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Arran Motel

4.0 star property
Suburban motel in Te Anau with free parking

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Front of property
Studio | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Front of property
Two Bedrooms Unit | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Arran Motel offers a comfortable urban escape with a garden perfect for morning strolls. Guests appreciate the practical laundry facilities that save packing space and reliable WiFi to stay connected. Visitors consistently mention the staff's genuine helpfulness.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Two Bedrooms Unit | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Two Bedrooms Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

One Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Studio | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
HDTV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
64 Quintin Drive, Te Anau, 9600

What's nearby

  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kepler Track - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lakefront Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Milford Road Merchant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Arran Motel

Upscale motel in the city center
Arran Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Arran Motel boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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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
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

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
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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

Arran Motel
Arran Motel Te Anau
Arran Te Anau
Arran Hotel Te Anau
Arran Motel Te Anau, Fiordland National Park
Arran Motel Motel
Arran Motel Te Anau
Arran Motel Motel Te Anau

Frequently asked questions

Is Arran Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Arran Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arran Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Arran Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Arran Motel located?

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

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Reviews

Arran Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and easy walkind distance to the lake and to the cafes and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms and staff great help with trip bookings and restaurant suggestions
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, especially Cheryl!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice manager to provide tourist services and gave bottle of fresh milk for morning coffee. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay for the Milford Sound cruise!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get place to stay, friendly staff, very clean, easily walkable to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Easy walking distance to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Te Anau Overnight

Great service from the start, friendly people, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cesare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable motel, nice owner and convenient location in Te Anau
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet area with staff very friendly Very comfortable bed Recomend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay in Te Anau.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean. Excellent location, nice and quiet would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mel and Mark were great hosts. The accommodation was spotless with added touches - fresh milk daily. Location was ideal - for Milford Sounds, Glow worm caves, etc. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice motel in the town of Te Anau, walking distance to stores & theater downtown. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cost nice motel walking distance to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room in good condition. Staff was very friendly. Parking spot for all rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

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

Would recommend

Excellent position, nice room and facilities. Only downside was little to no Internet access even though advertised as available.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older but clean and comfortable. Staff was excellent I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The room was lovely and clean. Easy drive in to town for meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is located within easy walking distance of the town centre. The room was well equipped with everything we required and was spotlessly clean. Guest laundry was very handy. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay here. Very clean. Very modern. Great service. We would recommend you to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable. The managers were friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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