Kea by the Lake

About this nature lodge rental

Located in Te Anau, this charming nature lodge for $85 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Located in Te Anau in the Southland region and Te Anau Glow Worm Caves reachable within 400 metres, Kea by the Lake provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a shared lounge and free private parking.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Te Anau

Nearby attractions

RealNZ - Doubtful Sound Manapouri Visitor Centre

11.37 miles

Fiordland Jet

0.49 miles

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre

0.05 miles

Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ

8.90 miles

Kea by the Lake

3.8

Good(302 Reviews)

Nature lodge in Te Anau

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Te Anau

Nearby attractions

RealNZ - Doubtful Sound Manapouri Visitor Centre

11.37 miles

Fiordland Jet

0.49 miles

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre

0.05 miles

Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ

8.90 miles

Reviews

3.8/5.0

Good(302 Reviews)

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7.0

Apr 2024

Comfortable but noisy

Comfortable and clean

We were in the downstairs unit and we could clearly hear the people in the room above us moving around which disturbed our sleep (they arrived after 11pm at night and left before sunrise). Also, the room was very cold when we arrived. All of the other properties we stayed at had the rooms pre-heated for our arrival. This would have been a nice touch.

7.0

Feb 2024

Quick overnight stay

A little cottage placed in the backyard of a property. It was very clean and had a new bathroom. The kitchen facilities were very limited. The afternoon sun beams into the cottage and it makes it very hot. When we entered the property at night it took 3 hours to cool the down and there was no fan or A/c to cool the room down. The bed was reasonably comfortable and the pillows very flat. It had a TV but we didn’t use it. The property communicated well and left a key in a lock box which was easy to operate.

The temperature in the room. A fan would have been helpful. Limited kitchen utensils.

9.0

Feb 2024

Nothing to fault. Only thing you cannot see the lake from the room window.

Location was very good. Room size decent. But would like to mention the kitchen - even though shared it was very very clean and you will find more than you will need.

Had no contact with the host.

9.0

Feb 2024

Nice property, good value for money.

Travelling with 2 teenage children, the deluxe family room with separate room and twin beds was really handy. The common kitchen is well equipped, common dining area nice. The location is quiet, so we had a good rest after a day trip to Milford Sound.

2.0

Feb 2024

Disappointed- couldn’t wait to leave

Close to the lake

No windows in the room, ceiling was low and it felt like a cave. Cold despite it being summer. Mould on the entrance door curtain and shower curtain. No tea and coffee facilities, bedding was substandard and kept falling off in the night.

10.0

Jan 2024

Enjoyable

Great location. Tidy, comfortable beds. Great parking. Great shared kitchen with everything you could need. Nice outdoor area and laundry. Perfect for our 2 night stay.

9.0

Jan 2024

Great jumping off place for Milford Sound!

We got the check-in date wrong after a last minute booking and they were able to accommodate us at no extra charge.

WiFi is non-existent in the outside room and weak in the house.

8.0

Jan 2024

Great set up and location.

Great location, walking distance to town centre and restaurants. Lovely shared kitchen and living space which are really well equipped. Gardens are well kept and the room was comfortable and spacious. Excellent communication from manager. We’d stay there again.

5.0

Nov 2023

Eigenaar probeert een ander concept...maar is niet geslaagd

De locatie was voor ons de reden om deze accommodatie te boeken, snel bij Manapouri en de uitvalswegen.

De eigenaar probeert gasten op een andere manier te verwelkomen, de accomodatie zal voelen als een thuis. Helaas valt dit tegen want hij woont er zelf niet. Daardoor mist hij tekortkomingen in het huis die hij normaal zou moeten opmerken. Zo was bv. de verwarming in onze badkamer stuk, de batterij in de afstandsbediening van de verwarming in de woonkamer nagenoeg leeg (met moeite kregen we deze aan, niet fijn als het 's nachts vriest...) en waren van de 10 lampen in de huiskamer vijf stuk. Ook hadden wij een groot raam in onze kamer zonder vitrage waardoor iedereen de kamer in kon kijken, met name bij het omkleden niet echt prettig...Ook was de batterij in twee van de rookmelders leeg waardoor we een piepende alarm in de keuken en nog een andere ruimte hadden. Het minst aangename was echter dat in onze kamer de warmwaterboiler voor het hele huis hing, waardoor wij elke keer dat iemand warm water gebruikte veel lawaai in de kamer hadden. Voor het feit dat de eigenaar pas na onze aankomst aan ons doorgaf wat de code voor het sluitelkastje was waardoor wij moeite hadden onze kamer binnen te komen, heeft hij later zijn excuses aangeboden maar er waren voor ons teveel aandachtspunten die niet goed opgepakt werden.

10.0

Oct 2023

Great place with homey feelings to explore the fjordlands and relax in the evenings

It's a great place to stay. Everything is very clean and the bathroom is bigger than in my own house. Parking is easy and shops/restaurants are at a walking distance. I decided to stay longer to enjoy my holidays.

8.0

Sep 2023

Clean, lovely owners, great situation.

Very clean. Well organised. Owner very helpful. Location and price very good. Suited our purpose perfectly. Was set up for disabled people and in that way was excellent.

Nothing that comes to mind.

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

I really liked the kitchen and living room.

7.0

May 2023

Good

Clean and comfortable on the outer edge of town. We stayed 2 nights in 2 different rooms. It was quiet and comfortable for the night.

We never received a response from the owner after asking a few questions. We had to make other arrangements.

7.0

May 2023

Good

Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Quiet on the edge of town.

Bed was uncomfortable and we never received a response from the owner after asking some questions.

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Everything

Nothing

8.0

Mar 2023

Good location

Location fabulous. Clean room, comfy beds and pillows. Staff very nice to deal with. Combo box for the keys.

Nothing really. We got what we expected.

6.0

Mar 2023

Good if you only want to sleep there.

Comfortable bed. Netflix available. Good wifi.

Feeling a bit in a remodeled basement. Not one chair or table in the room. Batheroom including shower with sort of marble floor that was extremely slippery when wet! And it was a handicap accessible room! We never saw anybody. It gave us the feeling that the owner was more interested to make $$ than to provide accommodations that create memories.

6.0

Mar 2023

Not good value ($288/night) considering the room

The room was on the lower floor of a converted house. The ceiling was low and we could hear other guests moving about in the room above. I had to call the host to get the code for the key box.

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Convenient location only 15min walk along lake to the city. Room was small but comfortable. Bath tub in a bathroom is a big plus after all day hiking. There is also separate big common kitchen with all sorts of utensils. Parking located at the back of property. Nice quiet spot.

Could be a bit cheaper.

1.0

Jan 2023

If you are a lover of vomiting and disgusting smell AND INSECTS, please stay in this motel.

If you are a lover of vomiting and disgusting smell AND INSECTS, please stay in this motel :)

The Kea by the Lake motel got vomiting smell. I stayed in a room on the ground floor which had no window. The entire room smelled of detergent. The toilet was even worse and had an awful odor. The car park, previously converted from a garage, was located right in front of the ground floor room without any barriers to protect against cars potentially running into it - a very dangerous situation. Additionally, there were insects everywhere (INSECTS PHOTO attached). I do not believe this hotel meets min standards for accommodation. The ground floor room is nothing but containing filthy smells. Only windows are located in toilet. There is NO WINDOWS in the actual room. Vomiting and disgusting air circulating in the room. MY ADVICE - DO NOT STAY IN THIS MOTEL. Very funny, the host even marked my stay as "NO SHOW" in his system with booking.com After I presented booking.com with my bank statement showing the charges, booking.com then sent me a link to do this review. It further displayed how disgusting and conniving the host was. It was the WORST accommodation ever stayed.

3.0

Jan 2023

Disappointing. Very expensive. No water pressure dribble of a shower.

Location was good.

Was expecting kitchenette. Nobtea or coffee or sugar. No milk. But noisey empty bar fridge. No toaster in the room No cups!

9.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Location, large renovated bathroom, shortbread a nice touch

Some people would prob like more block out with the curtains

9.0

Jan 2023

Great place to stay for your Doubtful/Milford Sound trips!

A great little place that is more like having a room in a house. Not too far to walk into town, with a lot of privacy and a nice little outdoor area to relax in at the end of your day.

8.0

Jan 2023

We enjoyed our stay in Te Anau. Kea by the Lake was comfortable and clean with easy check in and a good shared kitchen.

Check in was easy, close to the lake for a nice walk into town. Quiet area.

Beds were a bit soft and bouncy. We didn’t realise it was a shared kitchen/dining but it worked ok for us and was quite spacious. Perhaps make it clearer on the description.

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Te Anau?

The average price for a rental in Te Anau is $108 per night. This rental is $23 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kea by the Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Kea by the Lake pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Kea by the Lake?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

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4.4

Excellent(212 Reviews)

Kea by the Lake

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Te Anau

Nearby attractions

Kea by the Lake

Nature lodge in Te Anau

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Te Anau

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Te Anau?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Kea by the Lake pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Kea by the Lake?

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