Motel Explorer Motel & Apartments
6 Cleddau Street, 9600 Te Anau, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 949 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The location was wonderful...walkable to the lake and to town so once we parked in our own carport, we didn’t need the car in Te Anau. The owner Mary was friendly and knowledgeable.
United States of AmericaThe staff were helpful and pleasant. The pillows were fantastic - we've spent hundreds$ buying pillows. We now that the contact for company who makes them - what a bonus - awesome!
New ZealandWe had a few rainy days in Te Anau and this room, location and grounds made it easy! Easy walk to town, cozy room to hang out and beautiful grounds as well. Wish we had better weather to enjoy it all! Hosts are lovely and very helpful with information about local destinations - special welcome fruit and treat basket.
United States of AmericaThe location is very close to Real Journeys Center. Convenient to book for glowworm cave and grocery shopping.
TaiwanThe owners were amazing, so kind and helpful! Great communication when I messed up the booking dates. We had internet issues in our room one night and they were quick to fix it and follow up on if everything was working again. The room was very big and spacious with lots of space to move around. Bathroom was lovely and modern with decent water pressure. Kitchenette was great with enough utensils to cook with. Very easy and quick walk to the town centre - can’t wait to come back and stay again!
IsraelVery well appointed studio room. Extremely helpful management--booked trips for us and gave a lot of good advice.
United States of AmericaEverything was excellent. The room was actually much nicer than the pics shown. Super clean and hosts Mary and husband were extremely nice, helpful and accommodating. Location is also excellent. Just cross the park and you reach the town center and all its restaurants and shops.
United States of AmericaThe space, the staff, the location, the facilities ..all are great! Wifi doing ok. Very close to city center and also the Lake!! Love the electric heater under the bed as well
IndonesiaThe room was huge and the bed and pillows very comfy. Perfect location, nice easy walking distance to lake and shops.
AustraliaClose to town center, a good place to stay on your way to milford sound
China
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Explorer Motel & Apartments This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Emily
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Marcel
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Deborah
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Yi-lin
Taiwan
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Jodi
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Jennifer
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Jean-robert
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Meryl
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Maree
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Xb
China
One of our top picks in Te Anau.Explorer Motel & Apartments feature a beautiful garden setting, a 2-minute drive from Fiordland National Park Visitor Center. It offers a barbecue area, free parking and free Wi-Fi access.
The heated guest rooms are equipped with electric blankets, and TV. Each has a kitchenette with a fridge, an electric kettle and a microwave. The ground floor units open onto a garden, while rooms upstairs have a balcony with garden and mountain views.
The property has a DVD library and coin-operated laundry machines. The staff at the tour desk can arrange local activities like Milford Sound tours and Doubtful Sound tours.
Explorer Motel & Apartments are a 5-minute walk from Te Anau town center and the departure point for the Glow Worm Caves. It is a 5-minute drive from Te Anau Wildlife Park.
This is our guests' favorite part of Te Anau, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
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Located in the top-rated area in Te Anau, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!
Breakfast Info
Continental
Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Closest Landmarks *
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Te Anau Glow Worm Caves0.2 miles
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Fiordland Cinema0.3 miles
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Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre0.4 miles
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Ivon Wilson Park0.7 miles
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Lake Henry0.8 miles
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Te Anau Wildlife Centre0.9 miles
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Kepler Track2.7 miles
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Luxmore Jet11.2 miles
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Manapouri11.2 miles
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Lake Te Anau16.4 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Four Square Supermarket0.2 miles
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The Fat Duck Restaurant0.3 miles
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Sandfly Cafe/Bar0.3 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Mount Luxmore Mountain8.1 miles
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Lake Te Anau Lake0.2 miles
Closest Airports *
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Queenstown Airport56.6 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Routeborn Track17.3 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Mary is a wonderful host !! We had a very special experience at the Explorer for my wife's birthday. Thank you very much we will come back with pleasure :) ...”
France“Property is clean and spacious. Facilities were great and has one of the best bed and pillow which allows a really good rest. Property was also close to city ce...”
Singapore“Lovely host!!! We were upgraded to a way bigger room with two beds. Super comfortable. The beds had heatpads that were much appreciated. The bathroom was somewh...”
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Facilities of Explorer Motel & Apartments Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Breakfast in the room
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
General
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a crib
when requested
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This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Explorer Motel & Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Explorer Motel & Apartments in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note for bookings of 3 or more rooms, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Explorer Motel & Apartments of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
