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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 bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

A modern apartment complex with a stone facade, numbered unit 4, and a decorative sheep statue in the landscaping.

A sign for Mackenzie Apartments with a stone sheep sculpture in front.

1. Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

0.3 mi from Dark Sky Project

rita

£165

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a sliding glass door to the outdoors, and a mounted TV.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchairs, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains.

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

2. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

0.4 mi from Dark Sky Project

Fleur

£396

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a grassy area with a body of water and mountains in the distance.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a large window offering a view of the beach.

A modern building with a stone facade and a metal roof, located near a beach with people walking around.

A modern elevator with a metallic finish, a glass door, and a visible emergency exit sign.

3. Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

< 0.1 mi from Dark Sky Project

Lynette

£121

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A woman relaxing in a bathtub with a view of a bedroom through a window.

A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.

A person standing by a window with a night sky view, including stars and a visible mountain range.

4. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

0.4 mi from Dark Sky Project

Clara

£251

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.

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.

A modern living space with a dining area, sofa set, kitchen, and built-in appliances.

5. Skyrim Lodge

0.5 mi from Dark Sky Project

Samantha

£97

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lakeside view with chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and mountains.

A modern restroom with three sinks, a large mirror, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern kitchen with wooden walls, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains through a glass door.

6. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

0.6 mi from Dark Sky Project

nadira

£79

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

A residential area with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and houses with similar architecture.

A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a lake with mountains in the background.

A playground with swings and a slide, a gravel area, and a lake with mountains in the background.

7. Mantra Lake Tekapo

0.5 mi from Dark Sky Project

Dominic

£210

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, a television, and a plant.

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.

8. Lakes Edge Lodge

0.8 mi from Dark Sky Project

Marites

£52

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

Two people sitting by a window overlooking a lake and mountains.

9. Haka House Lake Tekapo

< 0.1 mi from Dark Sky Project

Sharon

£130

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

A single-story building with a garage, a driveway, and a parking area.

A modern living room with a curved orange sofa, a white round table, and a black and gold shelving unit against a light wall.

10. April One Bedroom Apartment

0.4 mi from Dark Sky Project

Jonathan

£140

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.

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.

11. Peppers Bluewater Resort

0.2 mi from Dark Sky Project

Aloysius

£121

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.

A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.

A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.

12. The Godley Hotel

0.2 mi from Dark Sky Project

Kim

£85

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dishwasher.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a wooden deck.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

13. StarRain Tekapo

0.5 mi from Dark Sky Project

Kaushik

£134

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a leather armchair, and a window with curtains.

A modern house with a wooden deck and large windows, set against a night sky with stars.

14. Alpine Studio Coulson

0.6 mi from Dark Sky Project

Gurbagh

£97

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A single-story building with a porch, under a starry night sky.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a painting of a mountain landscape, a washing machine, and a kitchenette.

A building with a sign for Sunshine Suites at 13 Coulson Lane, featuring a large entrance and a parking area.

15. Sunshine Suites

0.6 mi from Dark Sky Project

£124

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern building with a large entrance, a smaller attached structure, and a bicycle parked outside.

A modern building with a metal exterior, two windows, and a directional sign indicating 'UNIT 1'.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dishwasher, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table set for two, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

16. Starlet 11

0.6 mi from Dark Sky Project

£137

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden deck with a picnic table, a white building, and a mountain view.

A modern building with a large glass entrance, a covered outdoor area, and a clear sky.

17. Starry Lodge

0.5 mi from Dark Sky Project

£189

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A well-maintained lawn with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of a balcony with a wooden deck and greenery outside.

A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, wooden cabinets, and a window with a view of greenery.

A covered outdoor area with a view of a grassy yard, trees, and a distant hill.

18. Burkes Pass Country Motel

10.5 mi from Dark Sky Project

Richmond

£89

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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.

19. Guide Hill Station Lodge

11.2 mi from Dark Sky Project

£176

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Dark Sky Project

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mackenzie Apartments & Suites	9.8 Exceptional 104 reviews	View
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo	9.6 Exceptional 305 reviews	View
Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments	9.4 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Galaxy Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 486 reviews	View
Skyrim Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 361 reviews	View

Top Dark Sky Project Hotel Reviews

Haka House Lake Tekapo

8/10 Good

"Lovely hostel in the middle of Tekapo with stunning views of the lake. Clean room, very comfortable and convenient."

Peppers Bluewater Resort

8/10 Good

"Very small room but comfortable bed and great bathroom. Location great."

Skyrim Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Key lock is scratched and could not read it well, bed really comfortable, need a few more kitchen items, couch uncomfortable. Very nice little unit"

Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

8/10 Good

"It is ridiculous that hotels.com forces a review !"

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Maybe a bigger sign at the front would bw good. Drove passed twice before we seen small sign."

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"😆"

Mantra Lake Tekapo

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience"

Lakes Edge Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Cheap stay with lakefront view of Lake Tekapo, but has all the necessities you need although the accommodation is small. Beautiful, quiet location. with laundry which was nice for us."

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!!!"

Other attractions near Dark Sky Project

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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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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A swimming pool with a mountainous backdrop.

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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Cowans Hill Walkway

8.4/10 (50 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Lake Tekapo when you stop by Cowans Hill Walkway. 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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Mt John Summit Experience

You can find out about the history of Tekapo with a stop at Mt John Summit Experience.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dark Sky Project?

Dark Sky Project is located in Lake Tekapo. This scenic area is known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 226 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Dark Sky Project?

Adjacent to Dark Sky Project, The Godley Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a coffee shop. Other good options within a short distance include Lakes Edge Lodge and Haka House Lake Tekapo.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Dark Sky Project?

Expedia has 226 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Dark Sky Project.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dark Sky Project, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Dark Sky Project.

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Our top choices for Dark Sky Project hotels

1. Mackenzie Apartments & Suites

2. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

3. Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

4. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

5. Skyrim Lodge

6. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

7. Mantra Lake Tekapo

8. Lakes Edge Lodge

9. Haka House Lake Tekapo

10. April One Bedroom Apartment

11. Peppers Bluewater Resort

12. The Godley Hotel

13. StarRain Tekapo

14. Alpine Studio Coulson

15. Sunshine Suites

16. Starlet 11

17. Starry Lodge

18. Burkes Pass Country Motel

19. Guide Hill Station Lodge

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Top Dark Sky Project Hotel Reviews

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Skyrim Lodge

Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

The Godley Hotel

Mantra Lake Tekapo

Lakes Edge Lodge

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Other attractions near Dark Sky Project

Church of the Good Shepherd

Sheepdog Statue

Tekapo Springs

Cowans Hill Walkway

The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo

Mt John Summit Experience

Mount John Lookout

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