Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (162 reviews)
53 Darchiac Dr, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999 , Lake Tekapo , NZ

Facilities

Free breakfast
Proposal/romance packages available
Express check-out
Fireplace in lobby
Hot springs nearby
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Bicycle rentals nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Inconsistent breakfast quality
Some rooms lack windows

Categories

Cleanliness
9.09
Rooms and bathrooms were clean, although one review suggested basic cleanliness standards.
Service
10
Staff were described as very nice, helpful, and friendly across multiple reviews.
Location
9.86
Hotel is well-located with great views, close to town, and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms are spacious and modern, but one reviewer mentioned a lack of windows.
Amenities
9.25
Good amenities, though breakfast service may have limitations due to seating.
Value for Money
9.08
Mixed reviews on pricing, with some considering it overpriced and others satisfied with the value.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Breakfast received mixed feedback, with some praising variety and others criticizing quality.
Overall Experience
9.99
Overall, a wonderful stay was reported with exceptional views and nice staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 10:58

Property Description

Modern Amenities for Ultimate Comfort
Experience convenience with complimentary wireless internet, lobby fireplace, and tour assistance. In the morning, savor a delicious buffet breakfast at the snack bar/deli.

Convenient Features for a Pleasant Stay
Enjoy a computer station, express check-in/out, and free onsite parking. Each of the 15 air-conditioned rooms offers Smart TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi.

Prime Location for Exploring
Located in Lake Tekapo, our hotel is near key attractions like Lake Tekapo, Dark Sky Project, and Cairns Golf Course. Book your stay at Galaxy Boutique Hotel for a memorable experience.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Covid

    Free onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen/Rapid) is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 162 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.09
Service: 10
Location: 9.86
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 9.99
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kandbaway Couples Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
8
Had to hunker down here during the recent storm and the software very helpful.
Pros:

This is obviously quite a new hotel, the bedroom and bathroom facilities excellent. ,the breakfast was limited but acceptable. Very nice and helpful staff

2025-10-26 via Tripadvisor
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Julia family_with_children
8
Pros:

The hotel is modern and sleek designed with spacious room and bathroom, kitchen utensils and pots are a bit worn, the breakfast is really good with a wide range of choices, the only thing that annoys is there is no YouTube.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
S
stephen
10
Pros:

Great view from our room

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
S
Smile2012 Family
2
Avoid this hotel.
Pros:

Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. Way Over priced. Basic not boutique. Nothing classy about this hotel at all. Breakfasts are beyond bad and miserly servings. Butter not fresh. Milk almost non existent. Coffee terrible. Rooms and bathroom clean though. Would put as a 3 star hotel at a maximum.

2025-09-20 via Tripadvisor
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Peter
10
Pros:

Great rooms with great views

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
A
Aashley
10
Pros:

Great breakfast, incredible views, amazing hotel. No lift but has ramps to compensate.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
S
Samantha
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

Amazing and beautiful hotel. Really really close to town but far enough away that you still feel secluded. Beautiful hotel, skylight was so beautiful

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
N
Natasha family
10
Pros:

Amazing place to stay, and such a lovely breakfast!!! Staff were amazing. Would highly recommend

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
A
Alexandra family
10
Pros:

The lady at reception who also ran breakfast was so sweet and hospitable. We were only here for a night, but would definitely stay again!

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
R
Robert
10
Pros:

Great views from appartments, stay was very pleasant and staff is very friendly. Thank you for your 5 star hospitality!

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
T
Terrance partner
8
Pros:

Great views..
Clean spacious modern room.
Great bfast.
Skylight not transparent...condensation frost??
Stairs a bit of a struggle.

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
S
Stewart
8
It’s an ok hotel
Pros:

No windows in my room

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
A
Amelia family
10
Pros:

This is a unique and wonderful experience. The sky lightvin our room opened up to the most magnificent sky. This was a beautiful hotel!

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
J
jennylb Couples Mandurah, Western Australia
10
Excellent Value great location
Pros:

We booked 2 nights at this hotel as we liked the look of it on the Booking.com website. We were not disappointed. The hotel is not directly on the lakefront but each room has a sensational view through a huge window across the lake to the mountains. It is only a very short walk to the main street of the little town and also to the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.my husband and I are in our late 70’s and had no difficulty with the walk.
However I can really say that the breakfast was one of the best we have experienced in a small hotel for some time. There was a variety of hot dishes offered and all were cooked to order and very tasty. The only drawback is that as they only have about 8 tables, some seating 2 but most seating 4 and they only start serving breakfast at 8am it can get busy very quickly and if the hotel is at full capacity and you’re not at breakfast by 8 you might have to either have a 30-40 minute wait until a table becomes free or elect to have it delivered to your room.
The other lovely feature is the skylight above the bed which gives a stunning view of the night sky on a clear night.
I can recommend this hotel for its location and very friendly staff.

2025-08-16 via Tripadvisor
F
Frank
10
Pros:

Exceptional views and in a great location. Disappointing that they charge you for parking

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
M
Michelle
10
Pros:

Great place to stay, staff really friendly

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
C
Calvin partner
10
Pros:

The view was incredible, definitely worth the price.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
Y
Yu partner
10
Pros:

Very quiet and nice property. Only suggestion is a better light blocking from the hallway. The light in the hallway can turn on and light up the whole bedroom.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
J
JIAQI family_with_children
10
Pros:

The room's view is great and also the service is very good. It is clean and quiet. Would come back next time.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
D
Derek friends
10
Pros:

Amazing hotel. The staff were really friend and helpful. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Highly recommended to stay if you are in Lake Tekapo.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee