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!

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.

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.

We loved our stay here and wish we could've stayed longer! We had a fantastic suite with lots of…read morespace. It was very clean and comfy, with everything we needed. This motel is perfectly located - just minutes away from the lake and everything in town...just park your car, unpack your bags, and enjoy!!

We had a super pleasant stay here! Super spacious room for a very reasonable price. Very clean and…read morea very reliable/fast WiFi connection, especially compared to most other places we've stayed at so far in NZ. Comfortable beds, reclining chair/sofa, large table for working (eg if you work remotely and need to take a meeting). Extra blankets available in case you get cold. Also has a cute outdoor seating area. 10/10 would recommend and would love to stay here again! P.S. Only a 10 min walk from several cafes and the glow worm tours!

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!

Amazing two night stay here as we traveled to Milford Sound…read more Staff all around excellent, friendly. We had a two bedroom and one bathroom villa. So homey, comfy. Only complaint would be they definitely to need to upgrade the TV. Rooms come with a free breakfast buffet, awesome! We also ordered room service one day, which arrived quickly and tasted delicious. There have a private jacuzzi that you can reserve which I thought was so cool!

Great location but very very dated and tired looking . Rooms were clean and staff very friendly and…read moreprofessional. Sad to see that they are not environmentally friendly with the small plastic bottles of shampoo etc. Corridor Walls are wrapped with carpet with inlaid grandma carpet detail on the floor. If you like the 7O's look this is for you - I think I will pass next time.

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.

Great place to stay in Te Anau. My wife and I stayed here during our road trip adventure of the…read moreSouth Island. The places are nicer than our apartment back home. Being Lakefront was a nice bonus and everything in walking distance was super convenient.

We were in town for one night on our way to Queenstown. We thought that this would be a great…read moreplace to stay as we wanted to kayak Milford Sound the next day. However - we didn't realize Milford Sound was still a good hour and a half away and we wanted to partake in the Sunrise kayak leaving at 6:30 AM. I think for treks starting later or bus excursions the town would have been a better rest stop - but we had to get up at 3:45 AM to drive to make our adventure. All that said, the town is beautiful and you can't go wrong. The hotel was quaint and right near the water. Your room doesn't face the water but rather a side road. Also there is more than one hotel with Lakefront in the title - so make sure you stop at the right one. Staff was happy to help set us up with a night tour of the Glow Worm caves. You are in walking distance of the center of town and restaurants, shops and a mini-golf. The room was spacious with a bedroom that you could shut off from the living room. The decor is slightly dated but the overall stay was quite comfy.

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.