About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Cairnsmore Apartment - Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo offers a comfortable apartment with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Modern Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, washing machine, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a dining area, TV, and free toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: An outdoor seating area and barbecue facilities provide relaxing spaces. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Local Attractions: Mt. Dobson is 46 km away, and Richard Pearse Airport is 97 km from the property. Activities such as fishing and hiking are nearby. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its scenic location, room cleanliness, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    Lovely stay, beautiful apartment. It is a short drive from the main street of Lake Tekapo. Would definitely stay here again.
  • Chelsea
    Australia Australia
    Great little spot! Clean & warm! Kitchen was well equiped - we were able to make Breaky & a basic dinner easily! Great view of the lake from the bedroom & little outdoor sitting area! Less than 10 minute walk to town! Easy check in! Management...
  • Kevin
    Australia Australia
    Good location with a great view. Well equipped and comfortable.
  • Jas
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Spacious and private. Amazing view from the bedroom.
  • Marni
    Canada Canada
    Great location, beautiful bright, clean apartment.
  • Jennifer
    Australia Australia
    Great location, nice view of the lake from the bedroom. Nice hot shower.
  • Morag
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely spacious apartment in great location with wonderful view. Great laundry facility. Lovely shower.
  • Gouthaman
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The place was nice and tidy!! All of the amenities were present
  • Lucy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The apartment was clean and well laid out. Nice and warm inside with the heat pump which was perfect for cuddling up on the couch in the evenings. The views were sensational from the corner of the bedroom, and from the porch outside. Staff were...
  • Craig
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic all round. Easy walk into town, great view, great facilities.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes

Company review score: 9.1Based on 4,434 reviews from 100 properties
100 managed properties

Company information

​Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes is a proudly locally owned and operated business. All day-to-day operations, guest services and property management are overseen by our dedicated team right here in Tekapo. Whether it’s offering local recommendations, responding quickly to guest needs, or​ maintaining each property to the highest standard, our focus is always on creating the best​ possible experience for those visiting this stunning part of Aotearoa. At Lake Tekapo Holiday​ Homes, we’re not just managing holiday homes — we’re sharing Tekapo with the world.

Property information

Cairnsmore Apartment features contemporary styling and is cleverly designed to take best advantage of the mountain views. The living/kitchen area looks out across a sheltered private courtyard towards Mt Sefton and the Southern Alps. Watch the sun rise from the spacious queen bedroom, which captures the northern edge of Lake Tekapo and Mt Edward beyond. Equipped with all you need for preparing easy meals, the kitchen includes a twin ceramic cooktop, microwave and rice cooker. Alternatively, enjoy outdoor cooking on the BBQ or wander the 10 mins down to the village centre to sample some of Tekapo’s fantastic cafes & restaurants. Wind-down in the evening with Netflix and sleep soundly in the super comfortable queen bed. A shared laundry room is also available for your convenience. The Cairns Golf Course is an easy five minute walk away. You may also discover black stilts enjoying the Cairns Tarn close by, or see alpacas and sheep grazing in the paddocks. Centrally located a 10 minute walk above the village centre, this fully self-contained apartment is perfect for those looking for a short escape to experience Tekapo’s natural environment and local eateries.

Neighbourhood information

The alpine village of Lake Tekapo is renowned for its extraordinary starlit night skies, stunning turquoise lake and majestic mountain ranges. You can enjoy winter skiing & skating, summer swimming in the pristine lake, all year round star-gazing, fishing, hiking, soaking in the hot springs, golf and generally relaxing in the tranquil environment. A day trip to Mt Cook (New Zealand's highest mountain) is a must.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Filipino

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The charging of Electrics Vehicles is strictly prohibited unless there is a dedicated EV charger at the property and the guest has the appropriate app to operate it.

Please inform Cairnsmore Apartment - Lake Tekapo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.