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Lakeside Motel & Apartments

3.5 star property
Motel in Te Anau with free parking

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Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Garden 3 bedroom) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing King Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Garden 3 bedroom) | In-room dining
Front of property
Front of property
Lakeside Motel & Apartments is a serene retreat at the water's edge, featuring garden space and barbecue grills. Guests enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. The location consistently earns high marks from previous visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing King Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing King Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Non Lakefacing Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Non Lakefacing Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Non Lakefacing Small Queen One Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing Queen)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing Queen) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing Queen Sml)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing Queen Sml) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing Queen Sml)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
36 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau

What's nearby

  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kepler Track - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lakefront Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Naturally Fiordland - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ditto - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Redcliff Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Property highlights
Lakeside Motel & Apartments provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakeside Motel & Apartments feature comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 and a smoke detector

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

Lakeside Motel Te Anau
Lakeside Motel & Apartments Hotel Te Anau
Lakeside Motel Apartments Te Anau
Lakeside & Apartments Te Anau
Lakeside Motel & Apartments Motel
Lakeside Motel Apartments Te Anau
Lakeside Motel & Apartments Te Anau
Lakeside Motel & Apartments Motel Te Anau

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Motel & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Motel & Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Motel & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Motel & Apartments?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Motel & Apartments located?

Situated in Te Anau, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Te Wahipounamu and Lake Te Anau are also within 10 minutes.

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Lakeside Motel & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Amazing view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location of the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay with lake view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and quiet location. Older building with modernised fitout. Has all the amenities one wants with kitchen, microwave etc. Just a great place to stay. Walkabke to town center, beautiful view of the lake and mountains
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view was beautiful and the unit lovely and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay. Good accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Te Anau. Opposite the waterfront and within walking distance of the Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and a map to our room with our receipt was posted outside the office. The key was in our apartment. Light was on and we felt very welcomed. Clean and spacious for our family of 5. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little motel. Large clean rooms with everything you need. Friendly staff, plenty of parking. Ground floor rooms open up onto gardens with lakefront views. You can watch the seaplanes land on the lake. Easy, flat walk into the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rayelene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Great location friendly staff. Beds were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice stay

Room is a little bit small, but the location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place in a great location. We were lucky with amazing weather but wished we could have stayed another night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the lake. Close enough to the Main Street to walk to restaurants etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with a wobderful view over lake Te Anau.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

liping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant hotel. The lake view at the door and the greenery make me feel like I am in a landscape painting. If I have the opportunity to go to Te Anau next time, I will definitely choose it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Haripriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people at the resection . rooms were clean and kept well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Great spot !

Excellent check in, clean up to date rooms, comfortable beds. All with a fatastic view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

Fantastic stay

We loved our stay here. It was the perfect base for exploring the area. Te Anau itself is lovely and the views over the lake from the property are stunning. Beautiful place and really well run. Clean and good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jaak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was just right for overnight. Longer stays may require a larger room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arijit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakeview. Room was pretty cosy and bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view from our room. Room was well equipped and comfy beds. We did not want to leave. 7th motel on our 3 wk journey. Best motel yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation to explore the area and Milford Sound.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

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

Great Location and Walkable to Town and Tours

We enjoyed our 2 nights at the Lakeside Motel in Te Anau with beautiful views of the lake. Check in and out were a breeze and 2nd floor room was clean and met all our needs. Location is convenient for walking to restaurants and tour companies. Parking available on site.
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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