The staff were helpful and friendly, our 4 star two bedroom unit (number 7) was comfortable and well-equipped, but the bedrooms were too small for our liking. We stayed there as part of a motorcycle trip to the South Island and were delighted to be offered space in the garage to store our motorbikes overnight. The roads in and out... More

We stayed in the new section/annex which is 4* accom with balcony area with 2 bedrooms, large lounge/dining area/kitchen and spacious bathroom. The rooms were very tastefully decorated and comfortable. Staff were very helpful in suggesting places to eat in the town and booked our onward accommodation for us before leaving. Not an over-abundance of on-site parking, this may be... More

We recently stayed in Reefton at the Lantern Court. The owner met us on arrival and was very welcoming and suggested things we could do in reefton. The room was lovely as these are fairly new, they were decorated inside with attention to detail really well. The bed was big and comfortable, the lighting was nice, we were on the... More

We were recently in Reefton and stayed in a 2 bedroom (4 star) unit at Lantern Court Motel. What a treasure of a motel. I would have to say that the 4 star units at this motel are some of the best motel units in New Zealand. Great attention to detail with regards to architectural exterior design (a modern building... More

I recently decided to return to Christchurch via Lewis Pass instead of Arthurs' and spent a night in Reefton. I stayed in a 4 star room which was very comfortable although an airlock in the radiator did make it noisy. There are 2 star rooms available if you are travelling on a budget. The owner was very helpful with suggestions... More

We were recently found ourselves unexpectedly stuck in Reefton when the roads were closed to snow. Julie, the manager at the Lantern could not have been more helpful and kind. We managed to secure the last room in town - luckily as it was snowing and freezing and a night in the car would have been very cold! We stayed... More

We stopped for one night in early May. The owner, Helen, was really helpful with information about the town, places to eat, walks and also for our onward journey to Doubtful Sound. We stayed in the new section of the motel and it was really pleasant, nice room, comfy bed, everything was scrupulously clean and the location was quiet. Next... More

Very good quality motel in historic but non too special town. We had a complimentary upgrade with large sitting room and kitchen area and a balcony which sadly we couldn't use because of the weather. Comfortable large bed and satellite TV. Free wife for 30 minutes. Excellent reception.

We stayed here one night. An interesting small town. The Lantern was ok, good beds, showers, balcony to sit out on.