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Te Anau Lodge

4.0 star property
Edwardian bed & breakfast with 2 hot tubs and free breakfast

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May

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52 Howden Street, Te Anau, 9681
  • Fiordland Cinema
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ivon Wilson Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Fiordland Carriage

Fiordland Carriage

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Champagne service
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Chapter Room

The Chapter Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Mararoa Homestead | Terrace/patio

Mararoa Homestead

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
3 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Mother Superior's Room

Mother Superior's Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Day bed
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Bishop's Retreat (Cottage)

The Bishop's Retreat (Cottage)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Music Room

The Music Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Cathedral Room

The Cathedral Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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The Vestry

The Vestry

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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The Baptistry

The Baptistry

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Belfry

The Belfry

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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The Sacristry

The Sacristry

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Te Anau

At Te Anau Lodge you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Te Wahipounamu and Lake Te Anau. Highlights at this Edwardian B&B include 2 hot tubs and free continental breakfast. .Enjoy access to a driving range and free bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Te Anau B&B include Fiordland Cinema and Fiordland Astronomy.
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What's nearby

  • Fiordland Cinema - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kepler Track - 7 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Duck - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kepler Track - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bailiez Cafe - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Te Anau Lodge

Edwardian bed & breakfast with 2 hot tubs and free breakfast
Te Anau Lodge offers its guests 2 hot tubs and complimentary bicycles. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Te Anau Lodge. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Te Anau bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1936
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
Te Anau Lodge offers 9 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9 AM to 2 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Optional golf privileges
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 45 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Lodge Te Anau
Te Anau Lodge
Te Anau Lodge Te Anau
Te Anau Lodge Bed & breakfast
Te Anau Lodge Bed & breakfast Te Anau

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Te Anau Lodge?

Te Anau Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Te Anau Lodge?

As of 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Te Anau Lodge on 9 May 2025 start from NZ$245.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Te Anau Lodge?

Yep, Te Anau Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Te Anau Lodge?

The closest beach to Te Anau Lodge is Frasers Beach (18.8 km).

Does Te Anau Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is offered daily between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Te Anau Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 9 AM - 2 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Te Anau Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Te Anau Lodge?

Furry friends are welcome at Te Anau Lodge, with dog exercise areas on offer.

Te Anau Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 241 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Te Anau lodge
Character, character, character. This converted convent was terrific. Large library with balcony down the hall. Great grounds with an old railroad car that could be rented as a room. Terrific hostess, Kim. Very good value. Close enough to town center to walk to dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhijeet

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and staff were very friendly and accomodating. The breakfast was excellent and they even went our of the way to cook breakfast when we were late on oyr last day of the stay. The free laundry was definitely appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful and friendly, the manager was full of great advice and arranged a seaplane flight over the Doubtful Sound - unforgettable. A lovely, quirky and laid back place to stay. Full of character and fun, and some interesting/delightful room options topped with a fabulous breakfast. We’ll definitely be back and will try to get the railway carriage!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Anushmita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old, cleverly renovated building bought alive to accommodate travelers from all walks of life. Excellent and friendly reception and ongoing communication. Just a lovely experience and we would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the Lodge as a convent is very apparent and celebrated. The host Kym is so helpful and was able to book our excursions and dining with ease. The walls are very thin and not sound proof so mind what you do: the neighboring room can hear!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this place — Kim and Donna are exceptional hosts, the room was both charming, comfortable and had modern amenities. Breakfast was great. Especially liked the dumb waiter for luggage and the ping pong table out back! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique place to stay so much charm and character definitely loved The Belfry room best views. Kim is an amazing host and she knows the best hikes in the area. It's such a good idea to stay in Te Anau before Milford as it's about half way. We loved our stay and they have the best Anzac biccies in the world.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Main part was not open, but they left food in the fridge for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an extraordinary property to book. Kim, our host is just wonderful. We were treated like values friends who came home after a long time away from home. Breakfast is absolutely stunning, we did not want to leave the table because we had such great conversations with other guest and Kim and staff. Would not stay anywhere else!!

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a gorgeous atmosphere staying in this old convent. We were welcomed warmly and with cake by our lovely host Kim. It was a delightful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the train car and it was a magical experience. The host was very pleasant and made sure all of our needs were met.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a highlight of our trip! The property was very interesting and had a lovely setup - a true bed and breakfast. Our host was fantastic, and she provided what was easily the best B&B breakfast I’ve ever had. Our room was clean and felt cozy. I would gladly stay here again. Just an FYI this is a converted convent so there are some catholic symbols and pieces in some places to respect the history, but it’s not overly done in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful historical site, and we will stay longer next time. Thank you, Kym, for your care and service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Te Anau is a stopover to Milford Sound for one night B&B. Lodge is a historic place used to be a nun’s convent. Place is well kept but do keep your noise level low and the floor board creaks. Township is less than 10min drive but not many dining options on Mondays.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful lodge with the most wonderful host
We truly enjoyed our stay at Te Anau Lodge primarily because the manager, Kim who is such a wonderful host. Upon our arrival, Kim great suggestions for us on good restaurants for lunch, activities in town like walking around lakes and scenery movies in Te Anau cinema. She reserved tables in RedCliff Cafe for lodge guests so we were able to had dinner at this famous local restaurant in the evening. In order for us to wonderful experience in Milford sound, she helped us to change our Milford sound cruise booking from afternoon to morning on so that we were able to enjoy peaceful scenery in Milford sound in the morning and hike several beautiful trails in the afternoon on the way back to Te Anau. Since we need to leave the lodge 6 am to catch 8:45 am cruise in Milford Sound, Kim packed breakfast for us the night before. She made us feel so welcome and so cared, we feel like we were staying a close friend’s house. We stayed in the Bishop Retreat the first night and Fiordland Carriage (train) the second night. We enjoyed both accommodations which provided us “back-to-history” experience. We also enjoyed delicious breakfast in the classic dinning room. The library in the lodge provides complimentary drinks and snacks and an opportunity to meet and chat with other guests. We highly recommend the lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful lodge with the most wonderful host
We truly enjoyed our stay at Te Anau Lodge primarily because the manager, Kim who is such a wonderful host. Upon our arrival, Kim great suggestions for us on good restaurants for lunch, activities in town like walking around lakes and scenery movies in Te Anau cinema. She reserved tables in RedCliff Cafe for lodge guests so we were able to had dinner at this famous local restaurant in the evening. In order for us to wonderful experience in Milford sound, she helped us to change our Milford sound cruise booking from afternoon to morning on so that we were able to enjoy peaceful scenery in Milford sound in the morning and hike several beautiful trails in the afternoon on the way back to Te Anau. Since we need to leave the lodge 6 am to catch 8:45 am cruise in Milford Sound, Kim packed breakfast for us the night before. She made us feel so welcome and so cared, we feel like we were staying a close friend’s house. We stayed in the bishop retreat for one night and Fiordland carriage (train) for another night. We enjoyed both accommodations which provided us “back-to-history” experience. We also enjoyed delicious breakfast in the classic dinning room. The library in the lodge provides complimentary drinks and snacks and an opportunity to meet and chat with other guests. We highly recommend the lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024