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 $67 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Motel Explorer Motel & Apartments

6 Cleddau Street, 9600 Te Anau, New Zealand –

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The 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

Meryl

Indonesia

The room was huge and the bed and pillows very comfy. Perfect location, nice easy walking distance to lake and shops.

Maree

Australia

Close to town center, a good place to stay on your way to milford sound

China

Personal note welcoming us on the table, with Easter eggs!

Mel

New Zealand

Staff were very friendly and helpful. We were able to check in early which was much appreciated. The rooms are quite modern with nice soft furnishings.

Tania

Australia

Location was great and owners were very nice, and had good travel advice.

Russ

United States of America

The location was great and the owner was very helpful. The cleaning staff gave us spray and rags to clean our car windows!

Jeanene

United States of America

Friendly, informative staff. Clean and spacious rooms. A great place to stay. If I ever get back to Te Anau I will certainly stay there again and would recommend to all travelers.

Lonnie

United States of America

Great location with an easy walk to everything. Wonderful owner/staff who go out of their way to make certain your stay is a comfortable one. Well equipped kitchen and large rooms. Thank you for making our stay so pleasant!

Marie

United States of America

Excellent staff-felt very welcome. Went above and beyond to be helpful. Would highly recommend this property.

Shirley

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“The 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”

Meryl Indonesia
“The room was huge and the bed and pillows very comfy. Perfect location, nice easy walking distance to lake and shops.”

Maree Australia
“Close to town center, a good place to stay on your way to milford sound”

Xb China
“Personal note welcoming us on the table, with Easter eggs!”

Mel New Zealand
“Staff were very friendly and helpful. We were able to check in early which was much appreciated. The rooms are quite modern with nice soft furnishings.”

Tania Australia
“Location was great and owners were very nice, and had good travel advice.”

Russ United States of America
“The location was great and the owner was very helpful. The cleaning staff gave us spray and rags to clean our car windows!”

Jeanene United States of America
“Friendly, informative staff. Clean and spacious rooms. A great place to stay. If I ever get back to Te Anau I will certainly stay there again and would recommend to all travelers.”

Lonnie United States of America
“Great location with an easy walk to everything. Wonderful owner/staff who go out of their way to make certain your stay is a comfortable one. Well equipped kitchen and large rooms.”

Marie United States of America
“Excellent staff-felt very welcome. Went above and beyond to be helpful. Would highly recommend this property.”

Shirley United States of America

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 8.9 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!

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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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

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

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Mount Luxmore Mountain
8.1 miles
Lake Te Anau Lake
0.2 miles

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Queenstown Airport
56.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“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...”

Soma

Sweden

“Location was perfect, neat and tidy and friendly staff ”

Rocco

Australia

9.1

“Great location. Lovely outlook from the balcony. Comfy beds and nicely appointed. Had all that we needed for our stay. Close to supermarkets, shops and restaura...”

Kylie

Australia

9.5

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2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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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

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.

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.

“Friendly, informative staff. Clean and spacious rooms. A great place to stay. If I ever get back to Te Anau I will certainly stay there again and would recommend to all travelers.”

“Great location with an easy walk to everything. Wonderful owner/staff who go out of their way to make certain your stay is a comfortable one. Well equipped kitchen and large rooms. Thank you for making our stay so pleasant!”

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Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Eric
Australia
10

“Best value for money I've ever stayed in. Definitely recommend it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing to dislike
The room was nice and big and very well presented. The owner couldn't have been more helpful. He couldn't do enough for us. The shower was REALLY good, good pressure and maintains temperature. There was a lovely little area out the back of the room as well. It was great to be able to park the car right outside the door.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 14, 2019

Mark
Australia
10

“Ideal stay for drive to Milford Sound”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Extremely clean, spacious rooms. Ideal location with a 5 min walk to centre of town.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Bill
New Zealand
10

“Absolutely ideal and will definitely stay there again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Mary and Nigel are wonderful hosts. Our room was sunny and quiet and a short walk across a park to supermarket and cafes.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 5, 2019

Michael
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great people, great location, great facilities.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 5, 2019

Lyndal
Australia
10

“Great location, comfortable rooms and friendly owners”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, we loved it! Hope to go back one day.
We stayed here for 3 nights whilst visiting Milford Sound. A really comfortable property that’s in a great location handy to all amenities. The owners were so friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Loved our stay - highly recommend.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 1, 2019

Anonymous
China
10

“The good environment and kind host. Great stay experience.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen heater can't work normally.
We like the kitchen and the bedroom.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 28, 2019

Soma
Sweden
10

“Super sweet host!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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 somewhat dated but still clean and nice. Close to the city centre.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 28, 2019

Meryl
Indonesia

1 helpful vote
10

“Would definetly return back”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The fact that the floor in the bathroom can be SuPeR cold! And a bit difficult to adjust the shower to get the right temperature. But other then that I cant complain about anything else
The 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

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 25, 2019

Vine
New Zealand
10

“Awesome!!!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our one bedroom apartment was great. Very clean, tidy and modern. Easy 5min walk to local town centre. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 21, 2019

Sharon
New Zealand
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds were super comfortable. The shower was warm with great pressure. I found the owners lovely and very helpful booking a couple of trip for me

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 21, 2019

Mrgreg57
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very clean and plenty of room, friendly hosts. Very comfy bed😊

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 31, 2019

Maree
Australia
10

“Beautiful location, great accommodation.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was huge and the bed and pillows very comfy. Perfect location, nice easy walking distance to lake and shops.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 24, 2019

Michelle
Australia
10

“Fab! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Was clean, spacious and comfortable. Great value for money as well. Check in was a breeze and the person at the counter was very friendly and informative.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 22, 2019

Alan
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
The whole place.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Lisa
United States of America
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Spacious and clean apartment

Stayed in July 2019

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	Queen Studio 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking 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 • 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 • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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 Free parking 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 • 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 • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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 Free parking 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 • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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: 1 twin bed and 1 king bed Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking 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 • Bathtub • 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 • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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 Free parking 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 • 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 • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). 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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