Booked by our agent (who only uses Golden Chain) we wished we'd looked for ourselves. Our 2 bedroom unit was very tired, and needs serious refurbishment, though I don't know how they overcome the separate unit at the back which is only feet away and completely overlooked our windows. Not cheap ($165 a night), and not the claimed 4 star... more

We arrived at Te Anau in driving rain...but the Anchorage Motel was a great base from which to go on our Milford Sound cruise and Glow Worm cave tour. The room was clean, comfortable and had good amenities. The owners were friendly and gave good information and hints/tips that assisted us when we had to make the 2 hr journey... more

A small motel complex just one street up from the lake. Very well run with the owners on site. I guess each room might be a little different, but mine came with a kitchenette, jacuzzi and both a front and rear door. When I arrived I was given the choice of either whole milk or low fat to use with... more

This motel is excellent - clean, well appointed and great value ($80/night). The kitchen is fully equipped, the suites are spacious and bathrooms modern and bright (suspect it has been renovated since the previous reviewer visited). We stayed one night before heading off on a kayaking trip to Doubtful Sound (with Fiordland Sea Kayaks who are only a few doors... more

Stayed two nights. Booked a one bedroom unit with kitchen and they put us in the cottage they had attached to the motel. The motel looks old and a bit run down but it was quite clean. Good location for visiting Milford Sound. Can ask at the reception for cooking equipment eg fry pan, baking trays. If going for a... more