Pukeko Palace - Lake Tekapo

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2
  • The entire place is yours
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Pukeko Palace in Lake Tekapo offers a holiday home with three bedrooms and one bathroom. Family rooms provide ample space for relaxation. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and oven. Additional facilities include a washing machine, fireplace, barbecue, and outdoor dining area. Convenient Location: Located 27 mi from Mt. Dobson and 59 mi from Richard Pearse Airport, the property offers easy access to local attractions. Highly Rated by Guests: Pukeko Palace is highly rated by guests for its comfortable accommodations and excellent facilities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Gaylene
Australia Australia
“Lovely home with plenty of space for our family. The fire was great and definitely kept us warm. Loved all the little touches like extra blankets. Great quiet location. Staff were great when we checked in and it was good being able to drop our...”
Sheueu
Singapore Singapore
“Everything. The space of all rooms - bedrooms, dining room, living room, bathrooms, toilet, everything. Overall, comfortable.”
Dan
United States United States
“quiet neighborhood. Spacious living room. Comes with washer and dryer.”
Dean
Australia Australia
“Great location. Plenty of firewood for the log fire. BBQ with gas bottle on the decking was great for making dinner. Plenty of crockery. Large TV and high speed Internet - we connected our Firestick for streaming videos and this worked a treat....”
Craig
New Zealand New Zealand
“Comfortable property with good facilities. Very quiet and the fireplace is a bonus for winter months.”
Xenia
Australia Australia
“Lovely and quiet - spacious and easy to keep warm.”
Pauline
New Zealand New Zealand
“Cosy and comfortable, and so close to everything. Clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Cute little character home.”
Julia
Switzerland Switzerland
“It was an amazing accomodation. We had a lot of rain and it was a blessing to have a nice place with all the necessary equipment. We especially liked the fireplace.”
Belinda
Australia Australia
“Lots of space. 3 bedrooms, kitchen, washing machine and dryer, lounge area. All great. Location was great too. 500m from the lake which was fantastic for runs/walks along the lake.”
Rosa
Australia Australia
“Great location with views of the lake. Spacious and clean with lots of car parking.”

Managed by Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes

Company review score: 9Based on 4,112 reviews from 102 properties
102 managed properties

Company info

​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 info

Pukeko Palace is a warm, comfortable & colourful home with bi-fold doors opening out onto a sunny deck. Relax with views of the mountains, outdoor furniture and a BBQ. The generous open plan living and dining area has a flat screen TV with SKY and a VCR, plus a CD player. The living area is double glazed and heated by a log burner with additional electric heating if required. The modern kitchen has everything you need for cooking family meals. Spacious bathroom and a laundry complete this accommodation. This family friendly Tekapo accommodation also has a laundry, a carport and room to park the boat on the large corner section. This pet-friendly holiday home also welcomes well-behaved dogs so your whole family can enjoy the break. A small fee applies. Please enquire.

Neighborhood info

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,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Pukeko Palace - Lake Tekapo

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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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
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-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 Pukeko Palace - Lake Tekapo 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 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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