Reviews of Kea by the Lake
2 Lakefront Drive, 9600 Te Anau, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was clean. And the space was good for our needs.
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt was quiet
Outside light on all night and no blackout curtains in the room. Bugger all tea, coffee and milk. Wasn’t what I was expecting from what I thought I booked through the description. Also wasn’t enough parking and had to park on the lawn.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Each room is stocked with complimentary tea and coffee for your arrival. For your convenience, our shared kitchen is also well-supplied should you need additional refreshments during your stay. Our check-in instructions include directions to the rear carpark, where each room has 1 space. We're sorry to hear you missed this and parked near the road entrance instead. The cottage is accessed directly from the carpark, and had you driven up the driveway, you would have been able to park right next to your room for easier access. We always encourage guests to reach out to us during their stay if anything is unclear—we’re more than happy to help and ensure your experience is as comfortable as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Each room is stocked with complimentary tea and coffee for your arrival. For your convenience, our shared kitchen is also well-supplied should you need additional refreshments during yo… Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation was great.. very clean
Very cold. No heat pumps .For 2 people, there should be 2 sitting arrangements other than the bed .
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewearly checkout time
Thank you for your review. We have a standard check out time of 10am, same as all motel/hotel accommdations worldwide.
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGood location Everything worked. Easy parking. Convenient laundry. Restaurants close by 👍
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely cottage, well set up and clean.
Good location close to town.
Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewComfortable bed
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified review1. Nice and clean 2. Fully equipped kitchen stuff
The floor of the bathroom seems like easy to get wet and slippery
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe good value for money
The tv was down so we were lucky to Netflix on my phone other wise it be a long stay. The place was clean and comphy however the black mould around windows need treated.
Reviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe atmosphere
That I couldn't stay longer
Reviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewStayed two nights and the towels were not changed. And no coffee, tea or milk for next morning
Thank you for your review. We do not offer daily servicing with a standard room rate. This is possible to add on to the room at an additional fee by prior arrangement. Additional tea and coffee is provided in the shared kitchen available to all guests.
Thank you for your review. We do not offer daily servicing with a standard room rate. This is possible to add on to the room at an additional fee by prior arrangement. Additional tea and coffee is provided in the shared kitchen available t… Show more
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewOur room was very comfortable and very clean. The shared kitchen was exceptionally well equipped and clean and a pleasure to use. We were very impressed with everything.
There was nothing to fault. I couldn’t figure out the TV but it was probably operator error.
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe check in was done via emails with a key code. The room was big, comfortable and clean. It was a 5 min (max) drive to a restaurant or town centre.
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Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything was clean, bed was comfy
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewClean, large room, great shared kitchen and laundry facilities.No view, but just across the road for a lovely walk along the lake. Great, quick response when I had an issue with TV.
Volume was set far too low on TV, unable to hear at all.
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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