We loved the location as the apartment was right next to the lake and a 5 min walk to the Main Street and about 10 min walk to a large playground. We stayed 2 nights and our kids were at the playground daily.
The rooms were large and beds / pillows were the most comfy in our entire NZ trip. I absolutely loved the water pressure in the shower, didn’t want to get out.
Staff was welcoming and told us where to go and where to eat upon check in.
Highly recommend.
Dear Karen
Thank you for much for your kind words and reviewing your stay with us, so pleased you enjoyed our location, comfort and advise. The playground is a hit with the younger ones, the flying fox is a favourite and so handy to wander down and spend time letting the children run about. We enjoy helping our guests with recommendations of places to eat, walks and different sights to see along the Milford Road to make your stime in Te Anau memorable. Your family was a delight to host and I trust you are enjoying some family time over this break. Happy New Year and Kindest Regards Kerri and Steve.
A most wonderful establishment indeed. The accommodations were fantastic. Beautifully designed, everything was of very high quality, yet the atmosphere was cosy and comfortable. Keri, our host, has thought of her guest’s comfort and needs - if I thought I needed something, i just looked for it and there it was. She is also an excellent advisor; she told us to leave for our Milford Sound adventure earlier that we had planned - good thing we listened to her or else we would have missed many wonderful sights along the way. Her restaurant recommendations were also spot on. Without hesitation we would return to stay at Radfords. Beautiful setting as well.
Dear Jacalyn
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review. We are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay, and that you took onboard our suggestions and this all added to your Fiordland Experience. We hope you had a fantastic New Zealand adventure, and we certainly hope we are able to take care of you again - there is plenty more to explore. Wishing you both a very safe return home, and a wonderful festive season! Kindest regards Kerri and Steve
Kerry saved us! I had made an error and we suddenness a place to stay for two nights. This hotel was perfect! It was clean, spacious, perfect location plus Kerry who gave us great ideas for dining!! We had a wonderful kayak trip in Doubtful Sound and returned to a warm and comfortable bed!
Thank you for a great stay!
Dear Nancy
Thank you for reviewing your stay with us and I am delighted that we could help you, you were both delightful guests and so pleased that you enjoyed your time here in Te Anau and your Kayaking on Doubtful Sound, such a magical experience. We appreciate your kind words and wish you a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Kindest regards Kerri and Steve
The room was very nice with a separate living area/kitchenette. The bathroom was pretty large and had a nice large tub/shower. The bedroom had a shelf for putting your luggage which was nice. The car park was right in front of the room. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful with recommendations for activities and restaurants during our stay.
In my opinion it's more like Radfords NEAR (not "on") the Lake because it is not lakefront but rather a 2-3 minute walk. Other than that, it's a small town and this is a convenient location for walking to everything - and it doesn't seem like there are really any hotels that are actually lakefront. The biggest negative in my opinion is the value for the money. We paid $346 USD for a night for non-lakefront - compared to our prior stay at Seascape Accommodations at Kaka Point for $97 USD for an oceanview room practically right on the beach. And our next stop in Queenstown we paid $311 USD/night at The Rees Luxury 5-star hotel with true lakefront rooms with a balcony overlooking Lake Wakatipo - and The Rees included breakfast, Radfords on the Lake does not. Comparing to those it just wasn't the same value, but maybe Te Anau is just a more expensive place.
There is a Booking FAQ question where someone says breakfast is provided for an extra fee but that is incorrect. You must pick one of the 2-3 cafes in town and go early and/or prepare to wait.
Also, at Te Anau but really all of New Zealand, it is ESSENTIAL to reserve your table for restaurants because they get booked up and even if not, some of them didn't really seem to appreciate taking walk-ins.
Dear Darren, Thank you for staying with us and reviewing your stay here. We are pleased you enjoyed the amenities of your room, our service and recommendations. Thank you for your feedback and we appreciate all feedback, we are 60 metres from the Lake with only the road between our property and the water, you were here in high season and being so sersonal our rates are higher for this reason.
We do offer a Continental Breakfast delivered to the room the evening prior but also tell guests about some exceptional cafes that do cooked breakfast and great coffee too. You are certainly correct in advising guests to pre-book dinners in our town as our pre arrival email suggests, with a list of recommendations to book online to avoid disappointment on arrival.
We hope you have enjoyed your time in Fiordland and wish you safe travels. Kindest Regards Kerri and Steve
I can see that the management team takes pride in managing the property. It is very clean and well maintained. The location is good. Opposite the lake. Walkable to all amenities. We took an evening walk along the lake while the kids played at Lion Park. I love this place. Definitely recommended.
Dear Sept Rain,
Wow, thank you for your kind words and reviewing your stay with us, this is greatly appreciated. So pleased that you had a lovely time here, yes our location is mazing, so close to the main street and a lovely lakeside walk into town. Should you ever be back this way, we would love to host you again. Wishing you safe travel and Kindest regards Kerri and Steve.
