very clean comfortable value accomodation. owners a welcoming and very helpful.

Tania New Zealand

This was a last minute booking for only one night but the hosts greeted us like frequent guests, providing local maps, travel guide and even a box of chocolates along with a handwritten note. The motel is newly renovated with spacious rooms, stylish decor and high quality linens/towels. We had a two bedroom apartment with a comfortable living/dining room. The extra large bathroom provided plenty of hot water for 4 showers in quick succession and the kitchen had every amenity you would need for self catering. It’s a 3 minute drive to walk downtown TeAnau but better to walk and enjoy the lovely lakeside vistas. We only wish we could have stayed longer.

Judith United States of America

Great location, less than two blocks from the lake and a 5 min walk to the center of town The room was large , plenty of room to spread out

Steve United States of America

Incredibly welcoming staff, well informed about the area and excursion options on offer etc. The accommodation was very clean, well equipped and much larger than some other accommodation we’ve stayed in at a similar price range. The bed was very comfortable and included electric blankets which are great as the nights were starting to get a bit cooler. We had well equipped kitchen including hob and microwave. The Explorer Motel was within easy walking distance to supermarkets, Main Street and lake front pubs and restaurants.

Richard United Kingdom

Great location, very warm welcome from the hosts, and an awesome room with a terrace to a spacious and beautiful yard.

Tomi-alarik China

Wonderful place. Very spatial with everything that we need. Easy walk to town center for food. Nice surroundings. Will stay again if we every visit Te Anau again. Car parks right in front of front door. Easy access to luggage.

Chee Singapore

Lovely place to stay with great owners. Rooms are large and had renovated bathroom. Owners were very accomodating of our requests, and provided lots of travel advice while in Te Anau. Loved staying here.

Regan New Zealand

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.

Emily United States of America

The 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!

Marcel New Zealand

We 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.

Deborah United States of America