Lakefront Lodge

4.5 star property
4.5-star eco-certified motel with free WiFi

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub | Living area | TV
Deluxe Studio | Soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Studio | Soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
58 Lakefront Drive, Fiordland, corner of Lakefront and Mokoroa, Te Anau, 9600
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fiordland Cinema
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kepler Track
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Te Anau

On lake.With a stay at this Te Anau motel, you'll be steps from Luxmore Jet and a 5-minute walk from Lake Te Anau. Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Luxmore Jet - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kepler Track - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kepler Track - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bailiez Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lakefront Lodge

4.5-star eco-certified motel with free WiFi
Lakefront Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4.5-star Te Anau motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Lakefront Lodge offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Te Anau motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 9 to 18 per person

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 9 to 18 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 6953161

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Lakefront Lodge Te Anau
Lakefront Te Anau
Lakefront Lodge Te Anau
Lakefront Hotel Te Anau
Lakefront Lodge Te Anau, Fiordland National Park
Lakefront Lodge Motel
Lakefront Lodge Te Anau
Lakefront Lodge Motel Te Anau

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakefront Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lakefront Lodge.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Lodge?

As of Jul 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Lodge on Jul 21, 2025 start from $111.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Lakefront Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 11.7 mi (14-min drive) from Frasers Beach.

Does Lakefront Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Lakefront Lodge, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 9 and 18 per person.

Is there a casino at Lakefront Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakefront Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Lakefront Lodge have a pool?

Lakefront Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Lakefront Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Lakefront Lodge to downtown Te Anau?

Lakefront Lodge is 0.4 mi away from Te Anau.

Lakefront Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 488 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location, good room

We stayed here for one night when visiting Milford Sound. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The room itself was a bit dated, which is fine. Overall, our stay here was good. It’s beautifully located on a corner on the lake front, a short walk from the Main Street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for our day trip to Milford Sound, located within walking distance to the town centre. Parking available on-site, right outside your doorstep. Room was spacious and equipped with decent heating. The property itself is a little tired looking and could use some sheer curtains across the main windows to allow some light in while maintaining a level of privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michiko, Washington

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Great Accommodation!

Everything was clean. Friendly staff who showed me to my room. Modern facilities. Will stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ying

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property across from the beautiful lake and walking distance to the center of town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Dated interior and no AC, but the beds are comfortable and it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property was ideally located. Kind of expensive for what it was. Room was drab and needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were large with plenty of room to stretch out. Staff were friendly and made recommendations for dining in the area. Tables outside each room is great for arvo drink looking towards lake. Facilities in rooms were very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakefront Lodge was the perfect place to stay for our stopover before heading to Milford Sound. The room was well equipped and clean. Loved the picnic tables provided by each room as well…perfect for morning tea or evening takeaway! The location was great as well with easy access to the lakefront walking/biking path and town. Would stay here again when stopping over in Te Anau!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family of 4 with 2 small children. We enjoyed the large jet tub and separate bedroom/door so that we could sleep in two different areas. Only complaint is the room is hot in the summer months (you have to leave windows open and get bugs, or use two very small fans to cool the rooms). Otherwise, it's within easy walking distance to the center of town/food and just feet away from the lake. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフは親切で部屋もきれいでした。ロケーションが良く、歩いてGlowwarm cave tourやレストランに行けたので有り難かったです。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic accommodation, with a great host

Basic accommodation in a fairly old building, Like most of the prices we saw for Te Anau rentals, it was not good value for the money when compared to all the other places we had stayed on South Island. The room also lacked air conditioning and with a wall of west facing non insulated windows, it made for an very hot room that was difficult to cool down or create a flow of air as you needed to leave the door open to achieve this. There was a fan available, but this had little effect. Interne was poor and kicked us off every time we left the building.The host on the other hand offered great service and was very sweet and accommodating. She made us feel very welcom.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS, Conifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidhesh

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

Comfy but not a modern hotel

Comfy & spacious. Looked out onto the road rather than “lake view”. No net curtains so lacked privacy. Close to town & lake. Friendly welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the little picnic table outside. Chocolates on the pillow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025