Galaxy Boutique Hotel Lake Tekapo

We booked 2 nights at this hotel as we liked the look of it on the Booking.com website. We were not disappointed. The hotel is not directly on the lakefront but each room has a sensational view through a huge window across the lake to the mountains. It is only a very short walk to the main street of the little town and also to the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.my husband and I are in our late 70’s and had no difficulty with the walk.|However I can really say that the breakfast was one of the best we have experienced in a small hotel for some time. There was a variety of hot dishes offered and all were cooked to order and very tasty. The only drawback is that as they only have about 8 tables, some seating 2 but most seating 4 and they only start serving breakfast at 8am it can get busy very quickly and if the hotel is at full capacity and you’re not at breakfast by 8 you might have to either have a 30-40 minute wait until a table becomes free or elect to have it delivered to your room.|The other lovely feature is the skylight above the bed which gives a stunning view of the night sky on a clear night.|I can recommend this hotel for its location and very friendly staff.

I would stay here again if I come back.|The rooms have a great view of the lake and it is close enough to it. You will drive everywhere in NZ so having parking spaces there are the hotel just a few flights of stairs away is a life saver. ||The room is clean and well heated. No kitchenette for the room I booked but that was fine as we only stayed for a night. There was a retractable sky light so that we could see stars at night in the comfort of our bed. Unfortunately it snowed the whole night so we could not see any stars.||Only hotel we stayed in that provided toothbrushes and toothpaste.||However, the toilet was so cold. Sitting on the toilet bowl felt like a punishment.||Breakfast. It was included. Bread, eggs and bacon - pretty standard and unlimited. Love it.

Super clean hotel with nice views and a very convenient location close to star viewing tours. Parking was easy and stress-free, which made the whole stay even better. Everything felt smooth and well taken care of. Perfect spot for a short trip or weekend getaway. Would definitely come back again.

Amazing hotel! The two bedroom room was spacious and perfect. Staff were amazing, there were a few marks on the walls from a bit of knocks, but otherwise amazing bathroom and heaps of cutlery and essentials! Breakfast pre-ordered to our room the next morning was amazing!!

Great views, with clear sky able to see stars from the bed. Comfortable bed, clean as well. Size of the room isn’t the largest, will be great if there’s an area at the entrance that we can place our shoes. Comes with a bathtub too, though water pressure is a little low. With a car, everything is few mins away. Breakfast is decent.

Great hotel! Breakfast is included and delicious - made to order. Amazing views of the lake and mountains. Good location near restaurants and it has parking.

Excellent hotel and well placed in Lake Tekapo. We were greeted by friendly staff who kindly showed us to room. Our room was located on the upper floor, so came with the skylight which allows you to star gaze. The views from the large window are stunning and is a huge plus when staying here. The beds were comfortable and provided a relaxing night's sleep. The breakfast is freshly cooked to order, whilst there is also a self-service area with toast, fruit and yoghurt. More than enough choice for my wife and I. The hotel is located around a 10 minute walk to the main bars/restaurants.

Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. Way Over priced. Basic not boutique. Nothing classy about this hotel at all. Breakfasts are beyond bad and miserly servings. Butter not fresh. Milk almost non existent. Coffee terrible. Rooms and bathroom clean though. Would put as a 3 star hotel at a maximum.