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Edgewater Motel

3.5 of 5
52 Lakefront Dr.,, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
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Edgewater Motel
Ranked #21 of 24 hotels in Te Anau
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Melbourne, Australia
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We were plesently suprised with our one night here. The rooms are slightly older/outdated but are keep so clean and neat you dont mind. We did a drive up and the owner could not be more helpful, sugestions of places to eat and things to do couldnt do anymore to make us feel welcome. its a couple of minute walk... More

lyon82, Owner at Edgewater Motel, responded to this review
11 April 2013

We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us along with our hospitality. Thank you for your feed back and enjoy your travels More

Denver, Colorado
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We spent two nights at the Edgewater. It is convenient to town, a good value and has a very nice picnic area which we made good use of. The management booked us a tour of Milford Sound which we thoroughly enjoyed. The queen bed, however was very soft and lumpy. Fortunately there was also a single so we were able... More

lyon82, Owner at Edgewater Motel, responded to this review
9 April 2013

Thank you for your review. It is always helpful to give feedback to the Manager at the time of your stay so that we can quickly sort any problems you may encounter at the time. This way we will also know exactly which Unit you are referring to We appreciate your comments . More

Auckland
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Booked this motel thinking it is lakefront which it is but all the rooms except one are on the back side and no view. However I got luckily the only lake view room. Rooms were spacious but old. Kitchen was not great. Manager was very helpfull and informative.

lyon82, Owner at Edgewater Motel, responded to this review
9 April 2013

Thank you for your review . We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we appreciate your comments More

Foxton, New Zealand
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

We booked by phone, (very friendly and helpful) and received a confirmation email very shortly aftrerwards. The Email was full and very informative and offered much more information about the Motel and services around Te Anau. The service when we arrived was great and informative and to the point of what we needed. Allowed us to leave our car there... More

lyon82, Owner at Edgewater Motel, responded to this review
18 February 2013

Thank you for your review . We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. More

Newcastle, Australia
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

We had the large rooms at the front and had a beautiful view even when we had to close up because the weather was surprisingly cold. The rooms were nice and big, including the bathroom. We had to carry our bags up steps but it was worth it for the view. It was a comfortable walk to the wharf for... More

lyon82, Owner at Edgewater Motel, responded to this review
18 February 2013

Thank you for your review . We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. This particular lakefront room has wonderful views of the lake and mountains as you say. Enjoy your travels More

Sydney
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013 via mobile

Just back from a 3 night stay here. We were surprised with the generous size of the rooms, with a kitchenette, an separate lounge area. A little run down and furnishings could do with an update. Only real complaint would be re the bed, very small for two ppl and very uncomfortable!

lyon82, Owner at Edgewater Motel, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Thank you for your review of our Property. The Unit you occupied has a Queen in bedroom 1 and a single and a double bed in bedroom 2. All other Units have Queen Size beds. We will definitely check this bed if you believe it was uncomfortable. More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

We stayed for 2 nights and overall found the place to be adequate. Our unit and 2 rooms with one barthroom and a lounge/kitchen area. Since we had 4 ppl with us at time it felt cramped, but this wasn't a major issue since we didn't come to Te Anau to stay inside. Interior is somewhat dates but it was... More

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lyon82, Owner at Edgewater Motel, responded to this review
14 January 2013

We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the Staff were helpful for you. It can be difficult over Public Holiday time to quickly fix problems that require a tradesman and we apologise for this. The offending heater has been repaired .Enjoy your travels. More

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

We weren't sure if we were able to make it to the check-in on time however Linda was nice to leave a short message for us regarding our postponed trip to Milford Sound. The motel is a bit dated just I like it that way gives it a 'cabin' feel right close to the lake. Just 5-10min walk to the... More

lyon82, Owner at Edgewater Motel, responded to this review
26 December 2012

Thank you for your review of our property. Weare pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that the Staff were helpful. Safe Travels More

Seattle, Washington
Top Contributor
72 reviews 72 reviews
55 hotel reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

we stayed at this motel in te anau for one night. as mentioned by previous reviewers, it is very dated. we saw a lot of similar motels on our trip to NZ and this did seem to be one of the more dated ones, but it was comfortable. lots of wood paneling, making it feel like a cabin. te anau... More

lyon82, Owner at Edgewater Motel, responded to this review
9 December 2012

Thank you for providing a review for our property. We are pleased that overall you enjoyed your stay. The only trucks that should go through the Motels are the Vans picking up the Laundry every second day. In November we were upgading one of the Units, so possibly this was the Builder or the electricians vechicles. Edgewater will continue upgrading... More

Australia
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

The room (apartment) was quite generous and airy, with separate bedroom and bathroom. It was also well equiped in terms of the variety of facilities. However the decor and equipment looked tired and from a former era. Almost all electrical wiring looked tacked on, with multiple plugs in one socket, quite dangerous for young children. Windows were fogged up and... More

lyon82, Owner at Edgewater Motel, responded to this review
15 November 2012

Thank you for your review of our property. Most of the Units have had an upgrade of carpets,curtains and furniture and this is ongoing. We are also going through the units and tidying up the wiring which is not dangerous, but we agree unsightly. We are pleased that you enjoyed the our hospitality and the cleanliness of the rooms. More

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Additional Information about Edgewater Motel

Also Known As:
Edgewater Hotel
Edgewater Hotel Te Anau
Address: 52 Lakefront Dr.,, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Fiordland > Te Anau
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Free Parking
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Ranked #21 of 24 hotels in Te Anau
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Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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