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Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Exterior
Exterior
Nestled near the Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo, Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel offers a serene escape. Tee off on the 9 holes of golf, relax in the garden or unwind on the sun-kissed terrace while enjoying free WiFi and multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room, Garden View

Classic Quadruple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Lake Tekapo, Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel is next to a golf course. Sheepdog Statue and Mount John Lookout are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo and Tekapo Springs. Church of the Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapō Regional Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and snow tubing.
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Map
11 Aorangi Crescent, Lake Tekapo, 7945

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Japanese Cuisine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rakinui - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Hostel near Church of the Good Shepherd
Located close to The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo and Sheepdog Statue, Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the basketball at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and golf cart on site
Room features
All guestrooms at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Communal kitchens and heating

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Golf carts
  • Playground
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Composting
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Tailor Made Tekapo Backpackers Hostel
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Tailor Made Tekapo Backpackers Hotstel
Tailor Made Tekapo
Tailor Made Tekapo Backpackers
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel Lake Tekapo
Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation Guesthouse Hostel
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 66 lbs per pet. There's a fee of NZD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel on Sept 1, 2025 start from CA $81.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel located?

Situated in Lake Tekapo, this golf hostel is within a 15-minute walk of The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd, and Sheepdog Statue. Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapō Regional Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a good exercise their bit old but overall a nice place to stay and relax
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot. Lovely people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in and check-out. Well equipped kitched, instant hot waterav 24h available or coffee or tea. Close to the town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm comfy rooms, good facilities, lovely deco, loved staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/out, good communication, clean and comfortable room and bathroom. Could do with a mirror in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pets
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here, this time I had a room with private shower and toilet, definitely worth the extra money, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here, its a shame it was only one night, all areas are clean and tidy, kitchen is fully equipped, there are common warm areas and even some furry friends
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a back packers accom it suited us down to the ground.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Lake Tekapo stay

It was ok for a short stay. Would have been better if the kitchen was in the same building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Very clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic little find.

Very easy check-in. Great location, very peaceful and quiet. Community lounge & kind then fantastic. Room great, beds really comfortable. Garden is just amazing, expecially loved the little red toadstools in the grass.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had the cabin on its own with private bathroom for one night and it suited us perfectly! Comfortable beds and opposite the shared kitchen which was very handy. Moved our bench temporarily to the small private garden for breakfast in the sun. Easy walk to the church and shops Highly Recommended if you like good budget overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Kathy and lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very dissatisfied
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

HAYATO

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buildings a little old and dated. Facilities are good however.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel in toller Lage, guter Startpunkt für Touren

Zimmer war OK. Gemeinschaftsdusche war sehr sauber.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEONGMIN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Miyuru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place close to the Tekapo lake and they have a good kitchen to make your food and also, they had washrooms and toilets close to the room rather than holiday parks so that's a good advantage.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

NG

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

NOBORU

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Les chambres que nous avions étaient petites, mais bien aménagées. La cuisine commune était grande. Cependant, dans les espaces communs, le salon laissait à désirer. Nous n'avons eu aucun contact avec le personnel. À notre arrivée, une clé était placée dans une feuille pliée. Un système entièrement bona fide. Beau quartier, cependant, il faut compter sur le stationnement dans la rue pour loger tous les hébergés.

8/10 Good

Yukie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023