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ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

3.0 star property
Motel in Te Anau with free parking

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Superior King & Single Studio | View from room
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Queen Studio | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property grounds
Superior King & Single Studio | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments offers a peaceful mountain setting for relaxation after a day of exploring. Helpful staff assist with trip planning, earning praise from guests. Convenient laundry facilities and high-speed WiFi keep everyone connected and comfortable.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Queen Studio | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Family Apartment | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Family Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Superior King & Single Studio | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior King & Single Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Te Anau, ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments is in the mountains and in a regional park. Te Anau Golf Course and Te Anau Downs Jetty are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Map
6 Cleddau Street, (Corner Cleddau & Mokoroa Street), Te Anau, 9600

What's nearby

  • Fiordland Cinema - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kepler Track - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lakefront Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Naturally Fiordland - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ditto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Redcliff Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

Motel in the mountains
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and mini fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1978
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rice cooker
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Explorer Motel & Apartments
Explorer Motel & Apartments Te Anau
Explorer Te Anau
Comfort Inn Te Anau
Explorer Hotel Te Anau
Explorer Motel & Apartments Te Anau, Fiordland National Park
Explorer Motel Apartments Te Anau
Explorer Motel Apartments
Explorer Motel Apartments
Asure Explorer & Apartments
ASURE Explorer Motel Apartments
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments Motel
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments Te Anau
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments Motel Te Anau

Frequently asked questions

Is ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments located?

Situated in a regional park, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Luxmore Jet, Fiordland Cinema, and Lake Te Anau. Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 397 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfy. And so wonderfully warm!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Great accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a try

Good place to do bussiness and tour the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfoand clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy room close to everything welcoming reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay ands loved the space in the unit. Made our own supper in the kitchen each night too. Staff was very friendly as well. Only negative was weak Internet as the TV would freeze quite a bit. We would recommend this motel to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect spot

What a great place to stay. It was close enough to town to walk and yet far enough away to keep it nice and quiet. We will definitely come back next time we are lucky enough to travel to New Zealand.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous spacious room, close to town centre with lovely gardens/ gazebo. Great place to stay in Te Anau.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Friendly and helpful staff and clean, Spacious, tidy rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great centrally located place in Te Anau

This is a fabulous, spacious well equipped, well located property in Te Anau
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located within easy walking distance from town and any tours we booked. Large spacious room with everything you need.good parking and quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lake Te Anau

Older remodeled property that is well maintained and well kept. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the room very much, which is bright, spacious with a garden view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our apartment had everything we needed and it was close to the shopping, eating and entertainment facilities in Te Anau. Really recommend Asure as a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good clean stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Qiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and homely. The room is a bit dated than we expected. But overall we are satisfied with the amenities and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with an easy walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andring

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a perfect place to stay...would recommend to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, lovely place to stay, room was a great size and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great holiday

Very enjoyable stay, staff was very friendly & helpful, room was well equipped & furnished, central location & close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect fit for our travels

Perfect apartment-like hotel room for staying in Te Anu with laundry and nice outdoor area. Also: hotel service was amazing in helping return items that had been left behind when I contacted them. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaorong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel.

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