Josephine's Lodge

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Josephine's Lodge in Lake Tekapo offers adults-only accommodations with free WiFi and a tennis court. Each ground-floor unit features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, oven, stovetop, and toaster. Additional amenities include a dining area, seating area, and a patio with mountain views. Convenient Location: Located 27 mi from Mt. Dobson and 59 mi from Richard Pearse Airport, the guest house provides easy access to skiing, hiking, and cycling. Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Lorraine
United States United States
“It was a comfortable place, well suited for 9 people. Quite basic, functional.”
Debbie
United States United States
“Josephine was amazing. A very kind and generous person. She even cooked amazing dinners for us.”
Carlos
United States United States
“The host was very helpful and courteous. Gave us tips for our stay. House and room very clean. Quiet at night.”
Holly
United States United States
“The location was perfect! It was nice to have street parking and the room was private with a nice patio. Josephine was also extremely welcoming and friendly.”
Ian
New Zealand New Zealand
“The house was clean, modern, and in an excellent location. It comfortably accommodated our group of 8 adults and 2 children.”
Lucy
New Zealand New Zealand
“A wonderful house for a group, every room has an en suite and the open plan kitchen/living area was fantastic.”
Mitchell
Australia Australia
“From the minute we arrived Josephine was an incredibly friendly and gracious host. The house was immaculately clean and lovely and quiet.”
Ayushi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“You see the perfect view of the Milky Way from the backyard. Beautiful house. Josephine has a beautiful place very nice lady, made us feel welcome.”
Clare
Australia Australia
“The house was located very close to town - only a 2 minute drive! The Owner was extremely accomodating and made us feel very welcome.”
Joe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Josephine was an incredibly helpful host! She was really kind and welcoming which made us feel very at home and taken care of. The room was great as was the location.”

Managed by Tenets Limited

Company review score: 8.2Based on 453 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company info

Our friendly local staff has over 10 years of 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

The Josephine Lodge is a holiday home. The property is located next to Lake Tekapo, only take 2 minutes to walk to the lake and 15 minutes to walk to the Church of the Good Shepherd. The spacious lounge and well-equipment facilities kitchen will make you feel just like home. The property has unlimited free Wi-Fi, a Free view TV, air conditioning, , a dryer. The front garden is perfect for you and your family to view the star in the night.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Josephine's Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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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.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The bedroom ensuite is set up with 2 people per bedroom. The extra person with a twin room ensuite.

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 inform us 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.

Please inform Josephine's Lodge 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.

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