• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Matariki Star offers free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Lake Tekapo. The vacation home is 28 miles from Mt. Dobson. Guests can use the a tennis court. Overlooking the mountain, rooms in this vacation home are accessible via private entrance and comprised of a TV and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. The rooms include a kettle, while some rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. At the vacation home, the units include bed linen and towels. Guests at Matariki Star will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like fishing and hiking. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 60 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

FREE parking!

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sivarama
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It's new building and has eve6what is required for a large family to stay and the host is very responsive
  • Yajie
    Australia Australia
    The best accommodation that we stayed during our trip in New Zealand!
  • Sylvia
    Canada Canada
    Being on our own in a beautiful place with ability to cook and relax

Managed by Explore Tekapo Accommodation

Company review score: 8.9Based on 428 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Explore Tekapo has a passion to provide the best holiday homes to our guests in Lake Tekapo. We care for the property we owned, and our motivation is your satisfaction. Our vision is to be the best holiday accommodation provider in town. Our friendly local staff has over 10 years’ experience in hospitality and tourism. They will provide you helpful advice about Tekapo and your journey. Our managed properties are newly built between 2017 to 2020 with modern Kiwi lifestyle homes which will make your stay more enjoyable.

Property info

Matariki Star is located in a newly developed subdivision just 15 minutes to town by walk. It has a 4 bedrooms house and 3 suites on the property. The house has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including 2 master ensuites and 2 guest bedrooms sharing 1 bathroom, sleeps up to 8 people. There is floor heating in all bathrooms which maintains your comfort. The newly decorated lounge and well-equipment kitchen will make you feel at home. Also, the property comes with a 50" smart TV, Unlimited free WIFI, on-site parking and free amenities, which make it a perfect holiday home for families. The Matariki Star Suite has been recently decorated with a 50" smart TV, business table, a cozy sofa in the living room that can be converted into a double bed for extra guests/children. Please contact our staff for more options. Costs may apply. There are a total of 4 units in this building complex, made up of 3 x one-bedroom units and 1 x four-bedroom house. All beds in our holiday houses can be split into singles to cater to different needs. Extra beds and baby cots are also available (costs may apply). Please contact our staff for more options.

Languages Spoken

English,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Matariki Star
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules

Matariki Star takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash is not accepted Matariki Star accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card / overseas visitors.

All requests for arrival after 19:00 are subject to confirmation by the property. Otherwise, a surcharge of NZD 25 will apply for arrivals after check-in hours.

For your information, we provide a heater, e-blanket, and extra blanket at all our accommodations. However, Lake Tekapo is surrounded by Alpine mountains which will be extremely cold depending on the weather. We suggest you bring more layers when you are planning to visit Tekapo from April to October.

Kindly noted that we are not able to cancel the booking due to natural disasters or road closures.

Please note that there is a penalty will be imposed if our team find/smell the guest smoking/vaping inside the property. Smoking/vaping is strictly not allowed in all of our properties.

Please inform Matariki Star of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Matariki Star

  • Check-in at Matariki Star is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Matariki Star (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Matariki Star may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Matariki Star is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Matariki Star offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Matariki Star (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Matariki Star is 2,300 feet from the center of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.