Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee, approximately NZD 15 to 23 for adults and NZD 7.5 to 11.5 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 10-minute walk of Lake Te Anau and Te Wahipounamu, approximately 0.3 mi from Luxmore Jet and 0.4 mi from Fiordland Cinema.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Village Inn Hotel Te Anau

Average nightly price at The Village Inn Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$138
February	$179
March	$136
April	$103
May	$85
June	$81
July	$75
August	$78
September	$76
October	$81
November	$115
December	$153

What guests think

Across many reviews, The Village Inn Hotel is praised for clean, spacious rooms, easy parking, and a convenient walk-to-town location offering good value, while feedback also notes dated areas, thin walls, and bright exterior lights disturbing sleep.

Several guests compliment fast, friendly check-in and solid Wi‑Fi, including streaming-capable TVs, though requests for items like toasters, plates, or extra towels are sometimes needed. Dining feedback is mixed, with some enjoying the on-site Chinese restaurant while others found the breakfast poor. Overall, expect straightforward accommodations that prioritize practicality over frills, alongside some dated features.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews note easy on-site parking, and several mention an on-site restaurant. One review found the angled carpark tricky.

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Ray

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed 2 nights. The place was sufficient for our purposes. Unfortunately we were in the room up front and near road. The tour bus drivers apparently use this hotel too because they would fire up the busses at 7:30. Not a deal breaker but if we stayed again we would request room in back of property

8

Gary

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good clean room, good parking, position nice and quiet and easy walking distance to shops.

10

Alison

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was massive and had good facilities, lots of parking and could easily walk to town.

8

Michael W.

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Die Anlage besteht aus einer Vielzahl von ebenerdigen, in mehreren Reihen aneinander gebauten Zimmern, mit guten Parkmöglichkeiten. Die Zimmer sind recht geräumig, mit kleinem Teeküchenbereich, separater Toilette und Bad. Alles ist sauber und ordentlich, das Mobiliar ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Die Mitarbeitenden sind alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit, Check-in uns -out verliefen professionell und freundlich. Es gibt (gegen Gebühr) Waschmaschine und Trockner, im chinesischem Restaurant Frühstück und Abendessen. Das Motel liegt nur wenige Gehminuten vom inneren Zentrum entfernt, so dass andere Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten schnell erreichbar sind. Der Sammelpunkt für die Milford-Tour befindet sich ebenfalls in der Nähe.

6

Norikazu

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is run down and room seems old. Parking is OK with some huge buses parked at the property. Bathroom has been reformed so it did have decent bathroom. Kitchen utensils were really beat up and I did not want to use it. Bed, kitchen and Carpet all look and feel out dated.

10

Kristin

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The chalet style rooms were very cute and the hotel staff were friendly when we checked in. I found the parking was a little tricky as the parking lot was on an angle and the road was narrow into the lobby.

10

Bruce

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty good room, parking was easy

10

Ross

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, nice food in the restaurant, convenient location.

10

Paula

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

5 minute walk to lake and also to restaurants. We ate at the Chinese restaurant at the hotel and enjoyed the fish and lamb kebabs

8

Jarrod

Jan 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, easy access, very unique with the design of a small town. Great place to stop off in between adventures

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but several reported serious issues such as dirty linens, mold, odors, and cobwebs. Standards appear inconsistent.

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Jonathan

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the room was clean, everything was working

6

Sandra

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was okay. The outdoor area is a bit grubby. No serious complaints tho.

2

Cory

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed at a lot of places in my time and im not a fussy person what so ever but this is hands down the worst place i have ever stayed. Filthy. Piss stained sheets. Other peoples hair through the bed. Shower drain was so blocked that after 2 minutes over being in there youre ankle deep in water not to mention pink mould growing in there. Not worth the price not worth staying here at all.

4

Mary

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location good. Staff very polite, professional and friendly. Mouldy curtains (sheers) and mouldy shower screen curtain. Both with a lot of black mould.

2

Charles

Feb 2, 2025

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Filthy hotel with urine stains and hair in bed. Carpet covered with stains and room reeked of mold. After showing clerk photos of urine on sheets he offered to cancel reservation. I left property and called Expedia to confirm refund - when Expedia called property owner refused to honor cancellation and Expedia would not acting despite seeing my photos of the urine and hair in the bed. Shame on clerk for lying and shame on Expedia for not backing me and still showing this property on their site. The rooms are not sanitary and this property should be shut down by health inspectors. Under no circumstances should you stay here.

10

Elaine

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After reading some poor reviews we had some trepidation, however, we could not have been happier with our room, it far exceeded our typical standards for accommodations in this price point. We really enjoyed our stay. The room was spotlessly clean, well equipped, and the bed was very comfortable. The motel is in a great location just minutes walk from downtown Te Anau and the lake. The staff were welcoming and check in/out was easy. The wi-fi was excellent with individual dedicated routers in each room. Highly recommend this stay, it was excellent value, we would have liked to have stayed longer.

10

Yifei

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, no frill but efficient service, great for the price

6

Amanda

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is clean enough for a 1 night stay but the room smelt stale and the drains smelled in the bathroom...very tired place

2

WARREN

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was dirty cobwebs no mattress protector and sheets were to small for the bed,smelt i could go on. Staff were non existent only 3 poor reception tv chanels. Dirty dishes outside our room at checkin. Overall i would not recommend.

10

Glenis

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfy warm room and beds, clean room and very quiet.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious for the price with reliable Wi‑Fi and some TVs supporting streaming. Downsides include dated decor, thin walls, and intrusive exterior lighting or limited blackout curtains.

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Heidi

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean - minimal amenities. Coffee impractical to attempt to make. No hand towels. Lighting on the outside walkway SO BRIGHT all night in our room - tried to block w the closet door. They need a black out curtain for the window on the door!

10

Anoop

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in a superior twin room, which was great. Wifi was great, and the TV had Netflix and other streaming apps. A/C was excellent at keeping the room warm. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom was great, except for the shower which was screwed on wrong and so the pressure was very poor. Found out in the morning and so didn't bother calling it in. But did mention at reception during checkout. Tea/coffee, and milk was provided in the fridge. Recommended stay!

8

Neil

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable, clean. Nice view of the lake.

8

David

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Big rooms, clean and comfy... the wild west theme exterior is a bit odd, but inside all is fine. No cowboys or indians spotted during our stay

8

Chris

Apr 15, 2023

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Place was ok, didn’t have black out curtains which was a bit annoying, had noisy neighbours with screaming kids.

6

Jenny

Mar 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Light very bright outside door blind did nothing very hard to sleep very noisy next room

8

Carole

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked everything about this place. The room was spacious and clean, the area was very quiet and peaceful, the wifi was excellent, which is always important to me.

8

Naomi Elisabeth

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

For a quick stay the motel was fine. Room walls are paper thin so if you have noisy neighbours you’ll be hearing everything. But the hotel location is good and the rooms are very large

6

James

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very ordinary Hotel and room. Started with a delayed check in followed by cigarette butts at the entrance to our room. I doubt the room has been updated since the 70ies. Dim lighting, paper thin walls, we could hear everything going on next door. Appliances old and some rusty. Altogether a poor choice on our part.

10

Harpreet

Mar 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious and clean. We got a parking spot right outside the room and the best thing for us was Amazon fire stick. We were able to watch movies on Netflix. My only issue was with the shower curtain. It was dark brown color and when completely pulled shower gets really dark. Overall, good place to stay in Te Anau. Located near restaurants and shopping area and

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly with quick check-in, but lapses occur, including closed or slow reception, housekeeping entering unexpectedly, a key mix-up, and needing to request basic items.

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Olivia

Dec 30, 2022

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Stayed 19,356 nights

The lady at reception was extremely kind and welcoming. Our room was very clean and tidy, love the updated bathroom! Very quiet area and as a light sleeper, this was perfect after a long flight and drive. The staff were so helpful! I asked for additional towels (my mistake, they were hanging up behind the door!) and a kind gentleman was round to us with them within minutes. Overall a wonderful stay and so convenient for our next stop to Milford Sound. Would definitely stay again.

6

Ricardo

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A little disappointed - for the price, the room looked a little rundown and need of attention - shower door did not close, insufficient towels, curtains falling off rails, limited channels on tv, bed sheets not right size, cleaning staff walking into room without knocking first.

8

Robyn

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great little hotel well situated in Te Anau to walk to town and access tours Staff on check in/out very courteous and helpful Rooms well appointed

2

Charles

Feb 2, 2025

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Filthy hotel with urine stains and hair in bed. Carpet covered with stains and room reeked of mold. After showing clerk photos of urine on sheets he offered to cancel reservation. I left property and called Expedia to confirm refund - when Expedia called property owner refused to honor cancellation and Expedia would not acting despite seeing my photos of the urine and hair in the bed. Shame on clerk for lying and shame on Expedia for not backing me and still showing this property on their site. The rooms are not sanitary and this property should be shut down by health inspectors. Under no circumstances should you stay here.

10

Lana

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night new yrs eve, check in was the fastest I've ever been thru very impressed, room nice and big comfy beds very clean no problems at all highly recommend to all

4

Servatius

Nov 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Laat op de avond kwamen doodleuk andere gasten de kamer op. Ze hadden dezelfde sleutel gekregen ??? Verder was er 1 raam zonder gordijn en door de buitenverlichting was de kamer niet donker te krijgen.

10

Miriam

Mar 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was super helpful and polite. Everything was clean and we had everything we needed. Location was convenient for us- we stayed in Te Anau between hiking the Routeburn track and a small group tour of Milford Sound and it was perfect. Would stay there again!

10

Graham

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms large and warm. Great value for money

6

Maria de Fátima A

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ao chegar na recepção não pediram nenhum documento de identificação, só mostrei meu voucher e logo me deu a chave. Como não contratei café da manhã não me preocupei com o horário da recepção. Precisei sair seis hora da manhã e a recepção toda fechada. Deixei a chave em um cesto do lado da porta.

6

James

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very ordinary Hotel and room. Started with a delayed check in followed by cigarette butts at the entrance to our room. I doubt the room has been updated since the 70ies. Dim lighting, paper thin walls, we could hear everything going on next door. Appliances old and some rusty. Altogether a poor choice on our part.

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Location

Walkable to town, the lake, and tour pick-up points. A few front rooms noted morning noise from tour buses.

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Ray

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed 2 nights. The place was sufficient for our purposes. Unfortunately we were in the room up front and near road. The tour bus drivers apparently use this hotel too because they would fire up the busses at 7:30. Not a deal breaker but if we stayed again we would request room in back of property

8

Gary

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good clean room, good parking, position nice and quiet and easy walking distance to shops.

8

Michael

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a pleasant 2 night stay here. Room is a bit dated, but pretty big. I wished the glass slider door had a screen slider. We had the door open to get some air and a cat came in the room! A screen would allow air to circulate, but keep out critters. Great location!

10

Alison

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was massive and had good facilities, lots of parking and could easily walk to town.

8

Michael W.

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Die Anlage besteht aus einer Vielzahl von ebenerdigen, in mehreren Reihen aneinander gebauten Zimmern, mit guten Parkmöglichkeiten. Die Zimmer sind recht geräumig, mit kleinem Teeküchenbereich, separater Toilette und Bad. Alles ist sauber und ordentlich, das Mobiliar ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Die Mitarbeitenden sind alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit, Check-in uns -out verliefen professionell und freundlich. Es gibt (gegen Gebühr) Waschmaschine und Trockner, im chinesischem Restaurant Frühstück und Abendessen. Das Motel liegt nur wenige Gehminuten vom inneren Zentrum entfernt, so dass andere Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten schnell erreichbar sind. Der Sammelpunkt für die Milford-Tour befindet sich ebenfalls in der Nähe.

8

Lisa

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic but comfortable, clean and nice location.. 7 min walk into town or to the lake

10

Elaine

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After reading some poor reviews we had some trepidation, however, we could not have been happier with our room, it far exceeded our typical standards for accommodations in this price point. We really enjoyed our stay. The room was spotlessly clean, well equipped, and the bed was very comfortable. The motel is in a great location just minutes walk from downtown Te Anau and the lake. The staff were welcoming and check in/out was easy. The wi-fi was excellent with individual dedicated routers in each room. Highly recommend this stay, it was excellent value, we would have liked to have stayed longer.

10

Ross

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, nice food in the restaurant, convenient location.

10

Paula

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

5 minute walk to lake and also to restaurants. We ate at the Chinese restaurant at the hotel and enjoyed the fish and lamb kebabs

10

Harpreet

Mar 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious and clean. We got a parking spot right outside the room and the best thing for us was Amazon fire stick. We were able to watch movies on Netflix. My only issue was with the shower curtain. It was dark brown color and when completely pulled shower gets really dark. Overall, good place to stay in Te Anau. Located near restaurants and shopping area and

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Dining

Several guests enjoyed the on-site Chinese restaurant, while multiple reviews criticized the breakfast as poor or limited. Overall dining quality is inconsistent.

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Michael W.

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Die Anlage besteht aus einer Vielzahl von ebenerdigen, in mehreren Reihen aneinander gebauten Zimmern, mit guten Parkmöglichkeiten. Die Zimmer sind recht geräumig, mit kleinem Teeküchenbereich, separater Toilette und Bad. Alles ist sauber und ordentlich, das Mobiliar ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Die Mitarbeitenden sind alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit, Check-in uns -out verliefen professionell und freundlich. Es gibt (gegen Gebühr) Waschmaschine und Trockner, im chinesischem Restaurant Frühstück und Abendessen. Das Motel liegt nur wenige Gehminuten vom inneren Zentrum entfernt, so dass andere Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten schnell erreichbar sind. Der Sammelpunkt für die Milford-Tour befindet sich ebenfalls in der Nähe.

10

GERROD

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great friendly people and the restaurant is amazing.

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Mandy

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a very odd motel that seems to work mostly with the coach trade. Bus loads of tourist arrived each night and were rushed out after eating a horrible, mostly cold breakfast (that includes the hot items) in the morning. I can’t recommend it. The sofa was located underneath the tv facing the beds! The beds faced the tv. There was a kettle and toaster, but no plates or cutlery. You get the idea.

10

Ross

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, nice food in the restaurant, convenient location.

2

GERROD

Dec 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Has the menu and management changed here? Sheesh

10

Paula

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

5 minute walk to lake and also to restaurants. We ate at the Chinese restaurant at the hotel and enjoyed the fish and lamb kebabs

6

Olaf

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Was wir leider nicht wussten: das Hotel ist vorzugsweise für asiatische Gäste ausgerichtet. Entsprechend war das Frühstück für uns eher eine Zumutung (Auswahl am Buffet eher gering, Verhalten und Lautstärke der Gäste unangenehm). Haben lieber woanders gefrühstückt.

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1 $126	2 $135	3 $126	4 $129	5 $127	6 $121	7
8 $171	9 $127	10 $135	11 $123	12 $130	13 $134	14 $166
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22 $126	23	24 $130	25 $144	26 $129	27 $126	28 $127
29 $171	30 $142

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