Hotels With Breakfast in Southland, New Zealand

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.

Good value for money, hotel location and price are no problem. The facilities are comprehensive beyond imagination, including billiards and table tennis. But the hotel is old and the carpet has smell.

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.

My wife & I loved out 4 night stay at Radfords! The location, room, setting & facilities were all great. Kerri was super helpful with other arrangements & recommendations while we were in Fiordland National Park which made our trip even more special. We also took advantage of their loaner bikes as well as the kitchen, grilling & patio area for cooking up a tasty meal. If you're able to stay at Radfords on the Lake, you'll be pleased with your choice

My wife and I took a self drive touring holiday on South Island New Zealand from the 17th March to the 11th April 2023. Apart from the first 2 nights and the last night where we stayed in a hotel in Christchurch we were self catering and stayed in accommodation that offered cooking facilities. I have reviewed each of the hotel/motels we stayed in. The following reviews cover the accommodation and some of the facilities/visits we made on the trip. If you would like to view the rest of the reviews please click on my username and all my reviews will be listed. 9th to 12th days of our self drive tour of South Island March/April 2023 Asure Exporer Motel Te Anau. We stayed at the Explorer Motel for four nights from 23rd to 27th March. Welcome. We were welcomed by the owner Mary who gave us some milk. Mary showed us two different apartments and gave us a choice of which one to take. We took a room on the first floor. Mary was very nice and provided us with a lot of information about the area, the various trips and where to eat including The Te Anau Club. This is a type of working mens club, but open to non members. (See my separate review) Mary kindly booked us on a trip to Marlborough Sound for the following day. Service. Both Nigel and Mary were very accommodating. Nigel carried our suitcases up the stairs for us. Our room was serviced every day and the cleaner even cleared and put away our washing up. Location. The Motel is located on the edge of the town centre. There are a number of restaurants and a medium size supermarket about 5 minutes walk away. Comfort. The room was quite large, one of the largest we stayed in on our trip. It was very nice. It was light and airy and decorated to a high standard. It contained a king bed, a queen bed, armchairs, a coffee table, a dining table and chairs and a kitchenette with microwave, standard fridge, cooking utensils and an electric frying pan. The unit did not have a hotplate but Nigel the co-owner provided us with a portable hotplate and two saucepans. We were able to cook all the meals we needed to. There was a large flat screen TV. The bathroom was nice and reasonably large with an excellent shower and electric wall heater. The room had wide patio doors and a balcony with table and chairs overlooking the well kept garden. Cleanliness. The room and bathroom were very clean. The bedding was clean and good quality. The towels were good quality. WiFi. The WiFi was a bit patchy. Mary allowed me to use the motel’s private network so that I got a stronger signal. Mary and Nigel are planning to improve the Wifi network and have engaged a consultant to make improvements. So if you come to The Explorer Motel from now on the WiFi should be better. Conclusion. Overall this was one of the best places we stayed at during our 4 week tour.. Comfortable, clean and the owners were very nice and accommodating. If we returned to Te Anau we would stay here again.

We were very pleasantly surprised, having read both positive and negative reviews, to find the hotel villa we stayed in very comfortable and cosy, with new bathroom and lots of space to spread out. No issues with things needing repairs. The safe wouldn't lock but someone arrived at the door within 10 minutes of letting Management know. It proved difficult to sort out so we were able to store our passports in the reception safe overnight and while we were out the next day. It was fixed by the time we were back. The setting of this establishment is lovely, with lake and mountain views. It's also conveniently situated, opposite the wharves for glow-worm tours, lake trips, etc and a 2 minute walk to the start of the main street with all shops and restaurants. Breakfast, included in our tariff, was excellent. Although they cater for large tour groups there are plenty of tables, attractively set and plenty of food.

Hotel location is good, travel is convenient, room facilities are very good, upstairs, downstairs, live as comfortable as home, kitchen, full tableware, very suitable for families, friends to travel together. Parking is very convenient, you can park at the door of your room, and it is free, very suitable for self-driving tour. There is a supermarket nearby, shopping is convenient, the overall impression is very good, cost-effective, it is recommended to stay.

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.

The facilities are a bit old, but the breakfast is very good and the location is very convenient. The scenery is beautiful. We booked a room for 3 people, but we got a suite. The mattress is too soft, which is a common problem.

Room # 21 Room # 21 is situated right by the main 4 x lane road - Noisy Noisy Noisy! Place is and feels dirty. Dust and Fluff everywhere - Look on top of the art works and there is a 5 mm layer of fluffy dust ( yuk ) Whole place requires an upgrade - tried everything - Bed, Sofa, Carpet etc. The WiFi Signal did not work in Room #21 - had to go outside!! Would we return - NO NEVER. Should you book here with confidence = NO Over priced we paid $140 for 1 x night. ( and had just paid just $170 per night at Hilton Queenstown ) NO Comparison!! Not worth more than $60 per night.

My wife & I loved out 4 night stay at Radfords! The location, room, setting & facilities were all great. Kerri was super helpful with other arrangements & recommendations while we were in Fiordland National Park which made our trip even more special. We also took advantage of their loaner bikes as well as the kitchen, grilling & patio area for cooking up a tasty meal. If you're able to stay at Radfords on the Lake, you'll be pleased with your choice

Disappointing. The thing I was looking forward to most was the food as the reviews and photos looked very good. Also, their sample menu looked amazing. Many choices per course. But this is not the reality, they are only doing a set menu per evening with only one choice per course. We did not like some of the ingredients in two of the courses and therefore did not enjoy them. I feel they need to remove the sample menu from their website, as it is misleading and they should tell people when they book a package deal (accommodation and dinner) that dinner is a set menu with one item per course. Considering there is only one choice I feel they should not be charging $90 per person. Also the eggs benedict my partner ordered in the morning looked like it was a child's portion and had very little salmon. What made this experience worse for me was the fact that it was my 50th birthday so I was hoping for something special. Hopefully when they start serving dinner again in the spring that they will have more choices available. The lodge and the rooms were very comfortable and cozy.

My wife and I took a self drive touring holiday on South Island New Zealand from the 17th March to the 11th April 2023. Apart from the first 2 nights and the last night where we stayed in a hotel in Christchurch we were self catering and stayed in accommodation that offered cooking facilities. I have reviewed each of the hotel/motels we stayed in. The following reviews cover the accommodation and some of the facilities/visits we made on the trip. If you would like to view the rest of the reviews please click on my username and all my reviews will be listed. 9th to 12th days of our self drive tour of South Island March/April 2023 Asure Exporer Motel Te Anau. We stayed at the Explorer Motel for four nights from 23rd to 27th March. Welcome. We were welcomed by the owner Mary who gave us some milk. Mary showed us two different apartments and gave us a choice of which one to take. We took a room on the first floor. Mary was very nice and provided us with a lot of information about the area, the various trips and where to eat including The Te Anau Club. This is a type of working mens club, but open to non members. (See my separate review) Mary kindly booked us on a trip to Marlborough Sound for the following day. Service. Both Nigel and Mary were very accommodating. Nigel carried our suitcases up the stairs for us. Our room was serviced every day and the cleaner even cleared and put away our washing up. Location. The Motel is located on the edge of the town centre. There are a number of restaurants and a medium size supermarket about 5 minutes walk away. Comfort. The room was quite large, one of the largest we stayed in on our trip. It was very nice. It was light and airy and decorated to a high standard. It contained a king bed, a queen bed, armchairs, a coffee table, a dining table and chairs and a kitchenette with microwave, standard fridge, cooking utensils and an electric frying pan. The unit did not have a hotplate but Nigel the co-owner provided us with a portable hotplate and two saucepans. We were able to cook all the meals we needed to. There was a large flat screen TV. The bathroom was nice and reasonably large with an excellent shower and electric wall heater. The room had wide patio doors and a balcony with table and chairs overlooking the well kept garden. Cleanliness. The room and bathroom were very clean. The bedding was clean and good quality. The towels were good quality. WiFi. The WiFi was a bit patchy. Mary allowed me to use the motel’s private network so that I got a stronger signal. Mary and Nigel are planning to improve the Wifi network and have engaged a consultant to make improvements. So if you come to The Explorer Motel from now on the WiFi should be better. Conclusion. Overall this was one of the best places we stayed at during our 4 week tour.. Comfortable, clean and the owners were very nice and accommodating. If we returned to Te Anau we would stay here again.

We were very pleasantly surprised, having read both positive and negative reviews, to find the hotel villa we stayed in very comfortable and cosy, with new bathroom and lots of space to spread out. No issues with things needing repairs. The safe wouldn't lock but someone arrived at the door within 10 minutes of letting Management know. It proved difficult to sort out so we were able to store our passports in the reception safe overnight and while we were out the next day. It was fixed by the time we were back. The setting of this establishment is lovely, with lake and mountain views. It's also conveniently situated, opposite the wharves for glow-worm tours, lake trips, etc and a 2 minute walk to the start of the main street with all shops and restaurants. Breakfast, included in our tariff, was excellent. Although they cater for large tour groups there are plenty of tables, attractively set and plenty of food.

The facilities are a bit old, but the breakfast is very good and the location is very convenient. The scenery is beautiful. We booked a room for 3 people, but we got a suite. The mattress is too soft, which is a common problem.

Compared with other cities in New Zealand, the price/performance ratio is not high. It feels that the hotels in Te Anau are a bit expensive, but the overall room is still satisfactory, and the cheaper is better.

Super renovated modern rooms Great bathroom Easy check in Close to town center All necessary amenities Spacious room(S) Clean and cozy Blow drier, iron, fan, heater - everything is here Kitchenette with water kettle, stove, fridge, microwave The whole place is thoughtful

What a quaint facility. Housed in a former convent, there are eight rooms in the main building and assorted additional rooms in other structures on the property. The breakfasts were served in what had formerly been the convent's chapel. One night we stayed in a railcar that had been outfitted as a bedroom,. It was lot's of fun although don't expect a four star bathroom in an aged railcar. Most importantly, Nick the front desk clerk, manager, housekeeper, breakfast server, and bellman was fantastic. Every query was responded to with accurate information. Every request was fulfilled with attention to detail. If every hotel had someone like Nick, people would never complain about service.

The hotel is not by the lake, at the corner of the road, about 5 minutes walk to the lake. It was opened by a Chinese couple. After so many days, there was a Chinese-speaking front desk. The owner was very friendly. Cars are parked in the hotel for free. Milk was delivered upon check-in. The room is large and has a kitchen, so you can fry and cook your own food. The bed is 1.8 meters, bath products, hair dryer, kettle, microwave oven, stove, towels, no slippers, toothpaste and toothbrush, the room is clean, there is a heater, you can turn on your own heating. Not far from the supermarket by car, not far from the visitor center, the freshchoise supermarket here is quite large and has a wide variety The hotel does not include breakfast, you will leave after you eat bread and check out at 10 o’clock on time

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

Hotel location is good, travel is convenient, room facilities are very good, upstairs, downstairs, live as comfortable as home, kitchen, full tableware, very suitable for families, friends to travel together. Parking is very convenient, you can park at the door of your room, and it is free, very suitable for self-driving tour. There is a supermarket nearby, shopping is convenient, the overall impression is very good, cost-effective, it is recommended to stay.

Room # 21 Room # 21 is situated right by the main 4 x lane road - Noisy Noisy Noisy! Place is and feels dirty. Dust and Fluff everywhere - Look on top of the art works and there is a 5 mm layer of fluffy dust ( yuk ) Whole place requires an upgrade - tried everything - Bed, Sofa, Carpet etc. The WiFi Signal did not work in Room #21 - had to go outside!! Would we return - NO NEVER. Should you book here with confidence = NO Over priced we paid $140 for 1 x night. ( and had just paid just $170 per night at Hilton Queenstown ) NO Comparison!! Not worth more than $60 per night.

This hotel was great - everything was very good and being able to park right outside the large room was a bonus. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was also spacious and had heated towel rails and plenty of towels. All the staff were efficient and cheerful - the food and service in the restaurant was very good for dinner and breakfast.

My husband (30) & I (28) stayed in this motel for one evening, stopping on our drive through. We had a small room but it was perfect for both of us for one evening. Bathroom and kitchen area was small but we enjoyed showering and having breakfast easily enough. It even had a bar area to sit at and eat. The room had a mini bar if you are interested in having a snack! Parking right outside. Owners suggested a good restaurant and gave us a free drink coupon! Honestly I would highly recommend.

We stayed here for two nights recently and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Check in was friendly and fast. The staff kindly acknowledged our prior request for a room on the second floor. Our room 209 was clean, comfortable and quiet. Situated at the rear of the building on a corner meant we heard very little street noise and had plenty of natural light. The location of the Quest is great, right in the centre of town with numerous eating options within easy walking distance. Parking is free and about a 30 second walk from the main door. We couldn’t have asked for better and would definitely stay again.

There is just too many positive things I can say about this Motel. The staff were amazing and very helpful. The room we had was large and extremely clean. It had a wonderful kitchenette. The bed was mega comfortable. There was a nice hotel across the road with great food. Also they offer a free laundry for guests, which we used. Thank you again for the wonderful service you offer and at a reasonable price. Very happy.

Tower Lodge Motel must surely be rated as one of the best in Invercargill. We were surprised how quiet it was there even being located on a busy city road Queens Drive, and we stayed four nights. The unit was clean, modern and we found everything in excellent working order. Queens Park and the Botanic Gardens are close by and make for a lovely walk especially in the summer evenings. Across the road is the impressive Water Tower, which serves as a visual landmark for first timers to Invercargill. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Tower Lodge Motel comes highly recommended to all travellers. Vanessa & Tulipa

💰Fee: 12***NZD = approximately NT$2,469 🪑Stay: One night 🌟Features: One room and one parking space, ample and comfortable space ⚠️Reminder: Do not adjust the temperature of the oven too high at one time, otherwise there will be a burnt smell😅 💡Impressions 1. Sound insulation: It is very quiet at night. Because the population is relatively small and there are few vehicles, it is impossible to judge the sound insulation~ 2. The staff at the counter are very friendly, and I found out that some places give away a bottle of milk for some reason. If there is food that is still edible, you can leave it, and the restaurant will distribute it to those in need. I think it is very good ~ This mechanism is very good of ~ 3. Kitchen: The standard stove, microwave, toaster, small refrigerator, tableware, kitchen utensils, salt, etc. are all available ~ but there is no range hood, so pay special attention to the fumes when cooking food ~ 4. Heater: There is a heater in the living room, toilet and bedroom. It is really needed because it is so cold🥶

We stayed here for one night and it was really nice. The bed was particularly comfortable and the service was excellent. Free wifi was good. It is close to the city center and across the road is the countdown supermarket. I highly recommend you to stay here if you come to invercargil.

The room is not big, the location is excellent, facing the lake view, the snow-capped mountains against the Manapuri Lake is like a fairyland. Stayed for four days, reluctant to leave. The pier to Doubtful Sound is nearby, and walking along the lake is the ultimate enjoyment. Wan Lai was all quiet, except for the sound of the lake beating against the shore. Personally, I think this place is better than Queenstown because there are few people and the commercial atmosphere is not so obvious. Driving to Lake Te Anau is only over 20 kilometers.