Top rated hotels in Southland

Bella Vista Motel Te Anau
4.5/562 Reviews
I stayed here for about a week over late December 2021 and early January 2022. New Zealand was still largely closed to international tourists due to COVID-19 border restrictions and a number of accomodation providers were't open. There was good availability with accomodation providers that were open. Te Anau was busy without being crowded, very pleasant. In many ways the Bella Vista Motel is a delightful place to stay. The owners are friendly, welcoming and helpful. It's only five minutes walk from the town which has a good supermarket and some excellent cafes, restaurants and food caravans. The bed was incredibly luxurious with a comfortable mattress and 5 star hotel quality sheets and linen. However, the room was small. There wasn't a lot of additional space apart from the bed. One of the reasons I choose a motel rather than a hotel was because of cooking facilities. Most motel units have a kitchen or kitchenette. The Bella Vista has different kinds of rooms, some with full kitchen facilities and others with more limited cooking options, and their online reservation system did specify these. Moreover, due to browser issues I found booking online to be quite complicated. When I checked into my room I found that the kitchen facilities were extremely limited, almost non existent. I could make coffee and tea and prepare toast in the morning on the extremely small bench space and that was it. There might have been a microwave, but I don't use microwaves so it wasn't an option. I ended up getting most of my meals for dinner at the amazing Bao Now caravan, some of the best street food I've ever had anywhere. The kitchenette area, a small bench above a fridge also did not have its own tap, water or sink. I had to get water and wash dishes in the bathroom sink, just along from the toilet, which wasn't particularly pleasant. The other aspect about the rooms were that, at least surrounding the room I was staying in, there was virtually no soundproofing. I could hear almost everything in other rooms - conversations (even when people were speaking quietly), television, showers and flushing toilets. This was not generally a problem as fellow guests were quiet and respectful and lights seemed to be out by 10pm. The limited soundproofing (at least in the room I was staying in) didn't cause any major problems sleeping, but it could if the rooms were occupied by guests who like to stay up late. Generally the lack of full kitchen facilities, small room size and limited soundproofing didn't cause any problems as I was out everyday hiking, cycling, and going on float plane and helicopter trips. However, when staying for a reasonable amount of time in a place (such as a week) I sometimes like to have a break mid-week and relax for a day where I'm staying. This wasn't really that possible here. Admittedly I did get the smallest and cheapest room. I would have paid more for a larger room with full kitchen facilities (these are availa
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
4.3/592 Reviews
We travel very often and can honestly say we have never been welcomed so friendly and treated so great. Although an older building, it was very clean and welcoming. Room was very spacious with a small living area. Coffee station and toiletries was very good. We had a room with a reasonable lake view. We had to do some laundry while there. It was so easy in huge machines. We stayed there on by birthday and was treated with a lovely breakfast. Although a small selection, it was extremely tasty and freshly made. We wanted to stay for breakfasts on other mornings but could not as we had to leave early. Thank you so much for an awesome stay. Will be back again.
Fiordland Hotel
3.5/549 Reviews
Very nice hotel. Clean, tidy and comfortable. The location is also good and the reception staff are very polite. If I come to Te Anau again, I will choose to stay in this hotel again without hesitation.
Kelvin Hotel
4.1/5111 Reviews
I stayed here for a total of three nights while transiting between the Hump Ridge Track and Stewart Island in late December 2022. I booked the King Suite, a spacious studio apartment of penthouse proportions with sweeping views out across Invercargill and towards the Southland plains in one direction and Bluff in another. With the exception of the luxurious bathroom, the room was somewhat dated, and the circa 1980s shagpile carpet definitely needs replacing. However, it was still quite relaxing and comfortable. The highlight of staying here were the excellent staff and their exemplary level of support and service. I was abruptly woken in the early hours of the morning on my first night due to extremely loud guests in a neighbouring room who appeared to be in the hotel to drink and play in the gaming lounge. When I mentioned this to the staff at reception the next morning they promptly offered to move me to another room, which I accepted. Admittedly the second room was much more tired and worn than the King Suite, but the bed was comfortable, the sheets 5-star and I slept very well on the second night. Not only did they move me but they gave me, completely un-requested on my part, a partial refund to reflect the lower price difference of moving into the second room (the suite I initially stayed in is the most expensive room in the hotel). I greatly appreciated the management and reception's thoughtful responses to my need for a good night's sleep before starting out on the Hump Ridge Track. When I returned about 5 days later, I stayed in the King Suite, that I first been booked into, again. The noisy guests in neighbouring rooms had checked out, and the room was quiet and relaxing, just what I needed after completing the Hump Ridge Track. It is true that this hotel could do with a general refurbishment and renovation, but it represents good value for money with excellent staff, among the best I have met anywhere the world, and probably the friendliest and most helpful I've ever met in a New Zealand hotel. I also stayed, after returning from Stewart Island in early January, at the band new Langlands Hotel which, like the Kelvin Hotel, is also owned by the Invercargill Licensing Trust (ITL). While I thoroughly enjoyed the luxury at the Langlands I equally enjoyed the Kelvin and would happily stay here again.
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
4.4/5111 Reviews
When booking accommodation at a holiday park we weren’t sure whether it could be something we would regret. We are a couple in older age group doing a trip to Doubtful Sound. We were delighted to find Tasman Holiday Park on the beach front, adjacent to the cruises and town ship. Our motel units were modern and set as a small cluster . A separate modern kitchen and family dining was available to all the units . A good set up for family groups . Reception was prompt and very pleasant. Would definitely recommend to friends and family
The Village Inn Hotel Te Anau
4/556 Reviews
A comfortable stay at a very reasonable rate. Good sized rooms. Helpful staff. We stayed here after having to evacuate my niece from Milford Track. We needed a quiet place with comfy beds. The Village Inn delivered. The Inn is very close to the medical centre and the town centre.
Alpenhorn Motel
3.9/541 Reviews
We arrived to find our key sellotaped to the office door. Turns out the office isn't staffed any more. This wasn't particularly a problem, but it meant that things like borrowing dvds wasn't possible (and TV was poor, so we would have liked to have borrowed one). Also, the motel book in the room said that the room would be serviced every day ( not to make beds, but to empty bins and provide additional tea and coffee supplies). Our room was not serviced during our stay. Room was ok, but very tried looking. The room slept 4 people and had cooking facilities, but we had just 1 bowl, 2 plates and cutlery for 2. None of the crockery or cutlery matched, which just gave the impression of being uncared for and tired. There was a broken chair outside the bedroom door with the previous occupants cigarette butts in. Gardens for all motel rooms are joined, so we returned back from a day out to find that the man next door was using our chairs to dry his washing on! We could see that the motel is up for sale and it felt like the owners had lost interest. Location was very good, just one road back from the lake ( and easy access to the lake via a gennel).
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
4.4/5107 Reviews
Lakeside Apartments Motel, Te Anau, 16-17 Jul and 26-27 Aug 22. Reception was fast and met expectations. The room was large as booked. While the size is reasonable compared to many others, and includa kitchenette and bathroom. The entry sliding doors overlook Lake Te Anau. A beautiful setting. The bathroom was good and had a separate shower and bath. Everything was clean and in working condition. Wifi worked well and is complimentary. Location is very good, and right on Lake Te Anau. It's about 10-15 minutes pleasant walk to the town centre. The views to the lake and mountains are beautiful, especially when covered by snow. The heater works well and the bed has an electric blanket for a very warm bed in the cold weather. Overall a very good experience and happy to stay here again. Thank you. 
Admiral Court Motel & Apartments
4.2/550 Reviews
Great service and accommodation. We were here for Christmas and New Year with our family. The room was extremely nice and clean. Daily room service provided with everything you needed. Staff were all very helpful and friendly, make us feel at home. We would definitely come back.
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
4/588 Reviews
Lovely views from our rooms (we booked 2 rooms) Clean and spacious. We also dined it Bailiez Cafe Bar. (Which is attached) Beautiful food and great service with a few Gluten-free options superb 😀 👏👏👍

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Local Travel Info

Number of Hotels29
Number of Reviews1,505
Average Price (Weekdays)NZD 264
Average Price (Weekends)NZD 270