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A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.
A modern living room with a sofa and armchairs, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains.
A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and stone pillars.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a sliding glass door to the outdoors, and a mounted TV.

1. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
2.9 km from Mount John Observatory
Australia
Fleur
€467
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
A lakeside view with chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and mountains.
A modern kitchen with wooden walls, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a microwave.
A modern restroom with three sinks, a large mirror, and a decorative wall piece.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains through a glass door.

2. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
1.7 km from Mount John Observatory
Australia
Declan Dechawut
€107
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape through the window.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living space with a dining area, sofa set, kitchen, and built-in appliances.

3. Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge
2.9 km from Mount John Observatory
United Kingdom
Bernardo
€149
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Skyrim Lodge
A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.
A residential area with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and houses with similar architecture.
A playground with swings and a slide, a gravel area, and a lake with mountains in the background.
A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a lake with mountains in the background.

4. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo
3 km from Mount John Observatory
Canada
Dominic
€256
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Mantra Lake Tekapo
A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.
A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, a television, and a plant.
A person sitting on a bench inside a room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with a view of trees and a parked car outside.
A room with wooden walls, a bed with a quilted mattress, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

5. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
1.6 km from Mount John Observatory
Australia
Marites
€60
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Lakes Edge Lodge
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

6. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
2.3 km from Mount John Observatory
Canada
Sharon
€147
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A modern building with a large glass window, a gravel area with small plants, a pond, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
A modern living room with a curved orange sofa, a white round table, and a black and gold shelving unit against a light wall.
A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, and a TV stand. There is a door leading to a bathroom and a staircase.
A single-story building with a garage, a driveway, and a parking area.

7. April One Bedroom Apartment

April One Bedroom Apartment
2.7 km from Mount John Observatory
United Kingdom
Jonathan
€170
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
April One Bedroom Apartment
A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.
A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.
A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.

8. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
2.6 km from Mount John Observatory
Australia
Kim
€100
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Godley Hotel

9. Sky Valley

Sky Valley
2.9 km from Mount John Observatory
New Zealand
Jayde
€497
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Sky Valley
A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.
A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.
A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.

10. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
2.1 km from Mount John Observatory
United Kingdom
Sophie
€142
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort

11. StarRain Tekapo

StarRain Tekapo
2.9 km from Mount John Observatory
United States
Kaushik
€547
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
StarRain Tekapo

12. Alpine Studio Coulson

Alpine Studio Coulson
3 km from Mount John Observatory
Australia
Anonymous traveller
€214
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Alpine Studio Coulson
A park with a pathway, trees, and a clear sky.
A rural outdoor setting with a wheelbarrow, wooden fence, and trees.
A house with a snow-covered roof and trees, under a clear blue sky.
A stone church with a bell tower, surrounded by a lake and snow-capped mountains in the background.

13. Tekapo1929 Lakefront Villa

Tekapo1929 Lakefront Villa
2.9 km from Mount John Observatory
Australia
Melanie
€273
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Tekapo1929 Lakefront Villa

14. Sunshine Suites

Sunshine Suites
3 km from Mount John Observatory
€169
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Sunshine Suites

15. Starlet 11

Starlet 11
3 km from Mount John Observatory
€208
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Starlet 11

16. Starry Lodge

Starry Lodge
2.9 km from Mount John Observatory
€308
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Starry Lodge
A rustic stone building with a pointed roof, surrounded by grass and bushes, under a starry night sky.
A vehicle parked on a road with a house and mountains in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen area with bar stools, and a dining table with chairs.

17. Twin Stars

Twin Stars
2.6 km from Mount John Observatory
€399
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Twin Stars
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Compare popular hotels close to Mount John Observatory

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
9.6
Exceptional
305 reviews
View
A lakeside view with chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and mountains.
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
9.0
Wonderful
444 reviews
View
A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.
Skyrim Lodge
9.0
Wonderful
356 reviews
View
A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.
Mantra Lake Tekapo
9.0
Wonderful
722 reviews
View
A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.
Lakes Edge Lodge
8.6
Excellent
35 reviews
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Top Mount John Observatory Hotel Reviews

Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent
"Great experience"
GAEUN 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Mantra Lake Tekapo
Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing. So comfortable and the view was what made the stay perfect."
Brenda 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments
Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Cheap stay with lakefront view of Lake Tekapo, but has all the necessities you need although the accommodation is small. Beautiful, quiet location. with laundry which was nice for us."
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Lakes Edge Lodge
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Great location."
Ross 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Haka House Lake Tekapo
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay! The room was so clean and had everything we needed. Great view of the lake too. Could not fault it. Thank you."
Holly 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Godley Hotel
Woolshed Suites

Woolshed Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Right next to the Star Gazing Tour"
Ryan 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Woolshed Suites
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent
"Wow! One of the best places I’ve ever stayed. The room was absolutely stunning, staff lovely, location second to none and that bed - wow!!!"
Fleur 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great view"
Lucie-Catherine 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Room was spacious! Room design was very modern. The cool thing was the stargazing skylight. There was a slope or ramp to go up the 2nd level rooms so totally easy and effortless. THe large window overlooking the lake and the mountain range was so nice. We could see the sunrise from our bed and sunset colours on the mountains while sipping coffee at the table too. Room came with a bathtub but there was no bubble bath soap to use. Anyways no time as we went stargazing till late. Just 5min drive to Church of Good Shepard. It's the only hotel that provided toiletries including toothbrushes, disposable slippers, shower cap, etc. Minibar had payable items for convenience at reasonable prices. The in-room breakfast was superb. Many options to choose from and they were flexible to change some of the items. Near a petting zoo and we stopped there to watch and take some photos in the morning before driving off. Location is good. We voted this the second best hotel of the 7 we stayed in our NZ trip. The only down thing was the shallow sink and it was also a bit stuck. So tended to splash out water onto the sink countertop."
Linda 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

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A swimming pool with a mountainous backdrop.
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Tekapo Springs

9.0/10 (453 reviews)
Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.
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A stone church under a starry night sky.

Church of the Good Shepherd

9.0/10 (949 reviews)
Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history.
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A bronze statue of a dog standing on a rock against a blue sky with clouds.

Sheepdog Statue

8.6/10 (601 reviews)
Standing proudly before the snow-capped Southern Alps, this famous statue is testament to the high esteem with which sheepdogs are held in this area.
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Mount John Lookout

9.2/10 (178 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Tekapo with a stop at Mount John Lookout. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Mt John Summit Experience

You can find out about the history of Tekapo with a stop at Mt John Summit Experience.
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Dark Sky Project

8.2/10 (153 reviews)
Explore the campus of Dark Sky Project during your stay in Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
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The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo

7.6/10 (34 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mount John Observatory?
Mount John Observatory is located in a walkable area of Tekapo known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options. You'll find 230 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Mount John Observatory?
Located a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mount John Observatory, Lakes Edge Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Another good choice is The Huts at Lakes Edge, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Mount John Observatory?
Expedia has 230 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mount John Observatory.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mount John Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Mount John Observatory.