Name: Explorer Motel & Apartments
Address: 6 Cleddau Street, 9600 Te Anau, New Zealand, 6 Cleddau Street, Southland, 9600, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $113 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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The staff was friendly. Everything was perfect. Great motel. Would recommend this is the place to stay

Mark, United States of America

Owner was great! Very helpful. Good location. Nice room. Was clean.

Philip, United States of America

The apartment is very nice. We had spacious rooms and living room and it was great that it had a parking right by the door. We loved the garden area where we can eat but we weren't able to use it due to the poor weather though. It was relaxing and very peaceful and you can reach the city center by foot. There's also Subway (Fast-food) right down the block.

Myra, Philippines

Staff was very friendly and upgraded our room to something bigger because we had four girls. She also gave us a lot of information about the town.

Lisa, United States of America

Everything was good. Lovely staff. Comfort bed. Good view

Mandytran, Malaysia

Large room with balcony and kitchen, clean and comfortable, walking distance to the lake and town.

Rong, United States of America

Got a free room upgrade. The room is spacious with 2 big bedroom and 1 big living space.

Veerasith, Thailand

Mary at Reception was extremely helpful with our external activity bookings. Made calls for us as we had to reschedule a couple of activities due to the weather.

Emma, Australia

Very spacious, comfortable lovely room. Many heat systems (warm room) and lovely backyard:)

Ecobeer, United States of America

We stayed in family room and it was very spacious and clean. Comes with all essentials and sitting area facing the park. City center is 5 mins walk where you will find many shops, bars and restaurants. The owner was super nice too!

Lipei, United Arab Emirates

9.5

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What guests loved the most:
“The staff was friendly. Everything was perfect. Great motel. Would recommend this is the place to stay”

Mark United States of America
“Owner was great! Very helpful. Good location. Nice room. Was clean.”

Philip United States of America
“The apartment is very nice. We had spacious rooms and living room and it was great that it had a parking right by the door. ”

Myra Philippines
“Staff was very friendly and upgraded our room to something bigger because we had four girls. She also gave us a lot of information about the town.”

Lisa United States of America
“Everything was good. Lovely staff. Comfort bed. Good view”

Mandytran Malaysia
“Large room with balcony and kitchen, clean and comfortable, walking distance to the lake and town.”

Rong United States of America
“Got a free room upgrade. The room is spacious with 2 big bedroom and 1 big living space.”

Veerasith Thailand
“Mary at Reception was extremely helpful with our external activity bookings. Made calls for us as we had to reschedule a couple of activities due to the weather.”

Emma Australia
“Very spacious, comfortable lovely room. Many heat systems (warm room) and lovely backyard:)”

Ecobeer United States of America
“We stayed in family room and it was very spacious and clean. Comes with all essentials and sitting area facing the park. City center is 5 mins walk where you will find many shops, bars and...”

Lipei United Arab Emirates

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Te Anau! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Explorer Motel & Apartments has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 8, 2012

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Free parking

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Family rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 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 9.2!

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves
0.2 miles
Fiordland Cinema
0.3 miles
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
0.4 miles
Ivon Wilson Park
0.7 miles
Lake Henry
0.8 miles
Te Anau Wildlife Centre
0.9 miles
Kepler Track
2.7 miles
Luxmore Jet
11.2 miles
Manapouri
11.2 miles
Lake Te Anau
16.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Four Square Supermarket
0.2 miles
The Fat Duck Restaurant
0.3 miles
Sandfly Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles

Natural Beauty

River
1.2 miles
Mount Luxmore Mountain
8.1 miles
Lake Te Anau Lake
0.2 miles

Closest Airports

Queenstown Airport
56.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location to the town was ideal. Mary was very knowledgeable with the area and gave us some really good tips.”

Christine

United Kingdom

9.1

“Great location Wonderful host Mary”

Helen

Australia

9.5

“Greeted by friendly receptionist.... the room was lovely bright and very clean. It had all the facilities needed and the bed was very comfortable. Close to to...”

Sandro

Australia

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2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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Explorer Motel & Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card.

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.

“The apartment is very nice. We had spacious rooms and living room and it was great that it had a parking right by the door. We loved the garden area where we can eat but we weren't able to use it due to the poor weather though. It was relaxing and very peaceful and you can reach the city center by foot. There's also Subway (Fast-food) right down the block.”

Myra

Philippines

“We stayed in family room and it was very spacious and clean. Comes with all essentials and sitting area facing the park. City center is 5 mins walk where you will find many shops, bars and restaurants. The owner was super nice too!”

Lipei

United Arab Emirates

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Newest Reviews for Explorer Motel & Apartments

Reviewed: January 22, 2019

Christine
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.2

“Thoroughly enjoyable two night stay for our onward journey. Would return to this hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
The location to the town was ideal. Mary was very knowledgeable with the area and gave us some really good tips.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 19, 2019

Eunice
Singapore
9.6

“Better than I had expected”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
The cooking amenities were excellent!

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 18, 2019

Jason
Australia
10

“Great clean comfortable place to stay with family. Would stay here again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One Bedroom Family Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beds were a little to hard for our liking
Very friendly and very accommodating

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 17, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
A very friendly welcome to a really lovely place to stay in Te Anau, would definitely recommend it.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 16, 2019

Deborah
Australia
9.6

“Excellent ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi didn’t work properly.
Great location (short walk to town centre) and very spacious and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful staff at reception.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

Sharon
United Kingdom
10

“Comfortable clean helpful cracking spot.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing it ticked all the boxes.
The communication between guest and owners. The cleanliness of the room and whole complex. Walking distance to all amenities. Close enough to break up the journey to Milford Sound.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

Mordechai
Israel

4 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower slightly old, very weak internet. We had a unit with 2 rooms in the parents' room. There is a window on the roof that can not be covered. In fact, from 6:00 AM the room is flooded with sunlight
Large and spacious unit, friendly staff and services

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 14, 2019

Jonathan
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No complaints.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 10, 2019

Diana
Australia

2 helpful votes
10

“very enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing!
immaculate and very well done up/furnished. exceptional standard / highly recommend

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 9, 2019

Edwina
Australia
7.9

“Perfect location, topped off by helpful and friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Short walk across the park to the shops or stroll down the road to the lake. Staff very helpful with booking tours.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Sally
New Zealand

2 helpful votes
9.2

“Comfortable Motel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Slight negative is that the shower heads are really low good for kids but a pain for tall people.
Spacious comfortable unit with outdoor sitting area. Everything was spotlessly clean and there is a handy guest laundry.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
10

“Loved our stay! Great staff, location and lovely rooms.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior King Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom needs updating. Very tricky to get changed in there without needing to get out of there
The owners were fantastic and do lovely. The rooms were beautiful and very comfortable and clean. Great location and not too far from Milford Sound.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

Wendy
Australia
10

“Made out stay in Te Anau most enjoyable.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was very clean and comfy. Everything we required was provided. Great location to centre of town. Staff very friendly.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

Iju
Taiwan
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Manager Mary is so enthusiastic and nice, the hotel is clean and comfortable, will visit the hotel again.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 29, 2018

Denis
Australia
9.6

“Great location, clean and comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location was close to town centre and the garden were well kept and great if you had a family

Stayed in December 2018

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	Queen Studio 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom A smaller but comfortable room at 25 sq yards with queen size bed & small kitchenette. We have two of these studios available, one of which is upstairs with a small balcony and the other is on the ground floor opening to an outdoor area. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Garden view • Mountain view • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior King Studio 1 twin bed and 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Very spacious studio - 45 sq yards with rooms upstairs and downstairs, all with a view overlooking the garden. This room has a king size bed and a single bed. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Garden view • Mountain view • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	One-Bedroom Apartment 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious, one bedroom suites - 45 m2 with a balcony overlooking the garden. These apartments have a separate bedroom and a lounge. One apartment, with a queen size bed in the lounge and 2 single beds in the other room. Perfect for a family traveling with kids. The second apartment has 2 queen size beds, one in the lounge and one in a separate bedroom. Perfect for two couples traveling together. The Bathroom comes off the Kitchenette so there is no need to go through each other’s sleeping area to access the bathroom. Apartment Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Garden view • Mountain view • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 7	Two-Bedroom Apartment Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed Bedroom 2: 1 twin bed and 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Really Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment - 100 sq yards. These are ground-floor garden apartments has a balcony with picnic table outside in the garden. These apartment have a separate kitchen/lounge with 2 very spacious bedrooms and a large bathroom with a spa bath and a wet-floor shower.Ideal for families or groups. Apartment Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Spa tub • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Garden view • Mountain view • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5	One Bedroom Family Apartment 3 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Enjoy our spacious family apartment - 50 sq yards. These apartments have slight variations, whether they are upstairs or downstairs. The upstairs apartment has a balcony with table and chairs overlooking the garden, in the lounge we have a queen size bed, and there is a separate bedroom with another queen size bed and 2 singles. This apartment can sleep up to 6 people. The downstairs family apartment has garden access with a picnic table outside. This apartment also has a queen size bed in the lounge, with a separate bedroom, that has 3 single beds. This apartment can sleep up to 5 people! Both one bedroom apartments are ideal for families or groups. Adjacent to the lounge area is a kitchen and bathroom. Apartment Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Garden view • Mountain view • Electric blankets • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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