Hotels in Te Anau (South Island, New Zealand)

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    Lakeside Motel & Apartments

    4 Stars
    Proximity to Fiordland National Park, Underfloor heating in bathrooms
    from  $150
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    Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

    5 Stars
    Excellent base for Fiordland adventures, Family-friendly activities and play areas
    from  $53
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    Lakefront Lodge

    5 Stars
    Spa baths for ultimate relaxation, Lakeside location with garden views
    from  $215
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    Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

    3 Stars
    Jimmy Cook's restaurant dining, Direct lakefront access and views
    from  $113
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  1. Fiordland Hotel

    3 Stars
    Views of lake and mountains, Family-friendly outdoor activities
    from  $99
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    Distinction Luxmore Hotel

    4 Stars
    Fiordland-themed décor, Hiligths restaurant carvery buffet
    from  $217
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  2. Asure Explorer Motel & Apartments

    4 Stars
    Gateway to Fiordland adventures, Personalized tour and local advice
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  3. The Village Inn Hotel

    4 Stars
    On-site Chinese restaurant, Pioneer Village themed architecture
    from  $99
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  4. Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

    4 Stars
    Heated outdoor pool and wellness facilities, Extensive colorful gardens
    from  $234
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    Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

    3 Stars
    Assistance with local tours, Unique glamping tent experience
    from  $71
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  5. Aden Motel

    3 Stars
    Spacious rooms with comfortable beds, Ground floor apartments with private patios
    from  $120
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  6. Bella Vista Motel Te Anau

    4 Stars
    Gateway to Fiordland adventures, Exceptional host service
    from  $177
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    Parklands Motel

    3 Stars
    Relaxing sauna and barbecue facilities, Tranquil garden and park views
    from  $153
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  7. Arran Motel

    4 Stars
    Relaxing garden with barbecue facilities, Accessible unit for diverse needs
    from  $141
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  8. Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

    4 Stars
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  9. Red Tussock Motel

    3 Stars
    Newer units with modern design, Thoughtful amenities for hikers
    from  $173
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  10. Edgewater Motel

    3 Stars
    Dedicated tour and ticket assistance, Recently renovated modern interiors
    from  $141
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  11. Amber Court Motel

    4 Stars
    Spacious units with comfortable beds, Outdoor BBQ area with seating
    from  $154
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  12. Alpenhorn Motel

    3 Stars
    Rooms with private balconies or terraces, Short walk to Great Walks hiking trails
    from  $121
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  13. Anchorage Motel Apartments

    4 Stars
    Rooms with private spa baths, Exclusive Tesla X Milford Sound tours
    from  $166
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  14. Alpine View Motel

    3 Stars
    Mountain and garden views, Fully equipped kitchen facilities
    from  $165
    See prices from 4 sites
  15. Radfords on the Lake

    5 Stars
    Thoughtful amenities and comfort, Luxurious, fully equipped apartments
    from  $348
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  16. Marakura Deluxe Motel

    3 Stars
    Relaxing spa tub and terrace, Private furnished balconies or patios
    from  $321
    See prices from 9 sites
  17. Annies on Milford

    3 Stars
    Spacious and modern accommodations, Mountain views from private patio
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  18. ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

    3 Stars
    Lush garden setting with BBQ area, Heated mattress pads for cozy nights
    from  $151
    See prices from 5 sites
  19. Te Anau Lodge

    4 Stars
    Dining in the former chapel, Expansive gardens with unique features
    from  $193
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  20. Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

    Prime lakeside location, Panoramic lake and mountain views
    from  $38
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  21. Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park

    Convenient town center access, Private hot tub for ultimate relaxation
    from  $104
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  22. Barnyard Backpackers Te Anau

    Wapiti sightings and sounds, Handcrafted rustic lodge
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    Te Anau Central Backpackers

    4 Stars
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  23. Fiordland Lodge

    5 Stars
    Gourmet dining with local flavors, Small, intimate luxury lodge experience
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  24. Birchwood Cottages

    3 Stars
    Gardens and birch tree surroundings, Individual BBQ facilities at each cottage
    from  $172
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  25. Shakespeare House

    Dedicated tour desk for local activities, Garden surroundings with peaceful ambiance
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  26. Kepler Oaks Chalet

    Rustic charm with modern comforts, Outdoor hot tub and stargazing
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  27. Accommodation Fiordland -The Three Bedroom House at 226A Milford Road

    3 Stars
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Make Te Anau your gateway to New Zealand’s finest scenery

Tranquil Te Anau is a springboard to some of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes. Located in the south-western corner of the stunning South Island, this town on vast Lake Te Anau’s eastern shore is the gateway to a mountainous wilderness hugging the remote Tasman Sea coastline. Furthermore, it’s about 75 miles from the island’s best-loved attraction of Milford Sound with its incredible fjord scenery. Offering many hotels, Te Anau also boasts opportunities for fishing, walking, kayaking, wildlife-watching and organised tours in the rugged Fiordland National Park. Caves illuminated by glow-worms and locations featured in The Hobbit films are also nearby.

Discover jaw-dropping landscapes that live long in the memory

When it comes to eye-popping scenery, South Island is hard to beat with its mighty glaciers, lakes, rivers, valleys and fjords overlooked by the steep Southern Alps mountains. Moreover, Te Anau’s location makes it a great base for your visit to the region because amazing backdrops are all around plus it boasts numerous hotels and restaurants. Indeed, the splendour of the surrounding countryside has not gone unnoticed by Hollywood studios. About six miles along the Milford Road north of Te Anau, movie fans might recognise lowland scenery featured in Kiwi director Peter Jackson’s first film in The Hobbit series. It’s one of several filming locations near Te Anau that Jackson harnessed in his cinematic adaptations of J.R.R Tolkein’s Middle Earth novels. Another, used to represent Fangorn Forest in the Lord of the Rings films, can be found in wooded mountains about 13 miles to the north-east.

Not only is Te Anau the gateway to Fiordland National Park and the wider Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site to the west, but also it’s the last major settlement on the beautiful road leading to majestic Milford Sound to the north. Frequently named among the most photogenic drives in the world, the avalanche-prone Milford Road to the world-renowned beauty spot takes about two hours, passing through the astonishing Eglinton Valley with its steep mountainsides and the Mirror Lakes, offering photographers a chance to capture reflections of the gorgeous Earl Mountains. A magnet for day-trippers, the remote, wet and unique marine environment of Milford Sound is usually visited on organised coach and boat trips. Travellers can marvel at its corals, waterfalls and mountains that plunge straight into the sea while perhaps glimpsing seals, dolphins, penguins and whales. Helicopter tours are also available.

Outdoor activities galore

Located in the Southland region, Te Anau offers a more sedate and economical alternative to Queenstown, perhaps the region’s best-known resort with its reputation for extreme sports. However, seasoned adventurers can find unforgettable outdoor activities to enjoy in the area surrounding the hotel hotspot of Te Anau. Besides day-trips to Milford Sound, local tour operators usually offer longer itineraries which include canoeing on the dramatic fjord or overnight stays beside it. Organised trips are also available to the even harder-to-reach Doubtful Sound, another captivating inlet brimming with wildlife and raw natural beauty. It lies about 25 miles west across rugged and uninhabited terrain. Around Te Anau you can also enjoy cycling and farm tours.

The area’s lakes also host countless activities, including speedboat rides, canoeing and trout fishing, which is abundant on Lake Te Anau, South Island’s largest lake. Boat trips across the water to the limestone Te Anau Caves are another popular activity since the water-filled grotto is frequently illuminated by glow-worms. Meanwhile, Manapouri township is about 20 minutes’ drive from Te Anau and it too offers opportunities for activities in the great outdoors. Besides being a gateway for guided trips to Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound, Manapouri is a great base for kayaking on the eastern fringes of scenic Lake Manapouri, where there are coves, beaches and lagoons aplenty.

Wonderful wildlife

New Zealand’s geographical isolation coupled with the remoteness of the South Island’s south-western corner make the region around Te Anau fertile ground for biodiversity and wildlife-watching. Te Anau’s World heritage Site hinterland of exceptional landscapes contains some of the best living representations of the unusual flora and fauna of the ancient Gondwana supercontinent. Even though marine life is best viewed at Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound or Dusky Sound, you can also see rare creatures closer to your hotel in Te Anau. There are flightless kiwi birds native to New Zealand plus deer, falcons and kea alpine parrots in the wild nearby. Furthermore, Te Anau possesses a bird sanctuary housing endangered takahe birds, once believed to be extinct.

Strap on your walking boots

With so much amazing scenery on their doorsteps, it’s little wonder that New Zealanders love hiking, or tramping as it’s known locally. Visitors to Te Anau can leave their hotels and head for the pristine wilderness to take on some of the area’s famously scenic walking trails. The Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre is a good place to get details concerning the rules and costs associated with tramping, which often involves pre-booking because walkers stay in designated huts with limited spaces. The Milford Track to Milford Sound begins on the northern shores of Lake Te Anau. Founded by native Maori people to transport precious greenstone, it passes tall waterfalls featured in The Hobbit films and climbs to 1,154 metres above sea level. The 37-mile looping Kepler Track starts even nearer town and takes walkers for four days into forested mountains and valleys that were gouged out by glaciers.

When to book a hotel in Te Anau

  • Cheapest month: August
    $154 per night
  • Yearly typical price
    $226 per night
  • Peak month: January
    $362 per night

Frequently Asked Questions about Te Anau

  • When is the cheapest time to book a hotel in Te Anau?

    August is usually the cheapest month to book a hotel in Te Anau, with typical prices around $154 per night based on 19,940 price comparisons.

  • When are hotel prices highest in Te Anau?

    Hotel prices in Te Anau are usually highest during January, with typical prices around $362 per night.

  • How much does a hotel in Te Anau cost per night?

    Hotel prices in Te Anau usually range from $117 per night to $584 per night, with typical prices around $226 per night.

  • How do hotel prices in Te Anau change throughout the year?

    Hotel prices in Te Anau are typically lowest in August at around $154 per night, rising to around $362 per night in January.

  • August

    2026

    $154
    $117$228
  • September

    2026

    $164
    $116$256
  • October

    2026

    $211
    $141$340
  • November

    2026

    $228
    $141$429
  • December

    2026

    $334
    $203$515
  • January

    2027

    $362
    $185$584
  • February

    2027

    $224
    $112$503
  • March

    2027

    $330
    $179$387
  • April

    2027

    $238
    $158$356
  • May

    2027

    $212
    $130$393
  • June

    2027

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  • July

    2027

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