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Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Active travelers find their retreat near tennis courts and a playground, with BBQ grills for memorable evenings with like-minded adventurers.

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Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel is near Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo, perfect for a quick 9-hole round. Relax in the peaceful garden or sunbathe on the terrace. Free WiFi keeps you connected, and the multilingual staff makes travelers feel at home.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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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

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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. Don't miss out on a visit to Mount John Observatory. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snow tubing. Visit our Lake Tekapo travel guide
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Map
11 Aorangi Crescent, Lake Tekapo, 7945

What's nearby

  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sheepdog Statue which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
    Sheepdog Statue
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • In the shoulder season the pools are very quiet. Since they're hot, it really doesn't matter what the weather does.
    Tekapo Springs
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dark Sky Project
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    164 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack Rabbit
    7 min walk
  • Greedy Cow
    7 min walk
  • Blue Lake Eatery & Bar
    5 min walk
  • Better Batter
    8 min walk
  • TLV Restaurant & Bar
    7 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 travellers 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
  • Secured bike storage, barbecues and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and composting
  • Hairdryers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens, cookware/dishes/utensils and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are 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 30 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Tailor Made Tekapo Backpackers Hostel
Tailor Made Backpackers Hostel
Tailor Made Backpackers
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 30 kg per pet. There's a fee of NZD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Checkout 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).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel feel. Comfy warm rooms. Nice kitchen lounge building. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice warm, clean room. Cool property. There are lots of sports balls to use as well as tennis equipment and a court, all free.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

D

Liked: Cleanliness
Compared of the price I paid, I think it was good. The location is excellent. The room is spacious, the commons kitchen was great. Only the shared shower appeared old and not clean. So I decided not shower that night because I had showered in the morning , and I am going to have a private shower the coming night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

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

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

devang pravin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Sam

This property is well located near Lake Tekapo and the nearby shops, and it has a well equipped kitchen with tennis courts near by
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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

8/10 Good

Amritpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful experience. However could smell the toilets a little bit while entering the room. Rest everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

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

The place to stay in Lake Tekapo

The kitchen and utensils, common room, bathrooms and toilets were always immaculate. There are heaters located in rooms and bathrooms for comfort during the winter months and also a fireplace in the common lounge room. Rooms have nice, new looking carpet, comfortable beds and a hairdryer for your convenience. Also has parking on site which is a bonus. Always a warm and friendly greeting from the staff. Honestly one of the best hostels I stayed at during my visit to the South Island. Thank you to Xin Lei and the staff at Tailor Made for making my stay so pleasant. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022