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YHA Lake Tekapo

3.5 of 5
3 Simpson Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand
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YHA Lake Tekapo
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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I stayed for three nights in a female dorm. Check in was fine, and I was able to store my bags until the dorm was ready. The room had two sets of bunks and one bed. It was comfortable and warm with an adjustable heater. The room had a window onto a corridor (accessing the kitchen and the lounge), but... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Since there is not so much choice for the hostel in Lake Tekapo, a bit pricy for 5 sharing room, which the space is pretty small for 5 persons. Moderate YHA hostel. The best part of the hostel is the lake view, stunning lake tekapo you may spend day and night with different color changing of the lake, Highly recommended... More

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Nunspeet, The Netherlands
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27 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This is such a relaxing, quiet, beautiful place! I didn't really expect much, but I just LOVED it! The dorm was very spacious with lots of light coming in from the windows, and great views. The beds were very good, two bunks and two single beds. The kitchen is spacious, clean, and had great views too! There could be a... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

My friend and I stayed 2 nights here in a private double. We loved it here. It is small and personable. Also, the staff (Richard) was knowledgeable about the area, very friendly, and welcoming. This was one of our favorite places in New Zealand. The YHA is right on Lake Tekapo with stunning views. It is also within walking distance... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I stayed five nights here. At the first three nights, I stayed in six beds mixed dorm. Room was spacious and I was lucky to sleep on a bed next to window with amazing lake view. There are two beds are not bunk beds. So be hurried. Dining room and lounge was breathtaking coz you can get the most spectacular... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Beautiful swiss chalet type structure, lovely lake side setting with large garden, very tranquil, few yards from lake shore. Very spacious, large communal areas, very clean. Two minutes walk from main bus station, only a short walk to all other attractions - church of the Good Shepherd and centre. Amazing sky watching from garden, and a very helpful, patient receptionist... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Im afraid im like Nils B - we got Room 1 as well - the double. The walls seemed to be so thin - vending machines and fridges from the dining room making a horrible noise. People making food late - toilet door being close to our door - didn't help. Then someone started to make food at 5.30am. Oh... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013 via mobile

Lovely stay, It's a mere 5 minute walk at the most to the few shops and restaurants in tekapo centre so great location and also right on the lake itself which is beautiful and the water aqua blue with the mountains in the background do if you are a picture/camera person it's amazing. Staff friendly - guy who checked us... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013 via mobile

Well, after round about 4 weeks in NZ we have to say that the YHA in Tekapo was one of the worst backpackers. We booked a double room, which was more or less (almost) in the kitchen and next to the toilet and showers for the men. The smell from cooking in the kitchen came directly in our room. Furthermore,... More

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YHANZ, Manager at YHA Lake Tekapo, responded to this review
10 March 2013

Hi Nils B, Thank you for your recent review. I am sorry to hear you had a much disrupted sleep. Yes – the room is off the dining room, right next door to the male bathroom and has noise from the fridge and the coke machine. We have made an effort to remove the coke machine from the dining room... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

Great location although the signpost of this place was quite difficult to find. There is a need to put up the green YHA signpost along the main road. I really love the place. 4 Square supermarket is very near. If you go in December, the lupins are in full bloom and this adds to the beauty of the area. Kitchen... More

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Also Known As:
Yha Tekapo Hotel Lake Tekapo
Yha Tekapo Hotel
Address: 3 Simpson Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Mackenzie District > Lake Tekapo
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Free Parking
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Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Lake Tekapo
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located right on the lakefront with unobstructed views to the mountains beyond, the million-dollar view from the YHA Lake Tekapo backpacker hostel is of the incredible shades of blue of this glacier fed lake in the centre of the South Island of New Zealand. The hostels large lounge area directly overlooks the lake and is a comfortable and cosy retreat. Relax in front of the roaring log fire with the friendly hostel cat on your lap. ... more   less 
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