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Aden Motel
57-59 Quintin Drive Fiordland, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
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Aden Motels have 12 ground floor Apartments from Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom plus 3 Bedroom Cottage.Free Wifi. Quiet location with ample parking even for a boat. Childrens playground, BBQ area, Guest Vege patch,guest laundry. Chemical Free and Eviromentally friendly. "Come and rest and relax".
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Bicycles available
Boating
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's playground
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Street parking
Wifi
Complimentary tea
Hiking
Horseback riding
Mini golf
Fishing
Squash offsite
Tennis court offsite
Children's television networks
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Car hire
Taxi service
Massage
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Dining area
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Bath / shower
Seating area
Sofa
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English
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Somewhat walkable
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We chose to stay here in order to shorten the drive to Milford Sounds cruise and it was a very good choice! Not only we could sleep (a little) more than if we have stayed in Queenstown, but the place proved to be very good!
The owner was really nice and welcoming, giving us all the necessary information to visit the surroundings and get to the cruise the following day.
The room was modern, big (huge kitchen too), comfortable and super well equipped.
We could even make some laundry and dry it for a very fair price.
Definitely a good choice!
The owner was really nice and welcoming, giving us all the necessary information to visit the surroundings and get to the cruise the following day.
The room was modern, big (huge kitchen too), comfortable and super well equipped.
We could even make some laundry and dry it for a very fair price.
Definitely a good choice!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from adenmotel, Manager at Aden Motel
Responded 28 Jan 2020
Thank you for a great review on our Motel its nice to read that you enjoyed your stay plus giving others information like the laundry and room details. It would be nice if people realized that Te Anau is not just a stop over place we do have alot to offer here too like walking, jet Boating, Escape Rooms, Lake Cruises, Farm tours, other than just Milford Sound so guest might stay longer in a lovely quiet place thats not full of traffic and noise. We do hope you took some wonderful photos and memories away with you to share with family and friends Thanks Irene Manager
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Stayed here with my husband recently as a base to see some of te anua and do doubtful sound. Great spot near town.
Lovely maintained motel , very friendly staff on check in with some info on the local area and eating spots etc. The room was lovely , do turn on the heater on low if out during the day in winter but it heats the room quick too in the evenings and there was a very appreciated electric blanket after long day tours too . Like most motels your pretty close together so we could hear some neighbors but nothing too loud at all . Great kitchenette if you intend to use it and the bathroom was recently refurbed with a great shower etc.
You can park right outside your room which is super handy and the wifi was really good for us to catch up with home while away
Highly recommend for awesome value for night stay locally :)
Lovely maintained motel , very friendly staff on check in with some info on the local area and eating spots etc. The room was lovely , do turn on the heater on low if out during the day in winter but it heats the room quick too in the evenings and there was a very appreciated electric blanket after long day tours too . Like most motels your pretty close together so we could hear some neighbors but nothing too loud at all . Great kitchenette if you intend to use it and the bathroom was recently refurbed with a great shower etc.
You can park right outside your room which is super handy and the wifi was really good for us to catch up with home while away
Highly recommend for awesome value for night stay locally :)
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Irene Benfell, General Manager at Aden Motel
Responded 19 Aug 2020
Oh what a Superb review as well for us and our staff at the motel. Great information for people looking at staying with us in the future too. We try to provide the guest more with a homely feel and all the comforts possible within a motel. Yes we have a wee cluster of Motels all around us as we are in the older part of Te Anau first built and away from all the residential noise as well so we are in a quiet street but still handy to town just 10 min walk into town and 2 min walk to the lake plus close to the DOC centre for any trampers. Thanks for taking the time to give us a great review
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The owners have taken what could have been a very basic spaces and used decorative touches to create a lovely space. The decor was modern but still comfortable and inviting. I did use the on-site laundry (one washer, one dryer available - $4NZ each cycle. Nice bedding. Two USB charging ports in the alarm clock. Our room was exactly as pictured online. Not something you find with every stay! The owners are eco-conscious. Molly is the resident pup and is a very good girl! Very much enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â One parking spot per room. There is an adjacent yard. A play area and BBQ area that would be...
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Response from Irene Benfell-Herron Benfell-Herron, General Manager at Aden Motel
Responded 4 Nov 2022
Great wording thank you "Exactly as Pictured" is what I would expect but even when we go on holiday it is not always as pictured which makes me a bit annoyed as its not hard to take photos of your place and present it as it actually is. The Motel building maybe older but we keep it modern inside Yes we do have an onsite laundry with washer / dryer combo costing $4 per load Molly always gets a mention I think she just loves her job Thank you
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Our living area and bathroom appeared recently refurbished as they were spotless. The kitchen was well equipped for an extended stay. The motel is on a quiet street within easy walking distance of the Fiordland National Park Visitor's Center and the main shopping area of Te Anau. The receptionist was welcoming and made very good recommendations about dining. We really enjoyed the laid-back environs of Te Anau and the Aden Motel. I would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from IreneBenfell, Manager at Aden Motel
Responded 4 Apr 2020
Hello what a great review to read and share with my staff to show that the hard work my staff do is appreciated by guests as I would expect the same quality when we go to stay at places just the same as our guests expect from us when they stay. We have been updating our rooms this last year to have more of a Kiwiana feel to them so you know your staying in Fiordland NZ and not in a Motel room just anywhere. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in our quiet town and that you didn't find it far to walk to everything you needed. Maybe you might come back and see us again in the future Thank you
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This is a newly refurbished motel. We really enjoyed all the extra touches that make the rooms comfortable and add a little personality. Instead of bad motel art, the feature wall behind the bed has a wall-sized photo of a local nature scene and the bed runner is quilted. There are several sustainable features, like the lovely wooden sign by the door that lets you ask for or decline service. We also liked the decorative notice board and the chalked wifi code sign. Most of all we appreciated the hose to rinse the dust off the car after off-road travel.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Response from Irene Benfell-Herron Benfell-Herron, General Manager at Aden Motel
Responded 11 Feb 2022
Wow what a fabulous read on you review about our Motel not too many guests pick up on those details but thank you and yes I understand about bad Motel art as even I have stayed in places whom are in beautiful area's and they have stupid art on the wall nothing about the beautiful area they are in to show guests where they are and rooms that are just a basic motel room with no personality to them like the owners don't care but I do care and the motel is what I expect it should be for the area it is in with beautiful National park all around us so thank you for noticing the details
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I spent five nights at the Aden, using it as a base to explore the area.
The hotel is well located; reasonably priced; with spacious, comfortable, and impeccably decorated rooms. Units have been refurbished to a very high and tasteful standard.
All the services and amenities were in good order and worked well - internet, laundry, heating and so on.
The kitchens and bathrooms are modern, and are thoughtfully provided with quality appliances, cooking and serving needs, linens, towels, and toiletries.
Irene and David are knowledgeable about the area, consistently helpful, and completely service orientated.
I heartily recommend the Aden if you plan to be in Te Anau!
The hotel is well located; reasonably priced; with spacious, comfortable, and impeccably decorated rooms. Units have been refurbished to a very high and tasteful standard.
All the services and amenities were in good order and worked well - internet, laundry, heating and so on.
The kitchens and bathrooms are modern, and are thoughtfully provided with quality appliances, cooking and serving needs, linens, towels, and toiletries.
Irene and David are knowledgeable about the area, consistently helpful, and completely service orientated.
I heartily recommend the Aden if you plan to be in Te Anau!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Irene Benfell-Herron, Owner at Aden Motel
Responded 20 Oct 2020
Just seeing guest stay longer and enjoy our piece of paradise we have here in Te Anau and really get to know the place as most people only use it as a stop over point for Milford Sound and never get to see Te Anau at all. We also got to know you as a person it was great to have conversations about different topics too. Thanks for the mention of our motel rooms we do try our very best but also listen to our guests to see if we are able to make any improvement to the motel but we are all the time updating and decorating the rooms. We hope at some stage you might just return for another visit All the very best
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we liked the Aden Motel as it was affordable, clean and tidy. The best thing for me was that it supports the planet by using Forest and Bird hand soaps, shampoos and body care dispensers in the bathroom. Aden motel also uses compostable rubbish bags, recycle bins and less waste. There is a good outdoor space for the kids and they accept pets - yah!
The manager Irene was most accommodating when we had to change our dates and she also posted some clothing that we left behind to us - at no charge!
Good Kiwi Hospitality!
The manager Irene was most accommodating when we had to change our dates and she also posted some clothing that we left behind to us - at no charge!
Good Kiwi Hospitality!
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from Irene Benfell, General Manager at Aden Motel
Responded 7 Oct 2020
Hello Nicola Thanks for your wonderful stay with you and your family. We have always tried to be as kind to the enviroment as possible but now we have to use sanitizers its not quite how I would like it but its keeping everyone safe both for our guests and our staff. Molly the dog is a favorite among many of the visitors and she is always so nice to other fur babies that come to stay as she thinks she is queen of the motel. We hope to see you again in the future
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We stayed in the cottage. The manager went above and beyond to help us organise luggage transfers after our tramp and provided good recommendations for breakfast and dinner. Good WiFi networks. Close to National Parks Visitor Centre via a laneway.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from adenmotel, Manager at Aden Motel
Responded 12 Jan 2020
Its great to read a good review first thing in the morning and I think if I treat guests the way I want to be treated is what it is all about plus we want people to enjoy their stay with the information they need for the time they spend with us and at the end of their stay we hope they have taken some great memories away with them to tell family and friend about our lovely little town and its people. Thank for for taking the time to give us this review Irene Manager
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Clean tidy and value for money. We would definitely stay here again. Easy walk to the town centre and the lake. Friendly owner who pointed out all of the convenient places to shop and eat on the map. Car park was right outside our unit so very convenient for unloading the car
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We wanted 2 bedroom for 3 nights. 2 bedroom units were booked so Irene gave us a 3 bedroom stand-alone for the same price. Beautifully presented, completely equipped and spotlessly clean -- perfect!! Irene and Linda were extremely friendly and helpful, with a good dose of humour thrown in. Would definitely stay there again
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Irene Benfell, General Manager at Aden Motel
Responded 14 Sept 2020
What a great read yes a bit of humour is correct we love our guests to really enjoy their stay with us here so its lovely if guest are up for a bit of a laugh while they stay. Heron's Cottage is the place we put you into and we bought it just over a year ago and is a wonderful asset to the Motel with being next door to the motel so handy. We we do hope to see you in the future again as there is always more to see Thanks Kindly
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Hello yes we have port-a-cot, highchair and a baby bath as I have grandchildren whom often stay so well prepared hope this helps thank you
Hello Yes the coach can pick you up from here and yes we are able to store vehicle and luggage free of charge. We can also make the booking for you and add this to your room charge if this makes it any easier for you.
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Hello Donna well yes you have picked the best cruise Fiordland has to offer Doubtful Sound is by far the best and then do a drive to Milford Sound as the road is the best part of Milford Sound to be honest. I don't think you would regret the price you pay for Doubtful Sound over night cruise. Yes we can store you car plus any extra bags for you that is all part of the service we provide as the bus will pick you up from the Motel and bring you back again. We look forward to seeing your booking
"if booking a Milford Sound trip, book one using a local Te Anau agent as they don’t cancel so quickly due to weather conditions"Read full review
"One parking spot per room. There is an adjacent yard. A play area and BBQ area that would be nice in the warmer months."Read full review
"We were able to park our car there whilst we went and did the Milford Track for 4 days. Host even have us a lift up the road to the drop off"Read full review
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$203 - $407 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandSouthland RegionFiordland National ParkTe Anau
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aden Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Aden Motel?
Nearby attractions include Southern Secret Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise (0.4 km), Fiordland Cinema (0.9 km), and Te Anau Glowworm Caves (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Aden Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.
Which room amenities are available at Aden Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Aden Motel?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Aden Motel?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Aden Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ditto, Sandfly Cafe, and Redcliff Restaurant & Bar.
Are any cleaning services offered at Aden Motel?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Aden Motel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Is Aden Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.