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Reviews of Red Tussock Motel 3.5 stars

10 Lakefront Drive, 9600 Te Anau, New Zealand

#11 of 29 hotels in Te Anau

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1389 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place was super clean. Staff were friendly. Close location to lake and town.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great stay here on our way down to Milford Sound. The staff were so attentive and really helpful when we were trying to sort tire chains. The room was spacious and comfortable and had everything needed to do some cooking. Location is perfect just off the lake. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Excellent accommodation in Te Anau.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing.

    The room was in the new block, built 2018. It was double glazed, facilities well thought out, and had everything we needed. Comfortable bed, large space with good storage spaces for our stuff which was very welcome. The chairs were comfortable, including the dining chairs. Plenty of electric sockets too!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet, short walk into town, or across the road to the lake. Stayed in the new building which was roomy and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is great. Luk is always willing to help. However, the place probably needs a renovation or at list a refresh. In addition, the apartment was cold and clearly needs more winter heating. However, if you are looking for a budget for a couple of nights, this is a good option, with a good location and ok facilities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, very good value for 5 of us.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    10
    Convenient, cozy, and well-equipped — perfect for our quick trip. Great stay in Te Anau!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Our visit was short, but we truly appreciated the experience. • Smooth and hassle-free check-in and check-out • Fully equipped kitchen — had all the tools we needed to prepare a fry and some pasta quickly I would definitely recommend it for a comfortable and convenient stay! Thank you Luke!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable but slightly chilly stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lack of heating could be a problem in the colder months the bathroom was already quite cold.

    Amenities were good, space was very clean, enough space for three people.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable bed. Well equipped kitchen. Clean, comfortable. Friendly service.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    9.0
    Amazing location, stay option was really worth the price. Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location - right outside the lake, stunning views Friendly and helpful staff Reserved parking Neat amenities

    Can’t think of anything

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    Wonderful motel near to Te Anau centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Perhaps the best room of any motel we've stayed in, with separate bedroom, large bed, and great shower room. Everything was much more spacious than expected and reception was very helpful. Te Anau centre is but a short walk away along the lake.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    9.0
    Warm welcome and well located, kitchen had everything we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The extractor fan in the kitchen would benefit from a good clean. Everything else was spotlessly clean.

    A very warm welcome from Luke and he gave us a larger apartment. It was very spacious, comfortable and very clean. It was dated but that made it a little different - yellow worktops straight out of the 70s!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    10
    This is an absolute gem of a motel made by the personal touches of the manager . So comfortable luxurious at not a luxu
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving!

    Great manager so helpful. Lots of nice touches to make the rooms even more comfortable. Great location round corner from lake and bars and restaurants. Good organised parking. Nothing was too much trouble. Gem!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2025

    8.0
    its good staying here
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    good

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    9.0
    Friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No issues

    Close to town

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Luke the host was very helpful. Room was very clean and comfortable. The beds were so comfy and sheets soft. Location was great in walking distance to restaurants and places and tours. Would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Helpful and nice staff, good location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are a bit old

    Central and close to the lake Well equipped kitchen Free washing machine and dryer

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Amazing place and wonderful service. Absolutley love it here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No faults at all

    Highly recommend this place to all. We loved this place. We found it so cosy, spacious and the room was very well accomodating with all cooking and washing needs. Car parking was easily accessible. We were a late checkin so they heated our room prior to arrival and easy instuctions to find the place which was so very welcoming and they assisted with wonderful cot set and cute bedding for our little one. The service here is impeccable. We are excited to come here again in the near future. Many thanks again for having us. Donna and Mark :)

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    8.0
    Would stay there again, but next time hopefully in one of the newer units
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were in one of the "retro units" which we worked out was code for not having been renovated in the last 15 years or so. The unit was fine - but very tired looking. The bed was very hard.

    Nice motel, with 2 bedroom unit that was very roomy. Reasonably priced laundry services for guests, and really helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    10
    Very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location, clean and spacious.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    10
    RobMin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to diske

    Everything was very good.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely room good location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Red Tussock was a pleasant place to stay. I was staying on two separate stays, a day apart due to an overnight cruise, and they let me leave my stuff and car there which was a pleasant surprise. The rooms were comfortable and well equipped. Location was only 15 min walk to main town centre.

    Stayed in April 2025

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