The Chalet

Motel · Lake Tekapo

The Chalet

Motel · Lake Tekapo
14 Pioneer Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand

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Warm rooms, lake views, kitchenette, terrace, friendly hosts  

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14 Pioneer Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand Get directions

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14 Pioneer Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand Get directions

+64 3 680 6774

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Oct 15, 2025

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Gaye S

Google
We had the most glorious holiday staying at The Chalet. Stunning views, very quiet and within walking distance to Lake Tekapo village.

CasualTrekkers

Google
We were greeted by Walter for our two night stay in the Henkel Hut. He was always helpful in providing information, answering questions or listening to our adventures. The location is perfect with beautiful views of the lake right from our room plus amazing views of the night sky just outside Henkel Hut which is a stand alone unit. The lake and chapel are easily accessed by a short walk with shops and restaurants just a short drive away. Henkel Hut came with everything we needed including all kitchen items to enjoy a meal or two. The Chalet provided a convenient spot for a day trip to Mount Cook and Hooker Valley Track as well as a short drive for a fun night of star gazing at Chameleon Star Gazing. The Chalet was a super find for us and so glad we were able to book. At the time of this writing their website was not available however you can click the link on trip advisor to "e-mail hotel" to reach out.

stephaneb154

Google
Accommodation : Studio Lake & Garden : Very spacious and pleasant accommodation with the lake nearby.| Walter and Frida are very friendly and welcoming. They gave us lots of good advice to make our stay as pleasant as possible.|We spent two dream days here.

L. SU

Google
We are so lucky to have stayed in such a beautiful home. The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. They made us feel at ‘home’. The chalet is very well maintained with beautiful garden, unparalleled views of the lake and snow capped mountains. We stayed in the one bedroom apartment with great views from the living room and the garden. This is the place we would like to come soon.

Eva Buydens

Google
Our stay at The Chalet in Lake Tekapo was pure serenity 🌿. The calm lake 🌊 and breathtaking views 🏔️ made it the perfect peaceful retreat. Cozy, well-equipped, and surrounded by nature’s beauty – what a view! Highly recommend for a tranquil getaway ✨.

Emilien Macchi

Google
What a great stay that my family had. Our hosts are extremely friendly and helpful, often making sure you don't need anything. The place has everything you need to cook and have a wonderful stay, and it was very tidy. From the Chalet you can walk to the village in a few minutes, you don't need the car. It's very well located, quiet, kids friendly... It's a perfect stay. The view is... you have to see it to believe it! Sad to leave one of our best stays in New-Zealand.

BontaksTravels

Google
Zita, Walter and Judith are friendly, smiling and thoughtful hosts, and so knowledgeable of this area and its history, having lived here for 40 years. |The first and lasting impression of these facilities is the immaculate cleanliness – in our room every area, cupboard, utensil and surface was well maintained and clean. |We stayed in a one bedroom room with a lake view. Out the front of the sliding glass doors there was a cute paved area bordered with a garden in full bloom. It was a prime spot to sit at the outdoor table and chairs to soak in the perfect views of the lake and the ever changing cloud formations across the mountains.|The bed was super comfortable, the shower hot and the towels thick and thirsty – there was even a separate washer and moist towelette for makeup removal. These people have an eye for detail, including quality ground coffee in small packets for the plunger for the breakfast brew.|It was so nice to have the capacity to enjoy some meals assembled in our kitchenette from local produce (the salmon fillet from Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Shop collected on our journey to Lake Tekapo was a winner!). And having that bit of extra space to spread out that doesn’t come with a regular motel room, is always appreciated. We even had the opportunity to get some laundry done, which made the next leg of our journey so much easier.|Thank you to Zita, Walter and family for your hospitality and warmth. And a special thank you for finding our left behind charger before we’d even missed it!! We were only 5 min down the road when Walter called, and this was at the beginning of what was to be a 5 hour drive to the west coast!! Much appreciated!! ||Bontaks Travels

Goldie05

Google
One of the best decisions we will have made this trip to NZ is staying here at The Chalet Motel! One of the owners, Walter, welcomed us on our arrival and couldn’t do more to help out or answer our questions. We are travelling with our teenage son, so a one bedroom apartment with king bed for us and a fold out sofa for him was all that we needed. Views of the lake are spectacular and it is SO quiet! The main area with shops and restaurants is a five min drive away so close enough to get takeaway and bring it back for a meal with a view! Couldn’t recommend highly enough if you are like us and just want a couple of days away from our normal busy lives…