Kea by the Lake

Property class: 2

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Interior
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View | Free WiFi
Studio, Balcony, Courtyard View | Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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2 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, Southland, 9600
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ivon Wilson Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Patio, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kea by the Lake

Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hotel has a garden and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Kea by the Lake offers 6 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).
During your stay at Kea by the Lake, you're just a quick walk from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Steps from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and 5 minutes on foot from Te Wahipounamu
Kea by the Lake offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Te Anau hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 April 2026 to 6 February 2028 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from 1 April 2026 to 1 January 2028 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Kea by the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place and close to the lake for walks and town for shopping. Responsive host. Ground floor room did suffer from noise transmitted from room above and creaking floorboards.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Elwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great attached kitchen and sitting area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice room, clean. Loved the large shared kitchen and living area. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn't send the information about the room and how to get the key for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean with great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a full outfitted kitchen was nice. Clean, comfy room Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun-Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026