This is a great motel, with a great location, right by the lake, and only a 5-minute walk to the tourist center. The front desk service was very good, and they enthusiastically recommended restaurants and entertainment in the town. The room and the living room are not very big, but the layout is reasonable, very clean, and all kinds of facilities are available. There are two small suggestions. One is that there is only one trash can, and you can put one in the living room; the other is that the bedding and mattresses can be reduced appropriately. There were too many extra bedding and mattresses on the first night.
We stayed for two nights and loved the hotel. Front desk was helpful and friendly, everything was okay in our room. It was very cold when we were there and they gave us an extra heater. I was a bit concerned about some negative reviews before our arrival but, all went very well. We have not a single thing to complain about. The hotel is a 10-minutes walk from the streets with bars and restaurants. Most rooms have a nice lake view. Excellent budget hotel.
Warm hostel for families
Got sauna reservation and spa.
Kitchen with barbecue set for guests to use.
Need to borrow the cook-set beforehand if you are tourist which is not supposed bringing cooking utensils.
Polite and helpful staff make your days feel great.
Very good. The milk delivered is very delicious and you can refill it. Although the city of Invercargill is a bit deserted, this hotel is good. Will stay here next time
A stay at Riverlea Motel places you in the heart of Gore, within a 5-minute walk of Gore Historical Museum and Hokonui Moonshine Museum. This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Eastern Southland Gallery and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Brown Trout.
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished patios. 43-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
It was said that my boyfriend had missing a camera tripod and the hotel staff was kind and quick to help me deliver it to my final accommodation. Very grateful🫶🏻
Cabin was ok; poorly insulated, had to make own bed, a bit dirty, no towels.
Shared lounge was fine just tables and chairs
Kitchen was disappointing, no cups or plates, these had to be hired separately. Laundry was expensive and insufficient outside drying space to encourage people to spend on tumble dryer.
Location nearby lake was excellent although a fair walk or short drive into main town.
With a stay at Cabot Lodge in Manapouri, you'll be 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Manapouri and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve. This all-inclusive lodge is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Te Anau Wildlife Centre and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Te Anau Golf Course.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy local cuisine at Cabot Lodge, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Netflix and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
A motel run by a Chinese mother and daughter is 3 kilometers away from Invercargill city center. There are fast food restaurants and two large home appliances cities. The room itself is not large, but the bed is a good size. We only stayed for one night, so Yes, you need to take a bath or detergent at night
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.
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AAnonymous UserThe hotel is in a very central location and has its own underground paid parking lot. Parking is free at the door at night. The oysters in the nearby town of Bluff are delicious. There is a very popular local restaurant that is great and requires advance reservation. New Zealand's express hotels do not retain guest information, only verify the reservation name, and pay great attention to privacy.
GGuest UserIt was said that my boyfriend had missing a camera tripod and the hotel staff was kind and quick to help me deliver it to my final accommodation. Very grateful🫶🏻
GGuest UserWe stayed for two nights and loved the hotel. Front desk was helpful and friendly, everything was okay in our room. It was very cold when we were there and they gave us an extra heater. I was a bit concerned about some negative reviews before our arrival but, all went very well. We have not a single thing to complain about. The hotel is a 10-minutes walk from the streets with bars and restaurants. Most rooms have a nice lake view. Excellent budget hotel.
GGuest UserThe hotel is a bit dated and could use some renovations, especially in the rooms, to improve the overall comfort for guests. Moreover, the wifi was very poor, cannot be used the internet at all, should improve! However, the front desk staff provides excellent service in the morning, and they offer great recommendations for local attractions.
CChengKiatThe staff are generally friendly however the service is not up to expectation. We are suppose to checkin at 2/3pm, and had a confirmation called from the hotel in the morning. However, when I arrived at 4pm, I was told that it’s not ready and they need till 5:30pm to have the room ready. The place was under renovation and it’s messy and dusty, but the room is nice and clean. Overall it’s good with nice view.
TTengWMWe had a spacious room, room has fantastic sea view, room is 1 minute walk to the beach, can see dolphins in the evening. Motel near to the Penguin walk area and few hiking trails.Kitchen has stove, hot plate but no oven. Only knew the washer available on common area after check out. As our car break down, friendly host allowed us to use the common toilet and offer us drinks while waiting for technical.
HHarrrrrrrrryCabin was ok; poorly insulated, had to make own bed, a bit dirty, no towels.
Shared lounge was fine just tables and chairs
Kitchen was disappointing, no cups or plates, these had to be hired separately. Laundry was expensive and insufficient outside drying space to encourage people to spend on tumble dryer.
Location nearby lake was excellent although a fair walk or short drive into main town.
GGuest UserWas priced very cheap - room clean but very dated , camp kitchen needed a good scrubbing, broken amenities and no washing machine working - BUT hospitality was great and restaurant attached gave us one of the nicest and cheapest meals we had - took some famous sausages to cook away with us.
We were in hostel so was cheapest accommodation they had - 4 people room was only $100
GGuest UserI didn't expect it to be so good when I made the reservation. I liked it when I arrived. I went to the supermarket to buy steak and cooked it myself. The whole family gathered together and it felt like home. The whirlpool bathtub was very comfortable.
李李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.
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