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Kea by the Lake

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Te Anau hotel

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake, trees, and cars.
A dining area with a glass-top table, wicker chairs, a cabinet with glass doors, and a view through large windows.
A sign for a property named "Sea by the Lake" with a view of a mountain and a lake.
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View
A small, single-story building with a porch, a door, and two white chairs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, Southland, 9600
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Anau Wildlife Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with grey bedding and pillows, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Patio, Courtyard View

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Room, Patio, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the bathroom.

Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, Balcony, Courtyard View

A small, single-story building with a porch, a door, and two white chairs.

Studio, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Te Anau

In Te Anau .You'll be steps from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu. Lake Te Anau and Luxmore Jet are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Luxmore Jet - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fiordland Cinema - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kea Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ditto - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ranch Bar And Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Kea by the Lake

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Te Anau hotel
Kea by the Lake offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Te Anau hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Kea by the Lake offers 6 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 1 2026 to February 6 2028 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from April 1 2026 to January 1 2028 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kea by the Lake to the airport?

Kea by the Lake is 102 mi (116-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kea by the Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kea by the Lake.

How close is Kea by the Lake to the beach?

This hotel is 11.3 mi (13-min drive) from Frasers Beach.

Does Kea by the Lake offer free breakfast?

Kea by the Lake does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kea by the Lake?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kea by the Lake?

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

Is there free parking at Kea by the Lake?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Kea by the Lake have a pool?

Kea by the Lake does not have a pool.

Does Kea by the Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kea by the Lake to downtown Te Anau?

Kea by the Lake is 0.6 mi away from Te Anau.

Kea by the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean with great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elwood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great attached kitchen and sitting area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice room, clean. Loved the large shared kitchen and living area. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a full outfitted kitchen was nice. Clean, comfy room Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place and close to the lake for walks and town for shopping. Responsive host. Ground floor room did suffer from noise transmitted from room above and creaking floorboards.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chun-Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn't send the information about the room and how to get the key for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026