Title: Sam's Place - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=55352&destination=Lake+Tekapo%2C+Mackenzie+District%2C+Canterbury%2C+New+Zealand&selected=51669075&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false)

Entire home

# Sam's Place

## Photo gallery for Sam's Place

![House, 3 Bedrooms | Mountain view - Sam's Place (Lake Tekapo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51670000/51669100/51669075/c40923b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![House, 3 Bedrooms | In-room dining - Sam's Place (Lake Tekapo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51670000/51669100/51669075/43937089.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![House, 3 Bedrooms | Living area - Sam's Place (Lake Tekapo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51670000/51669100/51669075/ba93d7bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![House, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen - Sam's Place (Lake Tekapo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51670000/51669100/51669075/96ca28c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![House, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio - Sam's Place (Lake Tekapo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51670000/51669100/51669075/1f5a40b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Sam's Place provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Barbecue grill

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

Check-out

Travellers

## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Sam's Place

A garden, barbecue grills, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free vacation home. The vacation home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. 

Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. 

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site

### Family friendly

- Free crib

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
- Separate sitting area

### Entertainment

- DVD player
- Flat-screen TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- No elevator
- Smoking not allowed

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden

## Similar properties

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84180000/84173600/84173536/ef4ad732.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Skyrim Lodge

Lake Tekapo

- Kitchen
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Microwave

9.0

Wonderful

326 reviews

CA $255

CA $304 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 18 - Apr 19

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=84173536&PinnedHotelID=84173536&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=-1&adults=2)

![Queenie's Lakeview Star - 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105780000/105773500/105773464/cb76eb15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Explore Tekapo Accommodation

Lake Tekapo

- Kitchen
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Microwave

8.0

Very good

18 reviews

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-21&endDate=2026-04-22&selected=105773464&PinnedHotelID=105773464&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=-1&adults=2)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107510000/107507400/107507368/88e85b4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### April One Bedroom Apartment

Lake Tekapo

- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space

9.0

Wonderful

6 reviews

CA $349

CA $403 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 26 - Apr 27

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-26&endDate=2026-04-27&selected=107507368&PinnedHotelID=107507368&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=-1&adults=2)

![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51670000/51669100/51669085/40cb7251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Star View 3 Bedroom

Lake Tekapo

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Parking included
- Free WiFi

2.0

1 review

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-21&endDate=2026-04-22&selected=51669085&PinnedHotelID=51669085&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=-1&adults=2)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107117600/107117511/3b59b675.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### New stylish 1bedroom premium studio/kingbed /UnitC

Lake Tekapo

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

10

Exceptional

4 reviews

CA $302

CA $302 total

includes taxes & fees

May 6 - May 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-06&endDate=2026-05-07&selected=107117511&PinnedHotelID=107117511&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=-1&adults=2)

![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113150000/113140500/113140410/w8185h5464x0y0-ff407ffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hunter 3Bdr2ba2S2Q Apartment

Lake Tekapo

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

10

Exceptional

4 reviews

CA $503

CA $503 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 19 - Apr 20

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=113140410&PinnedHotelID=113140410&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=-1&adults=2)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107117100/107117018/1a7839ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### New warm family friendly /2bedroom /kingbed/unit 5

Lake Tekapo

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

CA $427

CA $427 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 29 - Apr 30

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-29&endDate=2026-04-30&selected=107117018&PinnedHotelID=107117018&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=-1&adults=2)

![Books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99397300/99397270/b4567408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### New warm quiet Mountain view unit/ toys board games & Family friendly

Lake Tekapo

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Toys/Games

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-21&endDate=2026-04-22&selected=99397270&PinnedHotelID=99397270&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=-1&adults=2)

![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100343400/100343343/eada1920.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### New warm quiet comfy & cozy studio/king bed

Lake Tekapo

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

9.8

Exceptional

10 reviews

CA $294

CA $294 total

includes taxes & fees

May 6 - May 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-06&endDate=2026-05-07&selected=100343343&PinnedHotelID=100343343&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=-1&adults=2)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111730000/111728900/111728838/e0ceeccf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Lake Vista - Perfect 1BR Retreat for Two

Lake Tekapo

- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Water view
- Microwave

9.0

Wonderful

2 reviews

CA $164

CA $259 total

includes taxes & fees

May 5 - May 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-05&endDate=2026-05-06&selected=111728838&PinnedHotelID=111728838&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=-1&adults=2)

[Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-21&endDate=2026-04-22&selected=51669075&PinnedHotelID=51669075&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=51669075,84173536,105773464,107507368,51669085)

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[4 Simpson Lane, Lake Tekapo\]

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Private entrance

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Free cribs are available on request at the property

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

### Property payment types

## Important information

### 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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is professionally cleaned

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

### National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

### Property is also known as

Sam's Place Lake Tekapo

Sam's Place Private vacation home

Sam's Place Private vacation home Lake Tekapo

## About the area

Lake Tekapo is home to this vacation home. Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory. [Visit our Lake Tekapo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo.dx55352)

[View more Vacation homes in Lake Tekapo](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Private-Vacation-Homes.d55352-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-44.00851%2C170.47320&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kYFxFlQhTkemD6ZFYfJp37DddbQ=)

16 Andrew Don Drive, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie, 7999

### What's nearby

- ![Church of the Good Shepherd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113030/bdbca11c-fb30-4582-a971-343f277a330f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Church of the Good Shepherd  
13 min walk \- 1.1 km
- ![Sheepdog Statue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224009/2e4c422b-c64f-4a01-8846-6a09d78659f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Sheepdog Statue  
15 min walk \- 1.3 km
- ![Tekapo Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239359/7cb66e1f-4295-4a73-b76a-ca96b37abc20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Tekapo Springs  
3 min drive \- 2.2 km
- Dark Sky Project  
8 min walk \- 0.7 km
- The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo  
12 min walk \- 1.0 km

### Getting around

- Christchurch International Airport (CHC)  
178 min drive

### Restaurants

- Jack Rabbit  
11 min walk
- Greedy Cow  
10 min walk
- TLV Restaurant & Bar  
10 min walk
- Blue Lake Eatery & Bar  
8 min walk
- Dolce Pizza  
10 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sam's Place pet-friendly?

### How much is parking?

### What time is check-in at Sam's Place?

### What time is check-out at Sam's Place?

### Where is Sam's Place located?

### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

## Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

## Sam's Place Reviews

## Reviews

### Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.

[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines)

10 - Excellent

0

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

### 4.0

Cleanliness

## Reviews

Verified

### 8/10 Good

#### Brendon

Oct 14, 2020

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

Check in was poor, message host and didn’t get any response, arrived at address listed to get key to find office shut up, rung host and they informed that we could self check in with lockbox. Property wasn’t cleaned properly, food and rubbish was found in living room

##### Brendon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020