than 265 lodging options in the larger area. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transport.

Motel properties often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. In the US, motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip holidays, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

Here are some of our customers' top motels to book in the larger area. Lakes Edge Holiday Park is located 2.6 km from the heart of Tekapo. Enjoy the in-room kitchen, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Ahuriri Motels: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a kitchenette. Central Tekapo is 42.2 mi (67.9 km) away. High Country Motel and Backpackers: Enjoy access to the free parking and terrace, as well as room amenities such as Wi-Fi. Located 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Mt Cook Lodge & Motels: Central Tekapo is 27.4 mi (44 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. Aoraki Court Motel: 27.2 mi (43.7 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lake Tekapō Regional Park, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki. You'll find these family-friendly attractions in the area: Mount John Observatory and Dark Sky Project. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Mount Cook National Park, Mount John Lookout and Roundhill Ski Area.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Tekapo to help you plan yours: 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.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Tekapo to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse), which is located 41.5 mi (66.8 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.