Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Escape to an active retreat with tennis courts and a playground nearby. Make memories over barbecue grills with like-minded travelers.

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11 Aorangi Crescent, Lake Tekapo, 7945

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 8 min walk
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 14 min walk
  • Sheepdog Statue - 15 min walk
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive
  • Mount John Observatory - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dark Sky Project - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Reflections Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Hostel near Church of the Good Shepherd
Located close to The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo and Sheepdog Statue, Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the basketball at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Secured bicycle storage, books, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Communal kitchens and heating

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Golf carts
  • Playground
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Composting
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 66 lbs per pet. There's a fee of NZD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel located?

Situated in Lake Tekapo, this golf hostel is within a 15-minute walk of The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd, and Sheepdog Statue. Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapō Regional Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

Loved the pets
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Miyuru

Good place close to the Tekapo lake and they have a good kitchen to make your food and also, they had washrooms and toilets close to the room rather than holiday parks so that's a good advantage.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Warm comfy rooms, good facilities, lovely deco, loved staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

barry

Second time staying here, this time I had a room with private shower and toilet, definitely worth the extra money, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

As a back packers accom it suited us down to the ground.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Loved staying here, its a shame it was only one night, all areas are clean and tidy, kitchen is fully equipped, there are common warm areas and even some furry friends
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Lake Tekapo stay
It was ok for a short stay. Would have been better if the kitchen was in the same building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sam

This property is well located near Lake Tekapo and the nearby shops, and it has a well equipped kitchen with tennis courts near by
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Very clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Fantastic little find.
Very easy check-in. Great location, very peaceful and quiet. Community lounge & kind then fantastic. Room great, beds really comfortable. Garden is just amazing, expecially loved the little red toadstools in the grass.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

We had the cabin on its own with private bathroom for one night and it suited us perfectly! Comfortable beds and opposite the shared kitchen which was very handy. Moved our bench temporarily to the small private garden for breakfast in the sun. Easy walk to the church and shops Highly Recommended if you like good budget overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Amritpal

Had a wonderful experience. However could smell the toilets a little bit while entering the room. Rest everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

D

Compared of the price I paid, I think it was good. The location is excellent. The room is spacious, the commons kitchen was great. Only the shared shower appeared old and not clean. So I decided not shower that night because I had showered in the morning , and I am going to have a private shower the coming night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

The place to stay in Lake Tekapo
The kitchen and utensils, common room, bathrooms and toilets were always immaculate. There are heaters located in rooms and bathrooms for comfort during the winter months and also a fireplace in the common lounge room. Rooms have nice, new looking carpet, comfortable beds and a hairdryer for your convenience. Also has parking on site which is a bonus. Always a warm and friendly greeting from the staff. Honestly one of the best hostels I stayed at during my visit to the South Island. Thank you to Xin Lei and the staff at Tailor Made for making my stay so pleasant. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

BeeBee

Liked: Staff & service
It is self service. If you have issue you won’t know who to look for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Kathy and lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very dissatisfied
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEONGMIN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

NG

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

NOBORU

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Patrice

Les chambres que nous avions étaient petites, mais bien aménagées. La cuisine commune était grande. Cependant, dans les espaces communs, le salon laissait à désirer. Nous n'avons eu aucun contact avec le personnel. À notre arrivée, une clé était placée dans une feuille pliée. Un système entièrement bona fide. Beau quartier, cependant, il faut compter sur le stationnement dans la rue pour loger tous les hébergés.

8/10 Good

Yukie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wei yin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023