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Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, Lakes Edge Lodge in Lake Tekapo
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Lakes Edge Lodge
Lakes Edge Lodge
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8.7

Excellent

1,174 reviews

1,174 reviews

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7.8

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Tekapo Springs 760 m
The Cairns Golf Course 810 m
Four Square 920 m
Lake Tekapo 990 m
Kiwi Treasures 1.1 km
Tekapo Helicopters 1.2 km
Church of the Good Shepherd 1.4 km
Mt John Observatory Southern Viewpoint 1.4 km
Lake George Scott 1.6 km
Mackenzie Sheep Dog Statue 1.6 km

Lakes Edge Lodge

2 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, 7990 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Lake Tekapo part of Lake Tekapo, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options.

Highlights

Garden

Fishing

Skiing

Horseback riding

Hiking

Facilities

Car park

Shuttle service

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Bicycles

Laundry service

Tours

Wi-Fi in public areas

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Lake Tekapo every 58 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.0
Location rating7.8

Rooms available at Lakes Edge Lodge

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Family Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 double bed and 2 bunk bed...
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 queen bed
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • 2 single beds
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Double Room - Disability Access
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  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Access Ensuite
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • 1 queen bed
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4 bed dormitory
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
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6 Bed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
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Twin Room
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • 2 single beds
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of non-water sports and outdoor activities are available at Lakes Edge Lodge?

Lakes Edge Lodge features a big selection of non-water sport and outdoor activities such as golf course (within 3 km), hiking trails, skiing, and horse riding for sports enthusiast to make best use of while staying here.

What kind of water sports activities are readily available at Lakes Edge Lodge?

Lakes Edge Lodge features water sport activities including fishing, and canoe for you to enjoy all that relates to water.

Is car parking available at Lakes Edge Lodge?

Lakes Edge Lodge features car park free of charge for all visitors traveling with a car. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

What is the minimum age requirement for visitor at Lakes Edge Lodge?

Lakes Edge Lodge only allows guest visitors that are over 2 years old to reside at this property. In case you're looking for child- or family-friendly properties, please navigate to property facilities filter feature and select the "family/child friendly" filter for more selections.

How long do travelers typically stay at Lakes Edge Lodge?

Verified past guests that have stayed at Lakes Edge Lodge had an average nightly stay of 1 night at this property.

What do travelers like most about Lakes Edge Lodge?

Past visitors that stayed at Lakes Edge Lodge have given this property a rating of 8.49 for its excellent cleanliness as the major highlight for their stay.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Lakes Edge Lodge's breakfast?

67.0% of our verified guest ratings have given an optimistic review and comments about this property's breakfast. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Lakes Edge Lodge down in the review section.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Lakes Edge Lodge's view?

65.0% of our past customer testimonials have given a positive review and comments about this property's view. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Lakes Edge Lodge down in the review section.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Lakes Edge Lodge's swimming pool?

71.0% of our verified visitor evaluations have given an optimistic review and remarks about this property's swimming pool. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Lakes Edge Lodge down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Business travelers' have given to Lakes Edge Lodge?

Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Lakes Edge Lodge an average rating of 8.3. You can look up more detailed customer evaluations and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Families with young children have given to Lakes Edge Lodge?

Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Lakes Edge Lodge an average rating of 8.2. You can look up more in depth customer evaluations and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

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What people love about Lakes Edge Lodge

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Room was very clean, warm and right across the road from the lake where you can go canoeing."

    Melissa

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    April 20, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Everything was very clean and comfortable."

    alyce

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    January 12, 2023

  • 8

    Very good
    Location

    "Strategic location, in front of Lake Tekapo itself!"

    Shahaida

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    January 31, 2023

Overall rating:

8.7

Excellent
1,174 reviews
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
7.9
Location
7.8
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What travelers say they love:
Comfortable bunk bed with curtain
Aine from New Zealand
Solo traveler
More about Lakes Edge Lodge

More about Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge is just a 3-minute drive from Lake Tekapo town centre. A free shuttle service is available to and from Lake Tekapo bus terminal. The hostel is a 5-minute drive from Church of the Good Shephard and a 14-minute drive from Mt John University Observatory. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities in the surrounding areas including, canoeing, fishing, horse-riding, hiking and cycling. Bicycle hire is available. All rooms have access to shared laundry and bathroom facilities. You can prepare a meal using the barbecue facilities available.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.9

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

6 mentions

Internet

3 mentions

View

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
Outdoor
  • Bicycles
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Skiing
  • Tours
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • BBQ facilities
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Elevator
  • Heating in public area
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Shuttle service

Location

2 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, 7990
Very good
Location

7.8

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 2 year(s).

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-in until20:00
  • Check-out from08:30
  • Check-out until10:00

Reviews of Lakes Edge Lodge from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.1
/
10
Cleanliness8.4
Facilities7.9
Location7.8
Room comfort and quality6.0
Service8.2
Value for money8.0
High score for Lake Tekapo
Rating
9+ Exceptional (32)
8-9 Excellent (11)
7-8 Very Good (21)
6-7 Good (5)
<6 Below Expectation (10)
Time of the year
Mar - May (27)
Jun - Aug (10)
Sep - Nov (15)
Dec - Feb (27)

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10.0
Exceptional
alyce from Australia
Solo traveler
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

Highly recommended ”

The staff were very friendly and helpful with great recommendations on things to do and where to eat. The ensuite cabin i stayed in was the perfect size with a great shower. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Also had an amazing view of the lake!

Reviewed January 13, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Eric from New Zealand
Couple
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in January 2022

View like none other”

Our motel unit no 3 was exceptionally clean. Comfy bed, easy as parking. Friendly staff. Free WiFi & sky channels. Fully equipped kitchen and BBQ outside. Best of all - the view!! Probably the best of all accommodations in Lake Tekapo. Wanna swim? Just walk down. If not, it's super relaxing to read a book over coffee and spend your entire day there.

Reviewed February 03, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Yen from Taiwan
Solo traveler
4 bed dormitory
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

Quiet and clean!”

Though it's not very close to the shops, they do offer free pick-up and drop-off from bus stop, or just walk around 15 minutes along the lakeside, the view is nice. Quiet during the night, nice stuff and very clean everywhere. Even offering hair dryer in the female bathroom. Close to hot spring and mt. John walkway. If they can offer female only drom, will be better.

Reviewed September 19, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
John from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in June 2022

The best”

If you come to lake Tekapo you have to stay here it's amazing place to stay can't say enough about this place

Reviewed June 26, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Peter from Sweden
Couple
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in November 2022

Great place”

Very nice, clean and tidy. Seemed rather new. Good kitchen facilities and a great location. Only thing I missed out was reading lamps over the bed… Very well described what jpkind of responsibility each person have, and in a nice way. (Compared to the place we spent the next night in..) wouldn’t mind come beck here.

Reviewed November 10, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
yanisa from Thailand
Couple
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

The best”

I love yhis place

Reviewed January 20, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Genna from Australia
Solo traveler
Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2022

Brilliant ”

Way better than expected everything you need plus community spirit ! Clean and just lovely

Reviewed April 02, 2022

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8.8
Excellent
YI from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

my room is next to the door to the tent zone and it's loud”

my room was next to the door to the tent zone; it was loud when ppl open the door. though i wasn't in the room often, it's an obvious defect and they should fix it. my room and restrooms are clean. 20-min walk to the touring site and the Japanese restaurant. btw there are some hares on the roads at nights, so drive slowly.

Reviewed January 11, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
HUAJUN from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in September 2019

Budget”

Room is small, but cozy, nice and clean. Many people living here. Busy kitchen,

Reviewed January 17, 2020

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8.0
Excellent
Shahaida from Malaysia
Family with teens
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

Very good”

Strategic location, in front of Lake Tekapo itself! Complete kitchen facilities.. plenty of pots and utensils and well organized.

Reviewed February 01, 2023

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7.2
Very good
YEN from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in December 2020

Unfriendly staff”

Laundry machine was broken during my visit. The first reaction from the staff was that they were angry that 'I broke it'. Problem was, it was their laundry machine not draining the water away. Probably can try looking at their own mistakes before blaming other people.

Reviewed June 16, 2021

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8.0
Excellent
Thamayswaran from Singapore
Solo traveler
Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Value for money ”

Value for money

Reviewed March 08, 2021

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7.2
Very good
Meng from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2020

Backpackers”

It's the cheapest option i can get for lake tekapo accommodation. Location wise it's awesome but if u can afford single room pls don't take shared dorm.. ppl sleep on your bed and there's no privacy.

Reviewed March 08, 2020

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6.0
CHIN from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in April 2022

Above average”

Good place overall, but I had a bad experience because of an annoying family. Someone was on my bed when I was about to sleep. Imagine having a long driving day and you finally arrived, hoping for some good rest but someone occupied your bed, and the room is fully booked, that is super frustrating! One of them left the room in the end but taking away the pillow & blanket leaving alone the thin linen and I had to get pillow & blanket from the lounge! And then the kids were slamming the door, playing videos aloud of fart in the early morning. Come on, this is a shared dorm, pay respect to others otherwise you get the whole room reserved but not hoping there will be no one coming and you get the whole room to yourself. That is terrible! It's a shame to know there's actually such disrespectful kiwis. I have been meeting all good people along the way. Sorry if I misused this space. Perhaps I should put my stuff on the bed next time.

Reviewed April 25, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Raja from Malaysia
Group
Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in October 2016

Great place to stay. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thumbs up to the owner and staffs. Excellent ”

Recommended for everyone. Has great view of lake tekapo and very relaxing

Reviewed October 27, 2016

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10.0
Exceptional
Jim from Philippines
Couple
Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

Exceptional”

It's quite far from the restaurants and the bus stop, but it's very close to Tekapo Springs. The lounge is very cozy and has an amazing view and it made the stay worthwhile. The outside area is also a great place for stargazing.

Reviewed September 21, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
Caitlan
Solo traveler
Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in April 2019

Very good”

Nice big common area with a view of the lake - clean and secure rooms and a fair sized kitchen. Quite expensive for what it is but I think everywhere in Tekapo is!

Reviewed April 29, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Brit from Estonia
Solo traveler
Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in June 2017

Exceptional”

Very nice and tidy hostel with comfortable wooden bunk beds that don't make much noise. The TV lounge with fireplace is really cozy. The lake, Mt John and hot pools are nearby and the village within walking distance. And I am especially grateful to the staff for letting me have a four-bed dorm all to myself on the one day that there were very few guests. It would have been just as simple for them to place all the few guests into one room - and speaks mountains that they didn't. A budget traveller doesn't get much privacy so I really valued this simple act of goodwill.

Reviewed June 16, 2017

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7.6
Very good
WONG from Malaysia
Group
Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

Good location”

Backpacker is just in front of Lake Tekapo. Room is acceptable for the price, worth for one night stay.

Reviewed May 22, 2018

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9.6
Exceptional
Man from Australia
Solo traveler
Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in April 2018

Perfect home for backpacker”

15-min walk to the car pack and supermarket. Very friendly and helpful staff. Useful info advised. Toilet is clean. No need to wait for toilet or shower. Bunkbed is nice and tidy. Kitchen is spacious. All utensils provided. The lounge is comfortable. No Free WIFI. Highly recommend for backpacker or single traveler without a vehicle.

Reviewed April 08, 2018

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