Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

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

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 30.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair-accessible features, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the heart of Te Anau, just 0.2 km from Te Wahipounamu and Lake Te Anau, and 0.3 km from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.

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.

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau - Comfortable Stay in New Zealand

Average nightly price at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$189
February	US$233
March	US$187
April	US$130
May	US$84
June	US$75
July	US$74
August	US$80
September	US$93
October	US$112
November	US$170
December	US$187

What guests think

At Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau, travellers highlight a scenic lakefront location and friendly staff, alongside comfortable, often spacious rooms, while noting dated decor, small bathrooms with shower-over-bath setups, limited or tight parking, no lift, and no air conditioning.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms clean, but recurring issues include poorly cleaned bathrooms, dirty carpets or corridors, and occasional housekeeping lapses or missed replenishment. Most lake views are from the restaurant, as many rooms face car parks, and several reviews mention thin walls or outside noise. Overall, expect a straightforward older property suited to short stays.

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Facilities

Basic facilities with an on-site restaurant overlooking the lake. No lift and no air conditioning; parking is available but bays can be small or limited.

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Tarsem

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good property but only one downside the property doesn’t have air conditioning.

10

Ian

26 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a very good position, right on the Lakefront, as the name implies. The view from the restaurant at breakfast was stunning. There is enough parking, but due to the narrowness of the parking spaces, we couldn't fit our car in easily between two other vehicles, so had to find how to get to the back, where the entrance was not really obvious.

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Meryl

27 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking bays way too small. No elevator esp for luggage

6

Ross

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel feels a bit dated. There’s no lift and no air con only a cooling fan which is a bit noisy at night. The best was comfortable though and good location.

8

Theresia

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Kingsgate is located a short walk from the town centre, on the lake front. It has a restaurant attached for breakfast / dinner. Staff were very friendly. The room itself was a bit dated, especially the bathroom could do with an update, but the bed was very comfortable.

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JOHN

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No Lift and only 1 person at the Reception to help you. Bathtub / Shower not safe for older tourists or anyone .Bathroom small and outdated

8

Laura

3 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Kingsgate was good value for money. It is a bit tired, but the room was bigger and better than I had anticipated. There wasn't a desk in our room. We did have a table and 2 chairs, but the chairs were a bit low, so it was uncomfortable to type on a laptop there. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The town centre was about a 10 minute flat walk away, so it was easy to get around. They also have additional parking at the rear of the property that we really liked.

8

Bianca

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall the hotel was very pleasant to stay in. There are a few factors which knock the score down, like there is only stairs to go to the second floor so you have to carry all your luggage up the stairs. Also the shower was a little weird, the tub was lifted, making the shower head hit pretty low. The drain also didnt drain too great. Otherwise, the hotel is in a perfect location, it was clean, quiet, and there was plenty of parking. Overall I would stay here again.

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Richard

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was diabolical, not nearly enough for the number of rooms, had to park on the road at the back and walk up in the freezing cold. There was a door at the back of the hotel which was locked, a controlled entry/exit would have made things much easier as we were only a few rooms away but had to walk to the other end of the hotel and then back again outside. Bathroom was very dated and the shower over the bath downright dangerous, a grotty rubber mat and high step over the bath not good for those with mobility/balance issues, not to mention the soggy wet shower curtain. Upon arrival the floor in the bathroom looked as though it hadn't been cleaned and the consumables in the bathroom were not replenished during our three day stay, had to visit reception twice to request additional supplies. Beds were very comfortable and the linen of a good standard.

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Paul

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice large rooms, comfortable beds. We had a great 2 nights. Close to town. Only issue was the carparks are really small.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many reviews note clean rooms, but repeated issues include dirty bathrooms, unclean corridors or carpets, and occasional missed replenishment or vacuuming.

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John

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The service from the staff was excellent, very friendly and efficient. Just a slight issue with the room cleaning, carpet not vacuumed and toilet wasn't cleaned with bleach,otherwise the hotel was superb.!!!!.

6

Kenez

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Okay hotel and friendly staff. A bit dated rooms and sadly a dirty bathroom with lots of hair in it. Good for one or two nights if you're staying in the area.

8

Kevin

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was comfortable and clean.

6

Stephen

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is very convenient & an easy walk into the town center. Staff were very good & helpful. The property does show ALOT of wear & needs some attention. Room cleanliness just Ok. Should be more detailed.

4

KAZUYA

7 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

部屋の清掃が行き届いてない。グラスも汚れたままで、使ったタオルも回収されていない。冷蔵庫の中は、前のお客さんが落ち込んだ牛乳がそのままであった。

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Vanessa

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean accomodation and great location

8

George

24 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious and clean. Bathroom was clean and well appointed. Staff were friendly.

8

Anne-marie

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean , warm and spacious .. our room Had view of car park but the restaurant had a big picture window of the lake . Bit older than some other places , but reasonable value and suited our needs and staff were accommodating when we arrived nearly as breakfast finished

6

Richard

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was diabolical, not nearly enough for the number of rooms, had to park on the road at the back and walk up in the freezing cold. There was a door at the back of the hotel which was locked, a controlled entry/exit would have made things much easier as we were only a few rooms away but had to walk to the other end of the hotel and then back again outside. Bathroom was very dated and the shower over the bath downright dangerous, a grotty rubber mat and high step over the bath not good for those with mobility/balance issues, not to mention the soggy wet shower curtain. Upon arrival the floor in the bathroom looked as though it hadn't been cleaned and the consumables in the bathroom were not replenished during our three day stay, had to visit reception twice to request additional supplies. Beds were very comfortable and the linen of a good standard.

4

Birgit

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Die Lage war top, das Personal sehr nett. Alles andere war enttäuschend. Der gesamte Tipp ich in den Fluren war extrem dreckig, eklig. Möbel teilweise kaputt im Zimmer. Fernseher verschleiert schmutzig. Keine Mikrowelle, aber Bügelbrett und -eisen. Was macht hier mehr Sinn? Das Hotel braucht eine dringe Renovierung. Dann beim Frühstück ständiges geräume von Tischen und Stühlen. Das teuerste Hotel und leider auch das Schlechteste nach 3 Wochen Reise. Das Preis-Leistung Verhältnis stimmt hier gar nicht. Ich würde hiervon abraten.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and beds very comfortable, but decor is dated and bathrooms are small with shower-over-bath setups that several guests found awkward. Lake views from rooms are limited, and some noted thin walls or outside noise.

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Karen

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok.. TV was fuzzy but staff moved us to another room which was great

8

Jacqueline

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable and we had a good night's stay. Altho it is located just across the street from Lake Te Anu the view from our room (& all others?) was of a parking lot, not the lake. Lake views were nice in the restaurant, but breakfast was an additional cost. Staff were flexible in letting us ck out an hour late.

8

Theresia

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Kingsgate is located a short walk from the town centre, on the lake front. It has a restaurant attached for breakfast / dinner. Staff were very friendly. The room itself was a bit dated, especially the bathroom could do with an update, but the bed was very comfortable.

8

Lukas

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed the Hotel, butit is an older motel with thin walls and window. So we could hear the shower from the neighbour

6

Linda

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel does not have good lake view rooms, although the website advertises them. The lake view on the website is not from the hotel site, so the image is misleading.

8

Laura

3 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Kingsgate was good value for money. It is a bit tired, but the room was bigger and better than I had anticipated. There wasn't a desk in our room. We did have a table and 2 chairs, but the chairs were a bit low, so it was uncomfortable to type on a laptop there. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The town centre was about a 10 minute flat walk away, so it was easy to get around. They also have additional parking at the rear of the property that we really liked.

8

Julie

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel overlooks the lake so access to the lake is great but the hotel rooms do not face the lake so views are limited. Not a big deal. The rooms are big and beds very comfortable. We only had a heater which we should have turned off as the room was hot at night. Staff very friendly. Room very clean. I would stay there again.

8

Sharon

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were quite a distance from the parking. Beds good. Don't like showers over a bath

8

Bianca

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall the hotel was very pleasant to stay in. There are a few factors which knock the score down, like there is only stairs to go to the second floor so you have to carry all your luggage up the stairs. Also the shower was a little weird, the tub was lifted, making the shower head hit pretty low. The drain also didnt drain too great. Otherwise, the hotel is in a perfect location, it was clean, quiet, and there was plenty of parking. Overall I would stay here again.

8

Paul

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice large rooms, comfortable beds. We had a great 2 nights. Close to town. Only issue was the carparks are really small.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful across reception and restaurant teams, with staff assisting with luggage and resolving issues. A few guests reported indifferent or dismissive interactions.

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Barbara

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was clean and tidy, conveniently situated for our needs. Very kind friendly staff

8

Ross

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great clean room. Comfortable. Staff helpful.

4

Pip

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The door to the room didn't shut properly. Attended to at the time with some improvement. By day 2 the door didn't shut properly again. On check out the person on reception was dismissive. The door to the bathroom had hinges that needed attention. Again, staff member was dismissive.

8

Theresia

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Kingsgate is located a short walk from the town centre, on the lake front. It has a restaurant attached for breakfast / dinner. Staff were very friendly. The room itself was a bit dated, especially the bathroom could do with an update, but the bed was very comfortable.

10

Christi

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at the Kings Gate Hotel while in Te Anau. The staff was really friendly and the room was very nice and roomy.

6

Eric

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable Beds but property is old and tired. Wallpaper on walls was bubbling in places, no Netflix etc and generally the place is dated. Staff were not overly helpful and generally seemed disinterested. Ok for the money but don’t expect much.

8

Iain

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really helpful staff, gave a hand to take luggage upstairs. Room gave a view over the lake which was just a few yards away. Room was spacious and comfortable.

10

Allison

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Cleaning staff, restaurant staff and everything else was great. Sophia at check in needs to smile and welcome arrivals. We felt like we had turned up at the wrong place.

8

John

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is dated but has been well maintained. Bathrooms are small. Breakfast buffet was good, and staff were amazing. Front desk staff were friendly.

10

Matt

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Daniel in the restaurant was very professional and friendly, great to chat to in the evenings! Mark at check-in was also amenable and a friendly face on first arriving at the hotel.

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Location

Prime setting across the road from Lake Te Anau with scenic views from the property. Easy walk to town, restaurants, and services, making it a convenient base for Fiordland trips.

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Greg

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location opposite the lake, a nice stroll to shops and food. Beds were new and comfy. Helpful staff.

8

Mark

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, walk along lake front to town.

10

Angela

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff went out of their way to make sure I had a great stay. Directly across from the lake which has a walking path.i wish I could have stayed longer, but I had a tour to catch the next morning.

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Anita

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ease of parking Excellent service and great buffet dinner. Very comfortable bed...we overslept! Beautiful views across the lake to the hills. Convenient to town centre and splendid Te Anau Golf course where we hired a golfcart to play their picturesque treed fairways with good greens.

8

Regine

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre spacieuse propre et calme L hotel est au bord du lac juste la route a traverser

8

Janis

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was lovely walking out over the road in the morning onto the lake edge. What a scene with the mountains in the background and the lake like a millpond.

8

Jacqueline

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable and we had a good night's stay. Altho it is located just across the street from Lake Te Anu the view from our room (& all others?) was of a parking lot, not the lake. Lake views were nice in the restaurant, but breakfast was an additional cost. Staff were flexible in letting us ck out an hour late.

8

Theresia

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Kingsgate is located a short walk from the town centre, on the lake front. It has a restaurant attached for breakfast / dinner. Staff were very friendly. The room itself was a bit dated, especially the bathroom could do with an update, but the bed was very comfortable.

8

Fiona

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for 2 nights on our around South Island trip, the hotel was ok for this short stay. The hotel is badly in need of an update, we had a fridge that had missing door guards so weren’t able to keep milk or any bottles in the fridge. The location of the hotel is great, just a short walk into the main area of town where there are plenty of bars and restaurants. The view from the front of the hotel is stunning, over look the lake, the hotel should take more advantage of this view.

10

Altaf Hussain

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, nice view of Te Anau lake

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Dining

On-site restaurant earns praise for breakfast and lake views, with friendly service. Dinner quality and value are mixed: some enjoyed tasty meals and buffets, while others found the food average, overpriced, or poor.

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Scott

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is nice, the room was decent, parking was easy. We thought the buffet was over priced so we ate down the street. We would stay again though.

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lynette

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were great from the reception to the restaurant Dinner was delicious and desert - a very welcoming place that I recommend

10

Gretchen

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice older motel. Clean rooms, restaurant. Wonderful buffet brunch. Helpful attentive pleasant staff.

10

Nitin

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lake front hotel, very good breakfast.

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Gary

2 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is pretty simple which is reflected in the price. The hotel room could have used a desk or something similar. You can also hear everything in the bathroom in the next room The restaurant was ok. Great service but if you want ”good” food, there is better options out there. Service was very good, very polite and helpful.

10

Shu

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a nice little property by the lake. The room was clean, moderate size and I was able to get a room for the same day. The staff were very friendly. I also enjoyed the breakfast at the water front restaurant, the view was fabulous.

10

Valerie

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great to have breakfast or drinks with that fantastic view of the lake, rain or sunshine

6

Lotte

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Værelset var fint, noget gammeldags og slidt men rent. Personalet var søde. Restaurant var decideret dårlig, maden var ikke værd at komme efter

10

Elaine

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very easy book in- book out service. Staff, particularly in restaurant with wonderful view, were very attentive, friendly and accomodating. Fiordland is stunning!

10

David and Gail

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleasant relaxing environment. All staff were pleasant and obliging. We only ate breakfast inn house. It was enjoyable.

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1 $166	2 $152	3 $155	4 $188	5 $146	6 $174	7 $169
8 $226	9 $236	10 $218	11 $177	12 $229	13 $208	14 $203
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22 $222	23 $217	24 $240	25 $190	26 $230	27 $551	28 $225
29 $207	30 $179

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