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Top Cheap Hotels in Te Anau

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake and mountains, and a balcony with a chair.

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau

A room with a waterfall mural, a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, and a small desk with a computer.

Aden Motel

Te Anau

An aerial view of a parking lot with a playground, a building with a red roof, and mountains in the background.

Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park

Te Anau

A hot tub under a thatched roof with bamboo fencing and lush greenery.

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

Te Anau

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a shelf with toiletries.

Fiordland Hotel

Te Anau

A hotel with a large lawn, multiple buildings, and a clear blue sky.

ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

Te Anau

A building with outdoor wooden picnic tables and a tree with red berries.

Amber Court Motel

Te Anau

Possum Lodge

Manapouri

A row of wooden cabins with large windows, a grassy lawn, and a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

Lakefront Lodge

Te Anau

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a view of a well-maintained lawn, and a clear sky.

Parklands Motel

Te Anau

A balcony with a stone wall, outdoor seating, and a view of a lake and mountains.

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

Te Anau

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and glasses, with a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Te Anau

A covered balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Te Anau

A parking area with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a view of mountains in the background.

Anchorage Motel Apartments

Te Anau

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red blanket and white towels. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a small table between the beds.

Bella Vista Motel Te Anau

Te Anau

A spacious kitchen with a wooden island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a view.

Manapouri Holiday Park

Manapouri

A buffet area with various food items, wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Te Anau

A ping pong table with two paddles in a room with a large window, a leather couch, and a SpinShot table tennis table.

Te Anau Lodge

Te Anau

A hotel lobby with a large glass door, a potted plant, a leather chair, and a tripod outside.

The Village Inn Hotel

Te Anau

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a residential area with houses and a road.

Alpine View Motel

Te Anau

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Top Cheap Hotels in Invercargill

A tall, illuminated tower with a dome, featuring arched windows and a central staircase.

Tower Lodge Motel

Richmond

A dining table with a plate of food, wine glasses, and a candle.

Kelvin Hotel

Invercargill City Centre

A campsite with RVs and cars parked, surrounded by trees and a building with a red roof.

Central City Camping Park Invercargill

Appleby

A building with a sign reading "QUEST" and "Pacific Radiology" on the facade.

Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments

Invercargill City Centre

A row of motel buildings with white exteriors and red roofs, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers.

Bavarian Motel

Waikiwi

A building with a brick facade, a wooden bench, and a planter with a palm plant.

Admiral Court Motel & Apartments

Turnbull Thompson Park

A panoramic view of a modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a separate bedroom, and a dining area.

Ibis Styles Invercargill

Invercargill City Centre

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a fan, and a view through a sliding glass door.

City Court

Richmond

A motel named 'Colonial on Tay' with a sign indicating vacancy.

Colonial On Tay Motel

Turnbull Thompson Park

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Homestead Villa Motel

Avenal

A row of white houses with large windows and a grassy foreground.

Colonial Motel Invercargill

Richmond

A spacious lobby with a modern staircase, red upholstered seating, and a digital display on the wall.

The Langlands Hotel

Invercargill City Centre

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Bella Vista Motel Invercargill

Turnbull Thompson Park

A hot tub with a wooden wall and a window.

Monarch Motel

Hawthorndale

A concrete staircase leading to a door, a metal bench, and a wall covered with red and purple flowers.

Comfort Inn Tayesta

Turnbull Thompson Park

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, and a radiator.

Townsman Motor Lodge

Invercargill City Centre

A modern hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a sofa.

Hacienda Motel

Hawthorndale

A yellow car parked in front of a building with a reception sign.

Shelby Motor Lodge

Turnbull Thompson Park

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.

Moana Court Motel

Hawthorndale

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a seating area with brown sofas, and a large white pillar.

Distinction Invercargill Hotel

Invercargill City Centre

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Top Cheap Hotels in Riverton

Homestead Villa Motel

Avenal

The Langlands Hotel

Invercargill City Centre

Bavarian Motel

Waikiwi

Tower Lodge Motel

Richmond

Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments

Invercargill City Centre

Distinction Invercargill Hotel

Invercargill City Centre

Ibis Styles Invercargill

Invercargill City Centre

City Court

Richmond

A yellow house with a porch, a wooden door, and potted plants.

Villa Rouge B&B

Gladstone

A cafeteria with a glass display case filled with food items, a chalkboard menu, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

Tui Base Camp

Tuatapere

Colonial Motel Invercargill

Richmond

Kelvin Hotel

Invercargill City Centre

Monarch Motel

Hawthorndale

A garden pathway with brick pillars and a brick archway covered in flowers.

Queens Park Motels

Gladstone

Bella Vista Motel Invercargill

Turnbull Thompson Park

Colonial On Tay Motel

Turnbull Thompson Park

Moana Court Motel

Hawthorndale

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows with the hotel's name, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

Rayya Suites Invercargill

Hawthorndale

Shelby Motor Lodge

Turnbull Thompson Park

Townsman Motor Lodge

Invercargill City Centre

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Top cities in Southland

A calm lake with a pier, a grassy path, and mountains in the background.

Te Anau

Te Anau is known for its natural parks, and offers lots of things to see including Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Kepler Track.

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A historic clock tower with a statue on top, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a road intersection.

Invercargill

Invercargill is known for its gardens and offers a host of attractions, such as Civic Theatre and Rugby Park Stadium.

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A calm lake with driftwood and rocks, surrounded by mountains and a clear sky.

Milford Sound

Milford Sound has lots of attractions such as Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory and Milford Sound.

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A white boat docked at a pier with a red cabin, surrounded by calm water and a rural landscape with houses and hills in the background.

Riverton

While in Riverton you can visit nearby attractions such as Oreti Beach and Teretonga Raceway Park.

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A mountain range with snow-capped peaks and a lake reflecting the sky.

Manapouri

Manapouri is known for its restaurants and bars, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Lake Manapouri and Frasers Beach.

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A mountainous landscape with a waterfall, a calm lake, and a fallen tree covered in moss.

Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park has lots of attractions such as Doubtful Sound and Lake Manapouri.

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Top landmarks in Southland

A mountain range with a lake reflecting the peaks.

Milford Sound

9.6/10 (22 reviews)

Why not relax on the waterfront and snap some great vacation pics at Milford Sound when visiting Fiordland National Park.

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A snow-covered mountain peak with a clear sky.

Kepler Track

9.2/10 (244 reviews)

Kepler Track is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from central Te Anau, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Ivon Wilson Park, both nearby.

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Mitre Peak

10.0/10 (5 reviews)

Mitre Peak is 60.2 mi (96.9 km) from central Fiordland National Park, why not stop by during your stay.

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A snow-covered mountain range with a valley and a river.

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre

9.4/10 (551 reviews)

Immerse yourself in nature and spend the day at Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Te Anau. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Ivon Wilson Park and Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve, both a short walk away.

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Te Anau Glowworm Caves

9.6/10 (250 reviews)

Te Anau Glowworm Caves is 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from central Fiordland National Park, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Te Anau Glowworm Caves, you'll love Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Ivon Wilson Park, both just a short drive away.

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Check out the Southland hotels guests love right now

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, and a door leading to another room.

A reception desk with a clock, a framed mirror, and a sign reading "RARAKAU".

A two-story house with a large lawn, a satellite dish, and a garden with tall plants.

A rustic building with a sign listing amenities like beds, showers, food, gift shop, insect repellent, and an entrance ramp.

Rarakau Lodge

Rowallan

10/10 Exceptional

Cheri

A kitchen with white tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in oven.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a dark sofa, a coffee table, and a small dining area with stools.

Colonial Motel Invercargill

Richmond

10/10 Exceptional

Adelina

An outdoor patio area with a grill and a sink.

A residential area with houses, a parking lot, and a car.

A living room with two green sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A covered walkway with wooden railings, posters advertising Milford Sound, and a clear view of the building's entrance.

Te Anau Central Backpackers

Te Anau

10/10 Exceptional

Brian

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a gravel path.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, a shower area, and a window for natural light.

A room with wooden walls, a large window, a wooden table, a bench, and a ping pong table.

Tui Base Camp

Tuatapere

10/10 Exceptional

Martin

A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.

A modern interior with a large window overlooking a lake and autumn foliage.

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

A view from a window overlooking a river with boats, trees, and a distant mountain range.

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

Emily

A table with two chairs on a rooftop terrace with a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a TV. Large windows offer a mountain view.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of a mountainous landscape through a sliding glass door.

A spacious living area with a white sofa, wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. A large window offers a view of mountains and a deck with outdoor furniture.

Melbourne Lodge

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

Reception

A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

A modern room with a bed, a nightstand, and a window.

A modern wooden staircase leading to a black metal structure with large windows.

A modern building with large windows, a wooden staircase, and a metal railing.

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveler

A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

A person lying on a bed with a view of a mountain through a window.

A modern kitchen with white tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.

A modern kitchen with a woman preparing food, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island with bowls and fruits.

LyLo Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

Gere

A modern house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a pergola.

A sauna with wooden walls and benches, a central heater, and a towel rack.

A room with bunk beds, a large window with a view of a snowy mountain and a garden outside.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel countertops, hanging pots, and a large island.

The Black Sheep Backpackers

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

Sandra

A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

A travel agency wall with brochures for Queenstown, NZ, and Fiji & Asia.

A reception area with a counter, a red couch, and a wooden wall.

A modern office space with a reception area, bar stools, and a large screen displaying a video.

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

jACQUELINE

A terrace with wooden tables and benches, a view of mountains, and a body of water in the distance.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a view of mountains and a lake.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, a door, and a chair.

A house with a stone foundation, a porch, and a view of mountains and a lake.

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Kinloch

10/10 Exceptional

Tara

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cheap hotels in Southland?

For a cheap hotel in Southland with glowing reviews, consider Taringatura Backpackers, which features free parking and laundry facilities. You can also look at Te Anau Central Backpackers or Tuatara Lodge - Hostel.

Are there any cheap motels in Southland?

If you're eager to find a budget-friendly place to stay in Southland, consider booking a motel. Take a look at Lakeside Motel & Apartments where you'll find free WiFi and free parking. Or, think about Lakefront Lodge or Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments for a comfy, convenient base without a big price tag.

Can I stay in a hostel in Southland?

Hostels can be a cheaper alternative to Southland hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 3 hostels in Southland. Te Anau Central Backpackers offers free in-room WiFi and free parking. Taringatura Backpackers has free parking and laundry facilities. Tuatara Lodge - Hostel is another low-cost option.

What are the best cheap things to do in Southland?

Sightseeing doesn't have to break the bank. For some things to do in Southland, try a visit to attractions like Invercargill Cenotaph and Bluff Lookout during your trip. Be certain to include a visit to Surrey Park.

About the destination

What's Southland like?

There's a lot visitors like about Southland, especially its gardens and restaurants. Activities like hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. Learn about the local heritage of Southland at landmarks like Waipapa Point Lighthouse and Stone House. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Civic Theatre and Bill Richardson Transport World.

What is there to see around Southland?

Surrey Park (1.7 mi/2.7 km from the city center)
Oreti Beach (5.9 mi/9.5 km from the city center)
Stirling Point (13.8 mi/22.3 km from the city center)
Curio Bay Beach (39.7 mi/63.9 km from the city center)
Curio Bay Petrified Forest (39.8 mi/64 km from the city center)

What is there to do around Southland?

Civic Theatre (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
Bill Richardson Transport World (1.6 mi/2.5 km from the city center)
Fiordland Cinema (75.3 mi/121.2 km from the city center)
Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory (122.1 mi/196.5 km from the city center)
Classic Motorcycle Mecca (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city center)

Other Popular Southland Attractions

Rakiura National Park
Lake Manapouri
Kepler Track
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Te Anau Glowworm Caves