Hotels near The Sheepdog Memorial, Lake Tekapo

Stayed one night in Tekapo, and check-in was a breeze, no issues at all. You can literally see the stars right from the doorstep, no need to even bother going to the Church of the Good Shepherd, it was absolutely amazing! The guesthouse is relatively new and well-equipped; the fridge worked great. The only minor downsides were the soundproofing, which wasn't the best – I could hear people talking in the next-door bathroom from my own. Also, since I visited in New Zealand's winter, the air conditioning's heating wasn't very powerful, and the room only got to a maximum of 20℃.

This apartment is the most satisfying place on this trip. It can be said to be amazing. First of all, all the equipment is available, just like going home. Then the apartment is incredibly large. The living room and kitchen are so big that you can do somersaults. The equipment is very new and clean. The kitchen is equipped with all possible supplies. The scenery here is also great. You can see the lake from the living room. There are two super large balconies. Our family of three lives in two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a small farm not far away where you can pet animals. It takes only a few minutes to drive to the town center. In short, everything is perfect, but it’s a pity that we only stayed for one night. Facilities: Everything is available. The first thing we did when we arrived was to wash and dry clothes. It’s so convenient. The heating is also super comfortable, the bathroom is brand new and clean, the kitchen appliances are very complete, and there is free milk. Hygiene: Very clean Environment: Facing Lake Tekapo, beautiful scenery Service: Very good, the landlord introduced the house to us

The room was better than expected – a one-bedroom apartment with clean facilities. Parking was convenient, right outside the door, and access was via a key code. It's about a 5-minute walk to the lake, which is quite handy. Getting to the Church of the Good Shepherd requires a drive, though you could walk if you don't mind the distance.

This feels more like a guesthouse than a hotel. The facilities are quite new, and it seems to be part of a resort developed by Chinese investors. It's very close to the Church of the Good Shepherd and other town amenities, just a 3-minute drive away, making it ideal for self-driving travelers. The room decor is modern, and it's a pretty good option if the price is right. It comes with a kitchen and some basic utensils, but there weren't enough bath towels and hand towels in the bathroom. There was a note on the wall saying you could add staff on WeChat to request more supplies, but I didn't do that. The downside is that there's no daily room cleaning. On the second day, someone came to change the hand towels, but they said they'd bring bath towels later and never did, so the service is actually quite mediocre. Oh, and a huge bonus: you can see stars and the Milky Way right outside at night!

This is one of the most well equipped and comfortable place I’ve stayed in. All 7 of us loved the place so much. Feels so much like home, everything is high quality and very very comfortable. Love this place.

Overall, a good stay. It's tucked away in a quiet part of the complex, and the facilities are quite new. You can even see the Milky Way clearly at night. The only downside is that the room is a bit small; opening two large suitcases really fills up the space. However, I had anticipated this, so all in all, the value for money is decent (accommodation around Lake Tekapo is generally expensive).

Very nice hotel with a comfortable and clean room. The skylight window is a lovely and unique touch. Breakfast was a bit limited, but we really appreciated the honeymoon package, which was very thoughtful. The staff were extremely kind and helpful. Recommended.

The large living room includes a kitchen, a full set of tableware and kitchenware. It is bright and clean with natural light all around. All three rooms have toilets, which is suitable for more than 6 people. The ball room with windowsill is next to the entrance of the room.

Nice stay, comfy beds and good kitchen. Toaster was missing and bowl but apart from that, everything you´d need

Overall, it wasn't terrible, but it was definitely the worst place we stayed during our New Zealand trip. Tekapo is super popular, and even booking four months in advance for over a thousand dollars a night, this was the best we could get. If possible, book half a year ahead during the off-peak season. This property is a whole holiday home divided into three apartments (A, B, C) for rent. Apartment A faces the lake, which is more like a small pond, but it does have ducks and wild rabbits. The view is pretty average by New Zealand standards. It's also a 15-20 minute walk to the town center's Four Square supermarket, which can be tiring if you have a lot of luggage and no car. The soundproofing in the room is really bad; we had noisy neighbors all night. The most ridiculous thing is that there isn't a single usable table or chair inside the room. The only option is the outdoor patio furniture, but it was raining when we were there, so we couldn't use it anyway. Plus, the neighbors' kids were ill-mannered and stepped all over it, so I doubt anyone would want to eat there. Even more outrageous, the water pressure in the bathroom was almost nonexistent. You'd get better pressure from a garden hose! The bathroom itself is quite spacious, but that's pointless. The Wi-Fi is shared among the three apartments, and you have to stand in a specific spot in the room to get a good connection. Customer service communication is old-school email, but at least they reply once a day. The most chilling part was on check-out day: the key safe outside had been tampered with; someone had pressed the code. I distinctly remember scrambling the numbers. Oh well, luckily there was no key inside. If you can accept all these points, then this room is perfect for you.