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Reviews of Lakes Edge Lodge

2 Lakeside Drive, 7990 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

#8 of 15 hotels in Lake Tekapo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1188 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    This place give wat u wan. No single doubth abt it
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good luck if u found any😁

    All good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Cleanliness, friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Great site, highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    As a 50y/o UK couple who are travelling on a grey gap year, we are first timers in a backpacker hostel. This site is in a great location close to Lake Tekapo, nearby restaurants Nd to explore further afield. . Double lodge room was really clean, with enough space for two nights. The toilet block was really clean, and separate shower was super hot. Communal kitchen was spacious, plenty of cooking facilities, fridge space, cutlery and plates. Again, communal effort to keep things clean worked well. This is a great site, highly recommended. Thanks

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No table in the room.

    Room is very warm with heater on. Kitchen is clean and tidy.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cute little huts, with more than one person and luggage would be tight. Bathrooms freakin cold!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cheap and cheerful. Great signage re making beds, exit instructions, kitchen labelling... Staff were helpful about late check in & leaving me clear instructions.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    7.0
    Nice staff, comfi room, beautiful view on the lake, clean bathroom and kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    People were able to put in wood in the fire place wich made the whole room get full off smoke.

    Beautiful place with a clean and comfortable hostel. Big kitchen with lots of fridge room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Warm comfortable beds

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Good for family.great location u got everything u need
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Nice

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was well stocked with equipment. And the oven heated up fast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Affordable Prices compared to other options around Lake Tekapo . One of the cleanest Back packers / holiday park places I have stayed . Highly reccomended for a cheaper option in and around the area.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    8.0
    Wintery Wonderland
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a little disappointed with what I thought we had booked, was not what we got. As the money we payed was up there but it was still ok. Might have double booked and not bothered to tell us. Better communication next time :)

    Nice stay, warm and lovely scenery with the snow having settled around.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom trash can full.

    The location. It has many windows, allowing you to take advantage of the lake view.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was snow/ ice, quite slippery outside (paths weren't cleaned up properly)

    Great location. It was very busy in the shared kitchen, but clean. The cabin was expensive and quite basic, but good beds, and it was quiet at night.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    8.0
    Nice little cabin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy bed, warm cabin Quiet, good parking

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to go out to bathroom

    Position

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    Got a separate little hut with private bathroom and a kitchenette - surprisingly nice bathroom facilities, good water pressure, very clean. Beautiful Lake Tekapo views in the morning. No problem with out-of-hours check-in.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    7.0
    Good budget option for gorgeous location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There wasn't loooads of space in the common room. I went in off-peak season and there was just enough space for everyone in the kitchen at one chosen dinner time. I can imagine in Summer though it would be RAMMED with occupants having to eat outside purely for any eating space. Rooms were decent, a little cramped but set up is pretty good and standard for what you'd expect in a hostel.

    Tekapo is stunning. The property arranged for a shuttle connection to pick me up from the coach drop off point. After I phoned to say I was ready a super friendly driver was there within 2 minutes. He was a traveller himself, 50+ years old travelling NZ with his wife in their campervan so he was a lovely first person to meet. The lakes edge site is SO well situated to have access to the lake and stunning sights. The lodge is very easy simple set up too. It reminded me a bit of PGL lodges in the UK - places you'd stay on a school "outdoors adventure" trip with door and one simple kitchen / hang out room.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a small room for 4 strangers

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    8.0
    Camfortable but not value for money spent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of outdoor lighting from car park to cabins. Causing me to walk into outside picnic bench and sustaining bruises. No table in cabin

    Location Cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money comfortable short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Needed a table in the room to put our stuff on.

    Reasonably priced comfortable stay. Good beds. Clean white linen.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location in front of the lake, but a 20min walk away from town (and everything else basically). 4-bed female bedroom felt too small for 4 people. It was hard to move around and there was barely space for all backpacks on the floor. No lockers or hangers. The rest of the facilities were good tho!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    7.0
    Pleasant stay with a beautiful lake view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi was slow and patchy at times but usable. Only one toilet/shower ensuite for a 6 bed dorm, however you could go inside of the main building to use the shared toilets in there.

    Beautiful location right by the lake. I stayed in a share dorm so had access to the kitchen and lounge. It was kept clean and the rooms were comfortable. It’s a quiet and serene lake setting. There is a group tour that stays at this hostel so can get busy.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception is earlier than the room, so stop by befoe you walk to the building. Room was Ok, clean. Bathroom was fine. Wifi worked okay. Kitchen was tolerable. Location is pretty nice. After checkout, you cannot stay in the property (not even a kitchen), but they store your luggage. They have a free transport bus to the city centre when you have your Intercity bus booked, so that was pretty nice.

    Stayed in March 2025

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