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# Kea by the Lake

Hotel in Te Anau with free parking

## Photo gallery for Kea by the Lake

![Interior - Kea by the Lake (Te Anau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118570000/118560900/118560877/bf3437ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Studio, Balcony, Courtyard View | Terrace/patio - Kea by the Lake (Te Anau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118570000/118560900/118560877/e4ea06ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Front of property - Kea by the Lake (Te Anau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118570000/118560900/118560877/487f228b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Interior - Kea by the Lake (Te Anau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118570000/118560900/118560877/91adcca7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View | Free WiFi - Kea by the Lake (Te Anau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118570000/118560900/118560877/1e4d527e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

A garden, laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at Kea by the Lake. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry room

£150

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

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### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

![Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118570000/118560900/118560877/1e4d527e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

### Highlights

Balcony 

Heating 

Mini-fridge 

Flat-screen TV 

Private bathroom 

Wardrobe 

- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

![Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118570000/118560900/118560877/d9836a32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

### Highlights

Balcony 

Heating 

Mini-fridge 

Flat-screen TV 

Private bathroom 

Wardrobe 

- Sleeps 3
- 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Deluxe Room, Patio, Courtyard View

![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118570000/118560900/118560877/352843bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Deluxe Room, Patio, Courtyard View

### Highlights

Patio 

Heating 

Mini-fridge 

Flat-screen TV 

Private bathroom 

Wardrobe 

- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

### View all photos for Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Mobility Accessible

![Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Mobility Accessible | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118570000/118560900/118560877/c9cbd6b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Mobility Accessible

### Highlights

Heating 

Mini-fridge 

Flat-screen TV 

Private bathroom 

Wardrobe 

- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Studio, Balcony, Courtyard View

![Studio, Balcony, Courtyard View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118570000/118560900/118560877/e4ea06ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Studio, Balcony, Courtyard View

### Highlights

Balcony 

Heating 

Kitchenette 

Mini-fridge 

Flat-screen TV 

Shower/bath combination 

Private bathroom 

Microwave 

- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

![Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118570000/118560900/118560877/cd22b6ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

### Highlights

Heating 

Mini-fridge 

Flat-screen TV 

Private bathroom 

Wardrobe 

- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

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## About the area

Te Anau is home to Kea by the Lake. Luxmore Jet is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. [Visit our Te Anau travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau.dx3406)

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-45.42319%2C167.71924&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i32s6ZlWdMLBbzV_o7IBQkoAGCo=)

2 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, Southland, 9600

### What's nearby

- ![If you can afford it, I recommend splurging on a helicopter flight or fixed wing plane ride to Milford from Queenstown or Wanaka. The views of Fiordland from above are unbeatable. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3406/76bfa3da-a565-4463-9f0f-d950541a4582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre  
1 min walk \- 0.0 miles
- Ivon Wilson Park  
5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- Luxmore Jet  
8 min walk \- 0.5 miles
- Fiordland Cinema  
15 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- Te Anau Wildlife Centre  
17 min walk \- 0.9 miles

### Getting around

- Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)  
116 min drive

### Restaurants

- Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar  
15 min walk
- Kiwi Cafe  
14 min walk
- Sandfly Cafe  
16 min walk
- Milford Road Merchant  
3 min drive
- The Fat Duck  
16 min walk

## About this property

### Kea by the Lake

Property highlights 

A garden, laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at Kea by the Lake. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: 

- Free self-parking
- Smoke-free property, outdoor furniture and a nature reserve

Room features 

All guest rooms at Kea by the Lake include amenities, such as free WiFi. 

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Free uncovered self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

### Family friendly

- Laundry facilities

### Conveniences

- Laundry facilities
- Virtual front desk

### Outdoors

- Garden
- In a nature reserve
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only

### More

- Smoke-free property

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive lockbox information

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Payment types at the property

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

### National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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## Reviews

## Kea by the Lake Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Amenities

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

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8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Pam

7 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Having a full outfitted kitchen was nice. Clean, comfy room Good location

##### Pam

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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