We absolutely loved Radfords. We stayed for two nights and used our one full day for Milford…read moreSound. I highly recommend this strategy! Our suite at Radfords was surprisingly modern and spacious with a sitting area, full kitchenette, small dining nook, spacious bathroom and separate bedroom. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. Kerri checked us in gave us maps and great tips about where to eat and things to do while in Te Anau as well as for our trip to Milford Sound. It's on the pricier side for Te Anau but this is a great option if you appreciate a nice suite, a convenient location, want a kitchenette AND a great view of Te Anau right from your room!

Radfords doesn't look like much from the outside, but each room is delightful on the inside,…read morecarefully decorated with hand selected items and including a sitting area, jetted tub, a sitting area and a kitchenette that is fully stocked. Hubs and I enjoyed having our own apartment like space and shopped at the local "dairy" (grocery store) where we were good citizens and returned our "trundler" (cart) (I digress, but I love all the new vocab we've been exposed to in NZ); after many meals out, it was nice to enjoy some low key time and slightly healthier food at home. The staff is very thoughtful and made recommendations about places to go and things to do while we were in Te Anau. We took most of the recommendations (Milford Sound with Real Journeys, the Fiorjdlands Movie, Redcliff and the Kepler Track) and were not disappointed. We enjoyed the little touches such as finding a mint on our bedside tables each night and the way the tub included candles and scented bath water sachets. We made use of the DVD lending library in the lobby and caught up on some New Zealand based films ("The Fastest Indian" was adorable). Finally, free wifi was a wonderful thing as well! Location wise, the Radfords is great and is an easy walk to town. It's a little spendy at $200/night even during the off season, but we truly enjoyed our stay!

If you are planning on visiting Milford Sound, you're probably going to pass through Te Anau...and…read moresince you're already driving through Te Away, you should probably find a place to stay and enjoy this city. This city is beautiful and very cozy. There are tons of places to visit all around this small town. Milford Sound, Key Summit and the rest of Fiordland National Park. Word of the wise, most hotels and stores here close before 8:30, so if you've booked a hotel make sure you either check-in during the day or arrange for a late check-in. I seems like nothing was open after 10 pm, so if you're traveling late, make sure you have your dinner plans in advance. They have a Gas Station with decent prices. A Fresh Choice grocery store to restock your food supply, some great restaurants, and some amazing places to visit that are close. Enjoy! Oh, and make sure you touch a sheep.

Stayed here for 3 nights while I explored the fjordland. Te Anau is the perfect spot to stay if…read moreyou're going to Milford Sound. Small town with some shops, good restaurants, and nice motels like this one. I stayed in a Bella Vista in Wanaka on the way down. I guess it's a chain in NZ? I dunno but I've liked both rooms. In Te Anau, you get a small little apartment suite with a small kitchenette and my room came with a spa/tub. Very clean. Very quiet. The motel is about 1/4 of a mile from the town center where all the restaurants are so you can easily walk there by crossing the park across the street. You're about the same distance to the lake where you can walk along the lakeside trail to your heart's content because it connects to another lake way down in the distance. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. But stayed out of your way if you didn't need anything which is a plus. There are coin operated laundry facilities on the grounds but they require NZ two dollar coins. Enjoyed my time in Te Anau. Everyone suggested I skip it or just use it as the gas station to Milford Sound from Queeenstown, but I loved it.

The motel was very clean and comfortable with thoughtful touches. The location was perfect, walking…read moredistance to restaurants, bars and the water. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.

On a visit from California we stopped in for one night on the way to Milford Sound. I had no idea…read morewhat to expect as my NZ family made the reservations. We were all very impressed!!! Three of us stayed in cabin #2 and two stayed in a lovely room in the lodge. All accommodations were very nice. Beautiful views, clean rooms and comfortable beds. The reservation came with hors d' oeuvres, a delicious dinner and then breakfast in the morning.

The lodge is ok as accommodation goes...but the restaurant attached is great…read more Had breakfast twice and dinner there and everything they serve is spot on. More importantly, the coffee is outstanding. Best I have had for a long time anywhere. Come for a room, stay for the food!

After reviewing the images of this hotel online, it looked like a very charming, updated, well lit…read moreand welcoming place. Upon arrival we realized we had been catfished. The lobby was dark and looked like it hadn't been repurposed since the 70's (not in a charming way). As we arrived to our room, we found the lobby's essence of a Reno motel to be true to the room as well. The lighting in the bathroom was that of a horror film and the shower curtain did not meet the tub, so some flooding took place after each shower. Due to the difficulty in finding lodging the owners are getting away with charging top dollar for a subpar product.

This hotel is looking very worn and tired. The rooms still use a traditional key to unlock as…read moreopposed to modern hotels that use a key card. The carpet and furniture look very used and thus look very outdated. The bathroom is smaller than other hotels. The staff were very nice and accommodating.

The small town of Te Anau makes a great home base for visiting Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound…read more For $286NZ for 2 nights, this was a really nice hotel for that of a low price. PROS: -Large clean room and bathroom. -Fridge -Friendly staff. -Lovely location right on the lake. CONS: -No elevator, ask for a bottom floor if you got lots of luggage. -Its a 10-15 minute walk to the city center where all the restaurants and shops are. Not sure if I'll ever return to Te Anau, but I'd gladly stay here again if I got a good price again.

From the owner: Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau features 94 modern guest rooms with double beds and adjoining rooms. Book…read moreyour stay at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau and explore the beauty of New Zealand region.

We stayed at Anchorage before and after doing the Kepler Track. It is incredibly convenient (5-10…read moreminute walk into town), and really affordable for what you get. There is a kitchenette, which is really handy when prepping meals for days in advance. Everything is clean and thoughtfully done. Bathrooms have all kinds of heating contraptions, which come in handy if you need to do laundry and want to hang dry some stuff. The staff at the motel are really helpful and kind. We even were able to leave our car parked right out front for four days. Highly recommend this motel.

Lovely accommodations, as per the pictures posted. The rooms are well insulated with the amenities…read moreyou'd need (a kitchen, good beds and bedding, an amazing bathroom with spa features in the tub). The place has a laundry and ironing area although only one washer, and one dryer, which may mean a build-up in the queue, but definitely a welcome feature. There is ample parking as well on the premises, and some rooms face the beautiful lake. Do say hi to the receptionist, he was kind and very welcoming.