Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is complimentary for guests. The parking is limited but free.

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

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Pets are not allowed at the hotel, but service animals are exempt from this restriction and do not incur any fees.

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

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM and check-out time ends at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific accessibility features for rooms and bathrooms are not detailed.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is situated in Te Anau, just a short walk from Fiordland National Park. It is also near local attractions such as Luxmore Jet and the natural beauty of Te Wahipounamu.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

The hotel features a swimming pool, although specific details about the type (indoor/outdoor) and operational hours are not provided.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?

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

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel does not offer rollaway or extra beds. Extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.

Fiordland Hotel in Te Anau

Average nightly price at Fiordland Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$122
February	US$134
March	US$101
April	US$85
May	US$69
June	US$68
July	US$63
August	US$65
September	US$68
October	US$73
November	US$88
December	US$168

What guests think

Fiordland Hotel is an older, budget-friendly property where many guests found clean, simple rooms and helpful staff, but repeated comments highlight dated interiors, wear and tear, and maintenance problems such as erratic shower temperatures, broken fittings, and lingering musty smells.

Facilities are limited, with on-site dining frequently unavailable and Wi‑Fi described as weak; a communal games lounge and onsite parking are positives. The location is convenient for Te Anau and Milford Sound trips, generally quiet, and some rooms have mountain views. Overall, expect a basic stopover with friendly service but dated surroundings.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited: the restaurant and bar are often closed, on-site dining is inconsistent, and the laundry has had reliability issues. Wi‑Fi is frequently weak, but there is a communal games/lounge area and onsite parking.

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Mary

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Fiordland Hotel was good value for its money. The hotel itself looks a little rundown but they're in the process of updating. The carpets in the public areas are worn however the bathrooms were obviously recently renovated. There was a large games area which would have suited a family/group vacation well.

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Gareth

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great motel with a common area offering tables, microwave, toaster etc with also pool table, table tennis, foozball. Rooms were ok but the shower head was a bit crazy as it sprayed sideways rather than on you but that could be just our room. The bed was rather trampoline like with a centre roll but was just about bearable. Other than that, it was nice.

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Grace

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

WIFI is too weak to access.

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Jess

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is very dated, dripping taps, hot water fluctuate so much that it burns you mid shower, with two kids this was quite dangerous. Laundry facilities were painful at best, one washing machine out of order, the other did not spin clothes. Dryers did not work properly, management had not put signs on the dryers but seemed to be already aware of this problem when we enquires about the issue. Management did refund our money but had to air dry all clothes. Unfortunately this property is in need of serious maintenance and upkeep. It was not worth the money we paid.

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John

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, close to downtown - 20 minute walk, 5 minute drive. Parking onsite. Friendly staff.

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Lee-anne

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No lift to get stuff up to our room. Stairs were falling apart. Room smelt like spilt beer. Fridge was right at our heads. No aircon, so had to open the window and use the fan but that let the biting bugs in. No onsite food

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Rebecca

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was very outdated and could use some upgrading. It was clearly in its prime time 30 years ago. Otherwise, the room was clean, the staff were helpful and the beds were comfortable. Wifi was super spotty.

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Yamamoto

18 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

ホテルとモーテルの間ぐらいの宿泊施設です。部屋にはキッチンありませんが、２階レストラン前の電子レンジ、トースターは自由に使えました。また、２階の娯楽スペースでは、卓球台がありました。建物は古いですが、ミルフォードサウンドへの行き帰りにはちょうどいい距離のところにありました。

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Janet

9 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

A very sad hotel, neglected, in need of maintenance. Fusty damp smells in lounge. Overpowering air freshener smell elsewhere. Restaurant closed. Breakfast only available if enough people signed up. Very noisy guests, no management of quiet hours. Laundry only 1 washer working. Rooms clean but tired and worn. Plugs held together with duct tape. Sliding door lock a bit of bent wire. Staff very friendly and helpful. Ok for one night stay.

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Martin

4 Feb 2023

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Stayed 19,376 nights

Nice location as easy access to the roads in and out and to Milford Sound Property was quite tired Pool was closed :(, in the middle of summer too, wow !!!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests reported very clean rooms and bedding, while others mentioned musty odors, bathroom mold, and isolated pest sightings.

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Carl

20 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless Receptionist was inexperienced and consequently not very friendly Hotel was a bit tired

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Dmitrii

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very old and dirty, the curtains are stained, one of the two towels is stained. But the worst thing is that we were bitten by bedbugs 😵‍💫

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Ramnik

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room very compact Helpful staff

8

Mark

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Somewhat dated, very clean and quiet. Excellent water pressure. Quick walk to downtown.

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Antoinette

23 Mar 2025

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The property looks tired , but that was ok. The shower is elevated to step in and dangerous , the shower water goes from scolding hot for. Few seconds then to freezing cold for a few seconds, then warm and starts all over again. I could have gotten over that but the mouse that shared the bathroom the next morning was a deal breaker for us. We left for a Milford Sound Cruise early in the AM so when we returned we packed up and went to check out a day early . Told the front desk the issue with the mouse , she asked what she could do to make it right so we asked for a refund for the night we weee not going to stay and she told us we should have noticed them sooner and offered us nothing . Even a bit of a credit would have been a good faith effort. So this is a horrible place to stay

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Mary

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an old quaint place which was fine for us. Just staying a couple of nights to cruise Milford Sound. Checking is was easy. Rooms had plenty of space. Then things went south. Toilet wouldn’t flush very well. Shower was scalding hot one second and freezing the next. All could be overlooked. First night fine. Next morning mice in the bathroom and running down the hall. Checked out as soon as we got back from cruise. Front desk asked if we wanted a refund and we said yes. Then she stated sorry you’re to late checking out. Lesson learned. Steer clear.

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John

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were comfortable. Everything was clean.

8

Ramnik

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Compact clean room

8

Laura

14 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a very clean room - older but spotless

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Stephen

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The moment I walked into the reception area I knew I had booked the wrong place to stay. The smell of damp mould in the reception area was overpowering. Outside the gardens were full of weeds, rusted guttering leaked water stains down the walls and there were growing plants and weeds in blocked gutters. Rotten timbers in the structure were visible and the whole exterior was very run down. The halls to the rooms were as bad, a very tired carpet and mould smell. The only thing that stopped me giving a terrible rating was the room was clean smelling and adequate for its purpose. It was very dated, the shower temperature was very difficult to control (one second hot, next too cold) and the hot water temperature was set at a dangerously high level that risked scaling guests. There was visible black mould creeping through gaps in the bathroom lining and paint blistering from moisture and mould. I bring bird watching clients from all over the world to stay in the South Island and I will never book this facility again.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, often compact but with comfortable beds; several note no air conditioning and occasional noise. Recurrent issues include fluctuating hot water, aging fixtures, spotty Wi‑Fi, and some nonfunctional TVs, while a few rooms offer mountain views.

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Scott

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very dated

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Mariola

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La chambre était propre et la literie était bonne, mais c'est tout. Tout le reste était vieux, l'hôtel, le resto, le wifi qui marché 1 fois sur 2 , pas de clim, les chambres étaient des fours. Le ventilateur sur pied ne suffisait pas pour toute la chambre.

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David

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wifi didn't work. Hair dryer didn't work. Water in shower would run warm with bursts of cold while in use. Bed has a heating pad with the plug located right where you lay so it's a bit uncomfortable to sleep on.Staff was friendly. Location is quiet.

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Paula

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was quiet and warm but old fittings. Taps in bathroom too close to the sink so couldn’t get hands properly underneath it and didn’t turn off completely so kept running. Shower tap was a dial type thing that kept turning by itself so water got scalding hot at times.

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Jenny

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were clean and comfortable , shower was good . The hotel is very old , dated and shabby though . OK for a nights sleep except for the noise from the air conditioning/ heater system outside the building .

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Feliceanna

11 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We where given the wrong room which had bubled carpet, we then got a room with two beds which was not as bad but the heat in the room was unbearable. No air con, no fan. The window and doors have no screens so you can't leave them open to allow air to flow through. You don't have a microwaive in the room, there is a small one in the common area. We hardly slept due to the heat, try to fine somewhere else.

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Brandy

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were outdated, outside seating area and old golf area was closed and appeared to be torn up. The lights kept flickering on and off, and the hot water went from lukewarm to scalding during showers. Some of the hallways and rooms smelled lightly of cigarettes. The pictures of the property on the site are outdated or false. There is no direct view of the river, and the pictures look like they may have been from 30 or more years ago. On a positive note, the bed was comfortable and clean.

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Shie

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is safe and very good, close to town. Room is a little small but adequate.

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Kirstin

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If your looking for somewhere just to rest your head, then this place is fine. Our room (#125) and surrounding areas need upgrading. No couch, just two waiting room chairs (for a room sleeping 4) Our TV only had a couple of grainy channels. The shower was luke warm if that. The wrinkled carpet in our room needs stretched.

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Edward

13 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good size room. Close to town. Views to mountains. Quiet stay.

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with easy check-in and staff assisting with bookings. A few guests noted inconsistent professionalism or difficulty obtaining refunds.

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Francis

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was easy and efficient. Car parking was easy. The entrance requires some work as the carpet was quite shabby. Our room was clean but in need of renovation. We did not eat here. A 10 minute walk to amenities within Te Anau.

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Akash

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was amazing stay. Very helpful staff who was in reception. Thank you

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Bencio Jr Gumba

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were fabulous.

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Suzanne

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception staff very friendly, room was very comfortable, modern bathroom. Everything I needed. Would book here again!

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Gary

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very good, clean and with everything you needed. Check in staff were friendly and helpful.

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Ramnik

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room very compact Helpful staff

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Tom

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

YES, room clean , staff courteous

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Antoinette

23 Mar 2025

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The property looks tired , but that was ok. The shower is elevated to step in and dangerous , the shower water goes from scolding hot for. Few seconds then to freezing cold for a few seconds, then warm and starts all over again. I could have gotten over that but the mouse that shared the bathroom the next morning was a deal breaker for us. We left for a Milford Sound Cruise early in the AM so when we returned we packed up and went to check out a day early . Told the front desk the issue with the mouse , she asked what she could do to make it right so we asked for a refund for the night we weee not going to stay and she told us we should have noticed them sooner and offered us nothing . Even a bit of a credit would have been a good faith effort. So this is a horrible place to stay

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MA TRINIDAD

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Will definitely stay again if we visit the South Island. Friendly staff, quiet at night, and best location to spend a night before going to Milford Sound the next morning. Lovely & friendly staff ❤️

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Genevieve

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is dated, but had what we needed for a one night stay. The receptionist, Dang, was wonderful & extremely helpful in getting us reservations for the glow worm caves & a trip to Milford Sound.

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Location

Location is convenient for town and Milford Sound excursions, typically quiet, with easy parking and some walkable access. Several guests described it as a short drive or 10–20 minute walk to central amenities.

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Francis

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was easy and efficient. Car parking was easy. The entrance requires some work as the carpet was quite shabby. Our room was clean but in need of renovation. We did not eat here. A 10 minute walk to amenities within Te Anau.

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Barbara

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This accommodation had the most comfortable beds out of all our holiday stays. :) It is an older venue that could do with new carpet! But it was clean and had everything we needed including a big room to relax in. The location is handy to main roads and to the township. Very easy parking.

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James

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for the local town of Te Anua

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Frank

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The view of the mountains was outstanding! The location was great for what we were hoping for, central but not a lot of traffic.

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Roger

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient overnight stop in the journey between Queenstown and Milford Sound.

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Mark

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Somewhat dated, very clean and quiet. Excellent water pressure. Quick walk to downtown.

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Shannon

5 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice staff, good location and price compared to other accomodation

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John

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, close to downtown - 20 minute walk, 5 minute drive. Parking onsite. Friendly staff.

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Shinichiro

19 Feb 2025

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テナウのモーテル。設備も普通で利便（立地）も車移動であれば問題ない。朝食レストランも併設。バスルームにはバスタブもあった。料金も手頃と思う。以前の口コミで「周囲の部屋がうるさかった」というのがあったが、宿泊時にはそのようなことはなかった。

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Edward

13 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good size room. Close to town. Views to mountains. Quiet stay.

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Dining

On-site dining is limited or unavailable much of the time, and some guests found no restaurant service. When breakfast is offered, it is described as good, though availability varies.

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Mark

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was great. Clean and comfortable. And the staff were lovely. Edgar and his wife were interested in us and generous towards us. The hotel shows its age a bit, with signs of former facilities no longer in use, and carpets a bit torn. But dont let that put you off. If you choose to have breakfast, its excellent.

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Paul

24 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The lack of any staff available in the region caused many properties to close. This hotel is offering accommodation only, no meals, bar or other facilities. Clean and quiet but BASIC but there is not much else available in Te Anau.

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Hassan

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Just like other comments suggest. The premises are a bit dated but the room and bathroom were clean and everything was working. I did not have any problems sleeping. Distance from the city centre is an issue and the nearest cafe is 500m away. Since there is no restaurant/breakfast in-house, this can be an inconvenience. All in all it is okay for the price, but if you plan on staying here, make sure you have a car.

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Ruth

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, staff pleasant, breakfast good

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Ruediger

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Ein in die Jahre gekommener großer Motel-Komplex mit entsprechendem Mobiliar, auch im Zimmer. Als Gastro-Leistung nur noch Continental-Breakfast und einmal die Woche ein Frühstücksbuffet, nicht aber die anderen auf der Website von Expedia angebotenen Services. Geeignet nur für Kurzaufenthalte. Zimmer und Bad sehr sauber und im besseren Zustand als der Komplex.

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Carol

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Communal area was very welcome particularly as we spent most of the day there (along with another group) due to inclement weather conditions. No problems having meals in there. Comfortable beds, but sliding bathroom door rather noisy and toilet directly opposite the head of the single bed. Wide choice of cooked and continental breakfast at good price. Staff/owners very friendly and welcoming.

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Lee-anne

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No lift to get stuff up to our room. Stairs were falling apart. Room smelt like spilt beer. Fridge was right at our heads. No aircon, so had to open the window and use the fan but that let the biting bugs in. No onsite food

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Shinichiro

19 Feb 2025

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テナウのモーテル。設備も普通で利便（立地）も車移動であれば問題ない。朝食レストランも併設。バスルームにはバスタブもあった。料金も手頃と思う。以前の口コミで「周囲の部屋がうるさかった」というのがあったが、宿泊時にはそのようなことはなかった。

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Janet

9 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

A very sad hotel, neglected, in need of maintenance. Fusty damp smells in lounge. Overpowering air freshener smell elsewhere. Restaurant closed. Breakfast only available if enough people signed up. Very noisy guests, no management of quiet hours. Laundry only 1 washer working. Rooms clean but tired and worn. Plugs held together with duct tape. Sliding door lock a bit of bent wire. Staff very friendly and helpful. Ok for one night stay.

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Dara

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy, the woman at front desk was super nice and helpful. The breakfast was very good too

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $120	2 $118	3 $117	4 $88	5 $127	6	7 $140
8 $104	9 $121	10 $125	11 $122	12 $137	13 $95	14 $140
15 $125	16	17	18	19 $111	20 $159	21 $127
22 $98	23	24 $122	25 $122	26 $131	27 $109	28 $120
29 $147	30 $120

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