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Reviews of Edgewater Motel 3 stars

52 Lakefront Drive, 9640 Te Anau, New Zealand

#22 of 29 hotels in Te Anau

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Review score

Based on 480 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, was fit for our purpose

    Cute little unit. Clean and tidy. Was good for our overnight stop before Milford Sound

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately when we arrived the unit had all the windows open and the heatpump hadn't been turned on even though it was 4 degrees outside. We had emailed ahead that we would be arriving late at night and had an infant on our booking. The self check in was all good but it was disappointing to arrive to a freezing cold room. More of a minor thing - In our unit there was 2 single beds in the living room - it would have been nice to have the trundler one packed away seen as it wasnt required for our party and we needed space for a portacot. Had there been staff on site we would have asked but we didnt want to bother someone to come all the way down just for one thing so we just made do with very limited space.

    Great little renovated unit. Everything was simple and modern which was nice. Location close to the lakefront and shops. Beds were really comfy. Shower had good pressure. Overall we had a good stay and were happy with the room for the price.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no staff on duty the time we were there. Our envelope was cellotaped to the reception door with our name on it with instructions. Obviously short staffed.

    A really nice motel unit wirh new modern kitchen and bathroom. Nice and close to the lake, just across the road.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    7.0
    Quite location but central to everything including the lake.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was small for 4 people, but we made it work

    Great location walking distance to everything in town. The staff were very friendly and nothing was a problem.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable ,relaxing and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was Nothing we didn't like

    The location was good everything was loverly

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On our arrival, the room provided to us was very disappointing.Luckily there was some problem with the payment and because of this, two of your lady staff come. After negotiating with them, they arranged two other rooms to our satisfaction. In general ok. Thank God!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    7.0
    a bit overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The apartment is rather small for the price we paid (closed to NZD300 a night)

    Good location, closed to the food area and grocery shopping and tourist information centre.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    8.0
    Nice and simple
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom facilities were a bit old, but everything was working properly.

    Very quiet and beautiful location. Staff very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Clean and tidy with kitchen facilities.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    9.0
    Great stay in Te Anau
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    2 night stay and new renovated unit. Very nice, short walk to town, across road from lake

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable appartment in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Would have appreciated an oven - or a microwave with oven function - and a larger selection of pans

    Location, comfort, cleanliness

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Villa (Two Bedroom Holiday Home)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We stayed in the "villa" - a two-bedroom house at the back of the motel property that was far too large for a couple, but one of the few remaining accommodations available. The house is a bit dated, but comfortable and very private. Ideal for two couples, or a small family -- there's a sofa bed in the living room so up to six people can easily stay there. The lakefront is just across the street from the front of the motel, and restaurants and shops are about a ten minute walk.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    9.0
    Perfectly comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very clean and comfortable unit which had everywhere needed directly opposite the lake and within a short walk of the centre of town.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Friendly staff. Good location. Great place for 1-2 nights on the way to Milford Sound.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friends said no room for cases in their king bed room

    Location communication cleanliness

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location was good with the lake very close by and short walk into town. Small but clean and we got what we were expecting.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Location was right on the lakefront and a short walk to restaurants and shops. Older motel but room was recently renovated and had the best shower ever

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable room and good kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nobody at the reception. A owner tell us, "labors shortage". But this was just a excuse. Because the period we stayed, job seeker straggled to find job in NZ. So when we wanted a new towel, we looked all over for a staff person in the property to ask it.

    The room was clean and tidy. Livingroom and bedroom are completely separated and comfortable. Facilities of kitchen in the room were good enough to cook. Town centre is walking distance and it's convenient to by some foods. Carpark is in front of the room. Washing machines are in the property, but they didn't look clean. So we visited laundromat in the town.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    9.0
    Great location but you need the room with balcony overlooking lake
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King/Twin Lake View (One Bedroom unit)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly tired accommodation but very clean

    Location overlooking the lake

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    9.0
    Convenient and clean for 2 night stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unit was a bit outdated. Parking was tight and not enough for motel customers. We were asked to park on the street.

    Great convenient location! Clean

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic and decent motel with reasonable space and facilities (e.g. cooking equipment). Great location by the lake

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    8.0
    Cute and cozy - like a very nice college dorm room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    When we pulled into the place it looked like it would not be a nice place but thankfully we checked out our room rather than judging by the lack of curb appeal.

    The room was nice, very clean and a great location to walk into the center for dinner.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No one at front desk and reception works remotely. Room to be left unlocked at check out which made us slightly uncomfortable.

    Room as described. Typical for what you get in Te Anau.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Superior (One-Bedroom) Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seems short staff

    Location is good

    Stayed in December 2024

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