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The Godley Hotel

3.0 of 5
State Highway 8 | P.O. Box 63, Lake Tekapo 8770, New Zealand
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The Godley Hotel
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Timaru, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I wish me and my hubby had looked at these reveiws before we booked in at the godley. like everyone else has said the rooms are horrible. we paid $120 for 1 night entered the room and i was like wtf. we looked on the internet for accomodation and came across the godley by the photos we seen it looked... More

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Moved into our room, it was old but just ok, went out for the evening and when we came back there was a note to say there was a problem with the water and we had been upgraded to another unit. packed everything up and went to new room but it had 2 single beds - we had a double... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

There was almost non existent service, but on the plus side, no hefty sales attempt to eat at their restaurant. I don't normally stay in hotels so to me this was decent accommodation, clean, well heated with central heating and you can't beat the location and views, we had a lake view room for $145 a night. There were old... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

The receptionists were unwelcoming ...the wires out of the room were exposed , the shower literally dripped out so could not have a shower , the floor creaked (a lot) ...shoddy paint job in the bathroom. Bed was two single beds pushed together . I have never written a review about a hotel before but this was plain right a... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We stayed in rm 206, ground floor. The room reminded me of one of those old $39/night motels back in the days when smoking was allowed. If not for the non-smoking NZ rule, this place would have reeked of 30+ yrs of stale cigarette. Now it just reeks of Sad/Gloom. The shower stall walls were worn. I particularly didn't like... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013 via mobile

Cost $140 per night and the showers trickled water, I couldn't wash my hair, the 'king' bed was two singles pushed together, there was exposed wiring on the bedside table, bathroom door didn't close, the vanity tap was loose. When we checked in the lady was rude, my partner actually asked if the bed was a king single and she... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

How this place can possibly call itself a resort is beyond imagination, for such an awesome location it really should be condemmed. The welcoming receptionist was abrupt at best, the room was that, a room, one chair, a fire escape as the balcony view and the bathroom was squalid. Very overpriced for what you get, avoid at all costs, the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

The room was not clean, the furniture was threadbare, the carpet was stained. The bathroom door had been kicked in. We asked to see a different room and got a peek at one that was worse. It was a hot day, but we couldn't open the door to the balcony because the stench was terrible - reminded me of the... More

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Surfers Paradise, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

We booked this 4 star hotel which was advertised as a "Spa resort" through wotif. Upon entering reception it becomes pretty clear that it does not match the description advertised. That aside we were hoping that the rooms would be somewhat better. The room was terrible! One of the worst outside the third world I've ever stayed in. The biggest... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

The first room we were given was awful and old with paint coming off the walls in the bathroom and shower and floor's were covered with black marks. I went and complained as this was the most expensive room of our holiday and next to the worse. Saw a different receptionist and she changed us to a lovely room with... More

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Also Known As:
Godley Hotel Lake Tekapo
Address: State Highway 8 | P.O. Box 63, Lake Tekapo 8770, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Mackenzie District > Lake Tekapo
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Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #4 of 4 hotels in Lake Tekapo
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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