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Kea by the Lake

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View | Free WiFi - Kea by the Lake (Te Anau)
A garden, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at Kea by the Lake. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View | Free WiFi

Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Patio, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Mobility Accessible | Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio, Balcony, Courtyard View | Terrace/patio

Studio, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Te Anau is home to Kea by the Lake. Luxmore Jet is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Visit our Te Anau travel guide
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2 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, Southland, 9600

What's nearby

  • If you can afford it, I recommend splurging on a helicopter flight or fixed wing plane ride to Milford from Queenstown or Wanaka. The views of Fiordland from above are unbeatable.
    Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Luxmore Jet
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
    116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar
    15 min walk
  • Kiwi Cafe
    14 min walk
  • Sandfly Cafe
    16 min walk
  • Milford Road Merchant
    3 min drive
  • The Fat Duck
    16 min walk

About this property

Kea by the Lake

Property highlights
A garden, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at Kea by the Lake. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a nature reserve, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Kea by the Lake have amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 1 2026 to February 6 2028 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from April 1 2026 to January 1 2028 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kea by the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kea by the Lake?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kea by the Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kea by the Lake located?

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

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Reviews

Kea by the Lake Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a full outfitted kitchen was nice. Clean, comfy room Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place and close to the lake for walks and town for shopping. Responsive host. Ground floor room did suffer from noise transmitted from room above and creaking floorboards.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Elwood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great attached kitchen and sitting area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn't send the information about the room and how to get the key for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026