It's about a 12-minute walk or a 3-minute drive from the busiest street. The facilities aren't brand new, but they are quite clean and tidy. The front desk staff were very welcoming when I checked in and even upgraded my room. If you plan to stay, I recommend booking in advance, as they often sell out on weekends.
With a stay at Rarakau Lodge in Rowallan, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Hump Ridge Track. This beach lodge is within the region of Lake Hauroko.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a hot tub. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a communal living room.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Planning an event in Rowallan? This lodge has 678 square feet (63 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Nice stay at Aden Motel. It’s a small, family-run business, but everything was clean and well-equipped. Although there’s no lake view, the motel is very close to the lake, which was great. The kitchen and living area were spacious and comfortable. Overall, a pleasant and relaxing stay.
We had a great stay at Kingsgate hotel in Te anau. We were greeted with cheerful manager and check-in was smooth. The location is great as it is right opposite lake and it is about 2.5 hrs from Milford sound.
The room was spacious and nice. Did not get to try their dinner or breakfast. Would have preferred if the bathroom had some ventilation as it could smell for some time.
Would definitely stay there again in future.
Overall, this accommodation was excellent and exceeded our expectations. The unit was very spacious, well-maintained, and spotlessly clean upon arrival, which immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. The layout was practical and suitable for both short and longer stays, with ample space to move around and relax.
One of the biggest advantages was how easy the place was to locate. Clear directions and a convenient location made check-in smooth and stress-free, especially after a long journey. The surrounding area was also quiet and pleasant, allowing for a restful stay.
Cleanliness was clearly a priority, from the rooms to the common areas, which we truly appreciated. Overall, this accommodation offers great comfort, convenience, and value. We would definitely recommend it to others and would not hesitate to stay here again in the future.
The hotel is very new and the rooms are quite standard. The Indian lady at the front desk was very casual. She said she would change the milk bottle and record the room number. No one was there in the middle of the night. Ctrip was very helpful and handled it immediately after communication. It is very close to the Fisheries Bureau. You can go to Bluff to try to get an abalone knife. The wind and waves were too strong that day and I couldn't catch it. But remember to return the abalone knife to the Fisheries Bureau.
The room details stated that children were welcome, but when we checked in, we were told that if we added a child, we would not be able to book the room (because the child slept in the middle and did not need an extra bed, so only 2 adults were added during the reservation) and we had to cancel our reservation. They said the hotel didn't want so many guests and that the law didn't allow it. Finally, we were asked to pay an additional 30 dollars and were given the key. They originally added a $30 child fee (which would be completely understandable if they had told us directly), and we got the feeling that this hotel hated children and discriminated against Asians. The whole check-in process was very unpleasant. Overall facilities are acceptable and the location is good. But due to the bad check-in experience, I was in no mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery. Negotiations to cancel the stay were made throughout the evening, but to no avail. The manager had a tough attitude and did not apologize from beginning to end, which ruined my good mood for the whole day.
Good value for money. This accommodation focuses on functionality and practicality, making it ideal as a base for exploring Milford Sound/Doubtful Sound. Guests appreciated the comfortable beds, clean rooms, and convenient location near the lake.However, a few kitchen amenities would be helpful.
This was my favorite motel on this trip. It's right by the lake, an amazing location. Surrounded by green grass and colorful flowers, you just open the curtains and enjoy the view. The room is well-equipped, clean, and has a comfortable dark gray decor. I wish I could have stayed longer.
The house is small but cozy. The bed is comfortable, the linens are clean, and it was very comfortable. The shared kitchen has everything you need for cooking. The shared showers and toilets are clean. There's a relaxation area with board games, and there's also a separate area with table tennis. The location is excellent—right on the lake, with stunning views! The staff is very welcoming and friendly!
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Couple owners were so friendly & helpful. Enjoyed staying there. Kitchen equipment are clean & good working condition.
Location: The hotel is located across from Lake Te Anau which also leads to Manapouri which is our intended destination for Doubtful Sound cruise. Parking: The 2 BR cabin was conveniently located at the front of the park (which is huge) and parked right in front of the cabin. Rooms: The cabin is split into 3 distinct areas - 1 large bedroom with queen bed, 1 bathroom in center of cabin, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - since I was with family we had the whole cabin with the bathroom in center of the 2 cabins. Facilities: It was nice that they have fast Wifi and laundry rooms across the park. Used the laundry facilities and it was well maintained. We also rented their lockers to store our luggage as we had to take an overnight cruise at Doubtful Sound.
Super huge room however need a long time for the heater to warm up the room. Very quiet thus u can sleep well till day break. Flat room throughout thus easy to reach RealNZ for cruise and city centre for meals and groceries. Bathroom and toilet are a 50m away depend on where you are housed during your stay thus a bit challenging during winter. Mike and Christina, the General Manager for Tasman Holiday Park, are extremely kind and helpful thus helped earned a lot of respect and points for this stay however no respect the owner of Tasman Holiday Park as he sucks in personality imo.
Good value for money. This accommodation focuses on functionality and practicality, making it ideal as a base for exploring Milford Sound/Doubtful Sound. Guests appreciated the comfortable beds, clean rooms, and convenient location near the lake.However, a few kitchen amenities would be helpful.
Really fantastic view! No complaint at all. Room is equipped with mini kitchen so basic booking is ok. Parking is really convenient. And check-in checkout are both smooth
Everything was great except for room smelling very musky upon entry. Open the window for ventilation. Great location for everything Appreciate the drinking water dispenser on every floor.
The place was so clean and the layout was perfect, the view was outstanding and the free tea, milk, and coffee was just right after a long drive. The whole experience was and will be very memorable.
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