The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Te Anau in - 2026 Updated Prices

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A door leading to a wooden deck with a red mat, overlooking a grassy area with trees and mountains in the distance.

A wooden deck with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a grassy area with a mountain view.

A beach with a row of lounge chairs and an umbrella, a boat, and mountains in the background.

A large, white building with a red roof, surrounded by lush green grass and flowering trees.

1. Murrell's Grand View House

40.6 km from Lake Te Anau

Karl

₹16,887

₹19,445 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A sign for Possum Lodge Manapouri with a list of amenities including motels, cabins, and backpackers, all marked as vacant.

A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a sink, and various appliances.

A small, single-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. There are two white chairs on the porch and a gravel path leading to the house.

A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a blue carpet.

2. Possum Lodge

40.7 km from Lake Te Anau

Meysam

₹3,564

₹4,139 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious kitchen with a wooden island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a view.

A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A cozy interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A wooden deck with a glass door leading to a room, a small table, and a chair. A tree is visible in the background with a mountain view.

3. Manapouri Holiday Park

39.7 km from Lake Te Anau

Joel

₹2,615

₹3,037 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake and mountains, and a balcony with a chair.

A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a bench with red cushions.

A modern building with a sign reading "manakura" and a view of a lake with mountains in the background.

A view of a lake with mountains in the background through a window with curtains.

4. Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

23.9 km from Lake Te Anau

merari

₹4,985

₹5,797 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, palm trees, and distant mountains.

A building with a covered patio area, a sign indicating a bar and cafe, and a well-maintained lawn.

A wooden table with two glasses on a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa, a small table, and a red chair.

5. Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel

39.8 km from Lake Te Anau

Ashna

₹7,108

₹8,174 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A building with a covered entrance, brick walls, and a garden with colorful flowers.

A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, brick walls, and a parking lot.

A motel with two buildings, a parking area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator.

6. Arran Motel

23.5 km from Lake Te Anau

David

₹8,782

₹10,213 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red blanket and white towels. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a small table between the beds.

A motel with a red roof, white walls, and multiple parked cars.

A room with a desk, two chairs, a television mounted on the wall, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A reception area with a blue awning, a glass door, and signs advertising tours and reception hours.

7. Bella Vista Motel Te Anau

23.1 km from Lake Te Anau

Brendon

₹13,059

₹15,018 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a grill and a sink.

A covered walkway with wooden railings, posters advertising Milford Sound, and a clear view of the building's entrance.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and wooden paneling.

A living room with two green sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

8. Te Anau Central Backpackers

22.7 km from Lake Te Anau

Jacqui

₹8,832

₹10,305 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a comfortable seating area.

A building with a sign reading "Holiday Park & Motels".

A buffet setup with numbered serving stations and a red counter.

A playground with a colorful play area, a building labeled "Te Anau TOP 10 Holiday Park," and a parking lot.

9. Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park

22.8 km from Lake Te Anau

Shona

₹6,627

₹7,656 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A person standing by a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern two-story house with a balcony and a large front yard.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a glass table. The room has a view of a lake and a sign indicating no vacancy.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a parking area, a sofa, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

10. Radfords on the Lake

23.3 km from Lake Te Anau

Julie

₹17,964

₹20,659 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A dining table set with cutlery and salt shakers, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A round wooden table with a cushioned chair in a modern bar area with a stone wall backdrop and a bar counter stocked with various bottles.

A stone fireplace with a fire, surrounded by seating and a television.

A hotel room with a large bed, two black leather chairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

11. Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

23.5 km from Lake Te Anau

SUE

₹11,823

₹13,597 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A building with a sign for 'marakura' indicating studio and two-bedroom units, with a view of mountains and a lake.

12. Marakura Deluxe Motels

23.9 km from Lake Te Anau

Linda

₹21,401

₹24,611 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A buffet area with various food items, wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

13. Distinction Luxmore Hotel

22.6 km from Lake Te Anau

Maree

₹16,646

₹19,331 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a lake with mountains in the background.

A room with two floral armchairs, a small table, a TV, a microwave, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a cabinet, and a window with a view of trees and a fence.

A reception area with a sign indicating 'Reception' and 'Bookings and Enquiries'.

14. Edgewater Motel Te Anau

23.3 km from Lake Te Anau

Debbie

₹12,898

₹14,833 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with a waterfall mural, a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, and a small desk with a computer.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, and a television.

A bedroom with a large bed, a forest-themed wallpaper, two hanging light fixtures, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden floor, and a view into the adjacent living area.

15. Aden Motel

23.5 km from Lake Te Anau

Kelvin

₹9,814

₹11,286 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small dining table with chairs.

A motel with a parking lot, a signboard for the motel, and a sunset sky.

A wooden hot tub with a built-in seat and a small table.

A wooden hot tub with a metal pole in a backyard.

16. Anchorage Motel Apartments

23.4 km from Lake Te Anau

Alex

₹9,505

₹10,931 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a view of a well-maintained lawn, and a clear sky.

A sign for 'Parklands Apartments' with a view of a mountain and trees in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a built-in island with a sink, and a high chair.

17. Parklands Motel

23 km from Lake Te Anau

Leo

₹13,014

₹14,966 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A building with outdoor wooden picnic tables and a tree with red berries.

A motel with a signboard, a tree with red flowers, and a parking area.

A living room with a sofa, a small table, and two chairs. There is a TV on the left and a large window with curtains.

A parking area with several cars parked in front of a building with a sloped roof and a wooden deck.

18. Amber Court Motel

23.5 km from Lake Te Anau

Emma

₹11,729

₹13,528 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a shelf with toiletries.

A spacious dining area with a wooden ceiling, a buffet setup, and a table with a vase of red berries.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a kettle, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, a foosball table, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

19. Fiordland Hotel

23.3 km from Lake Te Anau

Brendon

₹7,611

₹8,753 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel lobby with a large glass door, a potted plant, a leather chair, and a tripod outside.

A cozy lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, red leather sofas, and a bar with stools.

A Mainstay Inn with a Village Inn sign, a vacant sign, and a Special Rates sign.

20. The Village Inn Hotel

22.9 km from Lake Te Anau

Paul

₹10,979

₹12,627 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Te Anau

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Murrell's Grand View House	9.2 Wonderful 35 reviews	View
Possum Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 58 reviews	View
Manapouri Holiday Park	8.4 Very good 57 reviews	View
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel	6.6 858 reviews	View

Top Lake Te Anau Hotel Reviews

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"The location was ssuperb"

Fiordland Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly and very helpful. Room was clean tidy and quiet."

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

10/10 Excellent

"Great view of the mountains and partial lake. Room was clean, close walk to town and shops."

Radfords on the Lake

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. A beautifully maintained and well appointed property. Extremely helpful staff."

Distinction Luxmore Hotel

8/10 Good

"Convenient, clean and well maintained. Perfect for our needs. Buffet breakfast was good."

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great place right on the lake. Really helpful & friendly staff. Town centre a 15 min walk. Lots of places to eat."

Parklands Motel

8/10 Good

"The owners checked us in and were extremely helpful with dining options. The room was nice. Ours was small but comfortable, although the furniture was a bit dated. Be sure to bring your wine glasses if you drink the local wines as they are not provided in the kitchen or room. The kitchen is shared with other clients. If you need to store refrigerator items the kitchen refrigerator is bigger than your room. and the freezer is large as well. This was handy. Housekeeping is not daily, but I’m sure the managers are happy to oblige if you need clean towels, etc. The shower was terrific and the bathroom looked newly renovated and was lovely. I would stay again."

Lakefront Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Lakefront Lodge was a perfect overnight stay for us while in Te Anau. The staff were very helpful and kind. There was no issue leaving a bag overnight while we stayed on Doubtful Sound. The location is great for a lakefront walk and close to the amenities of town. The bed was comfortable and the room was spacious and clean. There were cooking facilities although we didn't use them. Would stay again."

Anchorage Motel Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! Staff extremely friendly and helpful offering lots of suggestions of things to do and places to eat. Room was spacious and nice with lovely coffee on offer too."

Other attractions near Lake Te Anau

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre

9.4/10 (551 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.

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Te Anau Glowworm Caves

9.6/10 (250 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Te Anau Glowworm Caves, a lovely green space in Fiordland National Park. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.

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Lake Mistletoe

8.8/10 (64 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Mistletoe during your travels in Te Anau Downs. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Te Anau Downs Jetty

8.6/10 (110 reviews)

After visiting Te Anau Downs Jetty, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Te Anau Downs. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Fiordland Cinema

9.0/10 (125 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Fiordland Cinema during your trip to Te Anau. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Luxmore Jet

8.4/10 (39 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Luxmore Jet during your stay in Te Anau. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.

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Find out more about Lake Te Anau

Nature's paradise in New Zealand's stunning Lake Te Anau

Lake Te Anau, located in the tranquil town of Te Anau, Southland, is a hidden gem in New Zealand. This excellent location offers a variety of exciting destinations and attractions that make it an ideal holiday spot. The stunning lake itself is a beautiful sight to behold, perfect for boating and leisurely walks along its shores. Nature lovers can explore the nearby natural parks and indulge in birdwatching and wildlife sightings. For a thrilling adventure, embark on a safari or try your hand at hunting. Above all, the warm and friendly people of Te Anau make it a truly memorable destination.

Experience the top activities and must-see sights in Lake Te Anau

Experience the charm of Lake Te Anau on a budget with its stunning lake views, exciting excursions, and abundant natural parks. Walk along the picturesque shores, go birdwatching, or take a thrilling safari. The friendly locals will make you feel right at home as you explore the area's hunting and wildlife opportunities. And don't miss the chance to go boating on the tranquil lake.

Te Anau Glowworm Caves: Immerse yourself in the magical world of glowworms as you journey through these stunning caves, marveling at the shimmering blue lights.
Lake Mistletoe: Lose yourself in the tranquility of this beautiful lake, surrounded by nature. Take a leisurely stroll along its shores, spot various bird species, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Te Anau Downs Jetty: Visit this picturesque jetty for stunning views of the lake and mountains. Take a walk along the jetty, capturing the beauty of the surroundings and feeling connected to nature.

How to find great deals and cheap hotels in Lake Te Anau

Lake Te Anau offers a range of affordable accommodation options, including hotels, motels, and holiday parks. Check out the Expedia website for special deals and discounts on accommodation in Lake Te Anau.
To save on travel expenses, consider booking in advance to secure the best rates. Additionally, traveling during off-peak seasons can help you find cheaper flights and accommodation.
Take advantage of the walking and hiking trails around Lake Te Anau, such as the Kepler Track and the Lake2Lake Cycle Trail, which offer stunning views of the lake and surrounding natural beauty.
Enjoy birdwatching opportunities in Lake Te Anau, where you can spot various bird species, including the rare takahe. Remember to bring your binoculars and a camera to capture these beautiful moments.
Explore the Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Lake Te Anau, known for its breathtaking scenery, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife. Entry to the national park is free, making it a budget-friendly option.
Experience a boat cruise on Lake Te Anau to appreciate its beauty up close. Several operators offer scenic cruises, and you can often find discounted tickets on the Expedia website.
If you're interested in wildlife spotting, consider taking a guided safari tour in the area. These tours provide opportunities to see native New Zealand animals, including seals, dolphins, and penguins.
Connect with the friendly locals in Lake Te Anau, who can provide insider tips and recommendations for exploring the area on a budget. Don't hesitate to strike up a conversation and ask for their suggestions.
For those interested in hunting, Lake Te Anau offers hunting opportunities for deer, chamois, and tahr. Make sure to obtain the necessary permits and licenses before embarking on a hunting trip.
Plan your visit to Lake Te Anau with Expedia's travel guides, which provide detailed information on attractions, activities, and budget-friendly options in the area. These guides can help you make the most of your trip while saving money.

Discover the flavours of Lake Te Anau

When it comes to dining in Lake Te Anau, you can expect a delightful experience with a focus on local cuisine and unique dishes. The town offers a variety of restaurants, each with its own specialities and flavours. From casual cafes to fine dining establishments, there is something to suit every taste and budget.

One popular spot is the Sandfly Cafe, which offers a relaxed atmosphere and a menu filled with delicious options. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a tasty dinner, you'll find plenty of choices here. From fresh seafood to traditional New Zealand dishes, the Sandfly Cafe showcases the best of local produce.

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Te Anau?

Lake Te Anau is located in an area that travellers like for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Te Anau?

Distinction Luxmore Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. You'll find it 14 mi (22.6 km) from Lake Te Anau. Other good choices around the area include Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels and Fiordland Hotel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Te Anau, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Lake Te Anau.

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Our top choices for Lake Te Anau hotels

1. Murrell's Grand View House

2. Possum Lodge

3. Manapouri Holiday Park

4. Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

5. Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel

6. Arran Motel

7. Bella Vista Motel Te Anau

8. Te Anau Central Backpackers

9. Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park

10. Radfords on the Lake

11. Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

12. Marakura Deluxe Motels

13. Distinction Luxmore Hotel

14. Edgewater Motel Te Anau

15. Aden Motel

16. Anchorage Motel Apartments

17. Parklands Motel

18. Amber Court Motel

19. Fiordland Hotel

20. The Village Inn Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Te Anau

Top Lake Te Anau Hotel Reviews

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Fiordland Hotel

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Radfords on the Lake

Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

Parklands Motel

Lakefront Lodge

Anchorage Motel Apartments

Other attractions near Lake Te Anau

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Lake Mistletoe

Te Anau Downs Jetty

Fiordland Cinema

Luxmore Jet

Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve

Find out more about Lake Te Anau

Nature's paradise in New Zealand's stunning Lake Te Anau

Experience the top activities and must-see sights in Lake Te Anau

How to find great deals and cheap hotels in Lake Te Anau

Discover the flavours of Lake Te Anau

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