Paddle Tekapo
Paddle Tekapo, Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand- Attraction
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About this hotel
Stunning Lake Views and Modern Comforts
Spectacular Views: Enjoy breathtaking lake and mountain views from the balcony with outdoor furniture.
Modern Amenities: This air-conditioned holiday home features a fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV, and a private entrance with soundproofing for added privacy.
Convenient Location: With access to a terrace, free WiFi, and free private parking, Galaxy Lakeview House offers a comfortable stay just 46 km from Mt. Dobson.
Experience luxury and serenity at Galaxy Lakeview House. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.
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Important Information
Please note that there is a 2.5% nonrefundable charge when your payment is processed.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Face masks for guests available
Room Types
One-Bedroom House
Up to 2 guests50 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which has a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The holiday home features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
50 sqm
Lake View
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorSeating AreaToiletMicrowaveDishwasherPrivate bathroomHeatingKitchenPrivate entranceSofaTile/marble floorDining area
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Guest reviews(130 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 13, 2026View, location, cleanliness.
The all in one hair and body wash
9/10
Reviewed Aug 28, 2026Amazing view from balcony and lounge room, great layout of house which made it feel very spacious.
Nil
10/10
Reviewed Aug 27, 2026The views, massive space!!
8/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Location
Cleanese
9/10
Reviewed Aug 22, 2026Loved the location and view. The heated floors in the bathroom were a nice bonus after a cold night.
The kitchen was quite tight to move around in.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 21, 2026Great location, clean, modern, well equipped
4/10
Reviewed Aug 7, 2026Location, climate control, well manicured apartment
bathroom tiles damaged, 2/4 bathroom lights didn't work. Booking.com listing was misleading, said "holiday home" it was not. "Upstairs Apartment" would be a closer description. while saying fully equipped kitchen despite missing an Oven.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 13, 2026Amazing view of the lake, private, spacious and conveniently located close to the village centre, shops and restaurants.
A lot of marks on the walls and some very cheap finishes make it look a bit like if it’s built and prepared in a rush, the shower was not very clean with the drain clogged not draining water properly.. we unclogged it by removing a bundle of hair.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 9, 2026Great view, new, clean & comfortable, landscaping
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Jun 3, 2026Big room with parking! Superb view from the balcony and comfy bed
10/10
Reviewed Jun 1, 2026View was spectacular, quiet, comfy bed, close to town, clean
Have to say the sheets were the noisy kind when you turn over, got hot, felt very polyester like. Had a terrible night sleep
10/10
Reviewed May 10, 2026Everything to like about this unit - comfortable and well appointed .Views are fabulous
10/10
Reviewed Apr 13, 2026Really lovely accommodation. Clean, comfortable bed and fantastic view!
10/10
Reviewed Apr 8, 2026The location and the views were exceptional. There were plenty of things to do, and some great restaurants.
4/10
Reviewed Apr 6, 2026The view.
We stayed here for 3 nights expecting an “entire holiday home” as advertised in the listing, but this was not the case. The property is actually a divided dwelling with another unit directly adjacent. There is only a sliding door separating the spaces, and during our stay the neighbouring unit was occupied. We could clearly hear the other guests (including children), which impacted our privacy and overall experience. On arrival, it was unclear whether we were at the correct property due to another vehicle parked at the front. We were then asked by someone in the adjacent unit not to park near the garage, which added to the confusion given the listing suggested the entire home was included. Access to our space was via a rear entrance, requiring us to carry luggage up a ramp, which was also not clearly communicated in the listing. We raised these concerns during our stay and requested a partial refund, but this was declined. While Booking.com provided a small goodwill credit, the host did not offer any resolution. The view is nice, but overall the experience did not match what was advertised, and we left feeling disappointed. Not worth the price.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 20, 2026The view was absolutely beautiful, the location was great so quick and easy to get into town. The apartment was very well stocked with all you would possibly need!
Honestly nothing, it was great
8/10
Reviewed Mar 18, 2026Good view and nice balcony
Kitchen was a big tight - made it hard for two chefs
5/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Beautiful views
Terrible pillows
9/10
Reviewed Mar 5, 2026Loved the view we had from Balcony
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2026Really spacious house with fantastic views and great outdoor space. Quiet location just outside of town.
Living was a sun trap and took a while for AC to cool it down after we arrived,
5/10
Reviewed Dec 17, 2025Easy to check in
Heat pump and heater didn't work, bed stuff was not clean and comfortable
10/10
Reviewed Dec 3, 2025The house is very roomy, with a large living room and ample kitchen. The lake view was magnificent. The view of the stars at night was outstanding. Parking was right outside. Access to the house was very easy.
9/10
Reviewed Oct 30, 2025Lake view, very comfortable bedroom and nice outdoor seating.
Everything was good except some of the bowls were chipped.
7/10
Reviewed Oct 13, 2025It had nice views, and was clean and tidy. Bathroom was also nice.
Unfortunately it was very drafty, even with the blinds and doors in the lounge closed there was a breeze. Also it is not a place that I would stay in during the summer as the bedroom did not have curtains or blinds, so it was hard to sleep definitely regret not having a sleep mask with me.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 27, 2025The views
10/10
Reviewed Jul 15, 2025Location Easy access Easy check In but st night its bit hard to find the door. There is no light at the front door
There is no washing machine No oven No dishwasher tablets
10/10
Reviewed Jun 23, 2025WOW What a great property Million dollar view of Lake and snow covered mountains Every mod con and more
Nothing
7/10
Reviewed May 10, 2025Great bathroom and deck areas
The bed was absolutely rubbish, soft and rolled into each other and dated bedding. Also no oven to heat a pizza.
10/10
Reviewed May 9, 2025Modern
9/10
Reviewed Mar 25, 2025Very comfortable with a beautiful view
8/10
Reviewed Feb 18, 2025The view and location was great
There were no white Adirondack chairs on the balcony - there was no patio furniture at all - that was disappointing because the weather was beautiful when we were there - we would have liked to sit out there during the day and would have liked to sit out at night and star gaze. Also, the bed was not very comfortable.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 23, 2025It’s a cozy, tidy apartment with a stunning lake view.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 14, 2024Location and decks were amazing! Communications with the host were great!
There was no place to put luggage in bedroom. Closet had no installed racks - just a stand alone that took up floor space on one side and the other side was stuffed 3 feet high of unused bedding. I ended up putting my bag on living room floor. Mattress was an older box springs that sank when you sat or laid on it.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 18, 2024Great place to stay. Very comfortable and provided everything we needed. Lots of space and great communication: we got lost and went to the wrong house and the woman we contacted was so nice and helpful!
Nothing.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 3, 2024The View 🤍
N/A
9/10
Reviewed Apr 15, 2024Location, outside space and view of the lake
Kitchen was a bit cramped.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 4, 2024The views are tremendous and the property functional & very clean- ok for short stay
Too clinical, mattress uncomfortable & needs replacing no storage for clothes or bags ( fitted wardrobe isn’t fitted)handle broken on kitchen cupboard/ freezer door compartment missing / huge bathroom at expense of kitchen
1/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2024Ok for an APARTMENT, with a unit underneath and you enter via a backyard of a house. Modern (not self contained) APARTMENT.
FALSELY ADVERTISED as a whole ‘house’ - no laundry, above another unit, no access to garage as pictured. We got parked in and disturbed by other people staying below in unit (that is pictured as this accomodation). Had to access through backyard with dog kennels.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2024great views
6/10
Reviewed Feb 3, 2024Geart view
Didn’t have washing machine or dryer
10/10
Reviewed Jan 14, 2024Awesome location, modern, and clean.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 12, 2024Great location. Good facilities. The view from the deck is astonishing.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 7, 2023Amazing views, spacious and very comfortable
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Nov 5, 2023Great location with an amazing view
Small kitchen, Fridge was bit smelly
10/10
Reviewed Nov 3, 2023Everything! Worth your buck and the view is amazing!
No faults
10/10
Reviewed Oct 26, 2023The location was perfect. The view every morning was beautiful! Lovely quiet area. The property was really well equipped with everything you could need.
5/10
Reviewed Oct 12, 2023Location. Room OK. Off street parking available contrary to email from the property
Management/staff disinterested
10/10
Reviewed Oct 5, 2023The location would be the highlight. The property owner provided a folder with very helpful information about the area including shops, activities to do whilst around and useful information about the property.
Exiting the driveway, for a smaller car it was hard to see the road to the left
10/10
Reviewed Oct 5, 2023I had a wonderful stay at this lake view house! The environment was clean and tidviy, aond the living room had a fantastic view. I will definitely choose to stay here again next time！
no
9/10
Reviewed Sep 22, 2023The location was perfect and we would definitely stay there again
Well it’s probably not about the property out the back is a large pond and the big birds start to squeak and make lots of noise at dawn. And woke us .
10/10
Reviewed Sep 9, 2023The view is just stunning, location a few minutes walking into the main village Apartment excellent
10/10
Reviewed May 26, 2023view
people arriving for other unit banging on our door late trying to tell us we were in their unit.
10/10
Reviewed May 21, 2023The location. We did not realise when booking that this was on the back of a golf course, meaning fab views from all angles.
10/10
Reviewed May 11, 2023Great view and new facilities
4/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2023the view was great. bathroom was spacious
needed a good clean. spider webs on ceiling with insects caught in them. various items not clean. bed very uncomfortable no instructions on how to use TV or heat pump. they weren’t working
10/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2023the view was amazing
had trouble working tv, and movies keep freezing which was annoying
3/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2023Good location. Tidy. Clean
Really noisy at downstairs. Couldn't sleep whole night
10/10
Reviewed Apr 10, 2023We found the apartment to be even better than in the photos which rarely happens and was a fab surprise! The place was incredibly warm and sunny, super clean, amazing view and short walk into town.
5/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2023The view was amazing Could walk to town
No Wi Fi working & came back to house open & workmen there trying to fix it Half used toiletries in bathroom Had to put suitcases on floor in an expensive property Kitchen lacking in utensils
9/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2023Great loctation, clean, very tidy.
The bed was uncomfortable and there was no face cloth
7/10
Reviewed Mar 12, 2023Fantastic view, large studio with 2 terraces with gorgeous view on Lake Tekapo and the mountains. Large bathroom (walk-in from bedroom), very luxurious feeling. Parking in front
Modern interior meaning cold white ledlight.
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Great location
- •Beautiful views
Areas to consider
- •Cleanliness concerns
- •No kitchen amenities
Cleanliness
7.91/10Bed linens were noted to be not clean and comfortable.
Service
9.38/10Easy check-in process noted, but finding the door at night is a challenge.
Location
9.42/10Great location with views of mountains and lake.
Room Quality
8.37/10Room was described as very comfortable but some issues noted.
Amenities
8.4/10No washing machine, oven, or dishwasher tablets noted.
Value for Money
9.16/10Overall experience seems to match the rating.
Food and Beverage
9.31/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.28/10Nice overall experience with beautiful views and comfortable settings.