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Te Anau Lodge

Te Anau Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Anau
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (318 reviews)
"Breakfast is delicious, staff is very friendly, the carriage is interesting, we took lot of pictures!"
United States
DIAN
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Te Anau Lodge
Exterior

Lakefront Lodge

Lakefront Lodge
4.5 star property
Te Anau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (533 reviews)
"Nice warm room, comfortable furniture and bed made for a great night sleep. Location is a easy stroll to town and the bus pickup point for Milford."
Australia
Craig
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Lakefront Lodge
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Marakura Deluxe Motels

Marakura Deluxe Motels
3.0 star property
Te Anau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (207 reviews)
"An older location but good stop over while traveling to milford sound. Amazing cures from the room"
Canada
Angela
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Marakura Deluxe Motels
Exterior

Radfords on the Lake

Radfords on the Lake
5.0 star property
Te Anau
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (388 reviews)
"Great service and location."
United States
Hendrik
The price is AU$387
includes taxes & fees
18 July - 19 July
Radfords on the Lake
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Aden Motel

Aden Motel
3.0 star property
Te Anau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (525 reviews)
"A nice little motel that met our needs for a comfortable place to stay. "
United States
Lavonne
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
Aden Motel
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing King Studio) | Lake view

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
3.5 star property
Te Anau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place, nice and close to town with incredible views of the lake"
Australia
Jennifer
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Sun deck

Shakespeare House

Shakespeare House
3.0 star property
Te Anau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (195 reviews)
"Easy to get to"
United States
Fred
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Shakespeare House
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio

Parklands Motel

Parklands Motel
3.0 star property
Te Anau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (539 reviews)
"The room was nice and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The communal kitchen was great, had everything you could need and everything was nice and new. We loved our stay at Parklands."
Australia
Adrian
The price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Parklands Motel
Front of property

Fiordland Eco-Retreat

Fiordland Eco-Retreat
5.0 star property
Te Anau
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Magical location and environment. Great host. Highlight of our 2 weeks on the South Island."
United States
KHALED
The price is AU$455
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July
Fiordland Eco-Retreat
Terrace/patio

Blue Ridge Studios and Bed & Breakfast

Blue Ridge Studios and Bed & Breakfast
4.5 star property
Te Anau
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Fantastic service with great personalized service and breakfast."
United States
John
The price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Blue Ridge Studios and Bed & Breakfast
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Top Te Anau Hotel Reviews

Te Anau Lodge

Te Anau Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing property - full of character but so well maintained and clean. Great amenities. They really have thought of everything. Highly highly recommended"
Rose 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Te Anau Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What should a history enthusiast expect from a trip to Te Anau?
Sights with historical relevance in Te Anau are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. You can check out the lakeside and parks during your visit.
How many historical hotels will I find in Te Anau?
In Te Anau, you'll find 144 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.
What are the most important historical places and other sights in Te Anau?
Favourite places to visit include Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Te Anau Wildlife Centre and Kepler Track. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Lake Te Anau and Fiordland Cinema.
What is a historic hotel like in Te Anau?
When you book a historic hotel, you'll sleep someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Te Anau, giving a real sense of character.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what's most important. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.
Do historic hotels in Te Anau have modern facilities?
Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Te Anau, you won't be staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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