Hotels With Breakfast in Southland, New Zealand

We travel very often and can honestly say we have never been welcomed so friendly and treated so great. Although an older building, it was very clean and welcoming. Room was very spacious with a small living area. Coffee station and toiletries was very good. We had a room with a reasonable lake view. We had to do some laundry while there. It was so easy in huge machines. We stayed there on by birthday and was treated with a lovely breakfast. Although a small selection, it was extremely tasty and freshly made. We wanted to stay for breakfasts on other mornings but could not as we had to leave early. Thank you so much for an awesome stay. Will be back again.

Unfortunately initial entering into the carpark at the hotel was to say at the very least, unsightly. The building to the left of the carpark entrance at reception has windows boarded up and is not a nice sight. Reception area smelt damp and musty and was not inviting. Rooms are OK - has fridge, TV (though reception not always that great), guest laundry. Bed was comfortable. Some furnishings need repair/replacement. Curtains half of the tracks. With a little more upkeep it would be a more inviting place to stay. There is no pool, no restaurant, and any outdoor facilities, eg mini golf - is derelict and unsightly.

The hotel was built in 1966. Although the facilities are a bit old, it has everything. We stayed in a villa with two bedrooms and a living room, which is suitable for family travel. The breakfast is also good, typical Western style. Next time I come to Te Anau, I will stay here again.

Bailiez Cafe & Bar fantastic breakfast, it was delicious. Excellent value for money. Lots of options on the menu. Great location and lovely dinning room area. Nice and relaxed. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend

The room is not big, the location is excellent, facing the lake view, the snow-capped mountains against the Manapuri Lake is like a fairyland. Stayed for four days, reluctant to leave. The pier to Doubtful Sound is nearby, and walking along the lake is the ultimate enjoyment. Wan Lai was all quiet, except for the sound of the lake beating against the shore. Personally, I think this place is better than Queenstown because there are few people and the commercial atmosphere is not so obvious. Driving to Lake Te Anau is only over 20 kilometers.

I stayed here for a total of three nights while transiting between the Hump Ridge Track and Stewart Island in late December 2022. I booked the King Suite, a spacious studio apartment of penthouse proportions with sweeping views out across Invercargill and towards the Southland plains in one direction and Bluff in another. With the exception of the luxurious bathroom, the room was somewhat dated, and the circa 1980s shagpile carpet definitely needs replacing. However, it was still quite relaxing and comfortable. The highlight of staying here were the excellent staff and their exemplary level of support and service. I was abruptly woken in the early hours of the morning on my first night due to extremely loud guests in a neighbouring room who appeared to be in the hotel to drink and play in the gaming lounge. When I mentioned this to the staff at reception the next morning they promptly offered to move me to another room, which I accepted. Admittedly the second room was much more tired and worn than the King Suite, but the bed was comfortable, the sheets 5-star and I slept very well on the second night. Not only did they move me but they gave me, completely un-requested on my part, a partial refund to reflect the lower price difference of moving into the second room (the suite I initially stayed in is the most expensive room in the hotel). I greatly appreciated the management and reception's thoughtful responses to my need for a good night's sleep before starting out on the Hump Ridge Track. When I returned about 5 days later, I stayed in the King Suite, that I first been booked into, again. The noisy guests in neighbouring rooms had checked out, and the room was quiet and relaxing, just what I needed after completing the Hump Ridge Track. It is true that this hotel could do with a general refurbishment and renovation, but it represents good value for money with excellent staff, among the best I have met anywhere the world, and probably the friendliest and most helpful I've ever met in a New Zealand hotel. I also stayed, after returning from Stewart Island in early January, at the band new Langlands Hotel which, like the Kelvin Hotel, is also owned by the Invercargill Licensing Trust (ITL). While I thoroughly enjoyed the luxury at the Langlands I equally enjoyed the Kelvin and would happily stay here again.

Hotel location is good, travel is convenient, room facilities are very good, upstairs, downstairs, live as comfortable as home, kitchen, full tableware, very suitable for families, friends to travel together. Parking is very convenient, you can park at the door of your room, and it is free, very suitable for self-driving tour. There is a supermarket nearby, shopping is convenient, the overall impression is very good, cost-effective, it is recommended to stay.

The room is large, the bathroom is large, very clean, the location is very close to the city center. There is a supermarket gas station nearby. It is very convenient. It is very quiet at night. It will be awakened by the sun in the morning.

Very good hotel restaurant feels very good, 5 points price is also relatively affordable, there is nothing to eat next to it, but it is very quiet and the environment is very high, next time you have the opportunity to stay again!

Great Motel and a great price. Owner was very welcoming and friendly. Unit was spacious. Loved the comfy chairs in front of the TV. Good selection of coffee, tea etc and snack packs of biscuits. Bed was so comfortable, had a fantastic sleep. Shower had good pressure. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended.

The hotel was built in 1966. Although the facilities are a bit old, it has everything. We stayed in a villa with two bedrooms and a living room, which is suitable for family travel. The breakfast is also good, typical Western style. Next time I come to Te Anau, I will stay here again.

Bailiez Cafe & Bar fantastic breakfast, it was delicious. Excellent value for money. Lots of options on the menu. Great location and lovely dinning room area. Nice and relaxed. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend

The Chinese boss is very friendly, and the restaurant he introduced is also very good. The room is very large, with beds in the living room and room. It can accommodate 5-6 people without any problem, and the kitchen is easy to use. The next day we set off at 7 o'clock in the morning, but the boss hadn't come yet. We called him and told him to store our luggage and come back to pick it up in the afternoon. The boss was very kind and even helped us put half a bottle of milk in the refrigerator. Recommended.

We accidently booked the wrong day through an app we used, and we called the Bella Vista Motel immediately to let them know and they were beyond helpful and understanding. It was a non-refundable booking, however within minutes the front of house manager was able to sort the booking and said we could use the booking for the date we actually wanted. Really lovely guy and understanding. The room was clean, facilities were hot and honestly for the money I don't think you could get much better. We stayed at a 4 star hotel in QT and it was rubbish compared to this place. The WIFI was super fast, able to watch films between the 3 of us, download, etc. It had something insane like 1TB of data to use, all free of charge. Had a sink, kettle, all the usual stuff and honestly top class. Well done guys, will stay again if we do another great walk!!

We travel very often and can honestly say we have never been welcomed so friendly and treated so great. Although an older building, it was very clean and welcoming. Room was very spacious with a small living area. Coffee station and toiletries was very good. We had a room with a reasonable lake view. We had to do some laundry while there. It was so easy in huge machines. We stayed there on by birthday and was treated with a lovely breakfast. Although a small selection, it was extremely tasty and freshly made. We wanted to stay for breakfasts on other mornings but could not as we had to leave early. Thank you so much for an awesome stay. Will be back again.

Unfortunately initial entering into the carpark at the hotel was to say at the very least, unsightly. The building to the left of the carpark entrance at reception has windows boarded up and is not a nice sight. Reception area smelt damp and musty and was not inviting. Rooms are OK - has fridge, TV (though reception not always that great), guest laundry. Bed was comfortable. Some furnishings need repair/replacement. Curtains half of the tracks. With a little more upkeep it would be a more inviting place to stay. There is no pool, no restaurant, and any outdoor facilities, eg mini golf - is derelict and unsightly.

Hotel location is good, travel is convenient, room facilities are very good, upstairs, downstairs, live as comfortable as home, kitchen, full tableware, very suitable for families, friends to travel together. Parking is very convenient, you can park at the door of your room, and it is free, very suitable for self-driving tour. There is a supermarket nearby, shopping is convenient, the overall impression is very good, cost-effective, it is recommended to stay.

The room is large, the bathroom is large, very clean, the location is very close to the city center. There is a supermarket gas station nearby. It is very convenient. It is very quiet at night. It will be awakened by the sun in the morning.

Very good hotel restaurant feels very good, 5 points price is also relatively affordable, there is nothing to eat next to it, but it is very quiet and the environment is very high, next time you have the opportunity to stay again!

Me and my family felt at home 3 bedroom accomadation all amenities incl. Big size Tv, Washing Machine etc...was modern, Top of the line Appliances, New feel and loved the Shower. Rooms decent size loved everything about it would love too get my house done like that. Only downfall was King Size bed was Hard not my comfort overall lovely even the Reception lady.

I didn't expect it to be so good when I made the reservation. I liked it when I arrived. I went to the supermarket to buy steak and cooked it myself. The whole family gathered together and it felt like home. The whirlpool bathtub was very comfortable.

We stayed here for two nights recently and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Check in was friendly and fast. The staff kindly acknowledged our prior request for a room on the second floor. Our room 209 was clean, comfortable and quiet. Situated at the rear of the building on a corner meant we heard very little street noise and had plenty of natural light. The location of the Quest is great, right in the centre of town with numerous eating options within easy walking distance. Parking is free and about a 30 second walk from the main door. We couldn’t have asked for better and would definitely stay again.

We stayed for 1 night, yet could have stayed for days. A very comfortable hotel with welcoming staff available at all times. Not as close to shops as thought, yet hotel across the road the food, plus bakery and some food outlets in walking distance. Full of comforts for a short stay or long.

We stayed here for one night and it was really nice. The bed was particularly comfortable and the service was excellent. Free wifi was good. It is close to the city center and across the road is the countdown supermarket. I highly recommend you to stay here if you come to invercargil.

My husband (30) & I (28) stayed in this motel for one evening, stopping on our drive through. We had a small room but it was perfect for both of us for one evening. Bathroom and kitchen area was small but we enjoyed showering and having breakfast easily enough. It even had a bar area to sit at and eat. The room had a mini bar if you are interested in having a snack! Parking right outside. Owners suggested a good restaurant and gave us a free drink coupon! Honestly I would highly recommend.

The room is not big, the location is excellent, facing the lake view, the snow-capped mountains against the Manapuri Lake is like a fairyland. Stayed for four days, reluctant to leave. The pier to Doubtful Sound is nearby, and walking along the lake is the ultimate enjoyment. Wan Lai was all quiet, except for the sound of the lake beating against the shore. Personally, I think this place is better than Queenstown because there are few people and the commercial atmosphere is not so obvious. Driving to Lake Te Anau is only over 20 kilometers.