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A modern building with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a small sheep sculpture, and a rustic building in the distance.
A modern fireplace with a metallic frame and a visible fire.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.
A sign for Mackenzie Apartments with a stone sheep sculpture in front.

1. Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

Mackenzie Apartments & Suites
2.3 km from Mount John Observatory
United States
rita
S$283
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Mackenzie Apartments & Suites
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.
A modern living room with a sofa and armchairs, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains.
A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and stone pillars.
A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

2. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
2.9 km from Mount John Observatory
Australia
Fleur
S$750
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.
A modern living space with a dining area, sofa set, kitchen, and built-in appliances.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape through the window.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge
2.9 km from Mount John Observatory
United Kingdom
Bernardo
S$217
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Skyrim Lodge
A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.
A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden structure, and a stone foundation.
A room with wooden walls, a bed with a quilted mattress, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.
A person sitting on a bench inside a room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with a view of trees and a parked car outside.

4. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
1.6 km from Mount John Observatory
Australia
Marites
S$90
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Lakes Edge Lodge
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.
Two people sitting by a window overlooking a lake and mountains.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

5. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
2.3 km from Mount John Observatory
Canada
Sharon
S$216
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A modern building with a large glass window, a gravel area with small plants, a pond, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, and a TV stand. There is a door leading to a bathroom and a staircase.
A modern living room with a curved orange sofa, a white round table, and a black and gold shelving unit against a light wall.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

6. April One Bedroom Apartment

April One Bedroom Apartment
2.7 km from Mount John Observatory
United Kingdom
Jonathan
S$246
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
April One Bedroom Apartment
A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.
A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.
A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.

7. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
2.1 km from Mount John Observatory
United Kingdom
Sophie
S$208
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A modern house with a sloped roof, large glass windows, and a wooden exterior.
A modern building with a sloped roof and a small entrance.
A modern living room with a sofa, TV, and a view through a glass door.

8. Sky Valley

Sky Valley
2.9 km from Mount John Observatory
New Zealand
Jayde
S$188
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Sky Valley
A modern two-story building with large glass doors and windows, a flat roof, and a wooden deck in front.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.
A modern living room with a brown sofa, a green sofa with red pillows, and a glass coffee table.

9. StarRain Tekapo

StarRain Tekapo
2.9 km from Mount John Observatory
United States
Kaushik
S$355
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
StarRain Tekapo
A modern house with a wooden deck and large windows, set against a starry night sky.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and knife block.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a towel rack, and a glass shower enclosure.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel microwave, a brick-patterned backsplash, and a set of knives on the counter.

10. Alpine Studio Coulson

Alpine Studio Coulson
3 km from Mount John Observatory
Australia
Anonymous traveller
S$210
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Alpine Studio Coulson
A wooden cabin with a large window, a patio, and a view of the Milky Way.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a mountain landscape through the window.
A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table with fruit, and a large window offering a mountain view.
A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living space.

11. Sunshine Suites

Sunshine Suites
3 km from Mount John Observatory
S$246
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Sunshine Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a building, a desk, and a chair.
A modern building with a wooden deck, large windows, and air conditioning units.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, dining table, kitchen area, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dishwasher, and a washing machine. There is a dining area with a table set for two, blue plates, and glasses.

12. Starlet 11

Starlet 11
3 km from Mount John Observatory
S$306
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Starlet 11
A well-maintained lawn with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, wooden cabinets, and a window with a view of greenery.
A snow-covered house with a sign indicating it is an accommodation and gallery.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of a balcony with a wooden deck and greenery outside.

13. Burkes Pass Country Motel

Burkes Pass Country Motel
19 km from Mount John Observatory
Australia
Richmond
S$165
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Burkes Pass Country Motel
A room with large windows, a stone wall, and two yellow chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, a skylight, a view of mountains, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and dishwasher, a sink, and a refrigerator.
A modern room with a large glass window, wooden deck, and stone wall.

14. Guide Hill Station Lodge

Guide Hill Station Lodge
16.9 km from Mount John Observatory
S$324
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Guide Hill Station Lodge
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Compare popular hotels close to Mount John Observatory

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern building with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a small sheep sculpture, and a rustic building in the distance.
Mackenzie Apartments & Suites
9.8
Exceptional
102 reviews
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A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
9.6
Exceptional
305 reviews
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A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.
Skyrim Lodge
9.0
Wonderful
356 reviews
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A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.
Lakes Edge Lodge
8.6
Excellent
34 reviews
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A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
Haka House Lake Tekapo
8.6
Excellent
446 reviews
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Top Mount John Observatory Hotel Reviews

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Great location."
Ross 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Haka House Lake Tekapo
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay! The room was so clean and had everything we needed. Great view of the lake too. Could not fault it. Thank you."
Holly 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Godley Hotel
Woolshed Suites

Woolshed Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Right next to the Star Gazing Tour"
Ryan 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Woolshed Suites
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent
"Wow! One of the best places I’ve ever stayed. The room was absolutely stunning, staff lovely, location second to none and that bed - wow!!!"
Fleur 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"It was clean"
Sharmaine 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Lakes Edge Lodge
Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great view"
Lucie-Catherine 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Room was spacious! Room design was very modern. The cool thing was the stargazing skylight. There was a slope or ramp to go up the 2nd level rooms so totally easy and effortless. THe large window overlooking the lake and the mountain range was so nice. We could see the sunrise from our bed and sunset colours on the mountains while sipping coffee at the table too. Room came with a bathtub but there was no bubble bath soap to use. Anyways no time as we went stargazing till late. Just 5min drive to Church of Good Shepard. It's the only hotel that provided toiletries including toothbrushes, disposable slippers, shower cap, etc. Minibar had payable items for convenience at reasonable prices. The in-room breakfast was superb. Many options to choose from and they were flexible to change some of the items. Near a petting zoo and we stopped there to watch and take some photos in the morning before driving off. Location is good. We voted this the second best hotel of the 7 we stayed in our NZ trip. The only down thing was the shallow sink and it was also a bit stuck. So tended to splash out water onto the sink countertop."
Linda 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

8/10 Good
"Upgrade with minimal fuss and the heaters were on when entered. We really appreciated that."
Derek 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"nice place"
rita 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

Other attractions near Mount John Observatory

A swimming pool with a mountainous backdrop.
Photo by chickbill

Tekapo Springs

9.0/10 (453 reviews)
Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.
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A stone church under a starry night sky.

Church of the Good Shepherd

9.0/10 (949 reviews)
Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history.
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A bronze statue of a dog standing on a rock against a blue sky with clouds.

Sheepdog Statue

8.6/10 (601 reviews)
Standing proudly before the snow-capped Southern Alps, this famous statue is testament to the high esteem with which sheepdogs are held in this area.
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Mount John Lookout

9.2/10 (178 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Tekapo with a stop at Mount John Lookout. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Dark Sky Project

8.2/10 (153 reviews)
Explore the campus of Dark Sky Project during your stay in Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
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The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo

7.6/10 (34 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Lake Tekapo at The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mount John Observatory?
Mount John Observatory is located in a walkable area of Tekapo known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options. You'll find 230 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Mount John Observatory?
Located a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mount John Observatory, Lakes Edge Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Another good choice is The Huts at Lakes Edge, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Mount John Observatory?
Expedia has 230 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mount John Observatory.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mount John Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Mount John Observatory.

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